Alaska! Kenai Peninsula Adventure and 7-Night Cruise. May 27 June 7, 2019

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1 Alaska! Kenai Peninsula Adventure and 7-Night Cruise May 27 June 7, 2019 Monday, May 27 This morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Anchorage, Alaska. On arrival, we will be met by a deluxe motor coach and knowledgeable driver/guide who will take us to the Hilton Hotel where we will check in for one night. From your room, enjoy beautiful views of neighboring Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains or the Anchorage cityscape. Tuesday, May 28 (Dinner) Our day begins with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the rich heritage of Alaska s 11 major cultural groups through engaging storytelling, authentic native songs and dance, artist demonstrations and more. Following our visit, there will be time to explore downtown Anchorage, Alaska s largest city, with its many shops, museums and restaurants. This afternoon we ll travel southward on the stunning Seward Highway, one of the most scenic highways in the U.S. and designated as a National Forest Scenic Byway. We ll follow the north shore of the Turnagain Arm into Girdwood where we will check into the fabulous Alyeska Resort for one night. This $200 million dollar chateau-style hotel, nestled at the base of Mount Alyeska, has been named the best hotel in Alaska. This evening we will take a tram ride up the mountain for dinner at the elegant Seven Glaciers Restaurant. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Turnagain Arm, the endless peaks of the Chugach Mountain range and seven hanging glaciers. Wednesday, May 29 (Breakfast, Lunch) After a delicious breakfast at the resort, we ll check out and make our way to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a facility dedicated to the preservation of Alaska s wildlife. Here we will see bears, moose, elk, bison, caribou, deer and more! Then we will depart for the Kenai Riverside Lodge at Cooper Landing, where we will enjoy a traditional salmon bake followed by a scenic float trip along the aqua-tinted Kenai River. Watch for wildlife as our guide navigates us through the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Our guide will share stories about the wildlife, the native inhabitants, the gold miners, the early settlers and the forces of nature that shaped the Kenai River Valley. This afternoon we will continue our southward journey along the picturesque Kenai Peninsula to Seward where we will check into the Windsong Lodge for a two-night stay. Nestled beneath spreading spruce, this resort offers views of the Chugach Mountains and the peaceful sound of the rushing Resurrection River, making it the perfect place to relax after a busy day. The evening is free to explore and relax. Thursday, May 30 (Breakfast, Lunch) Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before we depart for the Alaska Sea Life Center for a self-guided tour of this cold-water research facility. Later this morning we will our boat for an exciting cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park - home to abundant wildlife. Surrounded by steep mountain walls, the Kenai Fjords provide the perfect habitat for Steller sea lions, sea otters, orca (killer whales), mountain goats, bald eagles and a vast number of sea birds including the ever popular puffin. In addition to the resident pods of Orca, migrating whales are a common sight. Be on the watch for humpback and gray whales, as well as minke and fin whales. A delicious Alaska salmon and prime rib feast is included during our cruise.

2 Friday, May 31 (Breakfast - All meals included on ship beginning with lunch today) Have breakfast at the lodge before we check out and head for the Seavey Ididaride Complex. Members of the Seavey family won the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Iditarod races! Here, we ll be treated to a wilderness dogsled ride! Feel the raw power, enthusiasm and energy of 13 amazing Iditarod sled dogs as they pull your comfortable wheeled sled along a two-mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness to the base of Resurrection Mountain and along Box Canyon Creek. Afterward, your Iditarod veteran guide will tell you exciting stories about their Iditarod experiences and take you on a tour of their facilities. The last stop will be at the Seavey s kennel area where you ll be able to cuddle adorable puppies. Next, we re on our way to board Celebrity Cruise s beautiful Millennium for a 7-night cruise. We will be some of the first to benefit from the Millennium s latest refurbishment scheduled for May 2019! Get settled in your stateroom on this fabulous ship and then enjoy lunch on board before we sail away! The ship sets sail at 8:00 p.m. Cruise Itinerary Arrive Depart Saturday June 1 Hubbard Glacier (cruising) 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday June 2 Juneau, Alaska 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Monday June 3 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday June 4 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday June 5 Ketchikan, Alaska 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Thursday June 6 Inside Passage (cruising) Friday June 7 Arrive in Vancouver, B.C. 7:00 a.m. Disembark from the ship and fly home from Vancouver. Tour Cost: Per Person Per Person Cabin Category & Description Deck / Location in Double in Single C2 Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom* sq. feet + 42 sq. ft. veranda 8 / aft $5,595 $7,975 2A Veranda Stateroom sq. feet + 54 sq. ft. veranda 7 / mid-ship $5,419 $7,629 6 Ocean View Stateroom sq. feet 3 / fore & mid-ship $4,779 $6, Inside Stateroom sq. feet 3 / fore & mid-ship $4,415 $5,609 Prices listed include an airfare estimate of $1,000. Once air schedules and fares come available, the price of the tour may need to be adjusted based on the actual airfare acquired. Passengers will be advised of any price adjustment prior to the final payment and cancellation date. Rates for third and fourth persons in a room are available upon request. *Concierge Class staterooms offer additional amenities including personalized concierge service, priority check-in, an exclusive embarkation day lunch, welcome sparkling wine & fresh fruit, and daily delivery of afternoon savories. Tour Cost Includes: Round-trip airport transfers Airfare to Anchorage and from Vancouver Deluxe motor coach transportation throughout the land tour Baggage handling at airports and hotels 4-night Kenai Adventure land package Land tour meals - 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner Gratuities for our driver/guide and local guides on the land tour 7-night cruise in selected accommodations All meals and entertainment on board ship Private group cocktail party on board ship Gratuities for shipboard personnel Port taxes, air taxes and government fees Services of a Bank of Sullivan representative

