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Alaska Cruise Tour
June 7-18, 2011

Inside Passage

Leaders: John & Naomi Lederach

See ALASKA in 2011 with John and Naomi Lederach. They invite you to join them on this Alaskan adventure which will include memorable times of discovery and fellowship, meaningful worship and fantastic scenery as you travel by coach, train and cruise ship. John and Naomi are experienced tour leaders to various destinations and this will be their ninth TourMagination tour to Alaska.

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Tuesday, June 7
Your departure city to Fairbanks. You will be met by a Princess representative at the airport in Fairbanks and you will meet John and Naomi and the other tour members at the hotel in Fairbanks.

Wednesday, June 8
Fairbanks to Denali. We will begin our touring in Fairbanks with a cruise down the Tanana River aboard a sternwheeler riverboat. Highlights include the Chena Indian Village with bush pilot demo, Athabascan beadwork and learn about the Iditarod sled dog team. Travel by coach to Denali with some free time in the afternoon.

What will we see in the park?
What will we see in the park?
Thursday, June 9
Denali National Park. We will enjoy a natural history tour into the park this morning with a knowledgeable park guide. This afternoon you can choose from various activities on your own or just relax and enjoy the time at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Friday, June 10
Denali National Park to Mt. McKinley. Before the coach leaves for Mt. McKinley, you will have some time for walking or other activities. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you go by coach this afternoon to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. We hope Mt. McKinley will have its head above the clouds when we arrive!

Saturday, June 11
Mt. McKinley to Whittier. We will be transferred by coach to the rail depot for a train ride on the McKinley Express to Whittier where we will board the Coral Princess for our cruise of the Inside Passage to Vancouver. Enjoy your first night on board and get acquainted with the ship.

Sunday, June 12
Hubbard Glacier. Our group will worship together this morning as we sail toward Yakutat Bay where this afternoon we will see the massive Hubbard Glacier which is over 76 miles long.

Monday, June 13
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 the ship sharing insights into the history, geology and wildlife of Glacier Bay.

Tuesday, June 14
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 15
Juneau Port of Call. The capital of Alaska is 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 ice fields or just explore on your own.

Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Thursday, June 16
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 17
Cruise Inside Passage. Our final day on board is a day to relax, visit or explore shipboard options and have our farewell dinner.

Saturday, June 18
Vancouver. Pass by famous Stanley Park before our early morning arrival in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It will be a trip to be long-remembered.


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