Sun., July 20: Utopia Tours will take you to Alaska to experience the spectacular scenery and wonderful attractions of Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies. Starting out on this adventurous tour we will make our necessary meal stops on our way to Estevan, SK, for the night. Enjoy a get-acquainted meal this evening.

Mon., July 21: Enjoy the ride today as we head into Saskatchewan, making a dinner stop in Moose Jaw, SK, for sightseeing before continuing along the prairies to Alberta. Tonight will be spent in Medicine Hat, AB.

Tues., July 22: We arrive in Calgary, AB, the oil capital of Canada, and the second largest city in Alberta which hosted the 1987 Winter Olympic Games. From Calgary we will be continuing on to Banff, AB, beautifully nestled in the Canadian Rockies. You will have the option of taking a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for a picturesque view of Banff and Bow Valley (not included in the cost of tour). The night will be spent in Banff, a quaint alpine village where you can eat, shop, and browse downtown.

Wed., July 23: This morning we will stop at the beautiful emerald waters of Lake Louise and have a cup of coffee at Chateau Lake Louise. Then on to Three Valley Gap near Revelstoke, BC. Three Valley Gap is located in Eagle Pass, nestled among the mountains. Tonight a guide will narrate the history of the area, plus take you through the beautiful Bill Gardens. Then on to the Ghost Town Tour, and conclude our day with an included delicious dinner.

Thurs., July 24: Well depart for Prince George, BC. Prince George is the cultural center of the northern half of British Columbia.

Fri., July 25: A scenic ride awaits us as we drive along forests and rivers through beautiful British Columbia to Prince Rupert, BC, for the night. Prince Rupert is recognized as one the worlds leading ports and is rich in history.

Sat., July 26: This morning we start our adventure along Alaskas incredible coastline as we cruise the Alaska Marine Highway. We will travel northbound along the Inside Passage from Prince Rupert to Skagway, witnessing magnificent fjords, towering glaciers, and the historic waterfront towns of Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Petersburg. While cruising, a park ranger is on board to share information about the marine animals, birds, plants and other wildlife we will see. Cabins are included for one night.

Sun.., July 27: We arrive this morning in Juneau, Alaskas capitol city that can only be reached by air or water. A local guide will join us for a tour seeing the Mendenhall Glacier, the Governors Palace, and more. The night will be spent here in Juneau, AK.

Mon., July 28: From Juneau we take the ferry along the Lynn Canal to Skagway. You will have time to explore Skagway, the oldest city in Alaska, which retains the romance and excitement of yesteryear with its 1890s look and atmosphere. It was the Gateway to the Klondike gold fields. Skagway is our home tonight.

Tues., July 29: Today we travel up the White Pass from Skagway to Fraser and continue our scenic drive to Whitehorse, YK. 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. We will stay here in Whitehorse, YK.

Wed., July 30: We follow the Alaska Highway from Whitehorse to Beaver Creek, YK, ending the day in Tok, AK. Tok is known as the dog-sledding capital of Alaska.

Thurs., July 31: We continue on the Alaska Highway today stopping in Delta Junction, AK, where we will see the sign marking the end of the Alaska Highway. Enjoy a coffee stop at Rikas Roadhouse as well as a stop at Santa Claus House at the North Pole for some early Christmas shopping. Our lodging is in Fairbanks, AK, the main city of Alaskas interior. This morning 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 we will go to Pioneer Park to enjoy an included delicious Salmon Bake (serving salmon, halibut, and cod).

Fri., Aug. 1: This morning we will step back in time to the gold rush days out at the El Dorado Gold Mine as we pan for gold. Enjoy beautiful scenery as we head out of Fairbanks. A coffee break will be made in Nenana before we head for Denali National 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. The Denali Park area is our stay for the night.

Sat., Aug. 2: Today we will take a wildlife tour deep into the wilderness with a box lunch included. Later we depart Denali enjoying 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. Then continue to Matanuska Valley, a farming community, plus a stop in Palmer, AK. Our destination is Anchorage, Alaskas largest city, bordered on the east by the beautiful Chugach Mountain Range, on the west by the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet. We will be sightseeing around Anchorage seeing Lake Hood Seaplane Base and more, before having our included farewell meal this evening. We will spend two nights here in Anchorage, AK.

Sun., Aug. 3: 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 Wilderness Explorer 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. Other options in Anchorage will be available as well. Our last evening of the tour will again be spent here in Anchorage, AK.

Mon., Aug. 4: We depart on our return flight to Minneapolis today. A Utopia Tours motorcoach will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your drop-off points. Thank you for choosing Utopia Tours for your adventure to the Last Frontier.

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

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~DEPOSIT: $300 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: May 22, 2008
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~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.