Kantishna Roadhouse + Denali + Prince WIlliam Sound
« Spirit of Columbia
- Day 1 Arrive in Fairbanks
- Day 2 Fairbanks Sightseeing
- Day 3 Fairbanks to Denali and Kantishna Roadhouse
- Day 4 Exploring Around Kantishna
- Day 5 Denali National Park to Anchorage via Rail
- Day 6 Anchorage to Whittier, for Prince William Sound Cruise
- Day 7 College Fjord and Esther Passage
- Day 8 Cordova
- Day 9 Chenega Glacier and Knight Island
- Day 10 Arrive in Whittier
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| C | B | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | ||
| 10 | Jun 4 '11 Jun 8 '11 Jun 12 '11 |
$3,899 | $3,999 | $4,999 | $5,499 | $5,499 | $6,199 |
| 10 | Jun 16 '11 Jun 20 '11 Jun 24 '11 More Dates
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$4,099 | $4,199 | $5,199 | $5,399 | $5,699 | $6,499 |
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Destinations : North America, Alaska, Denali |
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Day 1 Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to meet your fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel.
Day 2 Fairbanks Sightseeing
Today’s activities include a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields or an authentic riverboat experience on the Chena River, and a city tour and admission to the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Dinner and overnight at a Fairbanks Hotel. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle, barely 125 miles away. BLD
Day 3 Fairbanks to Denali and Kantishna Roadhouse
Transfer to the train station to board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali National Park. Enjoy breakfast on the train. On arrival at Denali Park, you will be met by a guide for the drive deep into the wilderness along the park’s sole road. The Moose Creek district and Kantishna Roadhouse are nearly 100 miles from the park entrance. Dinner and overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. BD
Day 4 Exploring Around Kantishna
Enjoy the unique wonders of Denali National Park’s backcountry from the privileged perspective of Kantishna Roadhouse. Hiking, wildlife observation, bird watching and botanizing in a variety of the park’s landscapes create the foundation for your wilderness experience. Built in 1993, the log lodge is surrounded by 32 full-service cabins. Educational activities are offered every day and each evening after dinner the Roadhouse staff helps plan activities for the following day. Guided hikes provide an opportunity to learn about the area from the naturalists at the Roadhouse. Mountain bikes are available to ride to Wonder Lake or on the old mining roads in the area. Gold panning, fly fishing, dogsled demonstrations or flightseeing tours are other optional activities. BLD4
Day 5 Denali National Park to Anchorage via Rail
Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station via bus. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage, with lunch and dinner onboard the train. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. BLD
Day 6 Anchorage to Whittier, for Prince William Sound Cruise
Travel by motorcoach down Turnagain Arm to Whittier. After brief paddling instructions, kayak in Prince William Sound. Glide past waterfalls, visit an active bird rookery, then land at a secluded beach for a hearty picnic lunch. Return to Whittier to board the Spirit of Columbia. Sail into Prince William Sound to begin your 4-night cruise. BLD
Day 7 College Fjord and Esther Passage
Wake up near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only navigable by small ship. Playful sea otters live here, often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on shellfish. Explore serene Eaglek Bay. BLD
Day 8 Cordova
Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River salmon. These delicious fish are caught in the pristine delta of the Copper River. Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area’s rich Native history. Optional wilderness tours include sea kayaking, hiking and river rafting. BLD
Day 9 Chenega Glacier and Knight Island
Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads toward a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy “gunkholing” around the nearby islands — a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what’s there. BLD
Day 10 Arrive in Whittier
After a cruise past a bustling blacklegged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to motorcoaches for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grand or Owners Suites | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Columbia
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 78
The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With her shallow draft and stately pace of Alaska cruising, you won't miss a thing as she lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands.
The range of cabin categories is one of the widest in our fleet, ranging from lower-deck inside cabins to Deluxe and AAA categories with picture windows and a TV monitor/VCR. All staterooms offer private facilities and air conditioning.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| C 80.5 sq. ft. Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. Category C stateroom is slightly more narrow than a Category B stateroom. | |
| B 80.5 sq. ft Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. | |
| A 110 sq. ft. Two twin beds, TV monitor/VCR | |
| AA 92 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. | |
 | AAA 104 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
| Deluxe 126 sq. ft. One queen bed (Willamette only) or two twins, writing desk, chair, TV monitor/VCR, refrigerator and large view window. | |
