Alaska & The Yukon 2009 - (Page 35) On your Kenai Fjords National Park cruise, receive an official Kenai Fjords souvenir produced by Alaska Natural History Association on behalf of the National Park Service. anchorage Beautifully situated on Cook Inlet and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage is a hub of activity with everything from fine restaurants and frontier saloons to museums and art galleries. Extend your stay in this cosmopolitan city and take advantage of the many optional tours that spotlight Alaska’s history, culture and outdoor lifestyle. a s a m p l e o f o p t i o nal an Cho r aG e e xC u rs ions alyeska Alyeska, Alaska’s premier year-round resort, boasts the château-style Hotel Alyeska. Tucked in the Chugach Mountains, it offers views of glaciers, towering spruce trees and a tranquil pond. Choose a cruisetour or package featuring an overnight at this world-class hotel and take the aerial tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska for an unforgettable meal at the renowned Seven Glaciers Restaurant. portage Glacier Board Holland America’s mv Ptarmigan, a specially designed dayboat, and cross the tranquil surface of Portage Lake to Portage Glacier, one of the most-visited attractions in the state. Marvel at the ice-blue color, the thundering crash of icebergs and the teeming wildlife. This fabulous excursion is easily added to most of our Glacier Discovery cruisetours. Add an extra night in Anchorage and you can experience Portage Glacier in conjunction with many Great Land cruisetours or Glacier Discovery cruises. insiD e t ip The magnificent Kenai Fjords National Park day cruise is included on cruisetours 17, 18, 27, 28 and 29 and can easily be added to most other Glacier Discovery cruisetours. onshore adventures To review our great collection of excursions for 2009, just visit us at www.hollandamerica.com and click the “shore excursions” link on the home page. See pages 94–95 for more details. sourdough mining Company Tour downtown Anchorage, then enjoy good food and lighthearted entertainment. And shopping at the Alaska Wild Berry will provide great gifts and souvenirs. anchorage highlights tour Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a fascinating gathering place where age-old traditions and Native heritage are proudly kept alive. lake Clark bear viewing Fly to a remote lodge to see bears fish for spawning salmon. After lunch, kayak or relax. op p osit e The Alyeska tramway offers dazzling mountain views. a b ov e First Nations culture is showcased at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Seals, whales, porpoise and otter make their home in Kenai Fjords. le ft to riG h t Alyeska resort Anchorage Puffins lend color and life to rugged rookeries in Kenai Fjords. Sail through lovely Portage Bay aboard our specially built vessel. www.hollandamerica.com 35 Anchorage & the Kenai http://www.hollandamerica.com http://experience.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/alaskacruise/assets/video/alyeskaresort.swf http://experience.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/alaskacruise/assets/video/anchorage.swf http://www.hollandamerica.com
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