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Grand Alaska Land Tour 2012
Featuring Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks and Denali National Park

Ten Day, Nine Night Escorted Tour Package

Multiple Departures Available
For Rates & Dates see bottom of page

Day 1: ANCHORAGE / TRANSFER TO HOTEL: Fly into Anchorage. Hotel courtesy transportation is provided to the hotel and overnight in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Upon arrival in Anchorage you will be greeted by Premier Alaska Tours’ representative, your host for the next nine days.

Day 2: MATANUSKA SISITNA VALLEY / WORTHINGTON GLACIER / DINNER / VALDEZ: This morning board a deluxe motorcoach for today’s grand adventure to Valdez. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight. Stop by Worthington Glacier for a look at this gigantic piece of ice. Early evening arrival into Valdez, nestled between the waterfront and mountains, giving it the nickname, Alaska’s Little Switzerland. Overnight Valdez. Meals: B, D

Day 3: FREE TIME / VALDEZ MUSEUM / LUNCH / GLACIER AND WILDLIFE CRUISE / PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND / COLUMBIA GLACIER / VALDEZ: Enjoy on own exploration of this port community this morning with included entrance to the Valdez Museum. Today board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the majestic Prince William Sound. Explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier and hear tales of the region as told by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, otters, whales, and puffins throughout this half-day exploration cruise. Overnight Valdez. Meals: CB, L

Day 4: WRANGELL-ST.ELIAS NATIONAL PARK / TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE / FAIRBANKS: Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks; better known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. The route takes you along the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: CB

Day 5: SIGHTSEEING TOUR / FAIRBANKS MUSEUM / FREE TIME / STERNWHEEL RIVERBOAT TOUR / SALMON BAKE DINNER / FAIRBANKS: Today learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska’s interior during the late 1800’s. Tonight, partake in an authentic salmon bake. Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: B, D

Day 6: DENALI NATIONAL PARK / FREE TIME / DENALI DINNER THEATRE / OVERNIGHT DENALI NATIONAL PARK: Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are many to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King. Tonight, enjoy a dinner and show at Denali Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali. Meals: B, D

Day 7: TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR / DENALI NATIONAL PARK: Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dahl sheep. This five or six hour narrated journey provides insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region. Overnight Denali. Meals: B, SBM

Day 8: LEISURE MORNING / ALASKA RAILROAD / ANCHORAGE: Enjoy a morning of leisure for on your own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Overnight Anchorage. Meals: B

Day 9: ANCHORAGE CITY TOUR / ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER / FREE TIME / ALASKA STYLE DINNER / ANCHORAGE: Enjoy a tour of Anchorage’s historic downtown district. Then visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates Alaska Native cultures. This afternoon is free for shopping and sightseeing on your own. At an Alaska-style farewell dinner you will share tales of this wonderful Alaska adventure with other traveling companions. Overnight Anchorage. Meals: B, D

Day 10: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT: You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Meals: B

Package Includes: Luggage Handling (except at airport) 10-

Alaska Certified Tour Guides

10-Day Grand Alaska Land Tour Package

Gratuities for Local Guide & Driver

Taxes and Local Transfers

15 Meals (4 Dinners, 1 Lunch, 1 Snack Box Meal, 7 Breakfast Buffets, 2 Cont. Breakfasts).

Not Included: Airfare, Round-trip transfers to/from home to airport, Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance. Added Service: The Goodtime Travel staff will gladly assist you in choosing the best flight for this itinerary and you can either book it yourself or we can recommend a Travel Agent to book flight.

Payment Terms: A Deposit of $250 per person is due at time of booking. Deposits are refundable until 55 days prior to the tour start date. Final Payment: Final billing statements will be sent at 60 days prior (by email if you have it or snail mail if you don’t). Balance is due 55 days prior. Payments may be made earlier than this date and additions will be allowed inside of 55 days based on space availability. If confirmed (inside of 55 days) then full payment is due immediately.

Cost Per Person:

Series	Tour Start Date		Tour End Date		Single	Double	Triple	Quad
1	Fri	18-May-2012	Sun	27-May-2012	$2,934	$2,034	$1,874	$1,784
2	Fri	25-May-2012	Sun	03-Jun-2012	$3,134	$2,224	$2,044	$1,964
3	Fri	08-Jun-2012	Sun	17-Jun-2012	$3,634	$2,634	$2,424	$2,334
4	Fri	22-Jun-2012	Sun	01-Jul-2012	$3,634	$2,634	$2,424	$2,334
5	Fri	06-Jul-2012	Sun	15-Jul-2012	$3,634	$2,634	$2,424	$2,334
6	Fri	20-Jul-2012	Sun	29-Jul-2012	$3,634	$2,634	$2,424	$2,334
7	Fri	03-Aug-2012	Sun	12-Aug-2012	$3,634	$2,634	$2,424	$2,334
8	Fri	17-Aug-2012	Sun	26-Aug-2012	$3,534	$2,534	$2,324	$2,234
9	Fri	31-Aug-2012	Sun	09-Sep-2012	$3,234	$2,334	$2,154	$2,064
10	Fri	07-Sep-2012	Sun	16-Sep-2012	$2,934	$2,034	$1,874	$1,784

September 7^th departure will operate in the reverse – All departures may operate in reverse. Anchorage, Denali Park, Fairbanks, Valdez to Anchorage. Join us for spectacular fall foliage on September 7th.

Note: On any departure, this tour may operate in reverse format.

Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: Rates are available upon request from Goodtime Travel.

Luggage: Due to airline charges, we offer the following guidelines to insure no additional charge for excessive luggage. Checked Luggage: You are allowed one bag (maximum 49 lbs) per person. If the luggage exceeds 49 lbs. you could be charged an additional fee. Carry-on: You are allowed one carry-on item (maximum weight 20 lbs and maximum size 10” x 18” x 30”) and one personal item (purse, camera, backpack, etc.). These guidelines are subject to change. Some airlines are now charging for all bags. If GTT books the flight for you, then we will notify you of the baggage charges.

Passport: Not required for U.S. Citizens because you never leave the U.S.

Cancellations: 55 to 31 days prior to departure will incur a $250 per person cancellation fee. 30 to 16 days prior to departure will incur a 40% cancellation fee. 15 to 8 days prior to departure will incur a 90% cancellation fee. Within 7 days of departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.