RV Caravans to Alaska, Mexico and the Canadian Maritime Provinces

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1 RV Caravans to Alaska, Mexico and the Canadian Maritime Provinces The leading provider of RV Caravans. Book your Adventure Of A Lifetime today (US toll free) (from Canada)

2 1921 Lilac Lane Grapevine, Texas Dear RV Enthusiast, Thank you for your interest in Adventure Treks the leading provider of RV caravans to Alaska, Mexico and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. In 1994, Betty (my wife) and I made our first trip to Alaska. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the remote wilderness and have returned to Alaska every year since. We have enjoyed travel in Alaska so much, we decided to find a way to share our love for the northwest and RV travel with others. In 2001 we started Alaska RV Adventures (now called Adventure Treks) offering one tour a year. Since then we have grown, offering tours to Mexico and the Canadian Maritime Provinces as well as 8 tours to Alaska. Over the years we have guided hundreds of satisfied guests. And now we are pleased to offer our newest tour to the entertainment mecca of the midwest, Branson. New this year, we are introducing a new option for our Alaska travelers; "Alaska One-Way". This option allows you to travel to Alaska with the caravan gaining experience traveling the Alaska Highway. Then you depart the caravan in Anchorage and explore on your own. You can then travel home via the Alaska Highway or book a one-way passage on the inland ferry. This option allows the Alaska traveler the maximum amount of free time while having the safety and security of the caravan on their journey to Alaska. I would like to take a little bit of your time and provide information about what we offer. It is a lot of information to digest. But, I am a firm believer in making informed decisions and want to provide you everything you need to assist you with your decision. I am glad that you have decided to investigate RV caravans. It really is the best way to see unfamiliar territories and offers many benefits. First and foremost, RV caravans offer a level of safety that you can t get while traveling alone. Our guides have traveled these roads many times and can alert you to road hazards ahead. The TailGunner, traveling as the last rig in the group, watches out for anyone that breaks down and provides roadside assistance. And, there is safety in numbers. An added benefit to traveling with a caravan is the opportunity to build friendships with other like-minded RV travelers. Many of my guests have said that it is comforting to know they will see familiar faces at the campground each night and that they have built friendships on our tours that last many years. All of our guests have expressed a desire to maintain contact after their trip is over. Needless to say, RV caravans provide you with a planned itinerary. My wife and I have used our traveling experiences to create an itinerary that provides you with the best-of-the-best. We know the best tours, the best places to visit, the best museums, shows and campgrounds. We select activities to immerse you in the

3 local culture, natural surroundings and history. If you were traveling alone you might get lucky and choose to visit some of these places. But in the process, waste a lot of time at inferior campgrounds and ho-hum tours. Most people have a limited time and budget for vacations and want to make you the most of your resources. Our guests have rated our tours as an Outstanding Value and said they would recommend us to their friends. I am so confident of our customer satisfaction; I am sharing with you a list of prior guests that you may contact. Before deciding to form our company, my wife and I did a lot of research. We visited with a lot of people traveling with caravans to learn about what they liked and disliked. They liked the safety of traveling in a group but didn't want to be treated like cattle. They liked having a planned itinerary but wanted free time to use as they wished. They enjoyed traveling with like-minded people but wanted the freedom to be alone when they wanted. We listened and decided that we could do it better than the big companies. The big companies maximize their profits by forcing their customers into large caravans (up to 40 rigs). Our caravans are limited to 15 rigs. Smaller caravans allow the guests to get to know each other in a smaller, more comfortable setting and allow our staff to get to know each guest on a first-name basis. Our smaller caravans provide many social opportunities to build friendships that will last. Our guests do not feel like they are cattle. We don t dress you in company logo vests, jackets or hats. We don t herd you from one place to the next. Our staff takes the time to get to know each guest by name. We treat you as individuals. While we offer a fully planned itinerary that provides the best-of-the-best activities, we build-in a lot of free time. Some of the larger companies plan their itineraries around activities that maximize their profits. They have large advertising budgets and the office staff to pay for. They herd you into tours, museums and shows that can be provided at the cheapest cost. They fill your days with ho-hum activities at little or no cost to them. They take you to shop at stores that provide kickbacks to them on every purchase you make. We don t use those tactics. We plan our itinerary based on the fun, interesting, entertaining and educational activities my wife and I have experienced first-hand. We believe in growing our company based on providing value to our guests and devoting our efforts to satisfying our customers, key components in the success of our company. I hope that after you read this material and compare what we offer, you will choose Adventure Treks. We pride ourselves on exceeding our customer s expectations. Don t hesitate to call me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you on an upcoming tour. Sincerely, David Baxley, President and Tour Guide Adventure Treks, LLC

4 Table of Contents Our Tours... 1 Trip Preparation Guide... 1 Deluxe and SuperSaver Tours... 1 Frequently Asked Questions... 1 References... 2 Additional Information... 2 How Our Caravans are Different... 3 Canadian Maritime Provinces Treks... 4 Itinerary for Canadian Maritime Treks... 4 Maritime Rates and Schedule... 7 Ferry Crossing Fees... 7 Maritime Route Map... 7 Alaska Treks Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Alaska Add-on Tours Alaska Route Map... 18

5 Our Tours All of our tours to Alaska and the Canadian Maritimes are designed with your safety and enjoyment in mind. We make all of the plans and reservations. We take extensive measures to make sure that you get safely to your destination. We are there to help if you should have problems. We have done extensive research and have hired experienced guides to make sure that your vacation is one that you will remember as an Ultimate Adventure. Trip Preparation Guide We provide a Trip Preparation Guide, a document designed to assist you in preparing for your trip. It contains information on how to prepare your RV, what kind of clothes to bring, emergency contact information, cell phone usage, what to expect at the campgrounds, road conditions, weather and a wealth of other information about what to expect on your trip so that you can be better prepared. The guide is mailed to your home, 60 days prior to departure. Deluxe and SuperSaver Tours Our tours are offered in two levels of service: Deluxe and SuperSaver. For the budget minded traveler, we are the only company in the industry to offer a level of service we call SuperSaver. The SuperSaver tour visits the same places and includes all the benefits of traveling with the caravan including trip planning and camping fees but does not include the organized tours and shows. Both the Deluxe and SuperSaver Tours include the following: Trip Preparation Guide - Helps you get ready for the trip and lets you know what to expect while on the tour. This is mailed to your home 60 days prior to departure. The Tour Guide This is a Daily Itinerary that includes what to see along the way, how to find the campgrounds, mileage, daily organized events, road conditions, service stations, city information, maps, etc. You will receive this the first day of the tour. Guests on our Alaska Tours get their own copy of the MilePost (gold standard for travel information) Services of the TrekMaster and TailGunner Daily morning coffee Travel routes and stops are pre-planned Travel routes and points-of-interest are provided in a downloadable, electronic, GPS format for all of our tours All camping is reserved in advance and included in your tour cost Welcome dinner and orientation Farewell Dinner Our Deluxe Tour adds all the organized events listed in the itinerary. Frequently Asked Questions 1. How many miles do we drive per day? The mileage varies each day based on the availability of campgrounds and road conditions. The daily mileage is planned so that if you leave the campground by 9:00 am, you can easily arrive at the next campground by 2:00 pm and averages about 150 miles per day. 2. I want to bring my motor home. Do I need a towed vehicle? On our other tours, towed vehicles are a matter of personal preference. Many guests like to use their towed vehicle to sightsee after they arrive at the campground. 3. Are the roads in Alaska as rough as they say they are? The road conditions vary each year, but generally are good; much like traveling on country roads in the lower 48. There are some roads that are in poor condition but easily passable if you drive slowly and carefully. 4. Do cell phones work? Cell phone service is available only in the larger cities. In Canada you may have to pay high roaming fees whenever there is service. Check with your provider for more information on your particular plan. 5. Can I get my prescriptions filled? My best advice to you is to bring sufficient medicine to last the entire trip. You can get prescriptions filled in Canada, if you see a Canadian doctor first. 6. Is internet access available? Yes. A lot of the campgrounds offer wireless access. You must have an b card in your computer in order to use the wireless service. Page 1

