Alaska Travel Adventures 2016 by Bookletia

Don’t just visit Alaska, Experience It!

ALASKA TRAVEL ADVENTURES 2016 BROCHURE

Gold Creek Salmon Bake P. 3 Featured on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”! The Complete All-Inclusive Land & Sea Vacation! Alaska Highway Cruises P. 6 Close to where you want to be! Best of Alaska RV Parks P. 15

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BEST OF ALASKA DAY TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Guided Soft Adventures P. 3–5

ALASKA HIGHWAY CRUISES Combined Cruise & Motorhome Vacations P. 6–11

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Welcome to Alaska!

Best of Alaska Day Tours & Attractions Day Tours in Juneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Day Tours in Ketchikan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Day Tours in Sitka & Skagway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ®

Our Best of Alaska Day Tours & Attractions enable you to experience more of Alaska, up close and from unique perspectives, throughout your Alaska vacation, whether on land or by sea or both. Our professional guides will connect you with Alaska’s wilderness, wildlife and spectacular scenery on a variety of experiences. Drive your own 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler through lush rainforest, and up mountain roads to view magnificent scenery in Ketchikan or travel the route of the Trail of ‘98 from Skagway into the Yukon Territory. Both Jeep tours include informative guides who will entertain via your interactive CB radio. Join us for a whale watching adventure cruise with guaranteed whales; whitewater rafting on a glacier-fed river; wilderness sea kayaking in a peaceful, protected bay; native-style canoeing among icebergs at a glacier face; guided nature hikes through a temperate rainforest; authentic gold panning in a gold-filled creek; Robert Service melodrama with gold rush history; and outdoor salmon bakes. These and more Best of Alaska Day Tours & Attractions are available throughout Alaska.

Alaska Travel Adventures can help make your Alaska vacation dreams come true! You can trust us to create the best Alaska vacation for you, whether your Alaska vacation interests involve a luxury cruise, an independent land tour, or a combination land and sea package. We are one of Alaska’s most diversified vacation companies, with a staff of over 200 statewide employees, and 38 years of experience.

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You’ll find a variety of ways to experience Alaska, in this brochure. Many of them can be combined to enhance and enrich your Alaska vacation. Our Alaska Highway Cruises combination RV and cruise packages can’t be beat, for a complete no hassle land and sea vacation. Enjoy a 3, 4 or 7-day Holland America Line cruise, then take control of your own easy-to-drive Class C motorhome for 1 to 3-weeks, complete with reserved private campgrounds, easy-to-follow maps and directions, and the freedom to set your own pace.

There’s no better way to explore Alaska’s interior than from the comfort and convenience of an RV. You sit up high to better enjoy the scenery. There’s no daily packing and unpacking luggage. You have total freedom to stop when and where you want, for however long you wish. Most of our RV rental customers tell us they wouldn’t do it any other way. Our Alaska Motorhome Rentals is a perfect choice if cruising is not in your plans.

Vacation Packages Gold Rush Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Klondike Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Northern Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Alaska Highway Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 National Parks Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Alaska Motorhome Rentals The Ultimate Road Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . 12 RV Floorplans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RV Rates & FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ®

Best of Alaska RV Parks Anchorage & Skagway RV Parks . . . . . . . . . . 15 ®

Thank you for your interest in Alaska Travel Adventures. Please call us, and let us help make your Alaska dreams come true.

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Get a front row seat with Alaska’s Best Tours in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka & Skagway.

Dozens of Ways to Day-Trip in Alaska!

Best of Alaska Day Tours & Attractions operates more adventure tours in Alaska than any other company. All of our trips feature personalized attention and provide you with a chance to experience Alaska’s natural splendor—from our original Alaskan salmon bake to diverse whale watching tour options to spectacular Mendenhall Glacier tours, and more. We offer exciting tours that will fit right into your Alaska vacation, no experience necessary. We have had more than a million guests of all ages over the last 38 years. They keep telling us that our adventures are among the highlights of their Alaska vacation. Check out our tours in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Skagway! (More tours and descriptions at BestofAlaskaTravel.com)

J U N E AU Gold Creek Salmon Bake MAY–SEPT. (1-1/2 to 2 hrs.) Adult: $52 Child: $39

Featured on Bravo Television’s Top Chef, Gold Creek Salmon Bake is an event that’s been grilled to perfection for 38 years. Savor the aroma of wild Alaska salmon, grilling over a fragrant alder wood fire—the signature entrée of an all-you-can-eat adventure. The sumptuous spread has something for everyone with a variety of Alaskan entrées, sides, and blueberry cake for dessert. Meet Tlingit Master Carver, Doug Chilton, as he and his son sculpt two 10-foot, red cedar totems and authentic silver jewelry. Relax listening to live Alaskan folk music in a truly unique, lush rainforest environment under heated, translucent domes. Take a short stroll along a natural salmon-spawning creek to the entrance of the Wagner Mine at beautiful Salmon Creek Falls where you can pan for gold, see mining relics, and look for salmon. Have fun roasting marshmallows over a campfire and taking photos at our interactive, gold rush mural. The food, entertainment, activities, and ambiance make Gold Creek Salmon Bake an Alaskan experience that is much more than a meal. Also available: Salmon Bake & Gold Panning Combo (3 hrs. $89/$67) and Salmon Bake & Glacier Combo (3hrs. $79/59).

J U N E AU Whale Watching Adventure MAY–SEPT. (3-3/4 hrs.) Adult: $130 Child: $98

Your host will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about Juneau on your way to Auke Bay where your 2015 Tour Guide of the Year, whale watching Captain Terry, will welcome you aboard the North Star, our state of the art 48-passenger jet boat custom designed for Juneau whale watching—large windows, an outside viewing deck and an amplified hydrophone system for listening to whales communicate under water. You’ll have a beautiful view of the Mendenhall Glacier as you travel in and out of Fisherman’s bend. Provided binoculars may enhance your panoramic view of whales and other marine mammals like sea lions, seals and porpoises. Whale sightings are guaranteed! Also available: Whale Watching & Salmon Bake Combo (5 hrs. $169/$127).

J U N E AU Best of Juneau® MAY–SEPT. (6-1/4 hrs.) Adult: $194 Child: $146

This tour combines Whale Watching, the famous Mendenhall Glacier & Original Alaska Salmon Bake! Come face to face with one of the only road accessible glaciers, marvel at a humpback whale the size of six elephants, and top it off with a scrumptious all-you-can-eat adventure featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over an alder wood fire. You’ll call this combination amazing. We call it the Best of Juneau . Your knowledgeable driver/guide’s entertaining narrative will inspire you to want to learn more, and the US Forest Service Rangers interpret the spectacular ice wall of the Mendenhall Glacier while you explore the trails and visitors center. Your captain and naturalist will welcome you aboard The North Star, a custom designed vessel for Juneau whale watching, and you’ll be off to see whales—guaranteed! The Gold Creek Salmon Bake is more than a meal. It is the ultimate Alaska experience with great food, live music, and fun activities like gold panning, marshmallow roasting, and a nature walk, set in a lush rainforest alongside Salmon Creek. ®

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J U N E AU Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip MAY–SEPT. (3-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $135 Child: $101

Board your raft at the iceberg-studded lake of the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier, and marvel at the views of towering mountains, forests and wildlife as the river carries you from the half-mile-wide glacier face, in the Tongass National Forest, through the glacial-carved Mendenhall Valley. You’ll have the option to paddle the raft while being entertained by your professional guide’s interpretive narrative, but most of our guests choose to have the guide do all the work—just sit on the bench and smile for the photographer during the short stretch of class II and III rapids. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, black bears, otters, and dear. This river trip is a great way for all to get into Alaska’s outdoors—just sit and enjoy the ride. Includes an Alaskan-style snack.