3 Not Included: Airline baggage fees; Optional shore excursions; Optional Travel Protection Plan Protection Plan premium: Category C2 $388 per person in double / $537 per person in single Category 2A $353 per person in double / $537 per person in single Category 6 $319 per person in double / $422 per person in single Category 10 $276 per person in double / $388 per person in single Reservations: Reservation forms are available at your local Bank of Sullivan Branch, online, or by request. Please mail completed form along with $500 per person deposit and Travel Protection premium, if desired, made payable to Bank of Sullivan to: Bank of Sullivan Phone: (800) Attn: Annette Isgriggs Phone: (573) W. Main aisgriggs@bankofsullivan.com P.O. Box 489 Sullivan, MO Deposit: $500 per person Balance Due: February 20, 2019 A valid passport is required for this trip! Cancellation Policy: All payments, including the optional travel protection premium, are fully refundable for cancellations received by February 20, Although every effort will be made to refund passenger payments, cancellations received after this date will be subject to the penalties imposed by our suppliers including, but not exclusive to, the airline used to purchase non-refundable air tickets, as well as a $150 cancellation fee. It is highly suggested that all travelers help protect their vacation investment by purchasing an optional travel protection plan. Your group representative can provide information on a plan offered by Travel Insured Intl. Should the passenger purchase travel protection and need to cancel after February 20, 2019, a travel protection claim must be filed with Travel Insured Intl. Please note that we encourage all travelers to purchase a plan at the time of initial trip deposit and that the premium is refundable for cancellations received before February 20, * This document contains highlights of the plan. The plan contains insurance benefits underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company. C&F and Crum & Forster are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company. The Crum & Forster group of companies is rated A (Excellent) by AM Best Company The plan also contains non-insurance Travel Assistance Services that are provided by an independent organization, and not by United States Fire Insurance Company or Travel Insured International. Coverages may vary and not all coverage is available in all jurisdictions. Travel arrangements by Cruises and Tours Worldwide, St. Louis, MO Cruises and Tours Worldwide acts only as an intermediary and agent in handling travel arrangements that are actually provided by other suppliers. This agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract or any careless actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to tour participants. Cruises and Tours Worldwide may not be held responsible for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism or acts of God. Cruises and Tours Worldwide retains the right to substitute accommodations or services of comparable quality if the advertised services become unavailable. Cruises and Tours Worldwide reserves the right to cancel this tour if the minimum number of tour participants is not met. The published price of this tour is based on rates available at the time of booking. Cruises and Tours Worldwide reserves the right to increase the cost of the tour, at any time, in the unlikely event that our tour suppliers impose price increases such as, but not limited to, fuel surcharges. Proof of such rate adjustments from our suppliers will be provided.

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5 possible. Celebrity Cruises knows each port s highlights and ensures the widest variety and selection Celebrity s dedicated, one-stop team can take care of all your planning needs, including any itinerary changes or tour cancellations. And best of all, if your tour is delayed, the ship will wait for you. If you purchase your excursions elsewhere and you are delayed, the ship will sail without you and it becomes your responsibility to arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call to rejoin the ship. Celebrity Cruises tours are led by reputable, experienced and insured tour operators who use up-to-date equipment. When you book with Celebrity, you re in good hands. Plus there are no hidden fees. Most shore excursions have strict limits on how many people can participate. If there are excursions that you definitely want to do, you should absolutely purchase and confirm them ahead of time so you don t run the risk of them selling out before you get onboard the ship. Celebrity Cruises understands your plans may change and they are happy to accommodate those changes without incurring a cancellation fee*. You can process a cancellation online for tours you ve purchased in advance up to 4 days prior to your sail date. If you need to cancel once onboard the ship, cancellation deadlines for each port are noted onboard. Any cancellations requested once onboard the ship will be credited to your shipboard Xpress Pass account. * Please note that some tours may have a special cancellation policy due to the nature of the arrangements that must be made in advance. Please read the tour description provided on-line carefully for these cancellation details. Shore excursions may be purchased on-line any time after Celebrity Cruises has received your initial deposit up until four (4) days prior to your sailing. Go to Click on Plan Your Vacation Click on Cruise Planner Input the required information. NOTE: Your Reservation Number can be acquired from your group representative. Your Date of Departure is the date that you actually board the ship. Click on Book Now Click on the port-of-call that you re interested in and start shopping. Once you ve selected the shore excursions you d like to take, simply follow the step-by-step instructions to make payment. Your shore excursion tickets will be delivered to your cabin onboard the ship. In many cases, it is possible to participate in two tours in one day. If booking two tours, Celebrity Cruises suggests allowing approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour between tours.