Alaska Round Trip Air Tour (Air / Motorcoach / Air)
Aug. 8-18 ~ 11 Days ~ $3499 Dbl; $3469 Tpl; $3439 Qd; $3999 Sgl

 PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ 1-Way Flight Minneapolis, MN to Anchorage, AK ~ Anchorage, AK ~ Seward, AK ~ Talkeetna, AK ~ Denali National Park - Wildlife Tour with Box Lunch ~ Fairbanks, AK (2 nights) ~ University of Alaska Museum ~ Riverboat Discovery Cruise ~ Pioneer Park - Salmon Bake ~ Santa Claus House ~ Rikas Roadhouse ~ Delta Junction ~ Alaska Highway ~ Tok, AK ~ Top of the World Highway ~ Dawson City, YK ~ Whitehorse, YK ~ Claim 33 - Pan for Gold ~ Frantic Follies ~ White Pass Trail ~ Skagway, AK ~ Alaska Marine Highway Southbound Ferry along Inside Passage from Skagway to Juneau ~ Juneau, AK (1 night) ~ Guided Tour: Mendenhall Glacier, Governors Palace ~ Lunch ~ 1-Way Flight Juneau to Seattle, Seattle to Minneapolis, MN

Fri., Aug. 8: Our exciting adventure begins as we look forward to the spectacular scenery and wonderful attractions of Alaska. After an enjoyable flight to Anchorage, AK, we will be transferred to our hotel. We will do some sightseeing around Anchorage, then this evening we will enjoy an included get-acquainted meal at the Sour Dough Mining, Co. We will spend the night in Anchorage, AK.

Sat., Aug. 9: From Anchorage we travel through Whittier to Seward, AK, located off the Gulf of Alaska. While here you may wish to go fishing or enjoy a Kenai Fjords Tour (not included in price of tour). Our overnight is here in Seward, AK.

Sun., Aug. 10: Our route takes us north through Anchorage and on up to Talkeetna, AK. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Alaska Range during our stay.

Mon., Aug. 11: Our first stop today is in Denali National Park where we will take a wildlife tour will take us deep into the Park for a chance at viewing wildlife and to enjoy an included box lunch. Later, we depart the Denali area and travel, with a coffee stop in Nenana, to Fairbanks, AK, for two nights. Fairbanks is Alaskas second largest city.

Tues., Aug. 12: This morning we learn more Alaska and its history at the University of Alaska Museum. Later, we join Captain Binkley of the Riverboat Discovery for a narrated cruise along the Tanana and Chena Rivers. This evening enjoy an included Salmon Bake at Pioneer Park - delicious! Enjoy your second night in Fairbanks.

Wed., Aug. 13: This morning we will stop at the North Pole at the Santa Claus House for some early Christmas shopping, and then travel along the Alaska Mountain Range. A coffee stop will be made at Rikas Roadhouse. Along the way we will also stop at Delta Junction to see the sign marking the end of the Alaska Highway. Then take the Alaska Highway to Tok, AK. From Tok we make our way along the "Top of the World Highway" to Dawson City, YK.

Thurs., Aug. 14: From Dawson City we continue on to Whitehorse, YK. You will be able to try your luck as we pan for gold at Claim 33. Tonight you will be treated to the "Frantic Follies," a turn of the century vaudeville revue which depicts the entertainment seen by the pioneers of the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Whitehorse is our overnight stay.

Fri., Aug. 15: Today we will drive along beautiful scenery, including Emerald Lake and Carcross Desert, while following the White Pass Trail to Skagway, AK. Skagway is the oldest city in Alaska, which retains its 1890s look and atmosphere. You will have free time to explore this gold rush town.

Sat., Aug. 16: This morning we board the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry for a southbound cruise along the Inside Passage from Skagway to Juneau, AK. A local tour guide will join us for sightseeing including the Mendenhall Glacier, the Governors Palace, and more. We will spend the night here in Juneau.

Sun., Aug. 17: This morning is free to browse around Juneau, and shop downtown, plus enjoy an included lunch. We will take an afternoon flight from Juneau to Seattle before boarding our connecting flight to Minneapolis, MN.

Mon., Aug. 18: Well return to Minneapolis this morning. A Utopia motorcoach will meet us for our return drop off-flights. (A flight from Minneapolis to Fargo would be at an additional cost) Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.

*Utopia Tours reserves the right to make changes in dates, prices, inclusions, routing, without notice.

~DISCOUNT: $50 p.p. if paid in full by 5/23/08
~DEPOSIT: $300 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: June 11, 2008
~Make checks payable to Utopia Tours. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER accepted.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approximately 10 days prior including hotel list, baggage tags, time/place of departure.
~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Call for payment deadlines and coverage details.
~PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.
 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance with Travelex. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details.