J U N E AU Glacier View Sea Kayaking MAY–SEPT. (3-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $109 Child: $82

Glide through the waters native-style, get an up-close look at wildlife, and enjoy ever-changing views of the Mendenhall Glacier after a narrated tour through a historic part of Juneau on your way to North Douglas Island. Your guide will teach you paddling techniques and provide an interpretive narrative while you kayak against a backdrop of forested slopes, nearby peaks and the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. Stealthily approach wildlife—bald eagles, herons, shorebirds and waterfowl are all common sights. Porpoises and even humpback whales occasionally surface for air. If you’re lucky, you might see a humpback’s enormous tail fluke. Includes an Alaskan-style snack.

J U N E AU Historic Gold Mining & Panning Adventure MAY–SEPT. (1-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $69 Child: $52

Catch “gold fever” and experience what it was like to seek your fortune during Gold Rush days! Learn to pan for gold (and keep all you find!), and discover Juneau’s colorful mining heritage for yourself. Head out with a prospector/guide in authentic 19th-century dress for a historical tour of Juneau then head for Gold Creek and “Last Chance Basin”. Your prospector will show you how gold panning is done creek side, in a beautiful, secluded mountain setting. We are the only company allowed to use this special place, but the locals know how much gold is still there, so you will likely witness some real panners. You will expertly work the pan with helpful tips, and you will find gold–guaranteed! Take home a souvenir Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate and all the gold you find! Also available: Gold Panning & Salmon Bake Combo (3 hrs. $89/$67).

J U N E AU Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure MAY–SEPT. (3-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $169 Child: $127

Be among the select few, under a limited USFS permit, to travel by canoe for an unprecedented experience near the face of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier. Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by one of the richest samplings of Alaskan wildlife you’ll find anywhere. Birds, including arctic terns, nest on the shoreline, and eagles, goats, salmon and bears are all common sights. Then, venture within a safe distance of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the living glacier. Skirt past powerful Nugget Falls and disembark your canoe at its base to enjoy an Alaskan-style snack and stop to take photos. You’ll make your trip in an easy to paddle, 15-passenger, traditional Tlingit-style canoe to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure.

K E TC H I K A N Backcountry Jeep® & Canoe Safari MAY–SEPT. (4 hrs.) Adult: $159 Child: $119

Fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of an automatic 4-WD Jeep Wrangler and wend your way through the rugged back roads of Revillagigedo Island and paddle across a serene mountain lake in a 37-foot, 20-passenger Indian-style canoe. You’ll travel mountainous unmaintained logging roads in the Tongass National Forest and enjoy informative narration via your interactive radio, with photo stops along the way. Upon your arrival at Lake Harriet Hunt, you’ll experience a unique ecosystem from the vantage point of a large, easy to paddle, guided canoe and nature walk through an old-growth forest. Our cook will have your hot Alaskan-style snack prepared for you at a remote camp along the shore. ®

K E TC H I K A N Rainforest Island Adventure MAY–SEPT. (4 hrs.) Adult: $129 Child: $97

A motorized rigid hull inflatable Seahawk provides a short, but exciting cruise along the coast of Clover Passage where whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise, bald eagles and migrating seabirds may be spotted. Join a certified Alaska interpreter/guide, on a secluded beach in the Tongass National Forest, for a walk through natural, unspoiled beauty in the coastal rainforest on Betton Island. Hike through the beautiful old growth forest, and learn about botanic species native to this region. Enjoy an Alaskan snack at a campfire and take some time to explore the natural beauty around you. Also available: Rainforest Island High-Tech Treasure Hunt (4 hrs. $139/$104).

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The entire tour was incredible from beginning to end!

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~ L. Moses, Boulder City, NV

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K E TC H I K A N Rainforest Canoe Adventure & Nature Trail MAY–SEPT. (3-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $99 Child: $74

A scenic motorcoach tour will lead you to a secluded mountain lake, surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. Lake Harriet Hunt, part of a lush rainforest, is ideal for canoeing. Your Indian-style, 37-foot, 20 passenger canoes are fast, stable, and easy to maneuver. An experienced guide will interpret the unique natural and Indian history of the Ketchikan area while you scan for wildlife. Stop ashore for a native-style snack at a remote camp where your guide will lead you on a short nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rainforest.

K E TC H I K A N Totem Bight State Historical Park & Rainforest Canoe Adventure MAY–SEPT. (4 hrs.) Adult: $139 Child: $104

Alaska Native art and traditions are highlighted in this perfect combination of history and adventure. Visit Totem Bight State Historical Park, an 11-acre park featuring ancient totem poles set in a lush rainforest, before heading to Lake Harriet Hunt for your experience in Native-style canoes on a pristine mountain lake. Your safari guide will lead you to a camp on shore, where your cook will be preparing chowder, smoked salmon, rolls, and wild berry jam for you. From the camp, your guide will interpret the features of a temporal rainforest on a nature walk through old-growth forest.

SITKA Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure MAY–SEPT. (3 hrs.) Adult: $139 Child: $104

Alaska’s highest value half-day kayaking tour! Climb aboard our fast, custom-built vessel for an exciting sightseeing tour enroute to our floating base camp. Your knowledgeable captain will identify points of interest and scan for wildlife. Enjoy a hot Alaskan snack at our float house while being instructed in the use of two person kayaks and paddle technique. These stable, maneuverable craft let you enjoy the beauty of the protected bays and inlets near Sitka. Your experienced guide will interpret unique attractions, colorful intertidal invertebrates, an eagle swooping, or the grandeur of the lush rainforest. You may even see brown bear, whales, harbor seals, or Sitka black-tailed deer.

S K AG WAY Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake MAY–SEPT. (2 hrs.) Adult: $59 Child: $44

Discover Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake at the foot of the White Pass, nestled beside a waterfall. Feast at an all-you-can-eat upscale outdoor adventure in the forest with Wild Alaskan-caught salmon freshly grilled over an alder wood fire and a variety of other Alaskan sides, entrées, and blueberry cake for dessert. Enjoy the waterfall and the authentic exhibits of Liarsville gold rush era trail camp. A cast of sourdoughs and dance hall girls will entertain you with a hilarious Robert Service melodrama. You’ll be taught the art of gold panning, where you are guaranteed to find gold! Also available: Skagway Salmon Bake at Liarsville ($45 / $34).