6 7. How can my family contact me in case of an emergency? We provide a list of the campgrounds were we will be staying that includes contact information. Many of our guests leave a copy of this with their loved ones in case they need to contact them. 8. Is emergency medical service available? Yes. Keep in mind though that when we travel in remote areas, response times will generally be slower than in the lower 48. In Canada and Alaska, good quality medical care is available. 9. What if I breakdown on the road? Our TailGunner travels in the back of the pack. He will not pass any rig on our tour. When he sees one of our rigs stopped along the highway, he will stop and provide assistance if needed. 10. Can I bring my pet? Absolutely. We only stay at campgrounds that allow pets. There are usually pet sitting services available if needed. In Canada you will need to provide a Health Certificate from your vet and have proof of rabies vaccination. 11. How much does fuel cost? Fuel prices in Alaska are on par with the lower 48 and higher in Canada (about 30%). Our TrekMasters will share with you the location of fuel stops that are less expensive or offer discounts to our guests. 12. What if I need to cancel my reservation? Just let us know as soon as possible. If we get a 60 day notice, all money paid will be refunded. If you cancel after that, we retain $300 plus any non-refundable deposits made on your behalf. The $300 can be used as a credit on any future tour you book with us. If you need to leave a tour due to an emergency, you will be provided a pro-rated refund. 13. Do we have full services every night of the tour? The campgrounds in Alaska generally provide 30 amp electrical service, water and sewer (or a dump station). Several remote campgrounds that are powered by their own on site generators offer 15 amp electricity. On some of our tours, there are 1-2 nights of dry camping. 14. How much free time is available? A lot. Travel times are generally planned so that you will get to the campground by 2:00 pm. There are also many free days in the schedule. 15. Can we buy food along the way? All major towns have grocery stores. Our trip documentation will help you to plan food purchases. Almost all of the campgrounds have restaurants within walking distance. 16. Are there any evening activities? Our Deluxe tours provide many activities. In addition we plan bingo, cards and potluck dinners. 17. What is the difference between Deluxe and SuperSaver tours? SuperSaver tours are designed for the budget minded traveler that wants the safety, convenience and camaraderie of traveling with a group but do not want to participate in all of the activities that the Deluxe tours offer. Both tours include all travel planning, campground fees, morning coffee, the services of the TrekMaster and TailGunner, and campground fees. References The following people have attended at least one of our Treks. They have agreed to be contacted by potential customers. Please respect their time and privacy by only using to communicate, unless they suggest other means. Alaska and Canada Tours Name Rick Packer Najam and Chris Razvi John and Ellen Cutler Lonnie and Sharon James Everett and Jeanette Emino Orville and Lynne Shaw James and Sue Merritt Bruce and Jackie Williams Rod and Paula McMahon James and Darlene Rogers Denis and Barbara Gaudreau Robert and Sharon Stromberg rick.packer@hotmail.com miscraz1@nycap.rr.com johnej@verizon.net jameslon@gmail.com everettemino@yahoo.ca orv1@cox.net jmerritt5@ec.rr.com sirdots@yahoo.com rodpaula@netzero.net jrogers856@aol.com 40dexter@windstream.net robertstromberg@austin.rr.com Additional Information Additional information can be found by visiting one of our websites: for Alaska Caravans - for Canadian Maritime Caravans - our Company Web Site You may also contact our office at the following: Page 2

7 Adventure Treks 1921 Lilac Lane Grapevine, TX Phone: (US or Canada toll free) Phone: How Our Caravans are Different 1. We only run small caravans (15 rigs or less). Some of our competitors run caravans of 40 rigs or more. We feel that the small caravans are much more enjoyable for our guests. Many of our guests have built friendships that have endured far beyond the end of the trek. 2. We treat our guests as individuals. Our staff gets to know each guest on a first name basis. We don t make you wear company logo hats or jackets. 3. We don t run our caravans like a military excursion. Our guests are free to leave the campground when they want each morning. Our guests can travel on their own during the day if they want and rejoin the group at the next campground. Our guests can even leave the caravan and rejoin at a later date. We offer the maximum amount of personal freedom and choice. 4. We provide each guest a complete itinerary at the start of the trek. The itinerary not only includes everything that we do as a group, but also includes; suggestions of things to see and do while traveling, maps and driving directions so that you can find the campgrounds, a wealth of other useful information like where to buy fuel, the location of the WalMarts and emergency contact information. Other caravan companies provide this at a daily meeting where you will be required to take notes. 5. We provide morning coffee to help get you going on travel days. 6. Our TrekMaster arrives at the next campground early and is waiting with pre-assigned campsites for each of our guests. You don t even need to check-in at the office. 7. All of our tours include downloadable, electronic GPS data that includes routes and points-of-interest (interesting viewpoints, museums, fuel stops, etc.) We even include recommended routes to the rendezvous campground. 8. Our TrekMasters and TailGunners have gone through an exhaustive selection process and training program. They are there to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable tour. 9. In surveys conducted at the end of our tours, 97.8% of our customers rate our tours as an "Outstanding Value". 99.3% of our customers would recommend our tours to a friend. 10. Once you reserve a tour, our prices are guaranteed not to increase. 11. We don't charge you a cancellation fee if you need to cancel. If you need to cancel while on a tour, you receive a prorated refund. You only pay for what you use. Page 3

8 Canadian Maritime Provinces Treks We offer RV caravans to the Canadian Maritime Provinces; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. We cater to the RV enthusiast who wants to see the scenery, history, rich culture and heritage of Canada's eastern provinces by participating in the safety and camaraderie of an RV caravan. Your ultimate adventure will start where the earth meets the salt of the sea. You will see a land bursting with seacoast traditions based on the old world cultures of the Mi'kmaq, Acadian, English, Scottish, Irish, African, German and United Empire Loyalists. You will witness the highest tides in the world at the picturesque Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy. Relive early memories of "Ann of Green Gables" on Prince Edward Island. Explore ruins of the first settlers to the western world, the Vikings. Visit a French Territory, the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Enjoy a day on the island visiting the quaint fishing village, museums and shops. For the June 21 departure, you will also have a once-in-a-lifetime experience; "The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo", the world s largest annual indoor show! Featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo continues to live up to its reputation as one of the world s premier cultural and entertainment events. Prepare yourself for a full immersion into the rich history, culture, scenic wonders and hospitality of Canada's Atlantic Coast. Itinerary for Canadian Maritime Treks Day 1 Day 2 St. Andrews, NB St. Andrews, NB We begin our trek with a welcome wine and cheese party, orientation and social hour. We depart soon on our 2800 mile Maritime Adventure. A two hour bus tour of St. Andrews. See Greenock Presbyterian Church: Dedicated in The most striking feature of the interior is a two-story, hand-carved pulpit of local bird's eye maple and Honduras mahogany built without a single nail! We also stop at Charlotte County Courthouse: A national historic site, restored, including the photographic portraits of King George III, Queen Charlotte and their 15 children. Day 3 Saint John Travel to Saint John, Dinner at Reversing Falls Day 4 Saint John Day 5 Moncton, NB Travel to Moncton. Day 6 Moncton, NB Saint John Bus Tour, a 2 hour guided tour of Historic Saint John visiting many attractions including Reversing Falls and the Old City Market. See the Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site. Walk on the ocean floor at low tide as you explore the Flowerpot Rocks. Visit the multi-media exhibit in the Interpretive Center. Tour Cape Enrage lighthouse station standing atop the 150-ft ocean cliffs overlooking the giant tides of the Bay of Fundy. Day 7 Truro, NS Travel to Truro, Nova Scotia. Enjoy a hamburger cookout prepared by the staff. Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Annapolis Royal, NS Annapolis Royal, NS Annapolis Royal, NS Travel to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. After we get settled in at the campground, we visit the Historical Gardens. Today we visit the historic town of Annapolis Royal: Fort Anne National Historic Site - a present day reminder of a time when conflict between Europe's empire builders was acted out on the shores of the Annapolis River. Tidal Power Generating Station - Demonstrates the generation of hydro-electric power from the Fundy tides; the only saltwater generating station in North America. Display of the tidal-power plant and a scenic view of the tidal flow at the interpretive center. In the evening, prepare to be scared on the Candlelight Graveyard Tour. Visit Port Royal National Historic Site - features a reconstruction of early 17th- century buildings representing the former colony of the French who settled for a time along the Nova Scotia coast. Costumed interpreters and period demonstrations help recreate the look and feel of Page 4

