DESCRIPTION
This is a special customized tour and cruise package for Heart Cruises’ Guests only. Group Limit is 65 Rooms
The most complete customized tour of Denali, Homer, Alyeska and Alaskan life in the past and present. For the active, outgoing guest, this tour offers spectacular vantage points of Mt. McKinley with time to purchase an optional all-day fishing excursion and optional 3 hours white-water rafting on Class III and IV river at Denali.
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Santa House in North Pole, Alaska
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Gold Dredge 8, Riverboat cruise and city tour of Fairbanks including a stop at the Alaska oil pipeline
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Two dinners at Musher's House and 49th State Brewery
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Travel the Alaska Railroad on a deluxe dome rail car from Talkeetna to Denali
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Visit Talkeetna one of the best vantage points for Mt. McKinley
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Visit an Iditarod Sled Dog Musher’s kennel for a private tour and dinner.
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Kenai Peninsula, views of volcanoes and tour the artsy fishing community of Homer.
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Opportunity to purchase a full-day Halibut and Salmon fishing excursion
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Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will see the animals of Alaska in a natural setting
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Jetboat Discovery at Talkeetna
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Ferry from Valdez to Whitter - Opportunity to see whale-watching!
Land Tours Retail Price
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$5319 per person double occupancy
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$7199 per person single occupancy
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$4769 per person triple occupancy
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$4349 per person quad occupancy
Rates include bed taxes and motorcoach taxes.
Gratuity for tour guides and drivers are included.
Day 1 Anchorage July 3
Arrive at Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Upon arrival you will be met by local representative and
transfer to your hotel. Meet your local Tour Director today.
6pm - Meet and Greet with Group Leaders, Tour Directors and Interpreters
Overnight Anchorage Meals: N/A
Day 2 Anchorage July 4
Today, enjoy a local city tour of Anchorage featuring Lake Hood where 190+ floatplanes takeoff and land daily, Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake, the historic downtown area. and enjoy local festivities of July 4th. This evening, enjoy a night of the 4th of July fireworks show. Meals: N/A
Day 3 Homer July 5
Board your coach as you tour south to the coastal community of Homer, known as halibut fishing capital of the world. En route, enjoy a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see Alaska’s wildlife up close. Lunch on own. This afternoon enjoy a city tour of Homer including the famous Homer Spit.
Overnight Homer. Meals: N/A
Day 4 Homer July 6
A day at leisure in Homer. There is lots to choose form to do today, such as hiking, boat cruises and
museum visits, such as the Pratt Museum, Islands and Ocean Center and more.
Overnight Homer. Meals: N/A
Day 5 Girdwood July 7
Board your coach this morning, as you tour to the resort community of Girdwood. Your day in Girdwood is at leisure to explore on own or maybe try out the spa.
Overnight Girdwood. Meals: N/A
Day 6 Talkeetna July 8
Board your motorcoach as you tour north to the community of Talkeetna. In Talkeetna, enjoy an
included Jet Boat Ride (2 hours). The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight Talkeetna. Meals: N/A
Day 7 Denali July 9
Your morning is at leisure. Later this morning, board deluxe dome rail for rail service from Talkeetna to Denali. Arrive in Denali and you will have the rest of the day to explore on own, or purchase an optional tour such a guided hike, flightseeing, rafting, and more. Dinner will be included this evening.
Overnight Denali. Meals: Dinner
Day 8 Denali July 10
Today is open for optional activities.
Overnight Denali. Meals: N/A
Day 9 Fairbanks (Full Day) July 11
This morning, tour north to Fairbanks for a brief city tour of Fairbanks featuring the Trans-Alaska
Pipeline, Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and North Pole to visit Santa Claus House. Enjoy lunch today at the Riverboat (Miner’s Lunch) before your cruise down the Chena and Nenana River aboard the Riverboat Discovery Cruise. The riverboat stops at a recreated Athabascan Indian Village where you will have the chance to learn about the history and culture of Native Alaskans. Tonight, visit a local Musher’s Kennel where you will have the chance to meet the team and hear tales from the trail. Dinner will be included.
Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Valdez July 12
Board your coach for your journey south to the coastal community of Valdez. En route, enjoy a visit to the Wrangell/St. Elias Visitor Center. Continue to Valdez.
