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Day 1 - Arrive in Seattle, Washington
Passengers who have purchased their airline tickets from Your Man
Tours, Inc. should proceed to the baggage claims area for meet and
greet service and transfers to your hotel. |
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Day 2 - Scenic drive to Vancouver, B.C. to board
Holland America Cruise Lines
This morning you are off to Vancouver via your spacious motorcoach.
Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will be sure to show you
all the highlights. Enroute you will pass through Washington's
evergreen forests, view her mighty Cascade Mountains, and be amazed at
the great lumber mills that harvest the nearby forests. Then, it is
only a short distance into Vancouver, B.C.. Vancouver is a place where
the mountains and the oceans seem to have had a love affair and given
birth to this wonderful city. Enroute to Canada Place Pier you will
experience the ambiance of this cosmopolitan city. There is ample time
to meander through the most glamorous districts. A stop in Gastown,
which is the most fashionable and interesting part of Vancouver, is
planned just prior to arriving at the pier. Next, it's Bon Voyage as
you sail from Vancouver Harbor and under Lion's Gate Bridge to your
awaiting Alaska experience. Holland America's stellar five-star
service will soon take your breath away. |
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Day 3 - Scenic Inside Passage Cruising
When explorer John Muir first sailed the Inside Passage he could
hardly tear himself away from the rail for fear of missing some new
marvel. "Never before, he wrote, "have I been embosomed in scenery so
hopelessly beyond description tracing shining waves through fjord and
sound, past forest and waterfall, islands and mountains...". All this
while you're gliding along in the lap of luxury aboard Holland America
Lines. |
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Day 4 - Juneau
In Alaska's capital, taste salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan
for gold, flight-see the Juneau Ice Field or, walk right up to the
Mendenhall Glacier located just outside the city limits. Juneau is
nestled at the feet of snowcapped Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts and is
nicknamed "Little San Francisco" because of its narrow streets and
flights of wooden steps hugging the hillside on which its multicolored
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Day 5 - Skagway
Where the Gold Rush began, Skagway was the turbulent staging point for
prospectors hell-bent on getting to the Klondike gold fields. Go
ashore. Stroll the weathered boardwalks and drop in at old-time
saloons or shop for gold nuggets. You may opt for a ride in a vintage
parlor car up the historic White Horse Pass, via the narrow gauge
railway. Skagway has preserved the atmosphere of the 1898 gold rush
better than any other town in Alaska. |
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Day 6 - Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National
Park
One of Alaska's noblest and most impressive natural beauties is the
climax of your cruise. The overwhelming grandeur of glaciers, exotic
wildlife, and pristine environment combine to offer a breathtaking
view of raw nature. You'll spend the entire day cruising a 60 mile
passage, passing glaciers galore, abundant wildlife and scenic beauty,
unique in all the world. Great chunks of the glaciers are continually
falling into the bay, with a deafening roar which enhances this
fascinating spectacle. |
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Day 7 - Ketchikan
Nicknamed "the salmon capital of the world," this important fishing
port is also home to the world's largest collection of Native American
totem poles. You will enjoy your stroll through the picturesque
waterfront district of this quaint boardwalk city built on stilts, as
well as the historic and former "Red Light" district amid gold shops,
gift shops and restaurants. |
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Day 8 - Cruising the Inside Passage
By now you have been totally spoiled with your way of life aboard
ship. So why stop now? Make the most of the Holland America's stellar
service, spacious staterooms, dining varieties and premium cuisine,
the spectacle of magical nights and the magnificent vistas which
surround you. |
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Day 9 - Disembarkation and Scenic Drive to
Penticton, B.C. via the Cascade Mountains.
Today you are off on your land cruise through the scenic beauty of the
Cascade Mountains. Upon arrival in Penticton you'll see that it is a
resort city for all seasons. Cradled within tree trimmed mountain
slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by Okanogan and Skaha Lakes,
Penticton has the natural beauty visitors seek. |
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Day 10 - Spokane, Washington plus the Grand
Coulee Dam
This morning you will have time to visit Penticton's famous wine
country and stop at a leading winery. There will be a tour of the
winery and of course a chance to sample their world class wines. On
highway 20, which is one of the most spectacular highways in the state
of Washington, is the Grand Coulee Dam. This is a must stop for
pictures of this 555 foot high, 5,223 foot wide engineering marvel. |
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Day 11 - Butte, Montana by way of beautiful Lake
Coeur dâ'Alene
Today, as you leave Spokane, we will tour it's downtown area for a
visit to Riverfront Park and the sites of Expo 74. Then into northern
Idaho and a fantastic stop in Coeur d'Alene. Lake Coeur d'Alene is the
center piece for this resort city and a very worthwhile stop. Then, on
to Butte, Montana and "Big Sky" country. |
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Day 12 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming via Yellowstone
and Grand Teton National Park
Today, your eyes will be filled with the breathtaking beauty two of
our greatest national parks! Yellowstone, a masterpiece of unspoiled
nature is the most beautiful in the U. S. and probably in the world.
With its boiling geysers, hot springs, steep canyons, mud volcanoes,
deep pine forests, dizzying waterfalls, and fossilized trees,
Yellowstone is a glorious untamed cross section of North America. Your
highlight will be seeing Old Faithful gushing 100's of feet in the
air. Grand Teton National Park adjoins Yellowstone to the south and is
just as impressive. This high alpine valley, with abundant wildlife,
has some magnificent views across to the granite crest of the Grand
Teton Range. This will be one of the most awesome sightseeing days of
your trip. |
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Day 13 - Idaho Falls , Idaho plus Jackson Hole
This morning, we will explore Jackson Hole. You will have plenty of
time to enjoy the pristine beauty while looking for that perfect
souvenir. Later today, we travel a short distance to Idaho Falls which
is located along the beautiful Snake River. From your hotel, you can
walk to Idaho Falls for a spectacular view of the town's namesake. |
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Day 14 - Salt Lake City, Utah and City Tour
Today, you will travel south toward Salt Lake City through Pocatello
and into Utah. Just outside of Salt Lake City you will view the Great
Salt Lake at the base of the beautiful Lakeside and Terrace Mountains.
Then into Salt Lake City for an interesting city tour. Sights you will
see include Temple Square, the Beehive House, Delta Center, Salt
Palace Convention Center, the State Capitol Building and much more of
this extremely interesting city. |
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Day 15 - Return Home
Today it's on to the airport where you will catch your flight home.
Although your adventure is ending, you will take with you new friends,
memories, stories to share and excitement in planning your next YMT
Vacation adventure. |
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