» Liarsville Gold Rush Stampede including Klondike Summit Experience with Campfire Feast

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Adult: $139 Child: $104

Stake your claim, and mine for that precious metal that drove men and women wild with gold fever during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s! It’s an exhilarating 30-minute gold rush, where you will join other eager prospectors in a race for all the gold you can find. When you arrive at Liarsville your prospector will entertain you with live folk style music and Robert Service poetry while you enjoy your campfire meal of cooked to order steak, eggs, and blueberry sourdough pancakes. Browse the many authentic exhibits of this gold rush trail camp and the artifacts left behind from the Klondike gold rush before heading up the trail of 1898 where your prospector guide will entertain you with the lore of the gold rush era. Experience breathtaking views as you reach the summit of 3,290 feet above sea level and hear the legends from outlaw Soapy Smith. Also available: Liarsville Gold Rush Stampede Campfire feast ($109/$82)

S K AG WAY Yukon Jeep® Klondike Adventure MAY–SEPT. (5 to 5-1/2 hrs.) Adult: $149 Child: $112

Travel the route of the Trail of ‘98 in an automatic 4-WD Jeep Wrangler . Adventure from Skagway, across the Canadian border, into the Yukon Territory via the famous routes taken by the hearty gold prospectors in the late 1800’s. You’ll be driving into the heart of the fabled gold rush legends of Robert Service. Your friendly tour guide, will entertain you with the lore of the gold rush era by an interactive radio system. Explore Klondike Gold Rush routes from the roads less taken and amazing vistas while you enjoy an Alaska snack atop Montana Mountain, accessible only by off-road vehicle. View Pitchfork Falls, Moore Bridge, Dead Horse Gulch, Bracket Wagon Trail, Tormented Valley and the historic village of Carcross. ®

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LAND & SEA VACATION! The Complete All-Inclusive Land & Sea Vacation! Every Alaska Highway Cruises vacation includes a Holland America Line cruise along with an up-close and personal experience in your own RV. You have several choices of cruise itinerary; all include the incredibly scenic Inside Passage. Whether you cruise before or after your land tour, you’ll find each experience makes the other more meaningful. Only when you view this tremendous state from both land and sea can you fully comprehend and appreciate its immensity, its diversity and its magnificent beauty.

Why we’re different. We are the only operator of combined cruise and motorhome vacations in Alaska and our goal is to provide you a fulfilling, complete adventure-packed Alaska vacation. We know you have been researching your Alaska vacation options for quite some time. Planning your Alaska vacation is sometimes overwhelming, with a land area of over 586,000 square miles, and east to west borders spanning 2,400 miles. Fortunately, we have 38 years of experience in helping make those choices easier. Many chose a luxury cruise to Alaska to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the famed Inside Passage, watch humpback whales on their annual migration, visit the colorful ports of call in Southeast Alaska, and to come face to face with a giant wall of ice in Glacier Bay National Park, all the while being pampered aboard ship with sumptuous dining, live entertainment and all of the other pleasures of a floating resort. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the best of Alaska, by land and sea! Whether you decide to visit Alaska by land or by sea, each is a wonderful and unique experience. However, to limit your Alaska vacation to only one is to leave yourself only partly fulfilled. It has been our experience that those visitors who are most satisfied at the end of their Alaska vacation are those who enjoyed a combined land and sea adventure. They truly experienced the best of Alaska. Treating visitors to the best of Alaska by both land and sea is what Alaska Highway Cruises is all about. But it’s not just the combination of land and sea that sets us apart from the others. Instead of seeing Alaska’s interior from the confines of a large motorcoach or railcar, we offer our customers the convenience, freedom and flexibility of a fully equipped, late model Class C motorhome.

Sail with the World’s Best Cruise Line. Holland America Line boasts Alaska’s largest 5-star fleet—consistently voted “best cruise value” by those who know cruising best. That is why it is our choice for the cruise portion of your Alaska Highway Cruises vacation.

The Inside Passage. This thousand-mile waterway is a magical world

of forests, mountains, emerald islands floating on the blue sea and deep fjords penetrating the wilderness. Keep your binoculars ready for whales and porpoises. You might spy an Indian village hidden in the trees along the shore, or a brave little fishing boat.

Ketchikan. Come ashore to one of the state’s most picturesque communities. Fishing boats, pleasure craft and planes shelter in the harbor. Your shore excursion options may include the Rainforest Canoe & Nature Trail, Backcountry Jeep &

Canoe Safari or the Rainforest Island Adventure. Before or after your excursion take time to browse the Creek Street boutiques and waterfront shops.

Juneau. Experience the Best of Juneau , which will take you to the famous ®

Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching Adventure, and the Original Alaska Salmon Bake. We have a host of other tour options; Glacier Float Trip, Glacier View Sea Kayaking, Historic Gold Mining & Panning, Glacier Lake Canoe and more.

Skagway. The sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway come winter, so you can only imagine the frightful conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through enroute to the Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep and treacherous Trail of ‘98. 21st-century summertime visits to Skagway require nothing of the sort, but you’re sure to enjoy the history, entertainment and the mouth-watering grilled salmon at Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake, a replica 1890’s community so named for the tall-tales published by journalists assigned to cover the Klondike Gold Rush. Another option is the Yukon Jeep Klondike Adventure. ®

Alaska’s beauty up-close. Others chose to spend their time exploring Alaska’s interior, arriving by air or highway, to experience Alaska’s wide open spaces, witness the splendor of Denali in Denali National Park, watch moose, brown bears, foxes and caribou in their natural habitat, cast a line for salmon or trout in one of Alaska’s 3,000 rivers, and to taste a bit of Klondike Gold Rush history. The freedom of an RV. What does this mean to you? It means there are no long lines associated with traveling in a large group. No daily packing and unpacking luggage and no rigid schedules to follow. Stop for that special photo opportunity or to have lunch, wherever and whenever you please. Your reserved campsites mean peace of mind and no rush to reach your next exciting destination. The ease of an RV. Never driven a motorhome before? No problem.

Most of our guests are first time RVers, and they say it’s as easy as driving a car. We provide all the orientation you need to make sure your motorhome journey is carefree and a toll-free number to call us in the event you have any questions along the way. All you do is enjoy the wonders of Alaska. See for yourself why thousands of our past customers tell us if they had an opportunity to visit Alaska again, they wouldn’t do it any other way. See our RV floorplans, photos and highlights of Alaska on pages 12-13!

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Tour 1:

Gold Rush Memories

TOUR 1: GOLD RUSH MEMORIES

3-Night Vancouver to Skagway Inside Passage Cruise including Tracy Arm and Twin Sawyer Glaciers plus the Yukon, Denali, Fairbanks & Anchorage. DEPARTURE DATE

May 4 May 11; September 14, 21 May 18; September 7 May 25; August 31 June 1 August 24 August 17 June 8; August 10 July 27; August 3 June 15, 22 June 29; July 6, 13, 20

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DAY 1: Set sail from Vancouver, BC

DAY 3: Juneau, Alaska port call

DAY 7: Fairbanks, Alaska

DAY 11: Anchorage, Alaska

DAY 2: Cruising the Inside Passage

DAY 4: Disembark in Skagway, Alaska

DAY 8: Denali National Park

DAY 12: Tour’s End

DAY 3: Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers*

DAY 5: Whitehorse, Yukon

DAY 9: Denali National Park

DAY 6: Beaver Creek, Yukon

DAY 10: Anchorage, Alaska

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DAYS 1-3. CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE. JUNEAU PORT OF CALL.

Board your cruise ship in Vancouver, B.C. and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. Cruise the beautiful Inside Passage including Tracy Arm and Twin Sawyer Glaciers enroute to Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Be sure and check out the variety of shore excursion options that are available. DAY 4. SK AGWAY. We’ll meet you dockside in Skagway and take care of your

luggage. You’ll have time to explore this historic town and stroll its boardwalks. Pick up your motorhome, receive a thorough orientation, and overnight at Skagway Mountain View RV Park. DAY 5. SK AGWAY-WHITEHORSE. Today you can seek out adventures in

Skagway, including the optional Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp & Salmon Bake or the White Pass Railroad. Or just sleep late before beginning your motorhome tour with a drive up the scenic Klondike Highway to Whitehorse. You’ll have an overview of the arduous White Pass Trail, used by stampeders of the Klondike Gold Rush. In Whitehorse you overnight at your reserved campsite.

