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  • Grand Alaska Voyage

    The Grand Alaska Voyage, guided by naturalist and photographer Hugh Rose, includes the best of Alaska’s scenery and wildlife. The journey begins in Anchorage and the nearby world-famous Prince William Sound on a five day voyage aboard the M/V Discovery. From there, travel by road into Alaska’s interior for an intimate three-day tour of Denali National Park, overnighting deep into the park at a comfortable lodge. The trip concludes in Fairbanks, Alaska’s “Golden Heart City”.

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive Anchorage. Overnight B & B. Welcome dinner.
    Day 2: Van transfers to Whittier for Discovery Voyage cruise.
    Day 3: Prince William Sound
    Day 4: Prince William Sound
    Day 5: Prince William Sound
    Day 6: Prince William Sound. Return to Anchorage for overnight. Dinner on own.
    Day 7: Overnight Healy
    Day 8: Denali National Park. Skyline Lodge
    Day 9: Denali National Park. Skyline Lodge
    Day 10: Return by van to Fairbanks for overnight and farewell dinner.
    Day 11:Depart for home. Does not include airport transfers.

    Includes:

    • Photographer naturalist guide Hugh Rose throughout
    • Transfers
    • Accommodations
    • Discovery Voyages cruise with Captain Dean and crew, and most meals.
    • Trip is limited to 8 passengers.

    Space is limited to eight people to keep the group size small while traveling by van in Denali. From the welcome dinner in Anchorage through our days in Prince William Sound and Denali Park, photo opportunities will abound. Professional photographer and naturalist Hugh Rose guides the trip provides photographic insight and advice along the way.

    Following the voyage in Prince William Sound, head north by road to the homey cabins at Earthsong Lodge, near the entrance of Denali National Park. The next morning begins an all day journey in deep into Denali Park and the Wonder Lake area for a two-night stay at Skyline Lodge. Days in Denali will be filled with photo opportunities, observing wildlife, independent hiking, and just absorbing the magnificent surroundings! A highlight for many visitors is flightseeing around Mt. McKinley in a small bush plane and photographing the mountains and glaciers from overhead (included in the trip)!

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    Trip Descriptions

    Grand Alaska Journey

    July 27, 13 to
    August 3, 13
    12 Day: Denali National Park + 6 Day Photo Voyage. July 23 - August 3 (12 day itinerary) land portion not shown on calendar. Fairbanks/Anchorage includes Denali National Park & Prince William Sound. Guided by Naturalist Hugh Rose. $6,750 per person.

    Grand Alaska Journey

    August 20, 13 to
    August 26, 13
    11 Day: 5 Day Classic Discovery Voyage + Denali National Park. August 20 - 30 (11 day itinerary) land portion not shown on calendar. Anchorage/Fairbanks includes Prince William Sound & Denali National Park. Guided by photographer/naturalist Hugh Rose. $6,550 per person.
    Per person price includes accommodations in Anchorage before and after your cruise and private van transfers between Anchorage and Whittier. Some exceptions may apply. No discounts for unused services. Find more information on trip payment and policies.

    2014 Voyages and Prices

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    Trip Descriptions

    Per person price includes accommodations in Anchorage before and after your cruise and private van transfers between Anchorage and Whittier. Some exceptions may apply. No discounts for unused services. Find more information on trip payment and policies.

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