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ANTARCTICA | ALASKA ALASKA

Begins in Denali National Park, Alaska
Begins in Bellingham, Washington
Argentina | Antarctica
Alaska
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Adventures Afloat
Expedition Ships
The Best of Alaska’s
“Land Ho!” Icebergs New X National Parks On the Road X On the Road Small Group X Adventures Afloat Small Ship
The Best of Alaska’s National
Alaska’s Inside Passage Up Close
and Penguins in Parks: From Denali to Kenai Inside Passage
Otherworldly Antarctica 9 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #11479ZDV
11 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #1012ZDV 7 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #1017ZDV
13 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #23705ZDV
Famed for deep glacial fjords, spectacular
Walking up to three miles on gravel and dirt trails. mountains and lush temperate rainforest, Alas-
Elevation change on hikes ranges from 300 to Board the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry in ka’s Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National
Journey beyond Cape Horn to an icy paradise 1,000 feet. Bellingham, Washington, to explore Alaska’s Park offer natural and scenic gifts rivaled only
where penguins and seals are your local wel- famed Inside Passage the up-close Alaskan by the rich histories of the indigenous nations
coming committee. Once you have conquered In the Alaskan Interior, grizzlies walk lowland way. The Alaska Marine Highway Ferry serves who have lived here for millennia. Experience
the storied waters of the Drake Passage, explore rivers, caribou roams the tundra, Dall sheep as public transportation in Southeast Alaska magnificent sights and sounds as our experts
volcanic islands and iceberg-filled bays of the cling to mountainsides and golden eagles sur- and therefore you’ll have the opportunity to create opportunities to view glaciers up close.
Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland vey it all. To the south, the glaciers of the Kenai interact with the people and culture along your Study Alaska’s history at the newly renovated
Islands as seasoned naturalists and biologists Peninsula carve the landscape as they have for journey. From Bellingham to Skagway and back, Alaska State Museum in Juneau, and explore
introduce you to the world’s frozen desert. See eons. Join expert field educators in the boreal glide past mountains, deep fjords and verdant secluded bays via sea kayak or watercraft, all
the exemplary adaptations by which life thrives forest, on the tundra of Denali and along the forests, and take advantage of opportunities for in the company of experts who narrate your
in the icy waters and the forces that make Ant- bays of Kenai Fjords National Park. whale watching and eagle viewing. experience with in-depth analysis of this yet
arctica a frozen wonderland as you embark on Highlights: Highlights: untamed land.
Zodiac rides and hikes on snowy beaches where • Watch for wildlife on a daylong journey into • Absorb Alaska’s natural wonders including
the only tracks are from penguins shuffling to Denali National Park. glaciers and the bald eagles. Itinerary: Arrival Sitka, 1 night; embark vessel,
and from their nests. 7 nights (ports of call include Baranof Island,
• Stretch your legs and minds on hikes that • Study the culture of the Tlingit people and life Frederick Sound, Hobart Bay, Tracy Arm Fjord,
Itinerary: Arrival Ushuaia (Argentina), 2 nights; cross alpine tundra and pass mountain lakes. in the fishing villages of Alaska’s panhandle. Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park);
embark vessel, 9 nights (ports of call include disembark Juneau, 1 night; departure.
the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Is- • Explore Kenai Fjords National Park on a day- • The ports of call along your journey include Meals: 26 total (9B, 8L, 9D)
lands); disembark Ushuaia; departure. long journey by boat. Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau and Skagway.
Meals: 32 total (11B, 10L, 11D) Meals: 30 total (11B, 9L, 10D) Meals: 20 total (7B, 6L, 7D) 2020 Dates: May 1-10, May 15-24, May 29-Jun
7, Jun 5-14, Jun 12-21, Jul 17-26, Aug 14-23,
2020 Dates: Oct 26-Nov 8 Lodging: Comfortable hotels and cabins. Lodging: Small, double-occupancy ferry cabins. Aug 21-30, Aug 28-Sep 6, Sep 4-13, Sep 11-20
Itinerary: Arrival Fairbanks, 1 night; Denali, 6 Itinerary: Arrival Bellingham, embark Alaska
2021 Dates: Jan 18-31 Per-person prices starting at:
Per-person prices starting at: nights; Seward, 3 nights; Anchorage, 1 night; Marine Highway Ferry, 7 nights; disembark $6,499 DBL | Singles at added cost*
Bellingham, departure.
$8,999 DBL | Singles at added cost* departure. Vessel Description
Vessel Description 2020 Dates: May 30-Jun 10, Jun 13-24, Jul 11- 2020 Dates: May 1-8, May 8-15, May 15-22, Sep Baranof Dream: Alaska Dream Cruises’ Baranof
MV Ocean Atlantic: Albatros’ Expeditions’ Ocean 22, Aug 8-19, Aug 15-26, Aug 29-Sep 9, 11-18, Sep 18-25, Oct 2-9 Dream is built to explore Alaska’s narrow coves
Atlantic is an eight-deck ship with ample Sep 5-16 Per-person prices starting at: and fjords. Renovated in 2013, 49 guests are
amounts of public space for its 198 passengers. Per-person prices starting at: $2,999 DBL accommodated in 25 cabins with large windows.
$4,599 DBL | +$1,100 SGL Public spaces include an open sun deck, library,
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cost air from other cities. June 13, 2020 | Aug. 8, 2020 | Aug. 15, 2020: Travel Bellingham, embark Alaska Marine Highway Ferry, 4 from many cities. Plus prices just reduced up
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