DAY 6. WHITEHORSE-BEAVER CREEK. Drive along blue, glacier-fed Kluane Lake, with the snowy peaks of the Kluane Ranges to the west. Take time for fishing, gold panning, hiking. Then arrive at Beaver Creek on the Yukon-Alaska border via the Alaska Highway. DAY 7. BEAVER CREEK-FAIRBANKS. Watch for the TransAlaska Pipeline as

you continue on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks. Summertime daylight lasts far into the night; in late summer you might see the Aurora Borealis.

DAY 8. FAIRBANKS-DENALI. While in Fairbanks, consider an optional

riverboat cruise on the Discovery, a genuine sternwheeler, try gold panning at Gold Dredge #8, or visit the excellent museum at the University of Alaska. Then it’s a short drive south to Denali area campground, where you’ll spend two nights.

DAY 9. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Now for Denali National Park, home of

North America’s tallest mountain: 20,320-ft. Denali. Consider a flightseeing tour with a local naturalist to help you spot Dall sheep, moose and caribou in the peaks and valleys below.

DAY 10. DENALI-ANCHORAGE. Drive south on the Parks Highway, with

mountain views to amaze you and friendly small towns along the way, such as Talkeetna—headquarters for Denali climbers. In Anchorage take in some city sights, or a great seafood dinner. Overnight.

DAY 11. ANCHORAGE. Free day in Anchorage. Recommended optional tours include the 26 Glacier Cruise or Kenai Fjords National Park tour. Overnight at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park. DAY 12. ANCHORAGE, TOUR’S END. This morning, drop off your RV, and

we transfer you to the airport for your flight home, or on to your next adventure!

CUSTOM SELECTION 1-A: Deletes Beaver Creek and second night in

Anchorage. Adds Dawson City and Tok. On day 6 drive Whitehorse to Dawson City and overnight. Day 7 drive Dawson City to Tok. On day 8 overnight Fairbanks, days 9 and 10 overnight Denali and day 11 overnight Anchorage. Add $100 per party for this Custom Selection.

Tour 2:

Klondike Fever

TOUR 2: KLONDIKE FEVER

Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali & the Yukon plus 4-Night Skagway to Vancouver Inside Passage Cruise including Glacier Bay. DEPARTURE DATE

September 18 May 1; September 11 May 8; September 4 May 15, 22 May 29; August 28 August 14, 21 June 5; July 31; August 7 June 12 June 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24

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DAY 1: Anchorage to Denali

DAY 4: Beaver Creek, Yukon

DAY 7: Set sail from Skagway, Alaska

DAY 2: Denali National Park

DAY 5: Whitehorse, Yukon

DAY 8: Glacier Bay National Park

DAY 3: Fairbanks, Alaska

DAY 6: Skagway, Alaska

DAY 9: Ketchikan, Alaska port call

DAY 1. ANCHORAGE-DENALI. We’ll pick you up at the airport or a local hotel. After your orientation, strike out along the scenic Glenn and Parks Highways toward Denali National Park—six million acres of mountains, tundra, forests and rivers, and home of Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. DAY 2. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Your free day to explore the Park. Optional local tours may be reserved ahead. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Denali up close and personal. DAY 3. DENALI-FAIRBANKS. Drive north to Fairbanks, the state’s secondlargest city. There’s lots to see: the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and its fine museum and demonstration gardens; the TransAlaska Pipeline just out of town; the huge retired Gold Dredge #8, where you can try your luck at gold panning; an optional cruise on the sternwheeler Discovery. DAY 4. FAIRBANKS-BEAVER CREEK. Head out on the Alaska Highway to Beaver Creek, near the Yukon-Alaska border. Enjoy the scenery. Watch for wildlife along the road. DAY 5. BEAVER CREEK-WHITEHORSE. Drive the Alaska Highway along beautiful Kluane Lake, Yukon’s largest lake. Take a side trip into Kluane National Park, photograph snowclad peaks and glacial streams. In Whitehorse you might tour the S.S. Klondike, a retired sternwheeler. At the sod-roofed log-walled McBride Museum discover a trove of riverboat history, the stagecoach era and the Gold Rush.

DAY 10: Cruise the Inside Passage DAY 11: Vancouver, BC;

Tour’s End

DAY 6. WHITEHORSE-SK AGWAY. In Skagway, at the foot of White Pass,

you’re at the exact spot where thousands of fortune-seekers came ashore from their crowded ships, in a fever to search for gold. Tour the town and visit their haunts. Overnight at Skagway Mountain View RV Park, a short walk from the downtown historic district.

DAY 7. SK AGWAY, SAIL. Before embarking on your cruise you might enjoy a fun optional shore excursion such as lunch on the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake tour. Afterward board your Holland America Line ship, and set sail for Vancouver, B.C. DAYS 8-11. GLACIER BAY, KETCHIKAN PORT OF CALL, AND CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE. On a memorable day in Glacier Bay National Park,

watch the birth of icebergs and experience nature at her most sublime. Then your elegant ship enters the scenic Inside Passage, including a port call at Ketchikan. Here, you may choose to select an exciting optional shore excursion like the Rainforest Canoe & Nature Trail, Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari or the Rainforest Island Adventure. On day 11 disembark in Vancouver, B.C., tour’s end. ®

CUSTOM SELECTION 2-A: Deletes Beaver Creek and 2nd night at Denali. Adds Dawson City and Tok. On day 2 drive to Fairbanks and overnight. On day 3 travel Fairbanks to Tok for overnight. Drive Tok to Dawson City on day 4, and Dawson City to Whitehorse on day 5. Days 6 through 11 remain unchanged. Add $100 per party for this Custom Selection.

Tour 3:

Absolutely outstanding. You get to see the real Alaska!

Northern Highlights

~ S. Hanke - Marion, IA

TOUR 3/3-R: NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS 7-Night Glacier Discovery Cruise plus Anchorage, Fairbanks & Denali.

DEPARTURE DATE

May 15, 22 September 4, 11 May 29; June 5 August 21, 28 June 12, 19; August 7, 14 June 26; July 24, 31 July 3, 10, 17

SHIP

NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA

PP DBL OCC. $1,999 $2,099 $2,299 $2,399 $2,699 $2,799 $2,899

ALASK A Denali National Park Denali

Paxson

Homer

NO = MS NOORDAM | ZA = MS ZAANDAM 3RD/4TH ADULT SHARE - $929 | 3RD/4TH CHILD SHARE (up to age 18) - $789 [3] GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$305 PPDO/$232 3rd/4th | ZA-$317 PPDO/$245 3rd/4th [3-R] GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$262 PPDO/$190 3rd/4th | ZA-$259 PPDO/$187 3rd/4th DRIVERS INSURANCE - $75 PER DRIVER | CANCELLATION FEES PROTECTION - 5% OF TOTAL PRICE Per person, double occupancy prices are based on Interior Stateroom Category J.

from

YUKON TERRITORY

Glennallen Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Anchorage Cooper Landing Cook Inlet

15 DAYS

Fairbanks

Haines

$ Skagway

1,999

Juneau Seward

Glacier Bay National Park

Ketchikan

RV Land Routes Custom Selection Holland America Line

Motorcoach Route Day Tours & Attractions Start of Tour

Vancouver, BC

Visit BestofAlaskaTravel.com for photos, ship highlights, upgrade options, ports of call and other features of this tour.

