Cruise Shore Excursions

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1 Cruise Shore Excursions Come, join us, and together we will experience the majesty of Alaska from the land, sea, and air. In Juneau we re off to experience the Mendenhall Glacier, passing through the sights in and around Juneau. We will then board our private boat that has been arranged just for our group, as we are exhilarated to the sights of the Alaskan whales. We re then off to Skagway where we ll enjoy a Yukon Discovery Tour taking us deep into the Yukon to travel the route the gold prospectors of the late 19 th century both endured and enjoyed. Then, for a select few, we ll board our helicopters and take to the air enjoying the amazing sights as we proceed to a glacier to land for either a dogsled or walking adventure. In Ketchikan we ll visit a Rainforest Sanctuary to view bear and raptors. In Victoria, we will enjoy the majesty of the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Our tours are private, just for our group, so you know whom you will be traveling with. You won t get mixed into a multilingual tour wasting time with several translations. Traveling with your friends and colleagues will enhance your experience. Having been to Alaska several time, I have come to know firsthand the most important sites that all first time visitors must see, and most want to see. I know which tours are too touristy and a waste of your precious limited time. Our tours will give you a little extra time and a lot of extra comfort. I personally take the time and effort in arranging all of these tours. After all, I m traveling with you, and I want to enjoy myself too. So come and join us as we enjoy the best Alaska has to offer. At the end of our cruise, I hope that you too will tell me, Yours are the best tours we ve taken. info@drtravel.com Your Prescription for the Perfect Vacation

2 Future of Flight Boeing Tour & Snoqualmie Falls Sunday July 26 (8:00 AM 2:00 PM) (Limited Space - Reserve Now) We ve created a tour to make our lengthened day in Seattle a memorable one. Join us as we travel to the Boeing factory to enjoy the Future of Flight & Boeing Factory Tour. Here we can get an up-close view of real airplane manufacturing as we visit the Boeing Everett Tour Center. The Everett facility builds Boeing's twin-aisle models - 747s, 767s, and 777s. The new Future of Flight Center offers interactive exhibits that will allow us to learn more about aviation technology, and offers hands on interactive exhibits. provides picturesque views of the falls, as well as tastings of Washington's award winning wines, beers and chocolate. Fans of the cult television series 'Twin Peaks' will recognize the falls and the lodge. Adults: $135 Children (2-11): $89 Next, we re off to Snoqualmie Falls. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, the 82 meter / 268 foot Snoqualmie Falls is a powerful and majestic natural display which plunges 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls. The Salish Lodge Pick-up: Hotel 8:00 AM Drop-off: Ship 2:00 PM Price includes transportation of luggage to the cruise pier and all entrance fees. A guided tour will be provided at the Boeing factory. The Snoqualmie Falls will be self-guided.

3 Juneau Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching Tuesday July 28 (2:30 PM 8:30 PM) (Limited Space - Reserve Now) I was told that a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier is an exhilarating experience that is soon not to be forgotten, that it is not unusual to observe bears and other animals from the safely from the elevated Steep Creek trail. It s all true! As exciting as seeing wild bears, and other wildlife sightings, it is the glacier that steals the show here. Upon arriving at the Mendenhall Glacier, our park guide will point out many of the attractions that we'll want to see during our approximate 1½ -hour stay, including scenic Photo Point, and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The area boasts several self-guided scenic trails that will allow you to learn about the role the glacier had in carving the landscape. We ll meander through the Tongass National Forest, as we explore

4 (2) Juneau is renowned for its world-class whale watching amidst the unspoiled landscape of America's last frontier. Our whale watching tour company is a familyowned business, and one of the oldest tour companies in Alaska. They have been cruising the pristine waters of the Inside Passage for over 40 years and know the best spots for whale viewing. Every tour within the last 15-years has seen see at least one whale, but expect to see a lot more. The highlight of this tour is the humpback whales. The whales are here in Alaska feeding in the nutrient rich waters. Once a whale is spotted our captain will slow down and allow the passengers out side, on the front and back viewing decks, for taking excellent pictures, and an up close experience. We will leave the cruise pier in Juneau and drive out to Auke Bay. At Auke Bay we will all board our private viewing friendly boat. Binoculars are provided for our added viewing pleasure. Our captain and naturalist will take us on a search for whales in Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel. Included in this search are animals such as bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and much more. This is all done in the amazing Alaskan wilderness. This is an introduction into a truly amazing experience. For those of you that have never seen a whale, it is something that you will never forget! Whale & Glacier Adults: $179 Children (2-11): $129 Pick-up: Ship 2:30 PM Drop-off: Ship 8:30 PM Price includes all transportation, whale watching boat excursion accompanied by a local naturalist, and entrance fees to the Mendenhall Glacier Visiting Center.

