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June 11 - 23, 2007 
With Tour Leaders John and Naomi Lederach See Alaska in 2007 with John and Naomi Lederach. They invite you to join them on this Alaskan adventure which will include memorable times of discovery and fellowship. John and Naomi are experienced tour leaders and have led TourMagination tours to the Lands of the Bible, Ireland, and Alaska. Monday, June 11 Your departure city to Fairbanks. Meet your tour leaders and other tour members at TourMagination’s Welcome Reception. Tuesday, June 12 Fairbanks. Board the Tanana Valley Railroad to explore the El Dorado Gold Mine, where you can try your hand at panning for real gold. In the afternoon we cruise down the Tanana River aboard the sternwheeler riverboat Discovery. Highlights include the Chena Indian Village with bush pilot demo, Athabascan beadwork artist and Susan Butcher’s Iditarod sled dog team. Wednesday, June 13 Fairbanks to Denali. As you ride the Midnight Sun Express train, take in the spectacular views from the observation platform. You will enjoy freshly-prepared Alaskan specialties in the dining car on the way to Denali National Park. Thursday, June 14 Denali National Park to Mt. McKinley. Optional rafting, hiking or flight seeing tours. Take a natural history tour into the park, then sightsee by motorcoach to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Friday, June 15 Mt. McKinley to Anchorage. Group will worship together and then have some free time before riding to Talkeetna to reboard the Midnight Sun Express train to Anchorage. Saturday, June 16 Anchorage/Sail from Whittier. This morning, learn about Alaska’s rich heritage at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Then, journey by motorcoach to Whittier. Embark the Diamond Princess ship for lunch onboard and sail this evening. Sunday, June 17 College Fjord. Alaska’s best-kept secret! Here you can spot 4, 5, even 6 different glaciers at once. Tidewater glaciers, hanging glaciers, alpine glaciers and more – 16 in all named after the Ivy League schools. Monday, June 18 Glacier Bay National Park. Massive glaciers stretch from the ice-draped mountain ranges to the end of majestic fjords. National Park Service rangers come aboard ship sharing insights into the history, geology and wildlife of Glacier Bay. Tuesday, June 19 Skagway Port of Call. Explore this quaint Gold Rush village on foot or by streetcar with a costumed conductor who will weave spellbinding tales of Skagway’s cast of colorful characters. Rafting, wildlife, and fishing excursions available. Wednesday, June 20 Juneau Port of Call. The most cosmopolitan city along the Inside Passage; a delightful shopping district and beautiful scenery. Optional glacier expedition via helicopter, walk on Mendenhall glacier or take a floatplane trip over the Juneau Icefield. Thursday, June 21 Ketchikan Port of Call. Southeast Alaska’s “first city”, Ketchikan, is as picturesque as they come, built on piles out over the water and clinging to the slopes of Deer Mountain. Native culture abounds at Saxman Village and Totem Bight State Park. Excursions available. Friday, June 22 Cruise Inside Passage. Our final day on board is a day to relax, visit or explore shipboard options and have a Bon Voyage dinner. Saturday, June 23 Vancouver. Pass by famous Stanley Park before our early morning arrival in beautiful Vancouver. Your Tour Leaders John and Naomi are experienced tour leaders and have led TourMagination tours to the Lands of the Bible, Ireland, and Alaska. For further information regarding the complete tour fare, please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We would be happy to be of assistance. |
