About your tour
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Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali, Wasilla, Anchorage, Kenai
Fjords!
Vacation Overview -
From Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what the "Big Land" has to
offer on this 10-day vacation. Beginning in Anchorage, travel
through the Matanuska Valley and over Tahnita Pass to the seaside
port of Valdez, often called the "Switzerland of Alaska." Board a
boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound and along the three-mile
face of Columbia Glacier. In Alaska's second-largest city of
Fairbanks, enjoy panning for gold at the Eldorado Gold Camp and
cruising on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Next, board the
world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed
wilderness to Denali National Park, where you will seek out grizzly
bear, caribou, moose, and other interesting wildlife during a
wilderness expedition. Back in Anchorage, a cruise through Kenai
Fjords National Park tops off your journey to this spectacular
region.
Vacation Highlights -
INCLUDED FEATURES
- VALDEZ:
Cruise Prince William Sound
- DELTA
JUNCTION: Visit living history homestead
- FAIRBANKS:
Pan for gold at El Dorado Gold Mine; cruise aboard sternwheeler
riverboat Discovery
- FAIRBANKS-DENALI:
Journey aboard Alaska Railroad
- DENALI
NATIONAL PARK: Attend Denali Dinner Theatre; guided
wilderness tour
- WASILLA:
Visit Iditarod Headquarters
- ANCHORAGE:
Sightseeing tour; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
- KENAI
FJORDS NATIONAL PARK: Cruise through Kenai Fjords National
Park
INSIDE VISITS: Inside visits and special features are shown in
UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when
applicable.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard
included features offered by Globus in the 'Other Information'
section following the itinerary.
Optional Excursions -
Here's a list of optional excursions
you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner,
a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an
historical site, optional excursions are wonderful way to enrich
your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We
include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand
that people take interest in different activities and may want to
craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions
that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather
conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general
feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives
you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary
once you are on your vacation. Optional excursions
can only be
purchased when you're on vacation and are not sold in advance.
ALL costs subject to change.
Flight Seeing
Explore Knik Glacier/Wildlife Tour - Take off over the expansive
Knik Glacier rimmed with spectacular hanging glaciers. Sense the
motion of the ice and see how it has shaped the land, then fly over
the winding Knick Glacier Gorge. Spot mountain goats and moose. Add
a landing at a lakeside inn for refreshments. Cost: £111 per
person for 1 1/2 hours; or £132 per person for 2 1/4 hours
with Lakeside Stop. Also available for pre-tour and post tour days
in Anchorage.
Approximate cost: USD $205 / £111 per
person
Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing Tour
This guided tour will fly 70 miles south west of Anchorage to the
entrance of Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve, home of Redoubt By
Lodge and incredible bear viewing. An experienced natural history
guide will take you by boat through bear country, watch for them as
they fish for salmon, and don't forget to look for other wildlife
along the way. Relax and enjoy a home made lunch on the lake or in
a cosy lodge before you return to Anchorage in the afternoon. Only
available for pre-tour and post tour days in Anchorage. (Available
June 15th - September 10th)
Approximate cost: USD $555 / £300 per
person
- CITY:
Denali National Park
Black Diamond Golf
Golf packages include green fees, club rentals, course balls and
tees, a personalized certificate, logo ball, and transfer. Includes
Power Cart or Pull Cart.
Approximate cost: USD $65 / £35 per
person
Mt. Mckinley By Helicopter
Get an up close view of Mount McKinley, "the Great One!" Enjoy a
helicopter thrill as you soar high above the land and view
wildlife, alpine glaciers, the Alaska Range, and Mount McKinley.
This tour is highly recommendable for our "once in a lifetime"
adventurers. £162 for 50 minutes Denali Excursion, £216
Denali Glacier Expedition, £216 for Heli-Hiking
Adventure.