9 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Lunenburg, NS Halifax, NS Halifax, NS Halifax, NS Day 15 Halifax, NS Free day to explore. Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Peggy s Cove, NS North Sydney, NS North Sydney, NS Day 19 North Sydney, NS Free Day to explore. Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Grand Codroy, NL Grand Codroy, NL Portland Creek, NL Port-Royal, one of the earliest settlements in North America. Travel through some of the most beautiful farmland and rolling landscape in Nova Scotia to Lunenburg on the Atlantic coast. Your journey to the South Shore will be full of stories of this beautiful and historic area. You will hear tales of rum running, fishing, boat building and legends about the pirates of Oak Island. Travel along the shore to the home of Nova Scotia's largest fishing fleet - Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit to Lunenberg will include either a walking tour or admission to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Travel along Nova Scotia's eastern shore to Halifax. Get settled in the campground and prepare for a few days of fun. Today we take the Deluxe Halifax City Tour where you will see many famous sites in Halifax including the Titanic Graveyard, site of the 1917 harbor explosion, the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to name a few stops. We continue our exploration of Halifax with a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. On the special "Tattoo Maritime Adventure"...Attend the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo - Quite simply - the world s largest annual indoor show! Featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo continues to live up to its reputation as one of the world s premier cultural and entertainment events. On all other tour dates, this is a free day. Peggy's Cove - Known as the idyllic fishing village, Peggy's Cove is one of most popular stops in Atlantic Canada. Set on rocky shores, the lighthouse and village at Peggy's Cove are a photographer's paradise. Lunch at Peggy s Cove. Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial - On September 2, 1998, Swiss Air Flight 111 developed a fire on board and crashed into the Atlantic off of Peggy's Cove leaving no survivors. The memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives and to the people of Nova Scotia who gave tirelessly to the victim's families. Travel north through Cape Breton Island along the shores of the island's beautiful inland sea - the Bra D'Or Lake. Board the bus for an all day tour traveling the length of the Cabot Trail. Named for famous explorer John Cabot, the Cabot Trail winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton's northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This magnificent highway is carved to the sides of mountains that rise high above the shimmering waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Viewpoints offer unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton's rugged coastline, where pods of whales can often be seen just offshore and bald eagles soar aloft on the ocean breezes. We line-up early at the ferry terminal for our 7 hour crossing of the Cabot Strait to Newfoundland. On board watch for whale, enjoy lunch in the cafeteria, a drink in the lounge, watch a movie or just relax with a good book. After we arrive in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland, we travel north to the campground in Codroy for a Screech In welcome to Newfoundland party. Narrated bus tour of Grand Codroy visiting the Wildlife museum, Port aux Basques and the Rose Blanche Lighthouse. Enjoy a Moose stew dinner at the campground. Day 23 St. Anthony, NL Travel to St. Anthony, known for its rich fishing history. Day 24 St. Anthony, NL Today we travel to L'Anse aux Meadows where we will see a Viking settlement; the earliest known settlement in the New World. We will also visit a recreation of Viking life; The Norstead Historical Presentation with a recreation of a Viking Village staffed by helpful guides in period costumes. In the evening, we attend the Viking Feast. The Great Viking Feast provides a humorous look at Viking life. Their merry band of Vikings let you steal the show at the Viking court after feasting Page 5

10 some of the most unique and delicious food you will encounter during your travels. Day 25 St. Anthony, NL Free Day - continue exploring the local area. Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Rocky Harbor, NL Rocky Harbor, NL Rocky Harbor, NL Free day to explore. Day 29 Gander, NL Travel to Gander, NL. Day 30 St. Johns, NL Travel to St. Johns Day 31 St. Johns, NL Located in scenic Gros Morne National Park, Rocky Harbor is a picturesque coastal village. Be sure to stock up on seafood at the wharf. Bonne Bay boat tour in Gros Morne National Park. See wildlife and sea life as you explore the inland fjord of Western Brook Pond. Visit Quidi Vidi Village and Signal Hill. The Signal Hill historic site celebrating rich communications and military history. Signal Hill sits amidst a spectacular view of St. Johns and the sea. Signal Hill was the reception point of the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901, as well as the site of harbor defenses for St. Johns from the 18th century to the Second World War. Enjoy a performance of the 19th-century military drills by the Signal Hill Tattoo (in season), or take a hike from the summit along the coast and harbor entrance. Quidi Vidi Village is a quaint village with a fort and brewery. Day 32 St. Johns, NL Free day to explore the area. Visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Day 33 St. Johns, NL Day 34 North Sydney, NS Ferry back to North Sydney. Day 35 Louisbourg, NS Day ferry to St. Pierre and Miquelon. St. Pierre and Miquelon is a small archipelago lying a few miles off the south coast of Newfoundland. France had been awarded the islands to shelter their fishing vessels, but rivalry over fishing brought St. Pierre fishermen in constant conflict with their Newfoundland neighbors. As a result, the islands changed ownership on several occasions and it wasn't until 1815 that the islands remained in French hands permanently. The islands have long been a French colony, later an overseas territory, and now a Collectivité Territoriale. Enjoy a day in France exploring the many shops before returning to St. Johns. Fortress of Louisbourg - Step back in time to Experience Louisbourg, a thriving seaport and capital of Ile Royale (Cape Breton Island). The Fortress was one of the busiest harbors in North America during the 18th Century and one of France's key economic and military centers in the New World. Today it stands as North America's largest historical reconstruction. Day 36 PEI Take the Caribou-Wood Island Ferry to PEI. Day 37 Day 38 PEI PEI Today we depart on an all-day tour, "Land of Anne". View rolling farmlands, stunning seascapes, tiny villages and bustling harbors along the Blue Heron Drive as we get ready to tour the North Shore area. Brief photo stops at quaint little fishing villages, lighthouses and the world class Cavendish Beach. Tour on your own at Green Gables House - This old farm site inspired L.M. Montgomery's first novel, Anne of Green Gables, published in A must stop for a leisurely riverside lunch (not included) will be at Prince Edward Island Preserve Company, located in one of Canada's prettiest villages. Go back in time at L.M. Montgomery's Birthplace and explore special exhibits on display. Browse through the craft shops in the area before we drive on to French River, where you will enjoy a breathtaking combination of blue water, green rolling hills, and red soil-the perfect photo opportunity! Our final destination will be the Lake of Shining Waters that inspired L. M. Montgomery at Silver Bush and Green Gables Museum. In the evening, we have dinner and see the play Anne of Green Gables. Tour the College of Piping. Enjoy a demonstration and explanation of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Performers will showcase their talents in piping, drumming, Highland Dance and step dance. Day 39 PEI Farewell Lobster Dinner in Rustico, PEI. Page 6

11 Maritime Rates and Schedule Deluxe 39 Day Maritime Adventure $7,195 Per Couple traveling in one RV $6,595 Single person traveling in one RV $2,595 Extra Person SuperSaver 39 Day Maritime Adventure $5,895 Per Couple traveling in one RV $5,695 Single person traveling in one RV $700 Extra Person Departs from St. Andrew, Returns to Prince 2017 Season New Brunswick Edward Island 39 Day Tour A "Tattoo Tour" June 21, 2017 July 30, Day Tour B July 9, 2017 August 17, Day Tour C August 13, 2017 September 21, 2017 Departs from St. Andrew, Returns to Prince 2018 Season New Brunswick Edward Island 39 Day Tour A "Tattoo Tour" June 21, 2018 July 30, Day Tour B July 9, 2018 August 17, Day Tour C August 13, 2018 September 21, 2018 Ferry Crossing Fees Ferry crossing fees are included in the price of the tour. If your RV is larger than 29 feet or if you are towing a vehicle, additional fees will be added as follows: Length Additional Fees Up to and including 29' No additional charge Over 29' to 39' Add $199 Over 40' to 49' Add $359 50' and over Add $539 If you are towing a vehicle behind your motorhome Add $249 Maritime Route Map Page 7

