9 DAY Alaskan Adventure UEAKAA-8

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1 9 DAY Alaskan Adventure UEAKAA-8 This tour visits: USA Welcome to the ULTIMATE outdoorsy destination Alaska. Home of the largest mountain in North America, permafrost, salmon, tund The Bucket List More Inclusions Visit Worthington Glacier Scenic drive through MccArthy Wildlife drive Dog sled demonstration Explore Thompson Pass Entry to Denali National Park 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners 8 nights accommodation in hostels, lodges & cabins Guided tours of all major destinations Awesome Trip Leader Trip Itinerary

2 Day 1 - Anchorage to Talkeetna Howdy folks! You've arrived in Anchorage, Alaska's biggest, little city. This is our meeting point and you'll be shaking hands with your new trip mates this morning. Today we'll be rolling north to Talkeetna, towards Mt Denali which let's face it, is the star of this trip. If it's a clear day, wave hello to the 'Great One' as you zoom by. Day 2 - Talkeetna to Denali Today's destination = Denali National Park! One of America's 58 National Parks, this one is about to cement itself in your mind forever. Think: six million acres of wilderness ready to be explored, and you've scored a AAA pass, ( you can thank us later.) Today's adventure includes a dog sled demo where you'll get to meet some genuine Alaskan Huskies. OMG. Later, for the adrenaline junkies among the group, take the option to get ready for white water rafting - but hold on tight! You'll have to maneuver the raft across the rapids carefully or prepare for a glacial mountain water bath. -Entry to Denali National Park -Dog sled demonstration -Whitewater rafting Day 3 - Denali Lucky the sun barely dips below the horizon at this time of year, there's almost 24 hours worth of daylight and you're gonna need it to explore as much of the Denali National Park as possible. First up, a drive to find some wildlife. Eyes to the coach windows at all times - from grizzlies to moose to dall sheep, you've hit the wildlife lottery. -Entry to Denali National Park -Wildlife drive Day 4 - Denali to Tangle Lakes Wave goodbye to Denali. Today we're heading to lake country. Tangle Lakes, as its name suggests is a 26km area made up of winding lakes and streams. Wilderness all day erry day, take your time to enjoy this nature retreat. In the afternoon, why not jump into one of the lake's canoes and paddle your way around and 10 points if you spot a beaver.

3 -Canoe hire Day 5 - Tangle Lakes to Wrangell St Elias NP From one national park to another, today we're leaving the lakes and heading east towards the Canada border to the Wrangell St Elias National Park. Comprising three major mountain ranges - The Wrangells, The Chugach and the St Elias Mountains, you could say you're in for a treat. Included today is the McCarthy scenic drive so make sure you're camera batteries are charged. -Scenic drive through McCarthy Day 6 - Wrangell St Elias NP Majestic AF = words we'd use to describe your free day today. Put on your hiking boots and explore the national park yourself or, no biggie, choose between glacier climbing or ice trekking. Wait, Is this real life? -Ice climbing -Glacier trek Day 7 - Wrangell St Elias to Prince William Sound (via Worthington Glacier) Just incase you haven't got your glacier fix, today we're off to Prince William Sound but first we'll be stopping off at the Richardson Highway to see the Worthington Glacier, a valley glacier, covering 5,774 acres. Damn! Also on the journey agenda is a stop at the Thompson Pass, officially the snowiest place in Alaska during winter. After all that sightseeing, you've earned your dinner which is included tonight. Did you know: The Thompson Pass receives around 1,401 cm of snow per year on average. -Visit the Worthington Glacier -Explore Thompson Pass Day 8 - Prince William Sound Glaciers, glaciers everywhere! Is what you'll be thinking today as you wake in what we can only describe as the most picture-perfect location ever. Surrounded by Chugach National Forest and mountains that touch the sky, you may even spot some belly-flopping humpback whales in the distance. Hot tip: it's your last full day in the wild so you better live it up with your choice of a wildlife cruise, or sea kayaking. Awesome.

4 -Glacier & wildlife cruise -Sea kayaking Day 9 - Prince William Sound to Anchorage Say goodbye to the mountains, the glaciers and the forests, today you're heading back to the big smoke for some souvenir buying and some beer drinking before parting ways with your Topdeck bezzie mates. Accommodation Hostel Plus trips host our most eclectic types of accommodation. While modern hostels make up the majority of your overnights, you may also stay in hotels (free upgrade - yeah!) or lodges. The 'More Inclusions' section details what type of accommodation will be used for overnight stops on your trip. The number of people to a room on Hostel Plus trips will vary. In hostels you will sleep in multi-share rooms and share with between 3 and 7 others, while in hotels you will be in twin-share rooms. Lodges sleep 2 people to a room, with 2 rooms per suite. Please note: When staying on a Hostel Plus trip, multi-share accommodation follows a single-sex policy. Optional Activities On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. Alaska Talkeetna Zipling: $139 USD Alaska Denali Whitewater rafting: $92 USD

5 Alaska Tangle Lakes Canoe hire: $20 USD Alaska Wrangell St Elias Glacier trek: $90 USD Ice climbing: $145 USD Alaska Prince William Sound Sea kayaking: TBA Glacier & wildlife cruise: $165 USD Meals Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document. Please note that drinks are not included with meals, except at breakfast where coffee, tea and/or juice may be included. If you wish to purchase drinks at dinner you may do so at your own expense. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book. But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs. We cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any. However, we recommend a 10 tip for each Katerina Lines crew member. The five-month summer season is the only time of the year that the crew can take to the water and make money so please give what you can. Topdeck Travel App Our travel app has landed! With a range of awesome features including a Currency Converter, Budget Tracker, Check-In tool and Social Timeline you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Please note: The Topdeck Travel App should only be downloaded once you have booked onto your trip. You will not be able to log in unless you have a Topdeck Booking Reference Number. Get it for iphone Get it for Android

6 Passenger safety One of the best parts of travelling is experiencing the nightlife and entertainment each city has to offer. However, amidst the fun and excitement, it s important to be aware of your surroundings and personal safety as well. Before you hit the road with us, it s important to be aware of the following: When you re on a night out, remember to avoid walking alone, particularly through deserted areas like beaches and back streets. Always stick together, take a taxi where possible, and keep a note of your accommodation details so you can find your way back to your fellow Topdeckers if you become separated. In some countries, alcoholic measures can be considerably larger than what you may be used to. Try to keep track of what you re drinking, and if you see one of your trip mates looking a little worse for wear, take them back to your accommodation. Be cautious when accepting drinks from strangers and never leave your drink unattended. It s also important to be aware that what you might consider harmless flirting may be interpreted differently in some countries. Be yourself and have fun, but don t be naïve, and be mindful of the signals you are sending out so that you don t find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.