Approximate cost: USD $299 / £162 per
person
Rafting The Nenana River
Enjoy a scenic trip or wild canyon run on the Nenana River. Each
trip is approximately three hours with a total of two hours on the
water. The scenic Wilderness Run is perfect for the family and
travels 13 miles through the Alaska wilderness. Perfect for the
beginner rafter! The Canyon Run is an exciting whitewater adventure
with Class III and IV rapids. This is one ride where you will get
wet!
Approximate cost: USD $75 / £41 per
person
Husky Homestead
Step back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal
tour of the homestead kennel of two-time Iditarod Champion Jeff
King and his wife, well-known wildlife artist, Donna Gates King.
Meet champion sled dogs, visit with puppies and see summer training
in action. One and a half-hour narrated kennel tour.
Approximate cost: USD $45 / £24 per
person
Fixed Wing In Denali
Enjoy a 60- to 70-minute fixed wing flightseeing journey following
the Alaska Range out to about one mile from Mount McKinley (weather
dependent). Flights depart on every even hour from 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. and transportation departs the hotel on every odd hour
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Approximate cost: USD $295 / £159 per
person
Fairbanks Salmon Bake
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Alaskan style meal as you dine on salmon,
halibut or ribs with accompaniments. Afterwards, stroll through the
neighbouring Pioneer Park, an Alaskana theme park featuring
historical buildings, transportation venues and shops.
Approximate cost: USD $36 / £19 per
person
Arctic Circle Air Adventure
Travel north out of Fairbanks by fixed-wing plane over the Arctic
Circle. View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline, remnants of gold
mining, the expansive Yukon River Valley, and the magnificent
Brooks Mountain Range. Guests will land in a wilderness community
and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. NOTE:
Refunds are not available for missed sightseeing and applicable
meals in Fairbanks while on tour.
Approximate cost: USD $399 / £216 per
person
Holiday Accommodations -
MEALS
- American breakfast daily (B) except Day 10
- 2 lunches (L)
- 4 dinners (D), including a special Globus Farewell Celebration
Dinner
SUPERIOR HOTELS
- ANCHORAGE Inlet Tower
Suites (F)
- VALDEZ Aspen Hotel
(F)
- FAIRBANKS Wedgewood
Resort (F)
- DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Denali Bluffs (F)
- ALASKA CRUISE Holland
America MS Ryndam or MS Statendam
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included.
Tour start dates -
- July 2007 -
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- August 2007 -
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- September 2007 -
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Extras -
- Prices are for all land arrangements.
- Port taxes of £176 are included.
- Single room supplement: £518.
- Triple room reduction per person: £84.
- Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be
available.
- Arctic Circle Adventure: £216
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Your itinerary
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Spectacular Alaska
Make your own way to Anchorage to join the tour on day 1.
Day 1 - Anchorage
(Sat.) Welcome to Anchorage! Meet your Tour Director this
evening between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the hotel reception area.
Day 2 - Anchorage-Valdez
(Sun.) Meet your fellow travelling companions at this morning's
welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley,
where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour
daylight, up over Tahnita Pass with wonderful vistas of Matanuska
and Worthington Glacier. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving
in the seaside port of Valdez, often referred to as the
"Switzerland of Alaska." (B,D)
Day 3 - Valdez. Cruise on
Prince William Sound
(Mon.) Board your boat for a CRUISE on Prince William Sound and
along the three-mile face of Columbia Glacier, keeping a watchful
eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even
whales! Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Terminal where super tankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe
Bay. (B,L)
Day 4 - Valdez-Delta
Junction-Fairbanks
(Tue.) Great scenery all the way as you travel along the
Richardson Highway. Stop at DELTA JUNCTION, a living history
homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then
head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the state's
second-largest city. (B,D)
Day 5 - Fairbanks
(Wed.) Visit the EL DORADO GOLD MINE, then ride the narrow-gauge
railroad and head inside the mine's permafrost tunnel. Try your
luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler
Discovery for a CRUISE on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a
stop at the Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan native
culture. You will also have the chance to meet iditarod mushers and
their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the
big race! (B)
Arctic Circle Adventure
An option available from
Fairbanks on Day 5. In order to ensure availability, reservations
for this option should be made with your travel agent at the time
you book your tour. Included in the price: guided tour (fly to and
from the Arctic Circle); a wilderness community; Arctic Circle
Adventure Certificate; salmon bake. Fly north through the rugged
Brooks Mountain range, crossing the Arctic Circle, to the amazing
arctic tundra. Here, visit a wilderness community and learn about
the way of life in this rural area. return to Fairbanks by air
where you will be awarded an official Arctic Circle Adventure
Certificate. You will also experience a traditional salmon bake at
Pioneer Park during your Arctic Adventure.