12 Alaska Treks We offer Alaska tours lasting 35 days, 50 days and 60 days. The 35 and 50 day tours travel the same route; 4,300 miles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, through the Yukon to Alaska and ending up in Prince George, British Columbia. The only difference in the two tours is that we spend more days in some of the cities on the 50 day tour. The 60 day tour travels to all of the cities as the 50 day tour, but adds Haines, Juneau and Dawson City in the Yukon. Our 35 Day and 50 Day tours are offered in two levels of service; Deluxe and SuperSaver. The Deluxe tour features over 80 organized events to immerse you in the wildlife, spectacular scenery and rich culture of the great northwest. You will see glaciers, sea life, wildlife, Denali National Park, dinner shows and many more events. The itinerary below lists many of our daily activities. In addition to the above 35 and 50 day tours, we conduct Alaska One-Way Tours lasting 17 and 23 days. These tours are designed for individuals that want to travel to Alaska with the caravan and then have the maximum amount of free time in Alaska. With the Alaska One-Way tours spend as much time in Alaska as you want and then return home via the Alaska Highway or book a oneway passage on the inland ferry. 60 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Dawson Creek Ft. Nelson Liard Hot Springs Watson Lake Teslin Whitehorse Whitehorse We begin our tour with a welcome dinner, orientation and social in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Dawson Creek is Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway and Mile 0 of our 4,800 mile tour of British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. Our first stop is Ft. Nelson, BC. Here we will receive a Visitor Presentation and see the Heritage Center. Travel to Liard Hot Springs. Along the way see mountain goats and Muncho Lake. Muncho Lake gets its deep azure color from minerals leached from the surrounding mountains. Soak in the outdoor hot springs. Today we travel to Watson Lake where we tour the Sign Post Village and view an informative film about the Alaska Highway construction. We stop for the night on the shores of Nisutlin Lake and visit the Yukon Wildlife Gallery. Our staff will prepare a Wine and Cheese Party for your enjoyment. Our next stop is in Whitehorse, Yukon where we will attend the Frantic Follies vaudeville review a turn-of-the-century show that presents a lively evening of fun and nostalgia for the entire family. See the grand old sternwheeler, the SS Klondike. Visit the longest wooden fish ladder in North America, the scenic Whitehorse Dam, the Yukon Visitor Center, Miles Canyon lookout. Day 8 Whitehorse Free day in Whitehorse to see other area attractions. Day 9 Haines Travel to Haines, Alaska. Fjord Express to Juneau - Depart Haines in the morning and head south thru Lynn Canal, the continent s longest and deepest glacial fjord. Marine life abounds in these waters, and will highlight your morning voyage. You ll see hanging glaciers, nesting bald eagles, harbor seals, and humpback or killer whales. There will be a stop at a rookery where hundreds of Stellar sea lions gather in summer to breed and pup. Day 10 Haines Upon arrival at the dock in Yankee Cove, board a motor coach and relax while your driver takes you for a scenic, winding, narrated drive through the coastal rain forest of Southeast Alaska to downtown Juneau. Juneau is a city with a rich and colorful history. Your driver-guide will show you the capital building and the governor s mansion, and provide you with a walking tour map to orient you to the city s other attractions. The bus drops you downtown on the water front at Marine Park, with easy access to restaurants and shopping. Enjoy a leisurely lunch, and take in the sights of Page 8

13 Day 11 Haines Free Day to explore Haines. Day 12 Destruction Bay Alaska s capitol. You ll have approximately three hours of free time to explore downtown before re-boarding the bus for spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier, visit the US Forest Service Visitor Center for information about this amazing river of ice, enjoy a short movie. Then take a stroll on the park s groomed pathways for an unbelievable view. Our next stop is at Destruction Bay along the western shore of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon. See mountain goats as they graze on the surrounding mountains. Day 13 Beaver Creek Camp in Canada s western most community. Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Tok Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks We then travel into Alaska and stop for the night in Tok. Here we see a dog sled demonstration and view some Alaska Gold. We then travel to the end of the Alaska Highway in Delta Junction and on to Fairbanks which is known as "The Heart of Alaska". Stops along the way include the Alyeska Pipeline Crossing and the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska. Cruise into the history of Interior Alaska, aboard the authentic sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III. You will see: Guided walking tour of an Athabascan Chena Village Susan Butcher's Iditarod dogs in action Bush pilot demo Complimentary coffee and donuts View the convergence of the Chena and Nenana Rivers Athabascan Subsistence Fish Camp See the University of Alaska Museum and Botanical Gardens. Later, join the staff for an Ice Cream Social. Today we visit Pioneer Park a frontier theme park with many exciting attractions including: The renovated SS Nenana sternwheeler Recreated native village and gold-rush town with many original buildings Pioneer Air Museum All-you-can-eat Salmon Bake Dinner Day 19 Fairbanks Free Day to visit other attractions or take a flight to the Arctic Circle Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Fairbanks Denali NP Denali NP Gold Dred #8 - Take a trip through Alaska s gold mining history at Gold Dredge 8. Enjoy a close up view of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and a presentation about its construction and operation. Then take a seat aboard a replica of the narrow-gauge Tanana Valley Railroad and hear the conductor tell tales of prospectors who arrived by the thousands during the gold rush. The train ride takes you to Gold Dredge 8 where you will see first-hand how the dredge worked the gold fields, then receive a brief but informative course on gold panning. Once the train arrives at the camp, you will try panning for yourself! You will find gold- we guarantee it! Finally, explore the dredge camp and enjoy complimentary coffee and freshly baked cookies in the gift shop as your gold is weighed, then hop aboard the train and return to the station. Travel south on the Parks Highway through Nenana and Healy to Denali National Park. Here we attend the Cabin Night Dinner Show; an evening filled with entertainment, hospitality and good food. Narrated bus tour takes you into the heart of Denali National Park for spectacular scenery and wildlife. See 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest peak. After the bus tour, see a sled dog demonstration. Day 23 Denali NP Free Day to explore the surrounding area. Day 24 Day 25 Talkeetna Anchorage Stop over at Talkeetna, Alaska, the traditional departing place for Denali climbers. Here you will learn about the history of the local settlers and walk through the original town site. Continue traveling south on the Parks Highway to Anchorage, Alaska. We will be staying in Anchorage for 4 days. Page 9

