ALASKA ROTARY TOUR 2014

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1 ALASKA ROTARY TOUR 2014 JULY 16, 2014 ARRIVE ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL BY HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE 2 NIGHTS AT SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT UNIVERSITY ( JULY 16/17 ) JULY 17, 2014 TRANSFER BY MOTORCOACH FROM SPRINGHILL SUITES AT 11:30AM TO THE ROTARY MEETING AT ALADDIN RESTAURANT. RETURN TRANSFER FROM THE RESTAURANT BACK TO YOUR HOTEL AT 1:30PM. BALANCE OF YOUR DAY IS FREE TO TAKE IN THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE CITY OF ANCHORAGE INDEPENDENTLY. JULY 18, 2014 MOTORCOACH TRANSFER FROM YOUR HOTEL TO ANCHORAGE RAIL STATION AT 8:00AM. DOME RAIL SERVICE FROM ANCHORAGE AT 9:15AM NORTHBOUND TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK. ARRIVING AT 5:00PM TRANSFER FROM THE TRAIN TO THE DENALI WILDERNESS LODGE FOR YOUR 2 NIGHT STAY IN THE PARK. ( JULY 18/19 ) *******OPTIONAL TOURS ARE AVAILABLE IN DENALI PARK ****** INFORMATION ATTACHED JULY 20, 2014 TRANSFER FROM THE DENALI WILDERNESS LODGE TO THE DENALI TRAIN STATION FOR YOUR RAIL TRIP BACK TO ANCHORAGE. THE TRAIN DEPARTS DENALI PARK AT 9:15AM SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE ANCHORAGE AT 6:00PM. TRANSFER FROM ANCHORAGE RAIL STATION TO YOUR HOTEL.

2 JULY 20, NIGHTS AT SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT, ANCHORAGE. ( JULY 20/21) JULY 21- FREE DAY TO EXPLORE ANCHORAGE, SHOP OR RELAX. JULY 22, 2014 MOTORCOACH PICKUP AT SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT AT 9:00AM FOR YOUR SCENIC TRIP TO SEWARD ALASKA. ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER VISIT. DELIVERY TO YOUR HOTEL, SEWARD WINDSONG LODGE FOR YOUR 2 NIGHT STAY IN SEWARD. (JULY 22/23 ) HOSTED EVENING EVENT WITH SEWARD ROTARY. JULY 23, 2014 KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK TOUR. 8:00 AM TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL TO THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FOR ALASKA S MOST POPULAR WILDLIFE AND GLACIER CRUISE. YOU WILL ENJOY 6 HOURS ON THE WATER FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE OF ALPINE AND TIDEWATER GLACIERS ALONG WITH THE ABUNDANT MARINE WILDLIFE AND BIRD ROOKERIES. LUNCH ON BOARD IS INCLUDED. TRANSFER BACK TO YOUR HOTEL AT END OF CRUISE. BALANCE OF EVENING FREE TO ENJOY ON YOUR OWN. JULY 24, 2014 SEWARD ON YOUR OWN TODAY TO VISIT THE SEA LIFE CENTER OR OTHER SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE TOWN. CHECK OUT OF THE HOTEL BY 12 PM FOR YOUR RETURN LATER IN THE DAY TO ANCHORAGE. TRANSFER FROM THE SEWARD WINDSONG LODGE TO SEWARD RAIL DEPOT FOR TRAIN TRIP BACK TO ANCHORAGE. TRAIN DEPARTS SEWARD AT 6:00PM. TRANSFER FROM ANCHORAGE RAIL DEPOT ON ARRIVAL AT 10:15PM TO YOUR ANCHORAGE HOTEL, SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT. FOR 2 NIGHTS. (JULY 24/25) JULY 25, 2014 ANCHORAGE FREE DAY TO TAKE IN ADDITIONAL SIGHTS, SHOPPING, OR DAY TOUR. HOSTED EVENING WITH TERRI AND BERNIE AND ANCHORAGE SOUTH ROTARY FOR THE GROUPS LAST NIGHT IN TOWN. JULY 26, 2014 TRANSFER FROM YOUR HOTEL FOR YOUR RETURN FLIGHTS HOME.

