The VERY BEST of ALASKA

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1 The VERY BEST of ALASKA Cruise/Land Combination: July 27-August 6, 2013 Beautiful Auke Bay and Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau! 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 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 Whittier to beautiful Talkeetna with stunning 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 CRUISE & LAND TOUR starts at $2,095 per person + airfare CRUISE ONLY starts at $1,345 + airfare Prices are ALL INCLUSIVE and include cruise and/or land tour, all port charges, taxes, government fees. Airfare is additional and will be available in early 2013.

2 Webb Tours - Alaska Cruise/Land Tour Princess Cruise s LUXURIOUS Sapphire Princess July 27-August 6, 2013 (11 days): Northbound Cruise July 27 Fly to Vancouver or Seattle. Transfer to the Sapphire Princess for 4:30 PM departure. July 28 Scenic Cruising in the INSIDE PASSAGE July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 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 Scenic Cruising including the incomparable Glacier Bay, with more glaciers in a concentrated area than any other place in Alaska Scenic Cruising including three hours in the famous College Fjords including more incredible glaciers Arrive Anchorage transfer via Domed Rail Car to beautiful Talkeetna on the south side of Mount McKinley stay in Wilderness Lodge 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. Morning transfer to Fairbanks followed by afternoon cruise aboard Discovery Riverboat on the Chena River (a MUST in Fairbanks) 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, luxury lodges, transfers and sightseeing. It is fully escorted by a Webb Tours representative throughout (assuming minimum passenger counts are met). Prices also include all 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 IF IE Inside Lowest Deck (limited) Inside Multiple Decks $2,095 $2,175 $1,345 $1,395 ID Inside Upper Decks $2,265 $1,445 OV OC Outside Obstructed View Outside Unobstructed View $2,595 $2,995 $1,595 $1,895 BC Balcony Multiple Decks $3,190 $2,195 Price for 3 rd and 4 th person in the same stateroom ranges from $1,395-$1,895 depending on category type.

3 Alaska Cruise/Land Tour Additional Information July 27: Flight from Salt Lake (or other gateway city) to Seattle or Vancouver. Transfer to the ship in Vancouver which is the beautiful Sapphire Princess. July 28: Full day cruising in the protected waterway known as the Inside Passage with lovely views on both sides of the ship. Relax and become familiar with the ship. Enjoy entertainment and delicious cuisine on board. July 29: 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. July 30: 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. July 31: 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. August 1: We ll spend the entire 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. August 2: Scenic cruising in the Northern Gulf. Includes three hours in the famous College Fjords, scenic mountain-flanked fjords named after Ivy League colleges. Continue north in the afternoon. August 3: Arrive in Whittier. Board Princess s private domed rail car for our scenic train ride to the charming town of Talkeetna. Stay in the quiet wilderness lodge with full views of Mt. McKinley. 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). Remember, it is light until well after 10:00 PM. August 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. August 5: We transfer into Fairbanks this morning. After lunch, we ll board the Discovery Sternwheeler as it takes us down the Chena River. We ll see the late Susan Bucher dog camp and her champion dogs (now operated by her husband) 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). August 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 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 are included with this brochure. Exact prices will be available in early If you are interested in cancellation/interruption insurance it is available for $149-$249 per person and can be purchased up to the time of your final payment. Additional information is available if you are interested.

4 Cruising with a Webb Tour Group is the best way to cruise for MANY reasons: You have a director with you from start to finish to worry about airport stuff, transfers, ship details and more Your director has been to Alaska MANY TIMES and provides information and details that will save you LOTS of time and help you get the most out of your vacation When we arrive at the different ports of call, we have optional PRE ARRANGED land tours that are four our group only and there are less expensive than what the ship offers. Our groups love this. Of course, if you prefer you can choose what the ship offers We ll enjoy some optional dinners as a group during our cruise. And you take advantage of our group rates, so it actually costs less! EVERYBODY WINS! For Alaska, our private Webb Tour shore excursions are as follows (prices available in January, 2013): Skagway: Skagway is a gold rush town in a scenic bay at the foot of the mountains. The town itself is very charming and the surrounding area is quite beautiful. We ll be in port all day. We offer the journey over Whitehorse Pass. It takes you to the border of Canada (only about 1 ½ hours away) and is very scenic with mountain views, waterfalls and more. When you return from the trip (which makes several interesting stops along the way), you ll have plenty of time to browse in the town (with its boardwalk streets and fun shops). We will then go as a group to see the Days of 98 Revue which is a live play about Soapy Smith and other characters of the Gold Rush. It is hilarious, and provides interesting historical narrative. This combination is not offered by the ship. Cruise terminal in Skagway

5 Juneau: Juneau is the capital of Alaska. It is also very scenic. People underestimate the natural beauty of this area. I love gardens and I love glaciers. Juneau has the best of both. Mendenhall Glacier is a must and we ll enjoy a close encounter with this impressive glacier and time in the interpretive center. In addition, we ll visit the interesting Glacier Gardens which shows off beautiful rain forest flora that will surprise. Our excursion includes both and some time for shopping in this very charming town. Interesting Glacier Gardens in Juneau Ketchikan: Ketchikan is a delightful ocean side town featuring wildlife, history, entertainment and fun. We ll go to the edge of town to see the eagles and the salmon (if running). We ll visit Saxman Village and hear the stories of the gigantic totems in this area. We ll then enjoy the very entertaining Lumberjack Show which is a must in Ketchikan. The tour includes the tour and the show. Charming Ketchikan

6 Talkeetna: When we arrive in Talkeetna (on the land portion of our tour), you ll have some time to enjoy the quaint town (during lunch). At 2:00, we ll take a short bus ride (5 minutes) to the beautiful Susitna River and enjoy a jet boat ride on this wilderness river. Our narrated ride will show us flora, fauna and beautiful views of Mt. McKinley (weather permitting). We ll get out and take a 5 minute walk into an authentic trapper s cabin and learn a bit about the trade. Our exhilarating jet boat returns us back to our starting point. We ll then transfer to our spectacular wilderness lodge arriving between 4:30 and 5 so you have plenty of time to enjoy it. Jet Boat ride in beautiful Talkeetna