5 Skagway Yukon Discovery Tour Wednesday July 29 (8:00 AM 2:00 PM 6-hrs. Lunch Included) (Limited Space - Reserve Now Passports Required) This is the best Skagway tour for the nature lover and photographer. On this trip, we will get the photographs we want our friends and family to see. Our drive into the Yukon is a 6-hr. adventure. We will follow the exciting journey of the gold rush stampeders as we explore one of the most scenic highways in the world. Vast wilderness, crystal lakes, and majestic mountains stretch out in every direction as we travel deep into the Yukon Territory. cradle of the 3,290-foot summit and follow a jewel-like string of headwater lakes that feed the Yukon River. We will be stopping at all ideal sightseeing spots in order to take photographs. In the Yukon, we will visit the village of Carcross. Rich in history, we will be charmed by its picturesque log cabins, hotel and general store. Further north, we will see the smallest desert in the world, and then continue to Emerald Lake, truly a gem in its green valley setting. Highlights of our tour will include The Trail of '98, Waterfalls, Tormented Valley, Historic Mines, Bove Island, Village of Carcross, Carcross Desert, Wildlife Museum & Zoo, Lakes Bennett, Tutshi, Tagish and Emerald, and a stop at Caribou Crossings, including entrance fee, and a BBQ Lunch. As we travel up the spectacular Klondike Highway and into Canada s Yukon Territory, (Passports are required), we will along the original White Pass Trail of 98, and will be seeing the very same rugged, awe inspiring expanse of land that both infuriated and enchanted gold seekers over one hundred years ago. We will pass waterfalls, glaciers and peaks before crossing the mountain Adults: $125 Children (2-11): $75 Pick-up: Ship 8:00 AM Drop-off: Ship 2:00 PM Meals are table d hote substitutions extra. Price includes entrance fees and BBQ lunch.

6 . Skagway - Helicopter Dogsled Tour or Helicopter Glacier Walk Wednesday July 29 (Various times 2 ½ Hrs. or 2 hrs.) (Very Limited Space - Reserve Now) These tours are the ultimate Alaskan experiences. The minute you get on board one of the helicopters, you can feel the excitement. You will see some of Skagway, Alaska's most remote landscapes and have the opportunity to land on top of a glacier. You will either meet, and ride, with an authentic sled dog team in training for the world famous Iditarod, experiencing the life of the dogs and the mushers from America's greatest sled dog race, or take an escorted walk on the glacier. In 1898 the Rush was on, and tens of thousands of adventurers and fortune seekers poured into Southeast Alaska en route to the Klondike Goldfields. These prospectors used sled dog teams to haul their gear over the famous Chilkoot Trail with hopes of being the first to arrive in Dawson. Combine the experiences of the past with the present by participating in this turn of the century past time, which has evolved into Alaska's favorite sport, dog sledding! After flying over spectacular glacial sites, we ll land at either the dog camp on Denver Glacier, which is located above the historical city of Skagway, or at another site for the walk. From either site, we ll feel the vastness of this great land, and view the endless vista of peaks and glaciers as either our professional mushers or guides take us on a trip that's worth its weight in gold. From pickup to drop-off the tours are either 2½ or 2 hrs. long, and include either approximately 30 or 40 minutes of flight time, and either 1-hour at the dog sled camp, or 40 minutes walking on the glacier. One additional included hour is for transportation, safety briefing and boot outfitting. This is one of the most popular tours in all of Alaska. Adults: $545 / $345 Children (2-11): $545 / $345 Payments by credit card must add a 3% processing fee. Pick-up: Ship Various Times Drop-off: Ship Various Times Price includes all transportation & all activities as discussed above. Tipping to hostess & guides suggested.

