Alaska Getaways 2008

Fairbanks Denali National Park Denali Mt. McKinley Talkeetna Anchorage Whittier Cordova Prince William Sound Prince William Sound Cruise Coach/Bus Rail Tours 19A & 19B do not visit Cordova Cruise routes are approximate DAY 8 CHENEGA GLACIER AND KNIGHT ISLAND Today explore southwest prince William sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai peninsula. narrow icy Bay leads toward a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy “gunkholing” around the nearby islands — a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what’s there. BLD DAY 9 ARRIVE IN WHITTIER After a cruise past a bustling blacklegged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to motorcoaches for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B of College Fjord where dozens of glaciers pour from the mountains to the sea. These skyscraper-sized pinnacles of ice plunging from the glaciers into the water are truly a sight to see. Continue on to narrow esther passage, a waterway only navigable by small ships. Watch for orcas, sea otters and bald eagles. Look for orcas in serene eaglek Bay. BLD DAY 7 CHENEGA GLACIER AND KNIGHT ISLAND EXPLORATION narrow wilderness waterways — some just 200 feet wide — lead to Knight island in the wild southwest corner of prince William sound. Winding icy Bay leads to a spectacular glacier calving icebergs into salt water at the head of the fjord. spend the afternoon indulging in leisurely exploration of islands with hardly a trace of human habitation. BLD DAY 8 DISEMBARK, TO ANCHORAGE Visit a large kittiwake colony before continuing to Whittier for disembarkation. Transfer by motorcoach back to Anchorage. B BLD = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner O p ti on a l sh or e exc ur si on s a r e a v ailable for advance purchase. Con ta c t us for deta i l s. 7-Night Cruise/Land Tour ALASKA GETAWAYS ALASKA 16 (4 Day/3 Night Cruise + Land Tour) DAYS 1-5 DENALI LAND TOUR, SEE DAYS 1-5 ABOVE. Your Adventure Continues with the Cruise Portion of our Cruise/Land Tour … OR if You’re Doing the Cruise Only … DAY 6 COLLEGE FJORD Wake up near the face of Harvard Glacier at the very end www.cruisewest.com http://www.cruisewest.com

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Alaska Getaways 2008 Contents Alaska Getaways Why Cruise West? Exploration Leaders Denali National Park and Preserve Denali Wilderness Lodge Glacier Bay Highlights Glaciers of Prince William Sound Meet the Fleet Other Cruise West Destinations

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