Day 6 - Fairbanks-Denali
National Park
(Thu.) Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey
through untamed wilderness. Today's ride ends at DENALI NATIONAL
PARK, where north America's highest peak, 20,320-foot Mount
Mckinley, majestically dominates the park's six million acres. The
afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy song, dance, and delicious
food at the DENALI DINNER THEATER. (B,D)
Day 7 - Denali National
Park
(Fri.) Morning at leisure. optional activities include a float
trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park.
Then dress comfortably for a wilderness experience to seek out
Eagles, Grizzly Bears,, caribou, moose, and more. (B)
Day 8 - Denali National
Park-Anchorage
(Sat.) Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you
head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at the IDITAROD
HEADQUARTERS, home of the famous dog-sled races. On arrival in
Anchorage, take a city sightseeing tour. This evening, your Tour
Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER.
Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your
vacation. (B,D)
Day 9 - Anchorage. Cruise in
Kenai Fiords, Alaska National Park
(Sun.) Witness one of the world's most scenic drives as you
follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. On arrival in
Seward, board your vessel for a CRUISE of KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL
PARK where you will have the opportunity to see glacier calving into the sea, orcas,
humpback whales, sea otters, and more! (B,L)
Day 10 - Anchorage
(Mon.) The tour ends this morning with tour guests departing on
individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided.
Other Information -
Every Journey Tells a Story
A Globus Journey. When you travel with Globus, you get more
than the sights. You get the stories behind them that bring a
destination to life, creating unforgettable journeys.
Let Globus take you to places that expand your horizons and
encourage personal discovery. Experience a destination in a deeper,
more memorable way-the Globus way.
The Globus Difference
Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility and choice,
plus a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus
offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE
experience with more than 75 years of taking travellers on
unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with
an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The
safety of our travellers and the richness of our vacations is a
priority, and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in
travel and a name you can trust.
With Globus, you visit the key sights, but, more importantly, you
learn the stories behind the sights-from the Sistine Chapel, the
Colosseum and the Forum in Rome, to the Prado Museum in Madrid and
Michelangelo's David in the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, your
journey is filled with insider's information unique to your Globus
vacation. You'll also enjoy many inclusions such as cruises,
high-speed trains, and Local Guides. We offer over twice the number
of included features as our nearest competitor, without any
additional cost to you.
Globus not only brings you the experiences that others simply don't
offer, we also ensure that you end up with more free time to enjoy
your destination on your own. Most competitors require you to take
extra optional excursions to see these important sights, costing
you additional time and money. And, if you don't join their
excursion, you'll spend most of your time waiting in line. But with
Globus, these sights are already included, freeing up the remainder
of your time to enjoy independent activities.
Leave all the details to us. We provide a Tour Director,
comfortable transportation, many meals, a rich sightseeing
programme and much more!
Accurate, detailed tour descriptions -
Read our tour descriptions and you'll understand the true value
of our tours. The agenda for each day is spelled out so that you
know exactly what is included in the price. Inside visits are
spelled out in UPPERCASE. With Globus you don't have to guess.
Compare what we give you in a tour with what other companies
offer-and then compare prices. You'll see why knowledgeable
travelers consider Globus vacations the best value on the market
with even more savings in the off season.