DAY 1: Sail from Vancouver, BC

DAY 5: Skagway, AK port call*

DAY 2: Cruise Inside Passage

*3-R calls on Haines in lieu of Skagway.

DAY 3: Ketchikan, AK port call DAY 4: Juneau, AK port call

DAY 6: Glacier Bay Nat’l Park DAY 7: At sea (Gulf of Alaska)

DAYS 1-7. GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE, CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE.

Board your ship in Vancouver, B.C. Your cruise includes ports of call at Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, plus cruising Glacier Bay National Park and the Gulf of Alaska. Be sure and check out the variety of shore excursion options that are available to enhance your trip. DAY 8. SEWARD-ANCHORAGE. After you disembark in Seward, board your

comfortable motorcoach or van for a scenic trip to Anchorage, where you pick up your RV. We give you a thorough orientation on your vehicle, then overnight at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park. You’ll have time left to sightsee and stock up on groceries, or have dinner out.

DAY 9. ANCHORAGE-DENALI. Drive the Glenn and Parks Highways to Denali,

with mountain ranges to right and left. Watch for a glimpse of the Great One— Denali—if weather permits. Overnight near the entrance to Denali National Park. DAY 10. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Your day to explore the Park. DAY 11. DENALI-FAIRBANKS. Rejoin the scenic Parks Highway, and drive

north to Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city. Keep your camera handy, as wildlife spottings are common along the road. Fairbanks is closer to the Land of the Midnight Sun, so you’ll have plenty of daylight after you arrive at your campsite.

DAY 8: Disembark in Seward;

Transfer to Anchorage DAY 9-10: Anchorage to Denali Nat’l Park DAY 11-12: Fairbanks, Alaska

DAY 13: Glennallen, Alaska DAY 14: Anchorage, Alaska DAY 15: Tour’s End

DAY 12. FAIRBANKS. There’s no lack of things to do here. Consider a visit to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, with its excellent museum. Inspect a retired gold dredge, or view the TransAlaska Pipeline up close. DAY 13. FAIRBANKS-GLENNALLEN. You start your day driving on the

famous Alaska Highway. At Delta Junction, branch off southward on the Richardson Highway. You’ll have many sightings of the TransAlaska Pipeline and gorgeous views of the Wrangell Mountains in Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. Overnight near Glennallen. DAY 14. GLENNALLEN-ANCHORAGE. Glennallen is the gateway to Alaska’s

Copper River region, famous for its wild salmon runs. As you drive southwest on the Glenn Highway, you’ll enjoy more magnificent mountain views. Overnight at your reserved campsite at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park.

DAY 15. ANCHORAGE, TOUR’S END. This morning bid your trusty vehicle

au revoir, then we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

CUSTOM SELECTION 3-R: RV Land Tour First, Followed by a Cruise. On day 1 pick up RV in Anchorage. Days 1 through 8 on land are same as 8 through 15 on Highway Cruise 3. On Day 8 drop off RV in Anchorage, transfer to Seward and sail to Vancouver, B. C. NOTE: The southbound cruise itinerary features a Haines port call in lieu of Skagway. CUSTOM SELECTION 3-K: Deletes Fairbanks. Adds the Denali Highway

and Kenai Peninsula. On day 11 drive from Denali to Glennallen. Travel from Glennallen to Cooper Landing on day 12 and Cooper Landing to Homer on day 13. Return to Anchorage on day 14 and overnight. Day 15 remains unchanged. Add $100 per party for this Custom Selection.

CUSTOM SELECTION 3-KR: RV Land Tour First, Followed by a Cruise. Tour

begins in Anchorage. Drive to Cooper Landing on day 1 and Homer on day 2. Overnight on day 3 in Anchorage and drive to Denali on day 4 for two nights. Drive the Denali Highway on day 6, overnighting near Glennallen. Day 7 return to Anchorage for final overnight on land. Turn in the RV the morning of day 8 and transfer to Seward to set sail for Vancouver. See note on southbound cruise itinerary under Custom Selection 3-R above. Add $100 per party for this Custom Selection.

Tour 4:

Alaska Highways Adventure

TOUR 4: ALASKA HIGHWAYS ADVENTURE

7-Night Vancouver to Seward. Glacier Discovery Cruise plus Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks & The Alaska Hwy. DEPARTURE DATE

May 15 September 4, 11 May 22; August 28 August 21 May 29 August 14 August 7 June 5 June 12 July 24, 31 June 26; July 17 June 19; July 10 July 3

SHIP

PP DBL OCC.

NO $2,699 NO/ZA $2,999 ZA $3,199 NO $3,399 NO $3,499 ZA $3,699 NO $3,799 ZA $3,899 NO $3,999 NO/ZA $4,099 NO/ZA $4,199 NO/ZA $4,299 ZA $4,399

ALASK A

Fairbanks

Tok

Beaver Creek

Whitehorse

Denali

Kluane National Park

Anchorage

Haines

Homer

Fort Nelson

Watson Lake

Juneau

Seward

from

Dawson Creek

Skagway

Cooper Landing Cook Inlet

22 or 29 DAYS

Dawson City

YUKON TERRITORY

Denali National Park

2,699

Prince George

Glacier Bay National Park

Ketchikan

RV Land Routes Custom Selection Holland America Line

Motorcoach Route Day Tours & Attractions Start of Tour

Cache Creek

Vancouver, BC

E Anacortes Seattle

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$377 PPDO/$232 3rd/4th | ZA-$390 PPDO/$245 3rd/4th

TOUR 4-R: RV land tour first, followed by the 7-night cruise. DEPARTURE DATE

May 8, 15 May 22 September 4 May 29 August 28 August 21 June 5; August 14 June 12 August 7 June 19 June 26; July 31 July 24 July 3, 10, 17

SHIP

NO/ZA NO ZA ZA NO ZA NO ZA ZA NO NO/ZA ZA NO/ZA

PP DBL OCC. $3,199 $3,399 $3,499 $3,599 $3,699 $3,899 $4,099 $4,199 $4,299 $4,399 $4,499 $4,599 $4,799

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$190 PPDO/$190 3rd/4th | ZA-$187 PPDO/$187 3rd/4th

TOUR 4-E: Extends Tour 4 by seven nights & Kenai Peninsula. DEPARTURE DATE

May 1 September 4 May 8, 15; August 21 August 14 August 7 May 22 July 24, 31 May 29 July 17 July 10 June 5, 12; July 3 June 26 June 19

SHIP

NO ZA NO/ZA ZA NO ZA NO/ZA NO ZA NO NO/ZA NO ZA

PP DBL OCC. $3,999 $4,199 $4,299 $4,599 $4,899 $5,199 $5,299 $5,499 $5,599 $5,699 $5,799 $5,999 $6,099

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$430 PPDO/$232 3rd/4th | ZA-$443 PPDO/$245 3rd/4th

TOUR 4-ER: Extends Tour 4-R by seven nights & Kenai Peninsula. DEPARTURE DATE

May 1, 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 August 21, 28 June 5; August 7, 14 June 12; July 31 June 19 July 17, 24 June 26 July 3, 10 10

SHIP

NO/ZA NO ZA NO ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA ZA NO/ZA NO NO/ZA

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8:

Set sail from Vancouver, BC Cruising the Inside Passage Ketchikan, Alaska port call Juneau, Alaska port call Skagway, Alaska port call* Glacier Bay National Park At sea (Gulf of Alaska) Disembark in Seward, Alaska; Transfer to Anchorage DAY 9: Anchorage, Alaska DAY 10: Denali National Park

DAY 11: Denali National Park DAY 12: Fairbanks, Alaska DAY 13: Beaver Creek, Yukon DAYS 14-15: Whitehorse, Yukon DAY 16: Watson Lake, Yukon DAY 17: Fort Nelson, BC DAY 18: Dawson Creek, BC DAY 19: Prince George, BC DAY 20: Cache Creek, BC DAY 21: Anacortes, WA DAY 22: Seattle, WA; Tour’s End

* 4-R and 4-ER calls in Haines in lieu of Skagway and minor land itinerary modification.