14 Day 26 Anchorage Pizza Party at the campground. Join the staff for an Alaskan Treat of pizza from the Moose s Tooth. Day 27 Anchorage Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will come to learn about Alaska s first people. Day 28 Day 29 Day 30 Anchorage Homer Homer Day 31 Homer Free Day for fishing Day 32 Day 33 Seward Seward Day 34 Seward Free Day Trolley Tour - A great way to see the highlights of Anchorage. Later we visit the Anchorage Museum of History & Art. Travel to Homer, Alaska. Along the way see Mount Redoubt, an active volcano, and pass through many quaint fishing villages. Visit the Bear Creek Winery and sample some of their offerings. See the renowned artist Norman Lowell s Gallery. Learn about Homer during the Historical Harbor Walking Tour. Travel the Seward Highway down the Kenai Peninsula to Seward, Alaska. Along the way, stop at the Chugach State Park and Kenai Peninsula Visitor Centers and Portage Glacier. Take a boat cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park where you will see sea life (including puffins, otters, whales and sea lions), snowcapped mountains and glaciers. Dine on an Alaska Salmon bake on Fox Island. Day 35 Seward Tour Exit Glacier. There is nothing like walking up to the face of this slow moving sea of ice. Day 36 Palmer Travel up the Seward and Glenn Highway to Palmer, Alaska. Palmer is in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska's farming center. Here the long summer days produce gigantic vegetables. Day 37 Palmer In Palmer we visit a Muskox Farm. Join the staff for a cook out. Day 38 Day 39 Day 40 Day 41 Glennallen Valdez Valdez Valdez Continue on the Glenn Highway to Glennallen, Alaska. Stop at the Copper River Valley Visitor Information Center. View Mount Wrangell Mountain, a dormant volcano. Travel south on the Richardson Highway to Valdez, Alaska. Valdez is the terminus of the Trans- Alaska Oil Pipeline where huge tankers transport oil to the "Lower 48". Attend a narrated tour of Prince William Sound on the LuLu Belle motor yacht. See the mighty Columbia Glacier, the largest tide-water glacier in the western hemisphere. Visit the Valdez Museum and Annex where you will see a replica of the Old Town, as it looked before the 1964 earthquake. See a documentary film that describes the impact of the earthquake. Visit the salmon spawning area and Duck Flats. Day 42 Valdez Free Day. You may want to schedule a Salmon and Halibut fishing expedition. Day 43 Day 44 Day 45 Day 46 Day 47 Tok Chicken Dawson City Dawson City Dawson City Day 48 Dawson City Free Day in Dawson City Travel to Tok, Alaska. Along the way at roadside turnouts see snowcapped Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum and Mount Sanford. Dinner at Fast Eddy s in the evening. Travel up the Taylor Highway to the famous town of Chicken, Alaska. Tour this rustic and remote town's 4 unique stores. Tour a Gold Dredge used in the Chicken Valley to mine gold. Travel over Top-Of-The-World Highway to the rip-roaring mining town of Dawson City, Yukon. Dawson City was the epicenter of the 1898 Gold Rush where 30,000 stampeders from all over the world assembled to make their fortune. In the evening we visit Diamond Tooth Gerties - Dawson City s world famous gambling hall is named after 1898 Gold Rush dance hall queen Diamond Tooth Gertie (who actually wore a sparkling diamond between her two front teeth). Visit the Robert Service Cabin Attend a program about the life and works of Robert Service, bard of the Yukon. Visit the Dawson City Museum, housed in the beautifully restored Old Territorial Administration Building. Visit Jack London s Cabin Attend a program about the life and works of this famous author. Tour Dredge #4 - The largest wooden hull, bucket-line dredge in North America. Visit the Discovery Claim It was at this point on Bonanza Creek that gold was found in 1896, and set off the Klondike Stampede of Page 10

15 Day 49 Stewart Crossing Travel to Stewart Crossing on the Yukon. Day 50 Day 51 Whitehorse Skagway Continue our travels south on the Klondike Highway passing majestic mountains and crystal clear lakes to Whitehorse, Yukon. A fully narrated train and motor coach trip between Skagway, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The iron trail was born during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain. Today, it's a comfortable ride in refurbished train cars following the original route of the hopeful Stampeders of Day 52 Whitehorse Visit the Beringia Interpretive Center and Transportation Museum. Day 53 Teslin Travel to Teslin, Yukon. Day 54 Watson Lake Travel south on the Alaska Highway to Watson Lake. Join the staff for a Bingo Night with prizes. Day 55 Iskut Travel the Cassiar Highway to Iskut, British Columbia. Stop at Jade City for unique jade art. Day 56 Day 57 Hyder Hyder Day 58 Hyder Free Day Day 59 Smithers It's back into Alaska where we visit Hyder. Along the way see the magnificent Bear Glacier nestled among beautiful snowcapped peaks. Tour Fish Creek Wildlife Viewing area where you will see grizzlies, black bear and bald eagles feeding on the abundant supply of salmon in the streams. Be sure to bring your camera. Visit the beautiful city of Smithers, British Columbia. Here we camp at a golf resort where you may want to play a round. Day 60 Prince George Farewell Dinner and Social in Prince George, BC. 60 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Deluxe 60 Day Alaska Adventure $8,595 Per Couple traveling in one RV $7,595 Single person traveling in one RV $3,395 Extra Person 2017 Departs from Dawson Returns to Prince Creek, BC Canada George, BC Canada 60 Day Tour A June 29, 2017 August 28, Departs from Dawson Returns to Prince Creek, BC Canada George, BC Canada 60 Day Tour A June 29, 2018 August 28, Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Dawson Creek Ft. Nelson Liard Hot Springs Watson Lake Teslin Whitehorse Whitehorse We begin our tour with a welcome dinner, orientation and social in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Dawson Creek is Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway and Mile 0 of our 4,500 mile tour of British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. Our first stop is Ft. Nelson, BC. Here we will receive a Visitor Presentation and see the Heritage Center. Travel to Liard Hot Springs. Along the way see mountain goats and Muncho Lake. Muncho Lake gets its deep azure color from minerals leached from the surrounding mountains. Soak in the outdoor hot springs. Today we travel to Watson Lake where we tour the Sign Post Village and view an informative film about the Alaska Highway construction. We stop for the night on the shores of Nisutlin Lake and visit the Yukon Wildlife Gallery. Join the staff for a Wine and Cheese Party. Our next stop is in Whitehorse, Yukon where we will attend the Frantic Follies vaudeville review a turn-of-the-century show that presents a lively evening of fun and nostalgia for the entire family. See the grand old sternwheeler, the SS Klondike. Visit the longest wooden fish ladder in North America, the scenic Whitehorse Dam, the Yukon Visitor Center, Miles Canyon lookout. Day 8 Whitehorse Free day in Whitehorse to see other area attractions. Page 11

16 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Destruction Bay Tok Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks Denali NP Denali NP Our next stop is at Destruction Bay along the western shore of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon. See mountain goats as they graze on the surrounding mountains. We then travel into Alaska and stop for the night in Tok. Here we see a dog sled demonstration and view some Alaska Gold. We then travel to the end of the Alaska Highway in Delta Junction and on to Fairbanks which is known as "The Heart of Alaska". Stops along the way include the Alyeska Pipeline Crossing and the North Pole. Cruise into the history of Interior Alaska, aboard the authentic sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III. You will see: Guided walking tour of an Athabascan Chena Village Susan Butcher's Iditarod dogs in action Bush pilot demo Complimentary coffee and donuts View the convergence of the Chena and Nenana Rivers Athabascan Subsistence Fish Camp See the University of Alaska Museum and Botanical Gardens. Later, join the staff for an Ice Cream Social. Today we visit Pioneer Park a frontier theme park with many exciting attractions including: The renovated SS Nenana sternwheeler Recreated native village and gold-rush town with many original buildings Pioneer Air Museum All-you-can-eat Salmon Bake Dinner Gold Dred #8 - Take a trip through Alaska s gold mining history at Gold Dredge 8. Enjoy a close up view of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and a presentation about its construction and operation. Then take a seat aboard a replica of the narrow-gauge Tanana Valley Railroad and hear the conductor tell tales of prospectors who arrived by the thousands during the gold rush. The train ride takes you to Gold Dredge 8 where you will see first-hand how the dredge worked the gold fields, then receive a brief but informative course on gold panning. Once the train arrives at the camp, you will try panning for yourself! You will find gold- we guarantee it! Finally, explore the dredge camp and enjoy complimentary coffee and freshly baked cookies in the gift shop as your gold is weighed, then hop aboard the train and return to the station. Travel south on the Parks Highway through Nenana and Healy to Denali National Park. Here we attend the Cabin Night Dinner Show; an evening filled with entertainment, hospitality and good food. Narrated bus tour takes you into the heart of Denali National Park for spectacular scenery and wildlife. See 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest peak. After the bus tour, see a sled dog demonstration. Day 18 Denali NP Free Day to explore the surrounding area. Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Talkeetna Anchorage Anchorage Stop over at Talkeetna, Alaska, the traditional departing place for Denali climbers. Here you will learn about the history of the local settlers and walk through the original town site. Continue traveling south on the Parks Highway to Anchorage, Alaska. We will be staying in Anchorage for 4 days. Join the staff for an Ice Cream Social. Trolley Tour - A great way to see the highlights of Anchorage. Later we visit the Anchorage Museum of History & Art. Day 22 Anchorage Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will come to learn about Alaska s first people. Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Anchorage Homer Homer Pizza Party at the campground. Join the staff for an Alaskan Treat of pizza from the Moose s Tooth. Travel to Homer, Alaska. Along the way see Mount Redoubt, an active volcano, and pass through many quaint fishing villages. Visit the Bear Creek Winery and sample some of their offerings. See the renowned artist Norman Lowell s Gallery. Learn about Homer during the Historical Harbor Walking Tour. Page 12

