Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise is proud to present a fully escorted 16 day Motorcoach/Cruise Tour
Day 1 – Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Arrive Whitehorse, Yukon
Today we will depart from our home cities and arrive in Whitehorse, in the Yukon to begin an amazing adventure as we explore the lands of the midnight sun. Tonight we will arrive at our hotel in the heart of Whitehorse – perhaps we might explore our surroundings, or just relax after the journey.
Hotel: High Country Inn – 2 nights
Day 2 – Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Whitehorse
For many people the name Whitehorse conjures up visions of the Klondike Gold Rush, sled dogs and the brave pioneers who fought the elements to build the Alaska Highway, but this morning we will tour a beautiful, modern city, as we enjoy Miles Canyon, the Fish Ladder, the Beringia Centre and the S.S. Klondike. The afternoon will be free to explore at our leisure. Tonight a special evening at the Whitehorse Frantic Follies – considered by many to be the best entertainment in the Yukon.
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Day 3 – Thursday, June 29, 2006
Whitehorse – Dawson City
Now we will depart Whitehorse and travel north to another exciting city in the Yukon – Dawson City. On our way we will stop for a delicious cinnamon bun, and to view the lovely Five Finger Rapids. We will arrive in Dawson City in time to explore this unique city in the midnight sun.
Hotel: The Downtown Hotel – 2 nights
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Day 4 – Friday, June 30, 2006
Dawson City
A full day is planned in this city, a National Historic Site, as we visit an actual Gold Mining Dredge and try Panning for Gold. There are so many unique sights to see. Perhaps we can tour the historic Commissioner’s Residence or enjoy a recital of a Robert Service poem at his cabin. Tonight we will visit the famous Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino, the oldest casino in the Yukon.
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Day 5 – Saturday, July 1, 2006
Dawson City – Tok
Today we will cross the international border, into Alaska. The surrounding scenery is spectacular as we travel the ‘Top of the World’ highway on our way to Tok. We will lunch at Chicken and continue on to Tok, the ‘sled dog capital’ of the world. This evening is free to enjoy at our leisure.
Hotel: Tok Motel – 1 night
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Day 6 – Sunday, July 2, 2006
Tok – Fairbanks
This morning we will continue on to Fairbanks. On the way we will spend some time at ‘Santa Clause House’, North Pole, Alaska. Today we will also get our first glimpse of the Alaska Pipe Line, and enjoy our lunchtime break at Rika’s Roadhouse, located in the Big Delta Historical Park – truly a charming setting. This evening we will attend the Golden Heart Review at the Palace Theatre.
Hotel: Comfort Inn – 2 nights
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Day 7 – Monday, July 3, 2006
Fairbanks
An exciting day is planned as we board the Riverboat Discovery III for a three and a half hour cruise on the Cheena and Tenana rivers. We will make a stop ashore and visit the home and kennels of the Iditarod champion Susan Butcher, and experience a traditional Athabascan fish camp, and also see an Alaskan bush pilot in action. This evening a special ‘treat’ is in store. We will dine at a traditional Salmon Bake, a delicious Alaskan custom, after which we can enjoy the 4th of July celebrations at Pioneer Park, which is adjacent to our hotel.
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Day 8 – Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Fairbanks – Anchorage
Today we travel to Anchorage. We will spend time at the historic Mary McKinley View Lodge, which has a ”spectacular view of Mt. Mckinley” and enjoy this very special lunch stop. The scenery will continue to amaze us we travel south to our destination. Tonight a fun evening is planned. We will have a ‘Bon Voyage’ party at our beautiful hotel on Ship Creek.
Hotel: Comfort Inn – 1 night
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Day 9 – Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Embark the Carnival ‘Spirit’
This morning before we continue on to our final land destination of Whittier we will tour Anchorage with a stop at Earthquake Park. The scenery will continue to thrill us on this spectacular journey to the Prince William Sound where the Carnival ‘Spirit’ awaits us. We will board this afternoon, and set sail at 9:00 pm. Let the eating frenzy begin!
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Day 10 – Thursday, July 6, 2006
Cruising Prince William Sound and College Fjord
Breathtaking scenery awaits us, as we cruise this spectacular fjord, which harbors 16 tidewater glaciers, all named for ivy-league colleges that funded their discovery by the Harriman Expedition in 1899.