NO = MS NOORDAM | ZA = MS ZAANDAM | 3RD/4TH ADULT SHARE - $929 | 3RD/4TH CHILD SHARE (up to age 18) - $789 DRIVERS INSURANCE - $85 PER DRIVER | CANCELLATION FEES PROTECTION - 10% OF TOTAL PRICE Per person, double occupancy prices are based on Interior Stateroom Category J.

DAYS 1-7. GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE, INSIDE PASSAGE. Board your cruise ship in Vancouver, B.C. Your cruise includes calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, plus cruising Glacier Bay National Park and the Gulf of Alaska. Don’t forget to look at the wide variety of shore excursion options that are available in each port to enhance your trip. DAY 8-22: Visit BestofAlaskaTravel.com for our Alaska Highways Adventure daily land

itinerary details including the four custom selections available for this tour.

ANCHORAGE

BIKE AND BIKE & CARRIER RENTAL PACKAGES: Details and rates page 15!

PP DBL OCC. $3,999 $4,299 $4,399 $4,599 $4,899 $5,199 $5,499 $5,699 $5,799 $5,999 $6,099

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$190 PPDO/$190 3rd/4th | ZA-$187 PPDO/$187 3rd/4th

Visit BestofAlaskaTravel.com for photos, ship highlights, upgrade options, ports of call and other features of this tour.

Tour 5:

Your staff helped to make it one of the best vacations we could have hoped for!

National Parks Explorer

~ S. Hanke - Marion, IA

TOUR 5: NATIONAL PARKS EXPLORER 7-Night Cruise featuring the National Parks of Alaska & Canada’s Yukon

DEPARTURE DATE

May 15 September 4 May 22; August 28 August 21 May 29 August 14 August 7 June 5 June 12 July 24, 31 June 26; July 17 June 19; July 10 July 3

SHIP

NO ZA NO/ZA NO NO ZA NO ZA NO NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA ZA

PP DBL OCC. $2,699 $2,999 $3,199 $3,399 $3,499 $3,699 $3,799 $3,899 $3,999 $4,099 $4,199 $4,299 $4,399

ALASK A

Fairbanks

Denali National Park Denali

Tok Glennallen

YUKON TERRITORY

Beaver Creek

from

Whitehorse

Kluane WrangellNational Park St. Elias National Park

Anchorage

22 DAYS

Dawson City National Historic Site

$ Skagway

Haines

2,699

Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park

Juneau Glacier Bay National Park

Seward

Ketchikan

RV Land Routes Custom Selection Holland America Line Motorcoach Route

National Parks Day Tours & Attractions Start of Tour

Vancouver, BC

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$377 PPDO/$232 3rd/4th | ZA-$390 PPDO/$245 3rd/4th

TOUR 5-R: RV land tour first, followed by the 7-night cruise. DEPARTURE DATE

May 8, 15 May 22; September 4 May 29 August 28 August 21 August 14 June 5 June 12 June 19; August 7 June 26; July 24, 31 July 3, 10, 17

SHIP

NO/ZA NO ZA NO ZA NO NO ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA NO/ZA

NO = MS NOORDAM | ZA = MS ZAANDAM | CANCELLATION FEES PROTECTION - 5% OF TOTAL PRICE DRIVERS INSURANCE - $85 PER DRIVER | Per person, double occupancy prices are based on Interior Stateroom Category J.

PP DBL OCC. $2,899 $3,099 $3,199 $3,299 $3,599 $3,699 $3,799 $3,899 $3,999 $4,199 $4,399

GOV’T. FEES & TAXES: NO-$334 PPDO/$190 3rd/4th | ZA-$331 PPDO/$187 3rd/4th 3RD/4TH ADULT SHARE - $929 | 3RD/4TH CHILD SHARE (up to age 18) - $789

DAY 1: Set sail from Vancouver, BC

DAYS 11-12: Fairbanks, Alaska

DAY 2: Cruising the Inside Passage

DAY 13: Tok, Alaska

DAY 3: Ketchikan, Alaska port call

DAY 14-15: Dawson City, Yukon

DAY 4: Juneau, Alaska port call

DAYS 16-17: Whitehorse, Yukon

DAY 5: Skagway, Alaska port call*

DAY 18: Kluane National Park, Yukon

DAY 6: Glacier Bay National Park

DAY 19: Beaver Creek, Yukon

DAY 7: At sea (Gulf of Alaska)

DAY 20: Glennallen, Alaska

DAY 8: Disembark in Seward;

DAY 21-22: Anchorage, Alaska; Tour’s End

Transfer to Anchorage DAYS 9-10: Denali National Park

DAYS 1-7. GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE, CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE.

Board your ship in Vancouver, B.C. Your cruise calls at the ports of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway plus cruising Glacier Bay National Park and the Gulf of Alaska. Be sure and check out the variety of shore excursion options that are available in all three ports to enhance your trip. DAY 8. SEWARD-ANCHORAGE. Disembark at Seward and enjoy a scenic ride to Anchorage to pick up your RV. After your orientation, you have time to see a museum, dine on seafood, or stock up on groceries. Overnight at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park. DAY 9. ANCHORAGE-DENALI. Drive the scenic Parks Highway to Denali

National Park. Overnight near the entrance to Denali National Park.

DAY 10. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. A free day to explore the home of North America’s tallest mountain: 20,320-ft. Denali.

*5-R calls in Haines in lieu of Skagway and minor land itinerary modification.

‘98. Overnight Whitehorse. Free day to explore Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon Territory; overnight. DAY 18. WHITEHORSE-KLUANE NATIONAL PARK. Overnight near

Kluane National Park.

DAY 19. KLUANE NATIONAL PARK-BEAVER CREEK. Drive the famous Alaska Highway and watch for views of blue, glacier-fed Kluane Lake in Kluane National Park. DAY 20. BEAVER CREEK-GLENNALLEN. On to Tok, then head to Glennallen

via Alaska, Richardson and Glenn Highways. Enjoy the views of the majestic Wrangell Mountains in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park enroute. Optional side trip to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center. Overnight near Glennallen.

DAY 11. DENALI-FAIRBANKS. On the road again, head for Fairbanks, nearer

the Land of the Midnight Sun, with plenty of daylight for recreation.

DAY 21. GLENNALLEN-ANCHORAGE. More gorgeous scenery today, maybe viewing Dall sheep on the way to Anchorage. Overnight at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park.

DAY 12-13. FAIRBANKS-TOK. Free day to explore Fairbanks; overnight. Ride

DAY 22. ANCHORAGE, TOUR’S END. Turn in your RV; we’ll provide the

the historic Alaska Highway to Tok, self-proclaimed “dog-mushing capital of the world.” See the TransAlaska Pipeline on your route.

DAY 14. TOK-DAWSON CITY. The scenery is other-worldly on the Taylor and

Top-of-the-World Highways before you descend to the banks of the Yukon River and cross by ferry to Dawson City.