3 PERSONALIZED LAND TOUR COST: $ PER PERSON (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $ SINGLE OCCUPANCY THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVEL CONSULTANT I AM WORKING WITH IS BELOW: CHRISTINE MONETTE CUSTOM TRAVEL CONSULTANTS INC JEROME STREET ANCHORAGE, AK fax customtravel@gci.net PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND TO ASSIST YOU WITH ARRANGING AIRFARE FOR DEPARTURE TO ANCHORAGE. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE SEATING AT TIME OF BOOKING. IF YOU HAVE FREQUENT FLIER MILES AND WOULD PREFER TO USE THEM, CHRIS WILL HELP WITH THAT AS WELL. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF TOURS IN AND AROUND ANCHORAGE THAT CAN BE ARRANGED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS FOR THE DAYS YOU HAVE FREE IN TOWN. DETAILS CAN BE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATON ON THESE TOURS WITH YOUR TRIP CONFIRMATIONS. IF YOU WISH TO STRIKE OUT ON YOUR OWN FOR THE DAY A RENTAL CAR CAN BE ARRANGED. IF YOU WISH TO EXTEND YOUR TIME IN ANCHORAGE AFTER THE TOUR. CHRISTINE CAN ASSIST WITH THOSE ARRANGEMENTS AS WELL. CHIRS AND I ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THESE ARRANGEMENTS OR ALASKA IN GENERAL. I LOOK FORWARD TO MAKING YOUR ALASKA TRIP MEMORABLE.

4 DENALI NATIONAL PARK OPTIONAL TOURS TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOURS This narrated bus tour takes you through the pristine wilderness of Denali. The experienced driver/naturalist will provide an overview of the land and its wildlife as you travel approximately 54 miles on the park road. Along the way, stops will be made at scenic overlooks and for viewing wildlife, such as bears and moose. Tour includes: Transfers from designated hotels only in the park entrance area, bus tour into Denali National Park and a boxed snack with beverage. MORNING TOURS Departure Time: between 5:00am (5:00H) and 9:00am (9:00H) Duration: approx. 6-8 hours Price: USD 166 per adult AFTERNOON TOURS Departure Time: between 1:30pm (13:30H) and 3:30pm (15:30H) Duration: approx. 6-8 hours Price: USD 166 per adult

5 FULL DAY DENALI ROAD TOUR This comprehensive Denali bus tour travels to the end of the 95 mile park road to the remote Kantishna region. Your naturalist driver/guide will help you search for bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and moose while explaining the geologic history of the park. Upon arrival in Kantishna, enjoy a 2 hour stop for lunch at a lodge and optional activity. The return trip provides a different perspective of the park. Tour includes: Roundtrip narrated bus tour into Denali National Park, and lunch. Not included: Transfers to and from your hotel (Tour departs from the following hotels: Denali Cabins, Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins & McKinley Chalet Resort). Departure Time: between 6:00H and 6:30H Duration: approx. 12 hours Price: USD 182 per person CABIN NITE DINNER THEATER Get a taste of old-time Alaska at this popular dinner theater performed in an authentic, log-paneled roadhouse. Join heroine Fannie Quigley and an unforgettable cast of characters in this true-to-life Gold Rush tale of adventure in early 1900s Alaska. It's a great mix of colorful storytelling, spirited music and humor, brought to life by talented performers. The all-you-can-eat meal is served family-style and includes Alaskan salmon, barbecue ribs, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, biscuits, and blueberry cobbler. NOTE: Children under three are free if sitting on parents lap for ENTIRE dinner show. Departure Time: 5:00pm (17:00H) Duration: 2 hours Price: USD 67 per adult Departure Time: 7:00pm (19:00H) Duration: 2 hours Price: USD 67 per adult JEFF KINGS HUSKY HOMESTEAD SLED DOG TOURS Enjoy a warm welcome and experience the true Alaskan lifestyle with Iditarod Champion Jeff King, Alaskan Artist Donna Gates and their family on Goose Lake. This tour is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 35 years of Alaskan adventures. Be greeted by cuddly puppies and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as they explode from the kennel on a training run. Get a behind-thescenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a family life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain. Tour includes: Transfers from most park entrance area hotels. Departure Time: 8:30am (8:30H)/12:30pm (12:30H)/7:00pm (19:00H) Duration: 2.5 hours including transfers Price: USD 59 per adult