17 Day 26 Homer Free Day for fishing Day 27 Day 28 Seward Seward Day 29 Seward Free Day Travel the Seward Highway down the Kenai Peninsula to Seward, Alaska. Along the way, stop at the Chugach State Park and Kenai Peninsula Visitor Centers and Portage Glacier. Take a boat cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park where you will see sea life (including puffins, otters, whales and stellar sea lions), snowcapped mountains and glaciers. Dine on an Alaska Salmon bake on Fox Island. Day 30 Seward Tour Exit Glacier. There is nothing like walking up to the face of this slow moving sea of ice. Day 31 Palmer Travel up the Seward and Glenn Highway to Palmer, Alaska. Palmer is in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska's farming center. Here the long summer days produce gigantic vegetables. Day 32 Palmer In Palmer we visit a Muskox Farm. Join the staff for a cook-out at the campground. Day 33 Day 34 Day 35 Day 36 Glennallen Valdez Valdez Valdez Continue on the Glenn Highway to Glennallen, Alaska. Stop at the Copper River Valley Visitor Information Center. View Wrangell Mountain, a dormant volcano. Travel south on the Richardson Highway to Valdez, Alaska. Valdez is the terminus of the Trans- Alaska Oil Pipeline where huge tankers transport oil to the "Lower 48". Attend a narrated tour of Prince William Sound on the LuLu Belle motor yacht. See the mighty Columbia Glacier, the largest tide-water glacier in the western hemisphere. Visit the Valdez Museum and Annex where you will see a replica of the Old Town, as it looked before the 1964 earthquake. See a documentary film that describes the impact of the earthquake. Visit the salmon spawning area and Duck Flats. Day 37 Valdez Free Day. You may want to schedule a Salmon and Halibut fishing expedition. Day 38 Day 39 Tok Chicken Travel to Tok, Alaska. Along the way at roadside turnouts see snowcapped Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum and Mount Sanford. Dinner at Fast Eddy s. Travel up the Taylor Highway to the famous town of Chicken, Alaska. Tour this rustic and remote town's 4 unique stores. Tour a Gold Dredge used in the Chicken Valley to mine gold. Day 40 Beaver Creek Camp in Canada s western most community. Day 41 Day 42 Whitehorse Skagway Continue our travels south on the Alaska Highway passing majestic mountains and crystal clear lakes to Whitehorse, Yukon. A fully narrated train and motor coach trip between Skagway, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The iron trail was born during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain. Today, it's a comfortable ride in refurbished train cars following the original route of the hopeful Stampeders of Day 43 Whitehorse Visit the Beringia Interpretive Center and Transportation Museum. Day 44 Teslin Travel to Teslin, Yukon. Day 45 Watson Lake Travel south on the Alaska Highway to Watson Lake. Join the staff for a Bingo Night with prizes. Day 46 Iskut Travel the Cassiar Highway to Iskut, British Columbia. Stop at Jade City for unique jade art. Day 47 Day 48 Day 49 Hyder Hyder Smithers It's back into Alaska where we visit Hyder. Along the way see the magnificent Bear Glacier nestled among beautiful snowcapped peaks. Tour Fish Creek Wildlife Viewing area where you will see grizzlies, black bear and bald eagles feeding on the abundant supply of salmon in the streams. Be sure to bring your camera. Visit the beautiful city of Smithers, British Columbia. Here we camp at a golf resort where you may want to play a round. Day 50 Prince George Farewell Dinner and Social in Prince George, BC. Page 13

18 50 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Deluxe 50 Day Alaska Adventure $7,395 Per Couple traveling in one RV $6,595 Single person traveling in one RV $3,095 Extra Person SuperSaver 50 Day Alaska Adventure $6,095 Per Couple traveling in one RV $5,995 Single person traveling in one RV $1,000 Extra Person Deluxe 23 Day Alaska One-Way Adventure $4,295 Per Couple traveling in one RV $3,795 Single person traveling in one RV $2,095 Extra Person SuperSaver 23 Day Alaska One-Way Adventure $3,795 Per Couple traveling in one RV $3,595 Single person traveling in one RV $1,000 Extra Person Departs from Dawson Returns to Prince 2017 Creek, BC Canada George, BC Canada 50 Day Tour A May 14, 2017 July 3, Day Tour B June 22, 2017 August 11, 2017 Departs from Dawson Returns to Anchorage, Creek, BC Canada Alaska 23 Day Tour A May 14, 2017 June 6, Day Tour B June 22, 2017 July 15, 2017 Departs from Dawson Returns to Prince 2018 Creek, BC Canada George, BC Canada 50 Day Tour A May 14, 2018 July 3, Day Tour B June 22, 2018 August 11, 2018 Departs from Dawson Returns to Anchorage, Creek, BC Canada Alaska 23 Day Tour A May 14, 2018 June 6, Day Tour B June 22, 2018 July 15, 2018 Please Note: The 50 Day and 23 Day One-Way Tours travel together for the first 23 days of the tour. 35 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Dawson Creek Ft. Nelson Liard Hot Springs Watson Lake Teslin Whitehorse We begin our trek with a welcome dinner, orientation and social in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Dawson Creek is Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway and Mile 0 of our 4,200 mile tour of British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. Our first stop is Ft. Nelson, BC. Here we will receive a Visitor Presentation and see the Heritage Center. Travel to Liard Hot Springs. Along the way see mountain goats and Muncho Lake. Muncho Lake gets its deep azure color from minerals leached from the surrounding mountains. Soak in the outdoor hot springs. Today we travel to Watson Lake where we tour the Sign Post Village and see an informative video on the Alaska Highway Construction. We stop for the night on the shores of Nisutlin Lake and visit the Yukon Wildlife Gallery. Join the staff for a Wine and Cheese Party. Tour Whitehorse. See the grand old sternwheeler, the SS Klondike; Visit the longest wooden fish ladder in North America, the scenic Whitehorse Dam, the Yukon Visitor Center, and Miles Canyon lookout. Have a rip-roaring time at the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue. Day 7 Whitehorse Visit the Beringia Museum and the Transportation Museum. Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Destruction Bay Tok Fairbanks Our next stop is at Destruction Bay along the western shore of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon. We then travel into Alaska and stop for the night in Tok. Here we see a dog sled demonstration and view some Alaska Gold. We then travel to the end of the Alaska Highway in Delta Junction and on to Fairbanks which is known as "The Heart of Alaska". Cruise into the history of Interior Alaska, aboard the authentic sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III. You will see: Day 11 Fairbanks Guided walking tour of the Athabascan Chena Village Susan Butcher's Iditarod dogs in action Bush pilot demo Complimentary coffee and donuts Trading Post visit Page 14

