Wed., July 9: Utopia Tours will take you to Alaska to experience the spectacular scenery and wonderful attractions of Alaska and the Yukon. As we start out on this adventurous tour we will make our necessary meal stops on our way to Winnipeg, MB, for the night. We have an included Get-Acquainted Meal this evening.

Thurs., July 10: We will continue through Canada today enjoying the scenery of vast farmlands in Saskatchewan. Our overnight stay will be the very picturesque city of Saskatoon, SK. Bring your swimsuits for the pool and indoor waterslide at our hotel.

Fri., July 11: As we head for Edmonton, AB, today we will drive through oil and cattle country, and stop at Lloydminster for dinner. In Edmonton we will spend some time at the huge West Edmonton Mega Mall, with over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating establishments, and 7 World Class Attractions.

Sat., July 12: We will stop at Valleyview for dinner today, then on to Dawson Creek, BC, the starting point of the Alaska Highway. The Highway was built in the early 1940s as a military route and was opened to the public in 1949. We will be traveling the entire length of the Highway in the days ahead of us, about 1400 miles from Dawson Creek to Delta Junction. We will spend the night in Dawson Creek, BC.

Sun., July 13: Today will be exciting as we start out at Milepost 0 and begin our Alaska Highway journey. We will be stopping at Pink Mountain for an early dinner and then go on to Fort Nelson, BC. Fort Nelson was once known as a fur trading center, it is a town that has much to offer with its surrounding lakes, rivers, streams, forests, footlands and glacier covered mountains.

Mon., July 14: As we continue our journey today, we will enjoy beautiful scenery traveling up the highest summit on the Alaska Highway at 4,250 feet and a beautiful area of rocky bare peaks. Beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains are still in view as we head for Muncho Lake, known for its deep green and blue waters. We will soon catch our first glimpse of the mighty Liard River which offered engineers during routing and construction a natural line to follow. Have your swimsuits and towels ready as we have time to relax in the warms waters of the Liard Hot Springs. While here we will enjoy an included picnic lunch. Watch for moose in this area! Our lodging tonight is at Watson Lake, YK, named after Bob Watson, who opened a trading post here in 1936. Right by our hotel is the Alaska Highway Interpretive Center where you can learn more about the Highway construction. The famous Watson Lake Sign Forest is also here, which was started by a soldier working on the Highway.

Tues., July 15: The Alaska Highway will take us along Teslin Lake and on to Whitehorse, YK, the capitol of the Yukon since 1953. Here we will see the S.S. Klondike, an old river steamer. Also here is the Yukon River, which was very important to the gold rush seekers. 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.

Wed., July 16: Today will be following the Klondike Loop to Dawson City, YK, which was the center of the Klondike gold rush. Historically, Dawson City dates from the discovery of gold by Robert Henderson in 1896. Thus, the following year began the great Klondike gold rush. By 1900, Dawson City was the largest city west of Winnipeg and north of San Francisco. We will pan for gold at Bonanza Creek as we step back in time in this gold rush town. This evening visit Diamond Tooth Gerties gambling hall or just stroll the streets shopping and browsing in this Land of the Midnight Sun.

Thurs., July 17: This morning we will be taking a ferry across the Yukon River and then travel on the "Top of the World Highway," one of the most magnificent drives in the world where the views go on as far as the eye can see, to Tok, AK. On our way to Tok we will stop at Boundary, AK, and then Chicken, AK, for dinner. Tok is the dog-sledding capital of Alaska.

Fri., July 18: As we leave Tok we will stop at Delta Junction, plus stop at Rikas Roadhouse, and then view an Alaska Pipeline suspension bridge. A stop will also be made at Santa Claus House-North Pole on our way to Fairbanks, the main city of Alaskas interior. In the afternoon well board the Riverboat Discovery for an unforgettable cruise aboard an authentic sternwheeler. We join Captain Binkley on this narrated cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers, view the "wedding of the rivers," step ashore at the Old Chena Indian Village, experience a traditional Athabascan fish camp, and more. This evening it is off to Pioneer Park for an included Salmon Bake ...delicious (serving salmon, halibut & cod).

Sat., July 19: We will head out of Fairbanks for Denali Park. Denali means "the Great One" and is the second largest of our national parks. Mount McKinley, which sits here in the horizon, is the highest point in North America. Here we will take a wildlife tour deep into the wilderness with a box lunch included. Denali Park area is our stay for the night.

Sun., July 20: Departing Denali this morning, we enjoy the scenic drive to Wasilla, AK, where we will visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters and learn of the annual Anchorage to Nome Dog Sled Race. Our destination is Anchorage, Alaskas largest city, where we will stay for two nights. Located on the shores of Cook Inlet, Anchorage is the center for trade, finance, and culture in Alaska. Learn about the devastating earthquake of 1964, see Lake Hood, the Worlds largest Sea-Plane Base, and learn the history of Captain James Cook in 1778, as we tour the city.

Mon., July 21: We travel from Anchorage along the Seward Highway to Milepost 48 and through Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier, AK. From Whittier we start a full-day cruise along the Prince William Sound. Lunch is included as we relax and marvel in our surroundings full of history, wildlife, and beauty. Marine animals and birds flourish in these areas. Well return to Anchorage this evening.

Tues., July 22: Leaving Anchorage, we will stop at Palmer, AK, a farming community in the Matanuska Valley. We will make a stop in Glenallen, AK, and then view the Wrangell Mountains on our way to Tok, AK, and Beaver Creek, YK, for the night.

Wed., July 23: Today we will drive along beautiful Kluane Lake, make a stop at Whitehorse, YK, the Yukons capital city, then travel along the White Pass Trail to Skagway, AK. Skagway is Alaskas oldest city which retains its 1890s look and atmosphere. Here you will have time to explore the town, do some shopping, and visit museums.

Thurs.-Fri., July 24-25: This morning we board our ferry in Skagway taking us southbound along the Alaska Marine Highway, with cabins included for the next two nights. We suggest a duffle bag to bring on the ferry. Our ferry will take us along the Lynn Canal to Juneau, Alaskas capitol city. As we travel the Inside Passage we will see many glaciers, eagles, whales, and other marine life. While cruising a Park Ranger is on board to share information about the marine animals, birds, plants and other wildlife we will see. We continue on our ferry ride routing through Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan. Youll enjoy this relaxing and scenic ride as we travel through the night. There is a cafeteria on board, as well as a movie theatre and indoor and outdoor lounging areas.

Sat., July 26: We will arrive in Prince Rupert, BC, this morning to go through customs, and reboard our motorcoach. Then we venture out for a scenic drive on the Yellowhead Highway, routing through Burns Lake to Prince George, BC.

Sun., July 27: From Prince George we keep moving on to Three Valley Gap near Revelstoke, BC. Here, we are nestled between the mountains and ready to enjoy a guided tour of the ghost town and gardens, and then conclude our day with a delicious meal here.

Mon., July 28: We will travel through Yoho and Banff National Parks to Lake Louise for a picture stop in the beautifully nestled resort area. We will make a lunch stop in Banff, AB, and then go on to Calgary and Medicine Hat, AB.

Tues., July 29: We continue on Canadas Highway 1 today to Swift Current and Moose Jaw, SK. From there we go to Estevan, SK, where we will stay for the night, and enjoy an included Farewell meal.

Wed., July 30: Homeward bound today, making our necessary meal stops on our way home after a great Alaska adventure.

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

~DISCOUNT: $50 p.p. if paid in full by 4/18/08
~DEPOSIT: $300 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: May 9, 2008
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