The VERY BEST of ALASKA

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1 The VERY BEST of ALASKA Cruise/Land Combination: June 26-July 6, 2010 We are enclosing the information you requested on our Alaska Cruise or Cruise/Tour. There are many ways to see Alaska. Most get there just once. We have chosen what we feel is the BEST itinerary for Alaska. To truly see Alaska, your tour should include the best of interior of Alaska as well as coastal Alaska. We sponsor what we feel is an excellent cruise/land combination in the Great Land. If you want a cruise only, we offer that as well. Here are some of the details: Highlights of the SEVEN DAY cruise include: Scenic cruising from Vancouver through the fabled Inside Passage into the Northern Gulf Ports of call in Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan Scenic cruising in spectacular Glacier Bay National Park Scenic cruising in the famous College Fjords in the Northern Gulf Highlights of the FOUR DAY land portion of the tour include: Domed train journey from Anchorage to beautiful Talkeetna with beautiful views of Mt. McKinley. Stay at the Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge Bus transfer to Denali with ranger-led tour into Denali Park and overnight at Princess Lodge in Denali Visit to Fairbanks with the Discovery Riverboat Cruise and Fairbanks tour Flights from Fairbanks back to Salt Lake. CRUISE & LAND TOUR starting at $2,245 per person CRUISE ONLY starting at $1,345 per person Prices include cruise and/or land tour, ALL port charges, taxes, transfers, government fees. Airfare is additional and will be arranged by Webb

2 Webb Tours - Alaska Cruise/Land Tour Princess Cruise s LUXURIOUS CORAL Princess June 26-July 6, 2010 (11 days): Northbound Cruise June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 Fly to Vancouver. Transfer to the Coral Princess for 4:30 PM departure. Scenic Cruising in the INSIDE PASSAGE Port of Call in Ketchikan optional activities from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Port of Call in Juneau optional activities from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM Port of Call in Skagway optional activities from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM July 1 Scenic Cruising including the incomparable Glacier Bay, with more glaciers in a concentrated area than any other place in Alaska July 2 Scenic Cruising including three hours in the famous College Fjords July 3 Arrive Anchorage transfer via Domed Rail Car to beautiful Talkeetna on the south side of Mount McKinley stay in Wilderness Lodge July 4 Morning motor coach transfer to Denali Park, afternoon ranger-led tour inside Denali National Park with hoped-for views of Mt. McKinley and wildlife. Stay at Princess Wilderness Lodge in Denali. July 5 Morning tour of Fairbanks followed by afternoon cruise aboard Discovery Riverboat on the Chena River (a MUST in Fairbanks) July 6 Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for flights home This is a peak sailing to Alaska. Prices below include standard cruise components (i.e. ship accommodations, around the clock dining options, nightly entertainment and most ship activities), rail and motor coach transportation, hotels, transfers and sightseeing. It is fully escorted by a Webb Tours representative throughout as well as an Alaska expert on the land portion of the tour. Prices also include port charges, government fees and taxes. Airfare is additional and will be arranged by Webb Tours. Stateroom Category Stateroom Description Cruise/Tour Price Cruise Only Price N K Inside Lowest Deck Inside Multiple Decks $2,245 $2,295 $1,345 $1,395 JJ Inside Upper Decks $2,345 $1,445 FF EE Outside Obstructed View Outside Unobstructed View $2,445 $3,075 $1,545 $2,175 BB Balcony Multiple Decks $3,195 $2,295 Over

3 Alaska Cruise/Land Tour Additional Information June 26: Flight from Salt Lake (or other gateway city) to Seattle or Vancouver. Transfer to the ship in Vancouver which is the beautiful Sapphire Princess. June 27: Full day cruising toward the protected waterway known as the Inside Passage with spectacular views on both sides of the ship. Relax and become familiar with the ship. Enjoy entertainment and delicious cuisine on board. June 28: Port of Call in Ketchikan where you can experience Alaska s native culture, view the sheer granite cliffs, see 1,000 foot waterfalls, enjoy crystalline lakes, go salmon fishing or take a float plane ride into Misty Fjords National Park. There is always PLENTY to do in Alaska. June 29: Port of Call in Juneau, home to some of Alaska s most spectacular scenery. Visit Mendenhall Glacier, go salmon fishing, whale watching, enjoy the town or choose from other options. June 30: Port of Call in Skagway born to support the rush to the goldfields. Ride the Whitehorse Railroad, visit the gold-rush camps, kayak in the eagle-inhabited lakes, enjoy the lush forests and hanging glaciers or wander the boardwalks of the town and enjoy the shops. July 1: We ll spend most of the day cruising in spectacular Glacier Bay National Park. It is one of the highlights of the trip. These are Alaska s most famous glaciers. Listen closely as glacier calving (large pieces of ice breaking off into the sea) is a common occurrence. Naturalists on board will provide interesting commentary. July 2: Scenic cruising in the Northern Gulf. Includes three hours in the famous College Fjords, scenic mountain-flanked fjords named after Ivy League colleges. STUNNING! Continue north in the afternoon. July 3: Arrive in Whittier. Walk on to Princess s private domed rail car for our scenic train ride around the Turnagain Arm, through the Coastal Range and into the charming town of Talkeetna. Stay in the quiet wilderness lodge with full views of Mt. McKinley (nature permitting). Those interested can enjoy the town or take a jet boat ride on the Susitna River (with lovely views of wilderness, wildlife and Mt. McKinley). July 4: Interesting motor coach ride this morning to Denali National Park (about 3 hours away). In the early afternoon, we ll board the park buses for an interesting Natural History Tour of Denali National Park with hoped-for views of Mt. McKinley (from the other side and UP CLOSE) and varied wildlife. We ll stay this evening in the beautiful Princess Wilderness Lodge just outside of Denali Park. Optional shows are available tonight. July 5: We transfer into Fairbanks this morning. Upon arrival, we ll enjoy an orientation tour of the area including a stop to see and learn about the Alaskan Pipeline. After lunch, we ll board the Discovery Sternwheeler as it takes us down the Chena River. We ll see Susan Bucher and her champion dogs and stop at an authentic (and very interesting) Athabascan Village. This activity is a MUST while in Fairbanks. Evening is free (optional salmon bake available). July 6: Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for our flight home. While on land, we stay at the following EXCELLENT lodges: Talkeetna Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge (or similar) All of these lodges can be viewed online at Princesslodges.com. Princess uses these lodges in most cases. If not available, comparable lodges may be substituted. Information about shore excursions available at the different ports of call will be sent to cruise participants in March. We will offer PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS for our group featuring the best each port has to offer (in our opinion). If you are interested in cancellation/interruption insurance it is available for $149-$199 per person and can be purchased up to the time of your final payment. Additional information is available if you are interested.