Saving Options -
Various reductions are possible: group reduction, child reduction,
triple room reduction, multiple tour reduction
Discount for young tour members
Share the pleasure of a Globus tour with your children and
grandchildren and take advantage of a 10 percent discount on the
land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years
old on the departure date, and must be accompanied by an adult.
On escorted tours we do not accept children under eight years old
because we've found that they are too young to enjoy these
vacations.
On Monograms-Independent Vacations there is no age
restriction.
New!
For Monograms-Independent Vacations the following land only
discounts apply:
- Free of charge: infants under 2 years of age sharing adult's
accommodation
- 50% discount: under 12 years of age when sharing accommodation
with two adults
- 10% discount: under 18 years of age
Note: We recommend that children under 12 years of age share
accommodation with an adult.
Triple room reduction
On most Globus tours you receive a reduction when three people
travel together and share the same accommodation. Triple room
reductions are listed on the tour pages. A word of caution: Triple
rooms usually are not larger than twin rooms, and the third bed, if
there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room for the
night.
Avoid
the single room supplement
Single rooms are expensive and often are quite small. We do not
take reservations on a "share" basis because we have found that
strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of a
vacation. Sidestep the single room supplement by travelling with a
friend. It's less expensive and much more fun!
Pay
less for your second tour
We charge you list price for your first vacation in 2007, but
for every additional Globus vacation that you take in the same
year, you pay US$35 under list. It's fun to combine vacations to
make the perfect trip, or ask your travel agent for suggestions.
This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a single
city stay Monograms vacation.
Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without transatlantic
flights. Any intra-European flights between vacations cannot be
reserved as part of the Globus package. Please ask your travel
agent to reserve and ticket such flights for you.
Save
by forming your own group
If you form your own group, you'll receive the following rebates
on the land arrangement of your tour. On vacations to Mexico and
vacations including a cruise of three or more nights, one person
travels free in a group of 32; while one person travels at half
price in a group of 16. On River Cruise Vacations, one person
travels free in a group of 16.
On all other tours, one person travels free in a group of 16; one
person travels at half price in a group of eight.
These rebates are applicable to land-only prices (not air-inclusive
prices). Free and half-price land arrangements are credited at the
twin rate; single room supplements have to be paid in full.
Tour conditions for group bookings may differ from those for
individual bookings.
Joining
late and leaving early
Many Globus land arrangements start and end in London. If you
have already spent time in the British capital, you may want to
skip one or more of the included London nights or even join at the
first overnight hotel on the Continent. Call your Travel Consultant
for any reductions that apply to your vacation for joining late or
leaving early. Vacations with these reductions are sold on a
land-only basis.
It's
in your interest to book early
Plan your vacation in advance, and book your tour as soon as
possible to guard against the disappointment of not finding space.
Many Globus tours sell out months before the departure date.
And remember, the moment we receive your deposit your land price is
guaranteed.
This is valuable protection against currency fluctuations and other
cost increases. So please don't wait. Contact your travel agent now
for a vacation you'll never forget!
Help Along The Way -
Professional Tour Director while touring, Cruise Director on
river cruises, Local Host services on independent vacations, and
hosts to assist you at airports and hotels.
Hotels -
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes,
service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
Globus Hotels Set the Standard for First-class Touring
At the end of a busy day of sightseeing, you want to relax in
comfortable, clean, attractive accommodations. At our first-class,
conveniently located hotels, you'll always feel welcome and well
looked after.
We know that excellent accommodations are of paramount
importance to your enjoyment on tour. Our hotels--many of them
through long association with us--have mastered the art of handling
group check-ins and baggage speedily, preparing tasty and wholesome
meals, and balancing the need for efficiency with the desire of
each traveller to receive individual attention.
You won't be surprised with any hidden charges when you check
out of your Globus hotel. All hotel taxes and tips for restaurant
service and baggage handling are included in the price of your
tour.