DAY 15-17. DAWSON CITY-WHITEHORSE. You have a free day to wander the wooden sidewalks of this perfectly preserved gold rush town. Visit the S.S. Keno sternwheeler, a National Historic Site. Then drive the Klondike Highway to Whitehorse. Perhaps see the Frantic Follies, a show that re-creates the Days of

transfer to the airport.

CUSTOM SELECTION 5-R: Reverse Itinerary. Land Tour First, Cruise Afterwards. On day 1 transfer from Anchorage International Airport or local hotel to pick up your RV; RV orientation and overnight in Anchorage. Days 2 through 14 of land tour are similar to days 9 through 21 of Highway Cruise 5 except the additional day in Fairbanks and the overnight at Kluane National Park are replaced with 2-nights in Skagway. On day 15, turn in your RV, transfer to Seward to board your ship and sail to Vancouver. NOTE: The southbound cruise itinerary features a Haines port call in lieu of Skagway. 11

EXPLORE ALASKA WITH

ULTIMATE ROAD

THE ADVENTURE IN A MOTORHOME!

Freedom has never felt so good! There’s no better way to experience the interior marvels of the Great Land than from the vantage point of one of Alaska Motorhome Rental’s roomy, comfortable motorhomes. See the sights up close, stop to snap a photo, go fishing, have a picnic. Best of all, you set your own pace, choose where you’re going to go, and how long you want to stay. We make it easy for you to roam the Great Land in your roomy, comfortable RV. See everything up close, with time to investigate, take photos and relax. Here are a few of the high spots along the road:

Alaska. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, but you still sense the proximity of the wilderness and the frontier spirit. Witness the tidal bore along Turnagain Arm (conditions permitting), when a wall of water up to six feet high rushes up the inlet. Catch a comfortable night’s rest at Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park. Homer, on the Kenai Peninsula, attracts fishermen, artists and seekers of spectacular scenery. Across the bay a timbered coastline rises to the glacier-capped peaks of the Kenai Mountains. Visit Homer Spit, a smallboat harbor, canneries, boat building shops and the occasional artist with an easel. Denali National Park and Preserve is home to North America’s tallest mountain, and to wildlife in amazing abundance. Weather permitting, you may catch a glimpse of 20,320-ft. Denali long before you reach the park, from the highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks.

The Alaska Highway. This historic road

began as a one-lane supply line to Alaska at the outbreak of World War II. Today it runs from Dawson Creek, BC, for 1,520 miles to Fairbanks. Along the way you might spot moose, caribou, bison and Dall sheep. Kluane National Park and Preserve, between Whitehorse and Beaver Creek, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains some of Canada’s highest peaks and is a prime wildlife-viewing area. The Alaska Highway skirts crystal-clear, glacier-fed Kluane Lake for 40 miles while the snow clad, 7,000-ft.-plus Kluane Ranges parallel the highway to the west. You may glimpse distant giants of the St. Elias Mountain Range.

The Yukon. Whitehorse, capital of Yukon Territory,

is a friendly modern city that provides vivid reminders of its Gold Rush beginnings. You may visit the grand old sternwheeler, S.S. Klondike, permanently anchored on dry land by the riverside. Enjoy an evening of hilarious history at the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue. Dawson City is a perfectly preserved Gold Rush town. Hardly anything has changed since the boom days when thousands descended on the town to get rich quick.

Fairbanks began as a Gold Rush town and has been thriving ever since. Here you may inspect the TransAlaska Pipeline just outside of town, visit Gold Dredge #8, and try your hand at panning.

Why choose us? EXPERIENCE.

We have been providing Alaska visitors quality vacation experiences since 1978.

MODERN FLEET.

We boast the newest fleet of motorhomes in Alaska.

SAVINGS.

We offer a host of discounts: AAA, AARP, and Good Sam Discounts, Extended Rental Discounts, Anchorage Sunday Savings and Web Specials throughout the season.

AIRPORT TO RV DIRECT SERVICE.

With Alaska Motorhome Rentals and optional transfer service, you can skip the lines. We whisk you directly to your assigned motorhome then promptly conduct your orientation, complete with your documents and get you on your way, fast.

ONE-WAY RENTALS.

Skagway was one of the liveliest towns in the hemisphere in 1898, when it was the gateway to Gold Rush Country. And it hasn’t lost a particle of its spirit. Here you’ll over-night at Skagway Mountain View RV Park. Located just a short walk from your campground you’ll find well-trodden boardwalks and false-fronted saloons. Shopping is fun here, for anything from gold nugget jewelry to original works of Alaskan art.

We ARE the one-way specialists in Alaska! With Alaska Motorhome Rentals you can cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage then drive the Alaska Highway south to Seattle. Or an Alaska Railroad journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks and return by motorhome. The options are nearly endless with Alaska Motorhome Rentals.

Visit BestofAlaskaTravel.com for customer reviews, specials and route map with recommended Alaska highlights. 12

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Your HOME on the Road! Large RV

Perfect for a party of 4 to 6 (28-31 feet)

BATH

WARDROBE

MICROWAVE O.H.

CAB

O.H. CAB

TV O.H.

DINETTE

QUEEN BED 60 X 75

Day Time Configuration SOFA REF. SHOWER

ENTRY

O.H. CAB

BED 44 X 68

QUEEN BED 60 X 75

O.H. CAB

SHOWER

ENTRY

WARDROBE

BED 39 X 60

Motorhome sizes are determined by exterior length. The floor plan illustrations shown here are samples of the day and night configurations. The actual floor plan in your vehicle may be different from those illustrated.

TV O.H.

DINETTE

BATH

Standard RV

Day Time Configuration

QUEEN BED 60 x 80 O.H. CAB

O.H. CAB

BED 60 x 80

Sleeping Configuration

REF.

MICROWAVE

Perfect for a party of 2 to 4 (21-24 feet)

ENTRY

BED 44 X 68

QUEEN BED 60 x 80

Sleeping Configuration

BED 60 x 80

ENTRY

Frequent Questions: If you’ve never driven a motorhome before, no problem! All of our motorhomes are Class C “cabovers”, simply a home built on a van chassis, and our guests tell us it’s as easy as driving a car. Here are answers to some common questions to help you become more comfortable with your home on wheels. Questions continue on page 14.

What’s the driver’s cab like? You have a tilt wheel, two captain’s chairs with arm rests, power steering, automatic transmission, ABS power brakes and cruise control. The turning radius is remarkably short so driving will be easy, comfortable and safe. The cab has backup camera, AC, AM/FM stereo and CD player.

How about the living area? All our RVs have a shower, bathroom, full galley, dinette, storage areas, and comfortable beds. They have roof air conditioning and a furnace with automatic thermostat control, water heater, range with oven and/or a microwave oven and a large refrigerator/freezer. All the comforts of home!

Share with us!

Best way to see Alaska. An RV is priceless. You have an excellent product with a very affordable price. ~ C. Schatz – Leeds, AL

Frequent Questions: Will my RV be hard to drive? No—it will be similar to driving a van or a pick-up. For most of our guests, this is a first experience with an RV, and they give us high ratings for “ease of driving.” I haven’t driven an RV before. Will you teach me what to do? Yes; every guest is given a very thorough orientation on operation of the RV before setting out. You’ll be able to reach us at our toll-free Roadside Assistance number if you have further questions.