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Day 12 – Friday, July 7, 2006
Sitka
For 100 years, this charming port city reigned as the capital of Russian America – an empire built on a fur trade that extended as far south as San Francisco. Today the influence of the Czars still very much present… in the majestic onion–domed St. Michael’s Cathedral; at Sheldon Jackson Museum, housing prized Russian and Indian artifacts; in the lively performances of the New Archangel Dancers.
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Day 12 – Saturday, July 8, 2006
Juneau
Today at Alaska’s capital city we can step ashore to shop for gold nuggets, visit the stately Governor’s Mansion, or visit the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Perhaps we might saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, the city’s famous watering hole.
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Day 13 – Sunday, July 9, 2006
Skagway
Against all odds, an iron trail was born of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and built through some of the North’s most ruggedly beautiful terrain, and today we may choose to ride in the refurbished train cars of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, and follow the original route through the famous Dead Horse Gulch. We will have some free time to explore the unique town of Skagway before the ship sails.
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Day 14 – Monday, July 10, 2006
Ketchikan
With the 3,000-foot-high Deer Mountain looming behind, Ketchikan could not expand. Therefore, much of the town is built on trestles, docks and pilings at water’s edge. Explore historic Creek Street, now a quaint area of galleries and boutiques, or indulge in the majesty of a flight-see of Misty Fjords – another spectacular option.
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Day 15 – Tuesday, July 11, 2006
We will spend the day at sea and can continue to enjoy the many amenities the ship has to offer, as we sail south through the famous Inside Passage through a maze of bays, straights, arms and fjords past an ever-changing panorama of unspoiled beauty.
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Day 16 – Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Vancouver
And now we disembark the ‘Spirit’ and depart for home – each of us with special tales and memories of the ‘YOUR ALASKA’ tour.
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FEATURES OF THIS PACKAGE:
• Air fare: Calgary – Whitehorse / Vancouver – Calgary
• First class transportation on an air conditioned, washroom equipped motor coach
• Southbound Glacier Cruise aboard Carnival ‘Spirit’
• All accommodations
• Port charges and taxes
• Services of experienced tour directors and driver
• 15 breakfasts – 7 luncheons – 8 dinners
• Whitehorse City Tour/Miles Canyon/Beringia Centre/ SS Klondike
• Whitehorse Frantic Follies
• Diamond Tooth Gertie’s/Can Can Show
• Dawson City Tour/Gold Mine Dredge/Gold Panning
• Sternwheeler Cruise/Dog Sled Demo/Fishing Camp
• Salmon Bake
• Golden Heart Review/Pioneer Park
• Bon Voyage Party
RATES PER PERSON:
(CANADIAN DOLLAR)
• Two per room (inside cabin)
$3,495.00 per person
• Two per room (ocean view)
$3.795.00 per person
• Two per room (obstructed balcony)
$3895.00 per person
• Two per room (balcony)
$4,095.00 per person
• The rates quoted are in Canadian currency and are those in effect at the time of printing – should the tariff or exchange rates vary at any time prior to date of your deposit we reserve the right to change the stated rates without notice.
RESERVATIONS:
• a deposit of $800.00 per person is due within 48 hours of booking
• final payment is due April 3, 2006
INFORMATION:
• package travel insurance must be purchased at the time of booking
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
• 91 days from departure full refund
• 90 – 61 days from departure deposit amount
• 60 – 31 days from departure 50% refund
• 30 days – day of departure no refund
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
403-734-3998 or 1-888-Y-CRUISE (927-8473)
Anita Dyck or Val Umscheid
anita@kaleidoscopetravel.ca
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Kalidoscope Travel & Cruise in making reservations with contractors providing means of transportation, accommodations and other related services in connection with this tour of North America, does so as your agent and shall in no way be held responsible or become liable for any claims of whatsoever nature that may arise in respect of said services uncluding without restricting the generality thereof, loss that may result from acts of GOD, strikes, weather, quarentines, accidents, sickness, government regulations, insuficient documentation. Payment by you, for a reservation on this tour to North America, shall constitute complete acceptance of this statement of responsibility and other general conditions herein published. Each traveller is required to have valid identification demonstrating a permanent residence, birthplace and citizenship.