Overnight Valdez. Meals: N/A
Day 11 Anchorage July 13
Today transfer to your *vessel, as you cross Prince William Sound today. Be sure to keep your eye out for views of marine wildlife. Arrive at Whittier and transfer through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel on your way to the Anchorage.
Overnight Anchorage. Meals: Meal on Cruise
*If weather is poor, group will motorcoach from Valdez to Anchorage.
Day 12 Anchorage July 14
Today, enjoy a tour north of Anchorage to the farming community of Palmer. Enjoy a visit to the Reindeer Farm to learn about these amazing (and gentle) creatures. A visit to the Palmer Visitor Center is included, where you learn about Alaska’s early colonist. Return to Anchorage for the remainder of your day at leisure.
Overnight Anchorage. Meals: N/A
Day 13 Cruise Embarkation July 15
This morning board your deluxe motorcoach for a scenic transfer to the coastal community of Seward. Upon arrival into Seward, it will be time to say goodbye to your local Tour Director as you are transferred to the Seward Cruise Terminal for embarkation.
July 16th, 2024
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
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July 17th, 2024
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Arrive: 9am
Depart: 6pm
July 18th, 2024
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive: 7am
Depart: 1:15pm
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - Cruising
July 19th, 2024
Skagway, Alaska
Arrive: 7am
Depart: 5pm
July 20th, 2024
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive: 1pm
Depart: 8pm
July 21st, 2024
Cruise Inside Passage
July 22nd, 2024
Vancouver, BC
Arrive: 7am
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TRIP NOTES
NUMBER OF DAYS: 20
LAND BEGINS/ENDS:
Anchorage, Alaska to Vancouver, BC
PASSPORT REQUIRED:
Yes
LAND & CRUISE TOURS DATE:
July 3rd to July 22nd, 2024
GROUP SIZE:
120 passengers
DEPOSIT PER PERSON:
$125 Deposit
FINAL PAYMENT DUE:
March 28th, 2024
INTERPRETERS:
Norwegian Cruise Line will provide ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreters for this trip.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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Accommodations for 13 Days Land Tour / 7 Days Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
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ASL Interpreters on Land Tours and Shore Excursions
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Airport transfers on 7/03/2024
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All meals in Cruise Main Dining (specialty restaurants have a nominal charge)
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Port charges, and taxes.
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Coffee, water, juices, tea.
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Heart Cruises staff assistance throughout
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare
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Meals not listed
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Airport transfers not mentioned
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Gratuities/Tips not mentioned
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Internet access, phone, fax and other incidentals
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Medical attention
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Soft drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees, alcohol such as wine, beer and cocktails
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Travel insurance
Cruise: Starting from $3581.16 per person
Taxes/Fees/Port Expenses: Approx $242.16 per person
Third / 4th Guest: Please call or email for discount price!
These incredible Penthouses sleep up to four, with a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. Also includes a living area, dining area and large private balcony that offers an amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 4
Total Approx. Size: 341-824 sq. ft.
Starting from $2491.16 per person
Taxes/Fees/Port Expenses: Approx $242.16 per person
Third / 4th Guest: Please call or email for discount price!
These Norwegian Jewel mid-ship staterooms sleep up to three guests and come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa pulls out to sleep two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with a great view. Because they are mid-ship, you'll have easy access to everything on board.
Accommodates: 4
Total Approx. Size: 138-205 sq. ft.
Starting from $1641.16 per person
Taxes/Fees/Port Expenses: Approx $242.16 per person
Third / 4th Guest: Please call or email for discount price!
These Oceanview Staterooms have enough room for up to four guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate more guests. You’ll also have an amazing view to enjoy from your window, along with room service and many more amenities.
Accommodates: 4
Total Approx. Size: 155-161 sq. ft.
Starting from $1221.16 per person
Taxes/Fees/Port Expenses: Approx $242.16 per person
Third / 4th Guest: Please call or email for discount price!
These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way to cruise. There’s room for up to four guests and they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and of course, you’ll have room service and many other amenities.
Total Approx Size: 138-143 sq. ft.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Heart Cruises, LLC recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect yourself and your trip investment from the unexpected. Now more than ever it’s extremely important to think about the unexpected. It is important to purchase the travel protection within 15 days of your initial invoice date in order to receive the most coverage. Consider travel protection for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more
All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice.