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Stunning Alaska

Whether you want to cruise, drive, camp, hike, or fly ... Alaska is a must-see destination with so much to offer!  Fish for salmon (it's not just for the bears. Go hiking or flight seeing (or both) in Denali National Park.  Whale watching may include Orcas, Belugas, or Humpbacks.  Along the way you may see otters, seals or Puffins.  Other wildlife abounds throughout Alaska:  bears, wolves, eagles, Dahl Sheep, fox, moose, elk, etc.  Regardless of what is on your Alaskan bucket list, give us a call and we will help you customize the itinerary that is right for you.

Check out this sample land & cruise itinerary by clicking [here].


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​SOUTHWEST

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For those with a naturalist streak, few places on earth compare with the wonders of Southwest Alaska. Brown bears amble along the hills and plains, and more than 240 bird species inhabit Alaska’s Southwest region. The region’s terrain ranges from a landscape of volcanoes in Katmai National Park created by the 1912 eruption of the Novarupta volcano, to the windswept Aleutian Islands that make a 1,000-mile sweep toward Asia.
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Grizzly bear fishing for salmon
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Cruising the glaciers in Alaska

INSIDE PASSAGE
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.

A cruise of the Inside Passage may include Ports of Call in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, or Sitka, as well as visits to glaciers like Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, and Tracy Arm Fjord.


SOUTHCENTRAL
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Home to over half of Alaska’s population, Southcentral is a playground of activities from world-class fishing to hiking and wildlife viewing. With mountains and lakes, Southcentral offers the advantages of remote wilderness, but is linked via roads. World-class rainbow trout and salmon shimmer brilliantly, beckoning to prospective anglers. Southcentral has the amenities travelers seek, while serving as a gateway to the wilderness experience.

Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage (population 260,283), is a popular visitor destination and center of commerce for the region. Luxury hotels, fine cuisine and shopping are only minutes from state parks, an extensive paved bike path system and many historical sites. The view of the Chugach Mountains, Southcentral Alaska’s primary mountain range, greets visitors to Anchorage.
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Journey along the Alaska Railroad
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Take a bus to the end of the road in Denali National Park

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​INTERIOR
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In Alaska’s heartland, you’ll see the continent’s tallest peak, Denali, and wide expanses of tundra. The forests are teeming with wildlife and bird life ranging from the formidable grizzly to stately herds of caribou to the state bird, the willow ptarmigan. Experience summer’s midnight sun or winter’s northern lights. Wildlife can be seen on the highway that runs by Denali National Park, carrying visitors to and from Anchorage and Fairbanks. Interior is the original home of Alaska’s Athabascan Indians. Gold miners, farmers and fur trappers later discovered the riches of this region.
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As Alaska’s visitors cross the Arctic Circle, legend has it that many pilots give the plane a slight “bump” letting passengers know they’ve crossed the legendary circle. Alaska’s Arctic is home to the Inupiat Eskimos, many who still live a subsistence lifestyle and still preserve their history verbally from generation to generation. The Arctic is filled with a rich history and natural wonders, from the gold rush days of yore to the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.
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The communities of Alaska’s Arctic are accessible from Fairbanks or Anchorage via jet or small aircraft. This is one of Alaska’s most diverse regions, filled with cultural opportunities, wildlife and a landscape ranging from coastal plains to mountain ranges.  

The Inupiat community of Utqiagvik (Barrow) is the northernmost settlement in America and one of the largest Eskimo communities. As the seat of the 88,000 square-mile North Slope Borough, Barrow is also the world’s largest municipality. This far north, the summer sun doesn’t set for 82 days, shinning continually from May 12 to August 2.

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View polar bears in the Arctic Circle
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