7 Ketchikan - Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Eagle Center Friday July 31 (8:30 AM 11:30 AM) A delightful eight-mile coastal drive takes us to the exclusive Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, a private reserve located in the forested mountains at rustic Herring Cove. This pristine natural environment is home to bald eagles, black bear, seals, a variety of birds and other species attracted by the major salmon runs in the abundant marine estuary. In addition to wildlife viewing opportunities, this tour enables us to see and photograph live eagles up close and observe a master native totem pole carver at work. We will be greeted by our naturalist and guided along an improved trail through the heart of the dense forest, amongst tall stands of hemlock, spruce and Alaska cedar. Our guide will lead us to a protected open estuary, where we will follow Eagle Creek along an elevated wooden boardwalk overlooking grassy wetlands. During the spawning season bears and seals feed on salmon in Eagle Creek and the likelihood of viewing these fascinating animals is good. Bald eagles and other birds wait for scraps in the estuary. Sitka black tail deer, mink and marten also frequent the area. Seasonal ecosystem changes result in varying levels of wildlife activity. If you like nature, you will love this tour. At the conclusion of the half-mile trail hike we will have an opportunity to visit the Alaska Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Take the opportunity to see raptors (predatory birds) up close as a raptor specialist explains the heritage and habitat of the different species. Observe a master native totem pole carver at work and enjoy his many works in front of the General Store. Explore the interpretive displays and enjoy complimentary refreshments while browsing in the General Store Adults: $89 Children (2-11): $59 Pick-up: Ship 8:30 AM Drop-off: Ship 11:30 AM Price includes entrance fees & activities as described above.

8 Victoria The Butchart Gardens Saturday August 1 (6:30 PM 10:30 PM) (Limited Space - Reserve Now) This stunning 55-acre garden and National Historic Site has been drawing visitors since it was planted in a limestone quarry in Seven hundred varieties of flowers grow in the site's Japanese, Italian, rose, and sunken gardens. Highlights include the view over the ivy-draped and flower-filled former quarry, the dramatic 21-meterhigh (70-foot-high) Ross Fountain, and the formal and intricate Italian garden, complete with a gelato stand. fireworks draw crowds every Saturday night. The wheelchair- and strolleraccessible site is also home to a seedand-gift shop, a plant identification center, two restaurants (one offering traditional afternoon tea), and a coffee shop. From mid-june to mid-september the gardens are illuminated at night with hundreds of hidden lights. This nightly transformation, known as Night Illuminations is as unique as it is breathtaking. In July and August, jazz, blues, and classical musicians play at an outdoor stage each evening; and Adults: $79 Children (2-11): $49 Payments by credit card must add a 4% processing fee. Pick-up: Ship 6:30 PM Drop-off: Ship 10:30 PM Price includes transportation & admission to the gardens.

9 Dr. Travel Seminars, LLC Sponsored Tours & Transfers Terms & Conditions Dr. Travel Seminars, LLC (Dr. Travel) makes arrangements for Guests for shore excursions and transfers solely for the convenience of the Guest; Dr. Travel does not act on behalf of or supervise the parties or persons who own, furnish, or operate such excursions or transfers, and the same are provided by independent contractors. Dr. Travel assumes no responsibility for, nor guarantees the performance of, any such excursion or transfer provider, and Guests acknowledge that Dr. Travel shall not be liable for losses or injuries arising from the acts or omissions of such providers. The order of sights visited, and or the individual sights themselves, can be altered at the discretion of the provider due to, but not limited to, local traffic conditions, weather, time constraints, or any other reason the provider deems prudent. All tours and transfers are nonrefundable upon final payment. Dr. Travel recommends the purchase of Travel Insurance and is available to assist you in that important transaction. I,, have read and understand the above stipulated terms and conditions. I, and all those traveling with me, agree to be bound by them. (Signature) (Date) Please sign and date the above and , fax, or mail to Dr. Travel, LLC Fax: Dr. Travel Seminars, LLC 522 Highway 9N, #103 Manalapan, NJ Your Prescription for the Perfect Vacation