19 View the convergence of the Chena and Nenana Rivers Athabascan Subsistence Fish Camp Replica of the Pioneer Hotel Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Fairbanks Denali NP Denali NP Talkeetna Anchorage Anchorage Later, join the staff for an Ice Cream Social. Visit the University of Alaska Museum and Botanical Gardens. Later we visit Pioneer Park a frontier theme park with many exciting attractions including: The renovated SS Nenana sternwheeler Recreated native village and gold-rush town with many original buildings Pioneer Air Museum All-you-can-eat Salmon Bake Dinner Travel south on the Parks Highway through Nenana and Healy to Denali National Park. Here we attend the Cabin Night Dinner and Show; an evening filled with entertainment, hospitality and good food. Narrated bus tour takes you into the heart of Denali National Park for spectacular scenery and wildlife. See 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest peak. Stop over at Talkeetna, Alaska, the traditional departing place for Denali climbers. Here you will learn about the history of the local settlers and walk through the original town site. Continue traveling south on the Parks Highway to Anchorage, Alaska. We will be staying in Anchorage for 2 days. Join the staff for an Ice Cream Social. Trolley Tour - A great way to see the highlights of Anchorage visiting popular destinations including the Anchorage Museum of History & Art, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Earthquake Park and Merrill Field. Later we visit the Anchorage Museum of History & Art. Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Homer Homer Seward Seward Palmer Glennallen Valdez Valdez Tok Chicken Pizza Party at the campground. Join the staff for an Alaskan Treat of pizza from the Moose s Tooth. Travel the Seward Highway down the Kenai Peninsula to Homer, Alaska. Along the way, stop at the Chugach State Park and Kenai Peninsula Visitor Centers and Portage Glacier. Visit the Bear Creek Winery and sample some of their offerings. See the renowned artist Norman Lowell s Gallery. Learn about Homer during the Historical Harbor Walking Tour. Travel to Seward, Alaska and tour the Exit Glacier. There is nothing like walking up to the face of this slow moving river of ice. Take a boat cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park where you will see sea life (including puffins, otters, whales and stellar sea lions), snowcapped mountains and glaciers. Dine on an Alaska Salmon bake on Fox Island. Travel up the Seward and Glenn Highway to Palmer, Alaska. Here we will visit a Muskox Farm. Palmer is in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska's farming center. Here the long summer days produce gigantic vegetables. Join the staff for a cook-out at the campground. Continue on the Glenn Highway to Glennallen, Alaska. Stop at the Copper River Valley Visitor Information Center. Travel south on the Richardson Highway to Valdez, Alaska. Valdez is the terminus of the Trans- Alaska Oil Pipeline where huge tankers transport oil to the "Lower 48". Visit the Valdez Museum and Annex where you will see a replica of the Old Town, as it looked before the 1964 earthquake. See a documentary film that describes the impact of the earthquake. Visit the salmon spawning area and Duck Flats. Travel to Tok, Alaska. Along the way at roadside turnouts see snowcapped Mount Wrangell, Mount Drum and Mount Sanford. Pizza Party in the evening. Travel up the Taylor Highway to the famous town of Chicken, Alaska. Tour this rustic and remote town's 4 unique stores. Tour a Gold Dredge used in the Chicken Valley to mine gold. Day 28 Beaver Creek Camp in Canada s western most community. Page 15

20 Day 29 Whitehorse Travel along Lake Kluane and southward to Yukon s largest city, Whitehorse. Day 30 Skagway A fully narrated train and motor coach trip between Skagway, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The iron trail was born during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain. Today, it's a comfortable ride in refurbished train cars following the original route of the hopeful Stampeders of Day 31 Junction 37 Travel south on the Alaska Highway to Watson Lake. Join the staff for a Bingo Night with prizes. Day 32 Iskut Travel the Cassiar Highway to Iskut, British Columbia. Stop at Jade City for unique jade art. Day 33 Hyder It's back into Alaska where we visit Hyder. Along the way see the magnificent Bear Glacier nestled among beautiful snowcapped peaks. Tour Fish Creek Wildlife Viewing area where you will see grizzlies, black bear and bald eagles feeding on the abundant supply of salmon in the streams. Be sure to bring your camera. Day 34 Smithers Visit the beautiful city of Smithers. Here we camp at a golf resort in case you want to play a round. Day 35 Prince George Farewell Dinner and Social in Prince George, BC. 35 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Pricing and Schedule Deluxe 35 Day Alaska Adventure $5,795 Per Couple traveling in one RV $5,395 Single person traveling in one RV $2,595 Extra Person SuperSaver 35 Day Alaska Adventure $4,895 Per Couple traveling in one RV $4,795 Single person traveling in one RV $800 Extra Person Deluxe 17 Day Alaska One-Way Adventure $3,395 Per Couple traveling in one RV $3,095 Single person traveling in one RV $1,695 Extra Person SuperSaver 17 Day Alaska One-Way Adventure $2,995 Per Couple traveling in one RV $2,895 Single person traveling in one RV $800 Extra Person Please Note: The 35 Day and 17 Day One- Way Tours travel together for the first 17 days of the tour. Departs from Dawson Returns to Prince 2017 Creek, BC Canada George, BC Canada 35 Day Tour A May 28, 2017 July 2, Day Tour B June 24, 2017 July 29, 2017 Departs from Returns to Anchorage, Dawson Creek, BC Alaska Canada 17 Day Tour A May 28, 2017 June 14, Day Tour B June 24, 2017 July 11, 2017 Departs from Returns to Prince 2018 Dawson Creek, BC George, BC Canada Canada 35 Day Tour A May 28, 2018 July 2, Day Tour B June 24, 2018 July 29, 2018 Departs from Dawson Creek, BC Canada Returns to Anchorage, Alaska 17 Day Tour A May 28, 2018 June 14, Day Tour B June 24, 2018 July 11, 2018 Page 16

21 Alaska Add-on Tours Our standard tours provide a full tour of Alaska. However, some of our guests have expressed a desire to experience some extraordinary adventures. We offer the following tours which can be added to any Alaska Trek at additional cost. Please note that Add-on Tours are not refundable after your final payment date unless cancelled by the vendor (for example: due to poor weather). Day in Barrow Alaska $999 per person Journey Above the Arctic Circle $559 per person Brooks Range, Gates of the Arctic National Park $779 per person McKinley (Denali) Air Tour $325 per person Salmon and Halibut Fishing $380 per person Bear Viewing Day Trip $635 per person Enjoy a flight departing from Fairbanks to Barrow, the northernmost city in the US. A tour guide will meet you in Barrow and escort you to the Cultural Center, Inupiat Traditional Dances, and Blanket Toss. Bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in the Arctic Ocean. Spend the entire day in Barrow before boarding your flight back to Fairbanks. Duration is all-day. A narrated journey to Bush Alaska, where the Yukon River crosses above the Arctic Circle. Guides show you contemporary life in the Native Village of Fort Yukon. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains and Yukon Flats from the window seat of your twin-engine aircraft. Fly over Fort Knox Gold Mine, the largest open pit gold mine in North America. Duration is approximately 4 hours. Ancient mountains, arctic tundra, Eskimo culture, come together for a truly memorable Arctic Journey, far above the Arctic Circle. The Brooks Range is one of the most remote regions in the world. Fly with modern day bush pilots on scheduled bush-mail flights and experience how Alaskans travel and live above the Arctic Circle where there are no roads. Enjoy spectacular scenery from the window seat of your twin-engine aircraft, flying over the Alaska Oil Pipeline, across the Yukon River and into Gates of the Arctic National Park. Experience today s life in the Nunamiut Eskimo Village of Anaktuvuk Pass and visit a small cultural history museum of the Nunamiut people, the Simon Paneak Memorial Museum. Duration is all-day. Experience flying around the summit of Mt. McKinley. On this extensive flight, you will have fantastic vistas of both sides of Mt. McKinley. You will see the Kahiltna Glacier, the Climber s High Camp at 14,000 feet, Wickersham Wall, and the Don Sheldon Amphitheater on the Ruth Glacier. See climbers enroute to the summit. Duration is 1 ½ hours. A full-day, guided fishing expedition for salmon and halibut. All tackle and bait is provided and the deck hands are eager to assist you in reeling in your catch. Nearby packers can fast-freeze and ship your catch anywhere in the US. Duration is all-day. Please note that salmon fishing is dependent on natural migration patterns. On some of our tour dates salmon fishing may not be possible. On those tours, you will be entitled to a $50 refund of your fee payable at the end of the tour. This scenic flight takes you to the western coast of Cook Inlet to Katmai National Park. Bear viewing, flight seeing, glaciers, volcanoes, salmon, wildlife...this trip offers it all. Witness Alaska brown bears as they fish for migrating salmon. Our guide allows us to approach safely for those up close photo opportunities. Mid-June through Mid-August are the best times to view bears. Tour includes pilot/guide experienced in bear behavior. Duration all day. Page 17