6 DENALI JEEP SAFARI Take the wheel and follow your guide on a spectacular off-road journey on the Stampede trail/road outside of Healy. After the first few miles, the Stampede Road changes from pavement to very primitive gravel roadway with plenty of bumps, dips and sways. Your Jeep Wrangler carries four guests. There will be several stops to switch drivers, so everyone can enjoy the thrill of maneuvering along this wilderness road. Interactive two-way radios allow your guide to interpret the area. You will stop for a break at a wilderness camp where you can enjoy a small "wilderness" cooked meal. Tour includes: transfers from most park entrance area hotels and cooked meal. Departure Time: 7:15am (7:15H)/11:15am (11:15H)/5:45pm (17:45H) Duration: approx. 3.5 hours including transfers Price: USD 145 per adult McKINLEY RUN RIVER RAFTING SCENIC FLOAT You may see moose, sheep, caribou and bear, as you raft downstream 11 miles. The guide will handle the oars so you can relax and enjoy the views. This scenic portion of the Nenana River provides a rafting trip that is mild yet at times thrilling. Rapids are class I and II, with one class III rapid. A great trip for families! Tour includes: Transfers from most park entrance area hotels. Departure Time: 7:30H/12:30H/18:30H Duration: approx. 3.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time Price: USD 89 per adult SCENIC FLOAT AND WHITEWATER RAFTING This tour combines the scenic float of the McKinley Run with the whitewater of the Canyon Run. Hang on - it's whitewater ahead! Choose to paddle as a team or let the guide do the work on this exciting rafting trip. Enjoy every minute of your journey as you head for Healy, 11 miles down river. Get into real whitewater rafting as you hang on through thrilling rapids such as "Cable Car", "Coffee Grinder", and "Ice Worm"! Rapids are class III with one class IV. Tour includes: transfers from most park entrance area hotels. Departure Time: 12:30pm (12:30H) Duration: approx. 5.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time Price: USD 133 per person

7 FULL DAY RIVER RAFT DENALI PARK Guided scenic trip (with class I, II, III and IV rapids) skirting the boundaries of Denali National Park down the glacier-fed Nenana River. This offers an excellent opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural environment and to travel the Great North Land as our early settlers traveled. This trip includes a short hike (time permitting) and lunch served right on the river! After lunch you are in for the ride of your lifetime through the Nenana River Gorge! Tour includes the remote sections of the Nenana River starting from the Denali Highway. Departure Time: 9:00am (09:00H) Duration: approx. 9.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time. Price: USD 192 per person HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING AND GLACIER LANDING TOUR Explore the beautiful Yanert Valley, located at the base of Mt. Deborah, by helicopter! Just east of Denali National Park, view cascading icefalls and the Polychrome Mountain Range. The highlight of this 70 minute tour is a 15 to 20 minute landing on Yanert Glacier. Tour includes: Glacier boots and transfers from park entrance area hotels (not including Healy). IMPORTANT NOTE: Additional surcharge will apply for passengers who weigh 250lbs or more. A 4-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information if pick-up is required. Departure Time: 8:40am (08:40H)/10:00am (10:00H)/12:00pm (12:00H)/2:00pm (14:00H)/5:15pm (17:15H)/7:05pm (19:05H) Duration: 2 hours including transfers Price: USD 490 per person** BUSH PLANE FLIGHTSEEING This flight seeing tour in a small bush plane provides up close views of the rugged glacial beauty of the Alaska Range and Denali National Park. Flexible routing allows your pilot to provide best views. The highlight is flying all the way around Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Each tour is fully narrated and all seats are window seats. Tour includes: Transfers from most Denali park entrance area hotels (pick up approx. 60 minutes prior to departure). Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information if pick-up is required. Departure Time: 8:00am(8:00H)/10:00am (10:00H)/12:00pm (12:00H)/2:00pm (14:00H)/4:00pm (16:00H)/6:00pm (18:00H)/8:00pm (20:00H) Duration: minutes including transfers Price: USD 398 per adult

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