Just what will my RV be like? How big and what layout? Our fleet of Class C motorhomes are late-model, with 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Depending on the size of your party, your preferences and vehicle availability, it will be between 21 and 31 feet long, and will sleep 2 to 6 people. The larger models provide plenty of room and privacy for families and other guests.

How is the driving in Alaska? Much like driving any two lane rural highway in the “Lower 48”. There’s less traffic, but may have more road construction. Roads are sometimes bumpier, due to permafrost typical for Alaska and the Yukon.

What if I need assistance? You’re not alone out there. You may call our special toll-free number, 16 hours a day, 7 days a week for Roadside Assistance. We’ll help you solve the problem, or get you to someone who can.

How about housekeeping supplies & equipment? With our optional housekeeping package, just about everything you need is supplied; towels for bath and kitchen, sheets, blankets and pillows. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, utensils, glassware, flatware, serving and storage dishes, electric toaster and coffeemaker.

VEHICLE SIZE (rates per night)

7 – 20 nights

21+ nights

$119

$109

$149 $139 MAY 16 - MAY 31 Standard Class C Motorhome $139 $129 Large Class C Motorhome $159 $149 JUNE 1 - JUNE 7 Standard Class C Motorhome $149 $139 Large Class C Motorhome $169 $159 JUNE 8 - JUNE 14 Standard Class C Motorhome $189 $169 Large Class C Motorhome $209 $199 JUNE 15 - JUNE 30 Standard Class C Motorhome $239 $229 Large Class C Motorhome $259 $249 JULY 1 - JULY 31 Standard Class C Motorhome $259 $249 Large Class C Motorhome $279 $269 AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 15 Standard Class C Motorhome $229 $219 Large Class C Motorhome $249 $239 AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 31 Standard Class C Motorhome $199 $189 Large Class C Motorhome $219 $209 SEPTEMBER 1 - 10 Standard Class C Motorhome $149 $139 Large Class C Motorhome $169 $159 SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 15 Standard Class C Motorhome $129 $119 Large Class C Motorhome $149 $139

$129

Standard Class C Motorhome

Lawn chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 ea. Propane barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Ice chest (cooler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

TV/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5* *(per hr. of use or fraction thereof)

HOUSEKEEPING PACKAGE: The optional Housekeeping Package is available for $35 per person, per rental, and includes bedding (sheets, pillowcases, blankets, pillows) towels, eating, cooking, and storage ware.

$129

Large Class C Motorhome

$119 $139 $129 $149 $159 $189 $219 $239 $239 $259 $209 $229 $169 $199 $129 $149 $109 $129

Applicable taxes not included. Rates shown above are in U.S. funds and on a per night basis. Per night rates reflect the number of nights that the motorhome is in the possession of the customer. If the unlimited mileage option is not purchased, mileage is charged at the rate of $.35 per mile plus applicable tax. For the unlimited mileage option add $39 per night to the rate tables above, plus applicable tax. Airport/Hotel transfers are available for $20 each way.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: Available for rent at the applicable rates per week:

4 – 6 nights

MAY 1 - MAY 15

ONE-WAY FEES ONE-WAY CITY PAIRS Anchorage – Seattle Anchorage – Fairbanks Anchorage – Skagway Fairbanks – Seattle Fairbanks – Skagway

EFFECTIVE 7/1-7/31

EFFECTIVE 5/1-6/30 & 8/1-10/15

$1,259 $629 $1,049 $1,369 $1,149

$1,049 $519 $839 $1,149 $939

One-way drop fees are in addition to the per day rates.

Close to where you want to be!

ANCHORAGE

When you’re ready to make your dream of visiting Alaska come true, make Best of Alaska RV Parks a part of your Alaska dream vacation. With recreational vehicle parks located in Anchorage and Skagway—we offer convenience, quality service and easy access to the activities and attractions you came to see. Visit our tour desk at both locations for a host of exciting tour options.

Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park puts a variety of activities and amusements at your doorstep. Located just a few blocks from downtown Anchorage, it offers easy access to Alaska’s largest city. In addition to being near Alaska’s top attractions, there are a host of conveniences and amenities. You can be assured of clean restrooms and showers, friendly and courteous staff, full hook-ups, pull-thru sites, a local tour reservation center and more. EFFECTIVE

2016 SEASON

ANCHORAGE SHIP CREEK RV PARK

EFFECTIVE

MAY 1–30; SEPT. 1–30

JUNE 1 – AUG. 31

$39 $49 $19

$49 $59 $29

Water, Sewer & Electric Pull Through Water, Sewer & Electric Dry Sites & Tent Sites

A M ENITIES: Full Hook-Ups • Dry Sites, Tent Sites • Pull-Thru Sites • Local Tour Desk Showers, Restrooms & Laundry Facilities • Gift Shop • Handicap Accessible Telephones, Wi-Fi & Dial-Up Modem Access • Group & Caravan Rates Available

BIKE AND BIKE & CARRIER RENTAL PACKAGES: Anchorage is a great place for cycling. With long summer days, 120 miles of paved bicycle trails and breathtaking scenery, it’s a wonderful way to explore Anchorage. Package Options for Alaska Motorhome Rentals and Alaska Highway Cruises customers: Rental Rates: • Bike Carrier only • 2 Bikes & 1 Bike Carrier • 4 Bikes & 1 Bike Carrier

$50 $189 $289

*Package options are ONLY valid for Alaska Motorhome Rentals and Alaska Highway Cruises’ customers who will be picking up and dropping off their motorhomes in Anchorage.

Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park Rentals: • $27 per day • $15 for 6 hours

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at our Skagway Mountain View RV Park. Situated in a quiet wooded setting at the base of White Pass, you’re just a short walk from Skagway’s downtown Historic District. In addition to being near Alaska’s top attractions, we offer a host of conveniences and amenities. You’ll enjoy clean restrooms and showers, friendly and courteous staff, water and electric hook-ups and a local tour reservation center. 2016 SEASON Water & Electric

SKAGWAY MOUNTAIN RV PARK

May 1–14; May 19–31; Sept. 1–30 June 1–29; July 8–Aug. 31

$39 $49

June 30 – July 7 May 15–18

$59 $69

May 1–14; May 19–31; Sept. 1–30 June 1–29; July 8–Aug. 31

$19 $29

June 30 – July 7 May 15–18

$35 $39

Dry Sites & Tent Sites

A M ENITIES: Electric Plus Water Hook-Ups • Dry Sites & Tent Sites • Wi-Fi Firewood & Ice • Showers & Restrooms • RV/Car Wash • Local Tour Desk Laundry Facilities • Dump Station • Group & Caravan Rates Available VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS & DISCOVER CARDS WELCOME CALL FOR GROUP & EXTENDED STAY RATES AT 1-800-323-5757 Alaska Travel Adventures, Inc. is proud to be a member of: Alaska Travel Industry Association, Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Alaska Campground Owners Association, Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau, Skagway Visitors Bureau, and Tok Visitors Bureau

Photo taken by a Photo Contest Winner during their Backcountry Jeep & Canoe day trip in Ketchikan

Visit BestofAlaskaTravel.com for RV park campground maps and a host of exciting tour options. Cancellation policy and campground rules available online.

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Every Alaska Highway Cruises vacation includes a luxury cruise with Holland America Line along with an up-close and personal experience in your own motorhome. Your cruise itinerary options include the scenic Inside Passage.

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Alaska Motorhome Rentals boasts the newest fleet of motorhomes in Alaska and has been providing Alaska visitors with quality vacation experiences since 1978. One-way rentals available, and we offer a host of discounts.

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