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Day 1 (Saturday) – Fly to
Salt Lake City, Utah:
Today, your Alaskan adventure begins with your flight to Salt Lake
City. Upon arrival at the Salt Lake International Airport, those who
purchased their airline tickets from Your Man Tours, Inc. will be met
in the baggage claims area and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in
Salt Lake City area. |
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Day 2 (Sunday) – City Tour
of Salt Lake City and scenic drive to Jackson, WY:
Your day begins with a very
interesting tour of Salt Lake City. Sights you will see include Mormon
Square, the Beehive House, Delta Center, Salt Palace Convention
Center, the State Capitol Building and much more of this extremely
interesting city. Just outside of Salt Lake City you will view the
Great Salt Lake at the base of the beautiful Lakeside and Terrace
Mountains. Later today you will get a preview of Teton and Yellowstone
Parks as you travel to Jackson, WY by way of Caribou and Bridger-Teton
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Day 3 (Monday) – West
Yellowstone, MT via Teton and Yellowstone National Park:
Today, your eyes will be filled with
the breathtaking beauty of two of our greatest national parks, Teton
and Yellowstone National Parks. Teton National Park adjoins
Yellowstone to the north and is an impressive way to start the day.
This high alpine valley with abundant wildlife has some magnificent
views of the granite crest of the Grand Teton Range. 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. This will be one of the most awesome
sightseeing days of your trip. |
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Day 4 (Tuesday) – Butte, MT
via North Yellowstone National Park:
Today will be another outstanding
day in Yellowstone National Park, before departing for Butte, MT. Your
sightseeing will include Norris Geyser Basin, noted for pretty springs
and open areas of geysers, vents and fumeroles. Then on to the Canyon
area known as the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for a spectacular view
from the North and South Rim. The Lamar Valley is next. Keep a look
out for wildlife such as Bison, pronghorn antelope and perhaps a bear
or wolf as you travel through these rolling hills. The geothermal
features of Mammoth Hot Springs are next, the terraces and springs are
beautiful. Exiting Yellowstone at Gardiner you will say goodbye to the
oldest park in the national and proceed to Butte, MT for your
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Day 5 (Wednesday) – Spokane,
WA by way of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene:
Today, you will travel through
Montana’s “Big Sky Country” into northern Idaho for a fantastic
picture stop in Coeur d’Alene. Lake Coeur d’Alene is the center piece
for this resort city and is a very worthwhile stop. Then, on to
Spokane, Washington and a tour of Riverfront Park and the sites of
Expo 74. Overnight in Spokane area. |
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Day 6 (Thursday) –
Leavenworth, WA:
Originally founded as a tiny timber community, Leavenworth found
revitalization in 1955 and was transformed into a mock Bavarian
village. You’re sure to love this town, home to a museum that boasts
over 5,000 nutcrackers dating from prehistoric to modern origins! |
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Day 7 (Friday) – Transfer to
Seattle, WA to board Holland America Cruise Line’s
ms Zaandam:
It’s Bon Voyage as you
sail to your awaiting Alaska experience. Holland America’s stellar
five-star service will soon take your breath away. |
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Day 8 (Saturday) – Cruising
the Inside Passage: 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
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Day 9 (Sunday) – Juneau
(12:00PM - 10:30 PM): In
Alaska’s capital you may choose to taste salmon baked over an
alderwood fire, pan for gold, flightsee the Juneau Ice Field, or walk
right up to the Mendenhall Glacier located just outside the city
limits. There are ample shore excursions to fill your day. 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 10 (Monday) – Scenic
cruising Glacier Bay National Park (7:00AM - 4:00PM):
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 the fascinating spectacle.
Please note: on 6/20/09 and
8/15/09 departures, Glacier Bay National Park will be replaced by the
Tracy Arm. Cruise along the narrow, 26-mile-long fjord, witnessing an
astounding panorama of 7,000-foot mountain peaks and nearly vertical
rock cliffs. See the twin Sawyer Glaciers, nestled within the end of
this waterway, and watch as icebergs calve into the jade-colored water
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Day 11 (Tuesday) – Sitka
(8:00AM - 5:00PM): Home
to the first vehicular bridge in the United States, the O’Connell
Bridge, Sitka’s charm will easily draw you in. Perhaps takae the time
to see Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church–one of many historic
buildings reflecting the town’s Russian America beginnings–or enjoy an
optional shore excursion while on the island. |
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Day 12 (Wednesday) –
Ketchikan (7:00 AM - 1:00 PM):
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 13 (Thursday) –
Victoria, BC (6:00PM - MIDNIGHT):
As the sun begins to set, explore
BC’s intriguing capital city with a touch of English charm. Explore
the city on your own or take advantage of your ship’s shore excursions
where you may take a horse drawn trolley along the waterfront; visit
the downtown area with stunning views of the thousands of lights
trimming the Legislative Buildings; or other attractions and sights in
this “City of Gardens.” |
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Day 14 (Friday) –
Disembarkation and transfer to Seattle:
Once you disembark, your friendly
and knowledgeable driver guide will be sure to show you all the
highlights from the growing downtown to the Space Needle to the always
busy waterfront and Pike Place Market. Overnight in Seattle area. |
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Day 15 (Saturday) – Depart
for Home: It is on to the
airport for your flight home. Although your vacation is coming to an
end, you will take with you new friends, memories, stories to share,
and plans for your next YMT adventure! |
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