Yosemite National Park to Denali National Park - 2012

Travel:: By Ship & Train
Duration:: 18 Days
Priced From:: $3,995 per person
Special Feature:: Limited to 48 guests. Prompt reservations are encouraged.

Yosemite National Park to Denali National Park - 2012

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A visual feast with San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, the Cascade Mountains, Seattle, Vancouver, the Inside Passage with Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glaciers, Juneau, Skagway and the White Pass & Yukon Railway, the Yukon, Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage, all in one exquisite holiday.

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Three nights in San Francisco at the superbly located Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf with sightseeing tour, welcome dinner and much more.
Full-day trip by train to Yosemite National Park with a guided tour of Yosemite Valley.
Sleeping car accommodations aboard our own vintage Streamliner train, the ‘Great Western Limited’ with all meals, wines & spirits while aboard. We have our own chef and stewards and this is a civilized way to travel with fine dining, fresh flowers and elegant surroundings.
Three-night Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver to Skagway aboard the ms Volendam of Holland America Line taking in Juneau, Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier.
Two great train trips in Alaska, the storied White Pass & Yukon Route and the luxurious McKinley Explorer, a private train operated by Holland America Line from Denali to Anchorage.
Complete touring in the Yukon & Alaska interior with professional guides including overnight stays in Whitehorse, Beaver Creek and Anchorage.
Two nights are enjoyed in Fairbanks along with a sternwheeler cruise aboard the riverboat Discovery.
Overnight stay in Denali National Park with Natural History Tour.

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco, California

Guests arrive in San Francisco by air or train and transfer to the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf to begin their three-night stay in ‘Everybody’s Favorite City’. This evening is at leisure. (R)

Day 2: San Francisco, California

A magical day that begins with a complete city tour followed by a Bay Cruise that circles Alcatraz and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge. Tonight is our special Welcome dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf, a great treat. Overnight at the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf. (B)

Day 3: San Francisco | Yosemite National Park

One of the wonders of the world is Yosemite National Park. We travel to these stunning locations today by train through the Great Central Valley, returning to San Francisco late this evening. You will want to have your camera ready. (B,D)

Day 4: San Francisco - Special Overnight Train to Seattle

Happily, there is all day to enjoy San Francisco since we do not depart until 9 pm for Seattle and this is great day to explore Chinatown, colorful North Beach, shop in Union Square or enjoy a cable car ride. A special bon voyage dinner is included this evening before we board the Great Western Limited, bound for Seattle, an overnight journey of great beauty over the Union Pacific Railroad. (D)

Day 5: Seattle, Washington

Morning finds us in the rugged Cascade Mountains, passing through Portland this afternoon for an evening arrival in Seattle. Upon arrival we transfer to the superbly located Warwick Hotel for a two-night stay. (B,D)

Day 6: Seattle, Washington

All day at leisure in the ‘Emerald City’ with a final overnight at the Warwick Hotel.

Day 7: Vancouver, BC | ms Volendam to Alaska

We travel by train in Business Class today along the Puget Sound to Vancouver where we board the ms Volendam bound for Alaska!

Day 8: Scenic Cruising | Inside Passage

Day 9: Afternoon and Evening in Juneau

Today we visit Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier before our arrival at Juneau later this afternoon (B,L,D)

Day 10: Skagway to White Horse with White Pass & Yukon Railroad

Meet a Klondike National Park ranger and your Tour Director in Skagway. Tour the town on your own, then board nostalgic gold rush railcars for dramatic scenery through the White Pass, an integral part of the historic Klondike Trail. Continue via Explorer Coach™ into Canada's wild Yukon Territory. Check into your downtown Whitehorse hotel. (B,D)

Day 11: Whitehorse

Today is yours to enjoy this historic Alaskan town or arrange one of the many outdoor adventures in the nearby Kluane National Park. (B,D)

Day 12: Explorer Coach™ to Beaver Creek

Start your day with a lively visit with the sled dogs of Uncommon Journeys. Then, a natural history presentation near Kluane National Park, with lunch included. Marvel at ancient, glacier-carved valleys, braided rivers and monumental mountain ranges as you travel the historic Alaska- Canada Highway on your way to Canada's westernmost settlement. At Beaver Creek you'll catch the Yukon spirit at our famed Yukon Rendezvous Dinner Show (included) — a festive way to learn about local history and culture. (B,D)

Day 13: Explorer Coach™ to Fairbanks

Get as far from civilization as most ever get - a delight for true nature lovers. The sights never fail to amaze from the magnificent Tetlin Wildlife Refuge, dramatic Wrangell Mountains and famed TransAlaska Pipeline. Lunch is included in Tok. Along the way stop at Rika's Roadhouse, a noted Alaska State Park, for tempting homemade pie. Arrive in Alaska's "Golden Heart" city and enjoy frontier flavor. (B,D)

Day 14: Fairbanks

We have a full day planned. Start by boarding the sternwheeler Discovery for native culture and local color. At Gold Dredge No. 8, a National Historic Site, browse the mining exhibits and pan for gold during an informative tour, with lunch included. Then the Museum of the North for a presentation and the exhibits. (B,D)

Day 15: McKinley Explorer® Rail to Denali National Park

Soak up panoramic scenery through huge domed windows and enjoy leisurely dining. Later, embark on a 5-hour official Denali Natural History Tour. Travel through moose habitat to Primrose Ridge. Tonight, opt for dinner in the lodge or at the dinner theatre. (B,D)

Day 16: McKinley Explorer® Rail to Anchorage

Today we travel deeper into the Tundra of the Denali Wilderness by train (B,D)

Day 17: Anchorage

After a morning at leisure we reboard the train and sightsee on our way to Alaska's largest city. Transfer to your downtown hotel and say "good-bye" to your tour director.

Day 18: Tour Ends This Morning in Anchorage

Guests meet their connecting travel home with a suitcase full of snapshots and memories. (B)

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Fares by ms Volendam Categories*
	JUNE	JULY	AUGUST
Inside Stateroom	$3,995	$4,195	$4,295
Outside Stateroom	$4,195	$4,295	$4,395
Veranda Stateroom	$4,495	$4,595	$4,695
Veranda Suite	$4,995	$5,195	$5,295
Single fares begin at $4,995. Port taxes and fees are $195 pp and are not included in the fares above nor is air travel to San Francisco and home from Anchorage. Details are available upon request.
*Aboard the 'Great Western Limited" Prices shown include a Standard Double Bedroom on our special train. An upgrade to larger Superior Double Bedrooms on the train is available for $250 pp additional. Guests wishing added savings may subtract $200pp for travel in classic Pullman Sections.

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Yosemite National Park to Denali National Park - 2012

Yosemite National Park to Denali National Park - 2012

Highlights

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco, California

Day 2: San Francisco, California

Day 3: San Francisco | Yosemite National Park

Day 4: San Francisco - Special Overnight Train to Seattle

Day 5: Seattle, Washington

Day 6: Seattle, Washington

Day 7: Vancouver, BC | ms Volendam to Alaska

Day 8: Scenic Cruising | Inside Passage

Day 9: Afternoon and Evening in Juneau

Day 10: Skagway to White Horse with White Pass & Yukon Railroad

Day 11: Whitehorse

Day 12: Explorer Coach™ to Beaver Creek

Day 13: Explorer Coach™ to Fairbanks

Day 14: Fairbanks

Day 15: McKinley Explorer® Rail to Denali National Park

Day 16: McKinley Explorer® Rail to Anchorage

Day 17: Anchorage

Day 18: Tour Ends This Morning in Anchorage

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