Hotel
locations maximize your sightseeing time
We take extra care to select downtown locations for our
independent tours and for longer stays on escorted tours, when your
itinerary features days at leisure to explore on your own.
When your itinerary allows time only for a good night's sleep
between two busy sightseeing days, our expert contractors sometimes
sensibly opt for quiet residential areas.
And you'll be delighted with our choice of hotels in scenic
countryside locations. Wake up to the sound of cow bells, take a
morning walk in crisp mountain air, enjoy glorious panoramic views
of the majestic Alps or the Norwegian fjord country.
Superior
accommodation
Globus uses chains such as Crowne Plaza, Forte, Hilton, Holiday
Inn, Hyatt, Inter-Continental, Jolly, Queens Moat Houses, Marriott,
Mövenpick, Radisson SAS, Renaissance, Scandic, Sheraton,
Sofitel, Thistle and Westin.
The specific hotels we have selected for you are listed
separately for each tour. The vast majority of our hotels are rated
deluxe (D), superior first-class (SF), or first-class (F). In
overnight places where there is no hotel in these categories or
where our demand exceeds the supply, we choose the best available
superior tourist-class (ST) hotels.
Most hotels have amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar, a
cocktail lounge, a restaurant, room service and concierge services.
Many also have a swimming pool, health club, shops, and dry
cleaning and laundry services.
Globus hotel ratings follow standards set by the independent
Official Hotel Guide (OHG) or by national tourist boards. The
specific rating for each contract hotel is determined by our
quality controllers.
We reserve the right to substitute hotels listed on the tour
pages with hotels of equivalent standard. With your Globus travel
documents you'll receive a list of hotel addresses, telephone
numbers, and fax numbers for your tour.
Transportation -
Including private deluxe motor coach with air-conditioning and
extra leg room.
We offer many modes of transportation, from trains and motor
coaches to cruise ships and ferries. Each is selected and designed
with comfort in mind.
Coaches -
Each Globus motor coach has upholstered, reclining seats with
headrests and individual air-conditioning vents. A high-fidelity
sound system broadcasts your Tour Director's commentary to every
seat. Our custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a variety of
vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
Limited group size for extra comfort
The length and width of modern motor coaches is standard,
prescribed by law. The difference among tour operators is in the
number of seats installed and actually sold. While it is customary
to install and sell 53 seats, Globus installs fewer seats for extra
leg room, and limits group size to a maximum of 46 tour members.
The extra space contributes enormously to your comfort. For airport
and port transfers in Britain we generally use motor coaches with
53 seats.
Smoke-free coaches
For non-smokers and moderate
smokers an otherwise perfect vacation can be spoiled if they are
forced to inhale other people's smoke on a motor coach. We
therefore do not allow smoking on the coach. There are plenty of
opportunities to smoke during the frequent stops.
Globus drivers are experienced professionals
Globus drivers take pride in driving and in their vehicles, keeping
them in great shape and spotlessly clean. Your driver will help you
on and off the motor coach with a smile and load your bags with
care. Our travellers consistently lavish the highest praise on the
person behind the wheel!
Trains, Ferries, Cruises and Gondola Rides -
Many of our itineraries include cruises, river jet boat and
mountain gondola rides, whale-watching expeditions, and journeys by
train. Experience the ultra-modern Eurostar train from Rome to
Florence and the exciting high-speed AVE train from Madrid to
Seville. In the Canadian Rockies, you might take one of the sleek,
ultra-modern BC Ferries or, if travelling by railcar in Canada or
Alaska, enjoy travel operated by VIA Rail ®. Other fascinating
Globus vacations feature cruises on the Rhine or Venetian Canals to
enhance your travel experience.
Ships and River Cruises -
Globus provides the most spacious and newest ships from Avalon
Waterways. Features include unmatched luxury, fine dining, larger
accommodations and impeccable service. Whether you're travelling
Europe, Russia or China-on a Globus river cruise, you'll always
feel well looked after.
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