Alaska & the Yukon - Insight Cruises
Alaska & the Yukon - Insight Cruises Alaska & the Yukon - Insight Cruises
southcentral alaska Prince William Sound Anchorage & Alyeska Anchorage sits along the coast of Cook Inlet and boasts views of the Chugach, Kenai and Alaska ranges. Mount McKinley, 130 miles north of downtown, makes a clear day in Anchorage an unforgettable experience. And this cosmopolitan hub of activity offers guests a myriad of options from shopping, restaurants and bars to art, garden and museum tours. Extend your stay and take in rivers and lakes perfect for kayaking or fishing, and mountains and glaciers just made for flightseeing. Or choose a cruisetour that features overnights at the châteaustyle Alyeska Prince Hotel, the only Alaska property to earn a place on Condé Nast’s Gold List. Enjoy the aerial tramway, the mountaintop restaurant and the stunning setting. inside tip Plan to add an extra night in Anchorage or Alyeska to take advantage of all that this spectacular region has to offer. See pages 90–91 for details. a sample of excursions available in anchorage nome and kotzebue Experience the beauty and solitude of the Far North. Walk on the spongy tundra of the vast Arctic Coastal Plain. Meet friendly Eskimo people in the remote village of Kotzebue. Pan for gold in historic Nome, the site of the finish of the 1,049-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage each March. And experience somewhere between 14 and 21 hours of sunlight on a unique Arctic Circle adventure. kayak prince william sound Paddle past waterfalls, forests and wildlife aboard a stable kayak. whitewater rafting Grab an oar and help steer your raft through thundering hydraulics and powerful waves. knik glacier flightseeing Soar over the 28-mile-long glacier. Then thrill to your water landing at Lake Hood. guided fly-in fishing Fly to a lakeside wilderness lodge and fish for salmon, trout or arctic grayling. wilderness explorer cruise Get an up-close look at Prince William Sound’s glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife. www.hollandamerica.com 25
Mendenhall Glacier Juneau Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. This is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass Rain Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, bike, hike, heli-hike, flightsee or fish. There’s no end to the adventure, because we’re in port long enough to truly take advantage of the long daylight hours. And climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to shoot a souvenir photo of your ship in port. History buffs can browse the Alaska State Museum. Gold Rush fans can tour the Last Chance Mining Museum. And for those who like to shop, downtown Juneau is filled with colorful curio shops and art galleries. inside tip To check out everything from weather and community events to fishing guides, hiking maps, restaurants and current museum exhibits, visit www.JuneauAlaska.com. a sample of excursions available in juneau taku wilderness lodge & glacier flight Fly over the Juneau Icefield to the historic Taku Lodge for an alder-grilled salmon feast. the “pilot’s choice” helicopter adventure Soar over mountains draped with ice. Then land for a guided glacier hike. glacier outback adventure After your scenic flight, don crampons and try out ice climbing with an experienced guide. mendenhall glacier, whale watch & wildlife quest This scenic tour spotlights wildlife and wilderness from Mendenhall Glacier to Stephens Passage. Add a salmon bake for more Alaskan flavor. mendenhall glacier float trip Suit up for a raft float trip past Mendenall Glacier. Moderate rapids add excitement to the trip. 26 book early and save
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southcentral alaska<br />
Prince William Sound<br />
Anchorage & Alyeska<br />
Anchorage sits along <strong>the</strong> coast of Cook Inlet and boasts views<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Chugach, Kenai and <strong>Alaska</strong> ranges. Mount McKinley, 130<br />
miles north of downtown, makes a clear day in Anchorage an<br />
unforgettable experience. And this cosmopolitan hub of activity<br />
offers guests a myriad of options from shopping, restaurants<br />
and bars to art, garden and museum tours.<br />
Extend your stay and take in rivers and lakes perfect for kayaking<br />
or fishing, and mountains and glaciers just made for flightseeing.<br />
Or choose a cruisetour that features overnights at <strong>the</strong> châteaustyle<br />
Alyeska Prince Hotel, <strong>the</strong> only <strong>Alaska</strong> property to earn a<br />
place on Condé Nast’s Gold List. Enjoy <strong>the</strong> aerial tramway, <strong>the</strong><br />
mountaintop restaurant and <strong>the</strong> stunning setting.<br />
inside tip<br />
Plan to add an extra night in Anchorage or Alyeska to take advantage of all that this spectacular<br />
region has to offer. See pages 90–91 for details.<br />
a sample of excursions<br />
available in anchorage<br />
nome and kotzebue<br />
Experience <strong>the</strong> beauty and solitude<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Far North. Walk on <strong>the</strong> spongy<br />
tundra of <strong>the</strong> vast Arctic Coastal Plain.<br />
Meet friendly Eskimo people in <strong>the</strong><br />
remote village of Kotzebue. Pan for<br />
gold in historic Nome, <strong>the</strong> site of <strong>the</strong><br />
finish of <strong>the</strong> 1,049-mile Iditarod Trail<br />
Sled Dog Race from Anchorage each<br />
March. And experience somewhere<br />
between 14 and 21 hours of sunlight<br />
on a unique Arctic Circle adventure.<br />
kayak prince william sound<br />
Paddle past waterfalls, forests and<br />
wildlife aboard a stable kayak.<br />
whitewater rafting<br />
Grab an oar and help steer your raft<br />
through thundering hydraulics and<br />
powerful waves.<br />
knik glacier flightseeing<br />
Soar over <strong>the</strong> 28-mile-long glacier.<br />
Then thrill to your water landing at<br />
Lake Hood.<br />
guided fly-in fishing<br />
Fly to a lakeside wilderness lodge and<br />
fish for salmon, trout or arctic grayling.<br />
wilderness explorer cruise<br />
Get an up-close look at Prince William<br />
Sound’s glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife.<br />
www.hollandamerica.com 25
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