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Day 1 (Friday) – Fly to
Seattle, WA: Today, your
Alaskan adventure begins with your flight to the Seattle, Washington
area. Upon arrival at the Seattle International Airport, those who
purchased their airline tickets from Your Man Tours, Inc. will be met
in the baggage claims area and transferred to the hotel. |
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Day 2 (Saturday) – Transfer
to Vancouver, BC to board Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam:
This morning you are off to
Vancouver via your spacious motorcoach. Enroute you will pass through
Washington’s evergreen forests, view her mighty Cascade Mountains and
be amazed at the great lumber mills that harvest the nearby forests.
Then, it is only a short distance into Vancouver, BC. Vancouver is a
place where the mountains and the oceans seem to have had a love
affair and given birth to this wonderful city. Enroute to Canada Place
Pier you will experience the ambiance of this cosmopolitan city. You
will pass through Gastown, which is the most historical and
interesting part of Vancouver. Next, it’s Bon Voyage as you sail from
Vancouver Harbor and under Lion’s Gate Bridge to your awaiting Alaska
experience. Holland America’s stellar five-star service will soon take
your breath away. |
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Day 3 (Sunday) – Scenic
Inside Passage Cruising:
When explorer John Muir first sailed the Inside Passage he could
hardly tear himself away from the rail for fear of missing some new
marvel. “Never before,” he wrote, “have I been embosomed in scenery so
hopelessly beyond description tracing shining waves through fjord and
sound, past forest and waterfall, islands and mountains.” All this
while you’re gliding along in the lap of luxury aboard Holland America
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Day 4 (Monday) – Juneau
(2:00pm - 11:00pm): In
Alaska’s capital you may choose to taste salmon baked over an
alderwood fire, pan for gold, flightsee theJuneau Ice Field or, walk
right up to the Mendenhall Glacier located just outside the city
limits. There are ample shore excursions to fill your day. Juneau is
nestled at the feet of snowcapped Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts and is
nicknamed “Little San Francisco” because of its narrow streets and
flights of wooden steps hugging the hillside on which its multicolored
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Day 5 (Tuesday) – Skagway
(7:00am - 9:00pm): Where
the Gold Rush began, Skagway was the turbulent staging point for
prospectors hell-bent on getting to the Klondike gold fields. Go
ashore. Stroll the weathered boardwalks and drop in at old-time
saloons or shop for gold nuggets. You can purchase tickets for a ride
in a vintage parlor car up the historic White Horse Pass, via the
narrow gauge railway. Skagway has preserved the atmosphere of the 1898
gold rush better than any other town in Alaska. |
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Day 6 (Wednesday) – Scenic
cruising Glacier Bay National Park (7:00am - 4:00pm):
One of Alaska’s noblest and most
impressive natural beauties is the climax of your cruise. The
overwhelming grandeur of glaciers, exotic wildlife, and pristine
environment combine to offer a breathtaking view of raw nature. You’ll
spend the entire day cruising a 60-mile passage, passing glaciers
galore, abundant wildlife and scenic beauty unique in all the world.
Great chunks of the glaciers are continually falling into the bay with
a deafening roar, which enhances the fascinating spectacle. |
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Day 7 (Thursday) – Ketchikan
(10:00am - 6:00pm):
Nicknamed “the salmon capital of the world,” this important fishing
port is also home to the world’s largest collection of Native American
totem poles. You will enjoy your stroll through the picturesque
waterfront district of this quaint boardwalk city built on stilts, as
well as the historic and former “Red Light” district amid gold
shops, gift shops and restaurants. |
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Day 8 (Friday) – Cruising
the Inside Passage: By
now you have been totally spoiled with your way of life aboard ship.
So why stop now? Make the most of the Holland America’s stellar
service, spacious staterooms, dining varieties and premium cuisine,
the spectacle of magical nights and the magnificent vistas which
surround you. |
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Day 9 (Saturday) –
Disembarkation and transfer to Penticton, BC via the Cascade
Mountains: Today you are
off on your land cruise through the scenic beauty of the Cascade
Mountains. Upon arrival in Penticton you see that it is a resort city
for all seasons. Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic
clay cliffs and bordered by Okanogan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton has
the natural beauty visitors seek. |
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Day 10 (Sunday) – Spokane,
WA plus the Grand Coulee Dam:
This morning you will motor coach
through Penticton’s famous wine country. On highway 20, which is one
of the most spectacular highways in the state of Washington, is the
Grand Coulee Dam. This is a must stop for pictures of this 555 foot
high, 5,223 foot wide engineering marvel. |
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Day 11 (Monday) – Butte, MT
by way of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene:
Today, as you leave Spokane, we will
tour its downtown area for a visit to Riverfront Park and the sites of
Expo 74. Then into northern Idaho and a fantastic picture stop in
Coeur d’Alene. Lake Coeur d’Alene is the centerpiece for this resort
city and a very worthwhile stop. Then, on to Butte, Montana and “Big
Sky” country. |
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Day 12 (Tuesday) – West
Yellowstone, MT via North Yellowstone National Park:
Depart Butte, MT for your first of
many sights of Yellowstone National Park. Entering the park from the
north at Gardiner the first stop will be in the outstanding hot
springs area of Mammoth. You will be amazed at the many beautiful
springs and terraces of this famous geothermal area. The Lamar Valley
is next. Keep a look out for wildlife such as Bison, pronghorn
antelope and perhaps a bear or wolf as you travel through these
rolling hills. Then on to the Canyon area known as the Grand Canyon of
Yellowstone for a spectacular view from the North and South Rim. The
Norris Geyser Basin noted for pretty springs and open areas of
geysers, vents and fumeroles will be your last fantastic sight of the
day before arriving at your West Yellowstone hotel for your night’s
stay. |
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Day 13 (Wednesday) –
Jackson, WY via Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National
Park: Today, your eyes
will continue to be filled with the breathtaking beauty of two of our
greatest national parks. Yellowstone, a masterpiece of unspoiled
nature is the most beautiful in the U. S. and probably in the world.
With its boiling geysers, hot springs, steep canyons, mud volcanoes,
deep pine forests, dizzying waterfalls, and fossilized trees,
Yellowstone is a glorious untamed cross section of North America. Your
highlight will be seeing Old Faithful gushing 100’s of feet in the
air. Teton National Park adjoins Yellowstone to the south and is just
as impressive. This high alpine valley with abundant wildlife has some
magnificent views across to the granite crest of the Grand Teton
Range. This will be one of the most awesome sightseeing days of your
trip. |
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Day 14 (Thursday) – Salt
Lake City via Teton National Park and National Forest Preserves:
Travel South toward Salt Lake
City. The first part of your day will be spent exploring still more of
Teton National Park, as well as the natural forest preserves of
Caribou and Bridger-Teton National Forests before entering the more
populated areas around Salt Lake City. Just outside of Salt Lake City
you will view the Great Salt Lake at the base of the beautiful
Lakeside and Terrace Mountains. Then into Salt Lake City for an
interesting city tour. Sights you will see include Mormon Square, the
Beehive House, Delta Center, Salt Palace Convention Center, the State
Capitol Building and much more of this extremely interesting city. |
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Day 15 (Friday) – Return
Home: Although your
vacation is coming to an end, you will take with you new friends,
memories, stories to share, and plans for your next YMT adventure! |
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