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Pre
& Post Cruise Tours
Extend your group's Alaskan cruise with land
tours through the states most popular
destinations. Distinguish your group
from the rest by adding just a few extra
days before or after a cruise. Turn
their trip from ordinary into a real
Alaskan experience.
The many different regions of America's
largest state offer extensive options
for pre and post-cruise tours.
Southeast For those wanting to explore the
areas where many of Alaska's historical
visitors first arrived, towns such as
Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka can provide
a look into maritime life. One of the
southeast's other famous destinations is
Skagway; known for it's gold rush
history and tales of lawlessness and
debauchery. Highlights from the
Southeast region include Glacier Bay
National Park, Misty Fjords, and the Chilkat
Rainforest.
Southcentral West of the southeast region lies
Alaska's largest metropolis, Anchorage,
and the surrounding communities that
make up the agricultural region known as
the Mat-Su Valley. Here, the states
bustling transportation hub allows
visitors to reach any area of Alaska.
Anyone wanting a quick overview of the
entire state should visit the
several museums and centers that provide
information on Alaska's history, culture,
and future. Highlights include The Alaska
Native Heritage Center, Musk Ox Farm,
Worthington Glacier, and Matanuska Glacier
The Interior Heading north from the coast and into
Alaska's Interior, visitors find the
famous Denali National Park. This
is where North
America's tallest peak, Mt. McKinley,
leaves park guests in awe every year.
Farther north is the second
largest city in the Alaska, Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is a crossroads for many
travelers because of the five major
highways passing through the city. The Alaska
railroad makes scheduled stops
in Fairbanks. Anyone interested in one of
America's greatest engineering feats,
the Trans Alaska Pipeline, will find
Fairbanks a must-stop destination.
Visit an authentic gold dredge
for a tour that will take you back in
time. Highlights include Mt. McKinley,
the Trans Alaska Pipeline, gold dredge
tour, and riverboat boat tour
The Arctic Smaller groups wishing for a once in a
lifetime experience will appreciate one of Alaska's
arctic villages. Nome
and Barrow are popular destinations to
experience Alaska's native cultures. In
Nome, the history of the Iditarod Sled
Dog Race comes alive. Learn about
preparing a dog team for mushing across
the varied terrain of Alaska. Pan for
gold as many Nome settlers did back in
the days when gold fever struck the
state. Wanting to see the Arctic Ocean?
Take a trip to Barrow. You will
receive a certificate for your trip
above the arctic circle. Touch the frigid waters
of the Arctic Ocean while exploring
the northernmost point
of the North American continent.
Below are two sample
itineraries:
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Alaska's Interior
- 5 days / 4 nights. Tour features
Anchorage, Denali National Park, and
Fairbanks.
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Kenai Peninsula -
5 days / 4 nights. Tour
features Seward,
Homer, and Girdwood
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