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23 Reservation Form Please complete this form and return it to Adventure Treks, LLC. Enclose a check for $200 per person to reserve your place. Mail to: Adventure Treks, 1921 Lilac Lane, Grapevine, Texas Name: Partner/Spouse: Address: City: State: ZipCode: Phone: RV Length: Tow Vehicle Length: Type of RV: Additional People: Travel Trailer Motor Home 5th Wheel Other Please check this box if you are bringing a tow. Which trek are you reserving? 35 Day Alaska Adventure Trek 50 Day Alaska Adventure Trek 17 Day Alaska "One Way" Trek 23 Day Alaska "One Way" Trek 30 Day Mexico Adventure Trek 32 Day Baja Adventure Trek 39 Day Maritime Adventure Trek 60 Day Alaska Adventure Trek Alaska Optional Tours Mexico Optional Tours Deluxe SuperSaver Trek Date - 2nd Choice Trek Date - 3rd Choice Price of Additional People: Day in Barrow Alaska ($999) Qty: Journey Above the Arctic Circle ($559) Qty: Brooks Range, Gates of the Arctic National Park ($779 ) Qty: By checking this box you give permission for Adventure Treks to share your contact information with the other guests that are on your tour. Trek Date - 1st Choice McKinley Summit Tour ($325) Qty: Salmon and Halibut Fishing ($380) Qty: Bear Viewing at Katmai National Park ($635) Qty: Half Day Fishing Excursion ($220) Qty: TrekPrice: X X X X X X X Payment Information (for down payment) Total Trek Price: Down Payment ($200 per person): For Maritime Tours, this is the additional Ferry Crossing fees: Final Payment: Visa MasterCard Discover Check# $0 $0 Credit Card # Exp. Date 3 Digit V Code* Name on Card Billing Address Please review the Responsibility and Terms on the reverse side of this page. Tour members understand and agree to the responsibilities, conditions and terms of this agreement by making an agreement to participate in a tour and by making the deposit. When credit card information is provided, signature authorizes Adventure Treks to charge your credit card for the Down Payment (indicated above). *The 3 digit V Code is located on the back of your credit card in the signature area. Signature: Date: Print Form

24 Responsibilities and Terms The following information is being provided so that everyone on our treks will have a safe and enjoyable time. Please read our policies before starting the trip. Payment Terms: We require a deposit of $200 per person. Please fill out the Reservation Form and return it, along with your check or money order payable to Adventure Treks, LLC. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. After we receive your deposit, we will send a receipt and confirmation of your place on the trek. 60 days prior to our rendezvous date, we will send you a Rendezvous Package that includes information you will need prior to departure. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the trek departure date. All payments must be made inu.s.funds. Responsibility of Adventure Treks, LLC: ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC agrees to plan, organize and guide the tour. Whoever joins an ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC tour does so at their own risk and responsibility and agrees to release and indemnify ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, tour leaders, agents and employees from all liability, loss, damage claim whether caused by ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, tour leaders, agents or employees. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC acts as an agent for other tour operators, sightseeing companies and transportation providers included in the tour itinerary and is not the owner or operator for these services. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any itinerary, as conditions require. Cancellation or changes may include meals, shows, tours, route, or campgrounds. Any cancellations or changes are made due to circumstances beyond our control or are in the best interest of the tour members. We reserve the right to substitute shows, performances and tours when scheduled events are not available. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC tour leaders, tailgunners, representatives, employees or agents are not responsible for any expense due to delays caused by weather, mechanical problems or other circumstances beyond our control, nor are we responsible for any cancellations or transportation in these tours. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC reserves the right to cancel any scheduled tour prior to departure in which case all deposits and payments made by the tour members to ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, will be refunded. Cancellations and Refunds: Up until 60 days before departure, you may cancel your trip, for any reason, and all payments and deposits will be refunded in full. If you have to cancel your trip after 60 days from departure and before the departure date, you will receive 100% of monies paid, less $300 administrative costs, less any non-refundable pre-paid deposits made on your behalf in which case you may re-book one of our tours at a later date and receive a $300 credit toward that tour. Our tours begin at noonon the rendezvous date. All cancellations must be in writing to ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC. No refund or credit is paid after the caravan begins unless it is for an emergency. You will then receive a pro-rated refund less any non-refundable pre-paid deposits made on your behalf. If you choose to voluntarily leave the caravan, you will not be entitled to any refunds for any reasons. Tour Member Responsibilities: Tour members understand and agree to the responsibilities, conditions and terms of this agreement by making an agreement to participate in a tour and by making the deposit. While on this tour, tour members are responsible for their own conduct and actions which includes insurance, vehicle maintenance, vehicle damage, infractions, medical liabilities, tolls or other loss. Tour members are responsible for cooperating with the tour leaders. The tour leaders reserve the right to decline to retain any tour member without refund, as a member of the tour, if his or her conduct is contrary to the best interest of the other tour members in the group. Any tour member, who does not show up, deviates from or leaves the group early for any reason whatsoever, forfeits his fees paid, but has the option to rejoin the same tour later in the trip without a penalty.

25 Responsibilities and Terms The following information is being provided so that everyone on our treks will have a safe and enjoyable time. Please read our policies before starting the trip. Payment Terms: We require a deposit of $200 per person. Please fill out the Reservation Form and return it, along with your check or money order payable to Adventure Treks, LLC. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. After we receive your deposit, we will send a receipt and confirmation of your place on the trek. 60 days prior to our rendezvous date, we will send you a Rendezvous Package that includes information you will need prior to departure. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the trek departure date. All payments must be made inu.s.funds. Responsibility of Adventure Treks, LLC: ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC agrees to plan, organize and guide the tour. Whoever joins an ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC tour does so at their own risk and responsibility and agrees to release and indemnify ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, tour leaders, agents and employees from all liability, loss, damage claim whether caused by ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, tour leaders, agents or employees. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC acts as an agent for other tour operators, sightseeing companies and transportation providers included in the tour itinerary and is not the owner or operator for these services. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any itinerary, as conditions require. Cancellation or changes may include meals, shows, tours, route, or campgrounds. Any cancellations or changes are made due to circumstances beyond our control or are in the best interest of the tour members. We reserve the right to substitute shows, performances and tours when scheduled events are not available. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC tour leaders, tailgunners, representatives, employees or agents are not responsible for any expense due to delays caused by weather, mechanical problems or other circumstances beyond our control, nor are we responsible for any cancellations or transportation in these tours. ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC reserves the right to cancel any scheduled tour prior to departure in which case all deposits and payments made by the tour members to ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC, will be refunded. Cancellations and Refunds: Up until 60 days before departure, you may cancel your trip, for any reason, and all payments and deposits will be refunded in full. If you have to cancel your trip after 60 days from departure and before the departure date, you will receive 100% of monies paid, less $300 administrative costs, less any non-refundable pre-paid deposits made on your behalf in which case you may re-book one of our tours at a later date and receive a $300 credit toward that tour. Our tours begin at noonon the rendezvous date. All cancellations must be in writing to ADVENTURE TREKS, LLC. No refund or credit is paid after the caravan begins unless it is for an emergency. You will then receive a pro-rated refund less any non-refundable pre-paid deposits made on your behalf. If you choose to voluntarily leave the caravan, you will not be entitled to any refunds for any reasons. Tour Member Responsibilities: Tour members understand and agree to the responsibilities, conditions and terms of this agreement by making an agreement to participate in a tour and by making the deposit. While on this tour, tour members are responsible for their own conduct and actions which includes insurance, vehicle maintenance, vehicle damage, infractions, medical liabilities, tolls or other loss. Tour members are responsible for cooperating with the tour leaders. The tour leaders reserve the right to decline to retain any tour member without refund, as a member of the tour, if his or her conduct is contrary to the best interest of the other tour members in the group. Any tour member, who does not show up, deviates from or leaves the group early for any reason whatsoever, forfeits his fees paid, but has the option to rejoin the same tour later in the trip without a penalty.

26 So you made it this far. I guess you deserve a reward. We can t afford to send everyone a gift so here are a few jokes instead. By the way, Thank You for considering Adventure Treks. David Baxley Wife vs. Husband A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?" "Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws." Words A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men... The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?" Creation A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. "The wife responded, "Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you! Who Does What A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee. The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee." Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says..."hebrews" The Silent Treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, "Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up." Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests. God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece. Retirement Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting. Well, for example, the other day I went downtown and into a shop. I was only there for about 5 minutes, and when I came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket. I said to him, "Come on, man, how about giving a retired person a break"? He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. I called him a "Nazi." He glared at me and wrote another ticket for having worn tires. So I called him a "doughnut eating Gestapo." He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. Then he wrote a third ticket. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more I abused him the more tickets he wrote. Personally, I didn't care. I came downtown on the bus, and the car that he was putting the tickets on had a bumper sticker that said, "Hillary in '08." I try to have a little fun each day now that I'm retired. It's important to my health.

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