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Anchorage Sightseeing Tours |
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P Lake Hood Floatplane Base P Chugach Mountains P Earthquake Park
P Midnight Sun P Flat Top P Turnagain Arm P Anchorage Native Center
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Anchorage - "The City of Lights and Flowers" is Alaska's largest city lies between the Knik and Turnagain arms of Cook Inlet and the rugged Chugach Mountains. It is home to more than 240,000 residents, 40 percent of the state's population, and serves as the financial, communications and transportation hub of Alaska. Anchorage is a city of contrast and variety. After a brisk day of dogsledding, you can dine at a four-star restaurant. The next day you can find yourself cross-country skiing the same trails used by the U.S. Olympic team and later bed down in a cozy bed and breakfast. Surrounded by all the beauty and activities of Alaska, Anchorage offers a unique blend of spectacular scenery, Russian and Native heritage, Alaskan adventure and big city amenities.
A good system of cycle ways makes exploration by bike rewarding, with glimpses of whales possible anywhere along the coast. Points of interest include Earthquake Park giving an insight into the damage caused by the huge quake in 1964. The Museum of History and Art is well worth a visit and Alaska Native Heritage Center puts on performances of native dance, music, storytelling, art and craft. The Chugach State Park to the east of the city has lots of good day walks The annual Iditarod Race (see under Iditarod) starts from Anchorage, and a “Fur Rendezvous” winter carnival is held in the city every year. The city is the seat of Alaska Pacific Univ. and a campus of the Univ. of Alaska. Portage Glacier and Lake Hood are nearby, and Mt. McKinley (Denali) is visible from the city.
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Barrow "A Day at the Top" Tour Highlights
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Full Day
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$555 Adult
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You'll depart from Anchorage in the morning aboard the airline, en route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Barrow is the northernmost point on the continent, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. Here, knowledge of the environment and animal behavior continues to be essential for day-to-day survival. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go. You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here. Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Return to Barrow for lunch on your own. In the afternoon experience and take part in traditional Inupiat dancing and see other demonstrations including a blanket toss. Time to shop for local arts and crafts will follow at the new Inupiat Heritage Center and Museum. You'll say goodbye to Barrow and transfer to the airport for an evening departure on Alaska Airlines bound for Anchorage.
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2 Days
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$640 Double
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You'll depart from Anchorage in the morning aboard the airline, en route, you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Barrow is the northernmost point on the continent, 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. Here, knowledge of the environment and animal behavior continues to be essential for day-to-day survival. Your tour includes a chance to examine the unique flora of the tundra up close, view the Arctic Ocean, and take a walk on the beach as far north as you're ever likely to go. You may see snowy owls, eider ducks and others of the 230 bird species which summer here. Stand in a whale bone arch and inside the skeletal jaws of a bowhead whale on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Return to Barrow for lunch on your own. In the afternoon experience and take part in traditional Inupiat dancing and see other demonstrations including a blanket toss. Time to shop for local arts and crafts will follow at the new Inupiat Heritage Center and Museum. You'll say goodbye to Barrow and transfer to the airport for an evening departure on Alaska Airlines bound for Anchorage.
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Full Day
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$385 Adult
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Transfer to the Anchorage airport on your own. Depart in the morning for your flight to Nome. Upon arrival in Nome, your guide will give a brief orientation and outline of your visit. Nome, situated on the Seward Peninsula by the Bering Sea, is rich in colorful Gold Rush history, and is home to the world's longest dog sled race. The Iditarod commemorates the heroic attempts of dog sled teams to deliver serum to Nome during the diphtheria epidemic of 1924. Have your camera ready as you pull into a dog musher's camp, where you'll experience first-hand the difficulty of dog racing. During your visit to Little Creek Mine, you'll be greeted by a gold miner's family and learn about the gold strike of the 1890's. See modern day prospectors looking for the big strike and try your own luck at panning for gold-what you find, you keep. Shoppers and collectors will find exquisite jade, hand-carved ivory and skin sewings here. Return flight to Anchorage in the late afternoon.
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Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise from Anchorage
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11 Hours
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$179.00 Adult
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Depart at 10:00 am from the Anchorage Railroad Station for a 2 hour scenic train ride to Whitter. Upon arrival in Whittier climb aboard for a memorable cruise to the most spectacular glaciers in Prince William Sound. In addition to witnessing glacier events like calving and icefalls, you'll also see breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls and wildlife - eagles, harbor seals, otters and bird rookeries. Your glacier cruise departs from our base in Whittier and ventures into the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound, where seasickness does not occur. When the boat enters Blackstone Bay, you'll see the massive Blackstone and Beloit Glaciers looming in the distance. As we move in closer, the glaciers grow larger, until they tower 1,700 feet over our 100-foot vessel. Rather than sailing from glacier to glacier, we stop at each one, floating among the icebergs, giving you plenty of time to take in Mother Nature's glorious ice sculptures. Listen for them to groan and watch for them to crack and calve off enormous sections of ice. You can enjoy reserved seating in a heated cabin, and our delicious salmon and prime rib meal is available for just $15. At 6:45 pm take the railroad back to Anchorage.
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Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Anchorage
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Full Day
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$175.00 Adult
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Depart at 6:45 am from the Anchorage Railroad Station for a scenic railroad tour along Turnagain Arm to Seward. Arrive in Seward at 11:05 am and board the cruiseship. The 110-mile full-day cruise takes you into Kenai Fjords National Park and to the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Hosting this cruise is a uniformed National Park Ranger, who will provide narration to your journey and point out the many spectacular sights while fielding any questions you may have. Wildlife is abundant throughout the National Park, and the tidewater glaciers are massive. You'll visit the mighty Holgate Glacier where guests often witness calving - a process by which the glacier sheds giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice - from a close distance. With photo opportunities galore, your cruise will be unforgettable. You can enjoy reserved seating in a heated cabin, and our delicious salmon and prime rib meal is available for just $15. At 6:00 pm board the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage. Arrival is at 10:15 pm.
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