4 Registration Information: To make a reservation, simply fill out the attached reservation form and send it to us with a deposit of $450 per person. When we receive your deposit, we will mail you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel address, flight information and more will be sent be sent 90 days prior to departure at which time the balance will be due. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that packet. We require final payments in the form of a check. If that is not possible, arrangements can be made to use a credit card. Webb Tours accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover for tour deposits. Cancellation Penalties We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. If it is 76 days or more before departure, all money will be refunded. If it is within 75 days, we will charge you only what the cruise line charges us. If cancellation occurs between 75 days and 31 days prior to departure, you will forfeit your deposit. If it is within 30 days of departure, additional penalties (up to the total amount) will apply. For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased. However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets. If you have to cancel, Webb Tours will work with other providers to obtain as much refund as possible for our travelers. Our travelers know us to be very fair in this regard. Cancellation Insurance: Cancellation insurance is also available should you be interested. The insurance provider that we us is a company called Travelex. You can learn about them at With this insurance, most of your money will be returned to you in case you have to cancel for covered reasons (illness or death of an immediate family member) at the last minute. The price for the insurance varies based on the price of the trip and the age of the participant (at the time the insurance is purchased). Prices are as follows: Trip Cost Ages 0-34 Ages Ages Ages Ages Ages 81+ $1,000-$1,500 $64 $78 $84 $105 $150 $229 $1,501-$2,000 $81 $100 $108 $140 $198 $291 $2,001-$2,500 $102 $122 $131 $170 $242 $355 $2,501-$3,000 $121 $142 $154 $201 $288 $418 $3,001-$3,500 $139 $156 $168 $231 $330 $484 $3,501-$4,000 $157 $167 $181 $262 $380 $570 $4,001-$4,500 $173 $188 $204 $317 $425 $633 $4,501-$5,000 $192 $209 $237 $356 $470 $713 If you are interested in the insurance, it is best to purchase it when your deposit is made as all preexisting conditions are waived. However, insurance may be purchased any time up to the point you make your final payment. Insurance cannot be purchased after your final payment is made. Webb Tours is not the insurer and aces as agent for Travelex. To activate your insurance, we need your premium and your birth date. Insurance also includes trip interruption coverage (if you have to leave the tour early), $500,000 medical evacuation, $50,000 in medical benefits, $1,000 for lost baggage and $250 for baggage delay. Mail deposit and enclosed reservation form to: WEBB TOURS 2378 Evergreen Avenue Salt Lake City, UT Tel. (801) or Toll Free Or call us and register over the phone. We hope you can join us.

5 Webb Tours Private Shore Excursions There are lots of advantages when you travel with a group: You are accompanied by a director who will show you how to get the most out of your vacation You get the benefit of group discounts, making your vacation less expensive Somebody else worries about the hassles like transfers to and from the ship, airports, airline tickets, ship knowledge (getting the best cabin, etc) and more. AND, you have the option to join us for private, prearranged, economical shore excursions at each port and during portions of the land tour On this tour, we offer the following excellent, prearranged shore excursions: KETCHIKAN: Tour the town (including Totem Bight Park), learning the interesting Native American history in the area. See world famous carvers at work and learn the stories of the Totems. Stroll through the lovely city park, see Dolly s House and end the tour with reserved seats to a one hour LUMBERJACK show which everyone LOVES! We are in Ketchikan from 9-2

6 JUNEAU: Combination tour including a visit to stunning Mendenhall Glacier (visiting the interpretive center there) followed by admission to the very interesting and beautiful Glacier Gardens. Believe it or not, you are in a rain forest, and the scenery here is lush, colorful and very creative. We are in Juneau until 9:00 in the evening so there is plenty of time for shopping, whale watching or a myriad of other options. SKAGWAY: GOLD! This is the gateway to the gold fields and we ll enjoy a scenic ride over beautiful Whitehorse Pass into the Yukon Territory of Canada. The scenery is magnificent and we ll make several stops along the way to see waterfalls, mountain vistas or wildlife. Upon returning to town, we have tickets to the famous Days of 98 Revue telling the story of Soapy Smith, Skagway s most famous con man. You ll then still have half a day to relax, wander the boardwalk streets or book an additional excursion through the ship.

7 These excursions are the HIGHEST QUALITY using companies we have known for years. They are PRIVATE for our group only and will give you a great overview of these areas.