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The Best of Alaska’s Inside Passage |
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Program Number: |
1017RJ |
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| Duration: |
7 nights |
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Bellingham, Washington
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| Price starting at: |
$1,988.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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On the Road
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| Meals: |
20;
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Board the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry in Bellingham, Wash., to explore Alaska’s famed Inside Passage the casual and up-close Alaskan way! The politics, industry and lifestyle of Alaskans come to light on this eight-day voyage. From Washington to Skagway and back, glide past spectacular mountains, deep fjords and verdant forests, and take advantage of opportunities for whale watching and eagle viewing.
Highlights
• Absorb Alaska’s natural wonders including spectacular Mendenhall Glacier and the bald eagles that populate the coastal islands.
• Study the culture of the Tlingit people and life in the fishing villages of Alaska’s panhandle.
• The ports of call along your journey include Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka and Skagway.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to 1.5 miles, uneven terrain.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Bellingham, Wash., embark Alaska Marine Highway Ferry, 7 nights; disembark Bellingham, departure.
Coordinated by Road Scholar.
Bellingham
Perched on hills overlooking a busy harbor, Bellingham faces the southern end of Georgia Strait, dotted with islands in the distance. This relaxed university town is 50 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia., and near North Cascades National Park.
Ketchikan
Alaska’s southernmost city, Ketchikan is a major port on the Inside Passage, a protected route that ships can use to sail up and down the Pacific coast of North America. Home to a major fishing industry, Ketchikan is known as “Salmon Capital of the World.” Ketchikan also boasts the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles.
Juneau
The native tribes of southeastern Alaska once thrived in this unique and diverse area where the wet, temperate forest meets the dry, boreal forest. Today, Juneau is a destination for those seeking the region’s rich history and amazing environment.
Skagway
The Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 took Skagway by storm as prospectors poured in seeking riches. Today, this seaside town in the southwest Alaskan corner retains much of its mining era charms, including a historic downtown and narrow-gauge railroad.
Sitka
This community, nestled on the west side of Baranof Island, is one of the most beautiful Alaskan seaside towns. Flanked by the Pacific and snowcapped mountains, it boasts a heritage of Native culture, Russian history and Alaskan wilderness. Sitka also lies at the heart of the largest temperate rainforest in the world, the Tongass National Forest.
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Accommodations
Double-occupancy ferry cabins, private baths, upper and lower berths with ladder. Elevator access to decks.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Karen Christner
| | Karen Christner has made Alaska her home since journeying there with her husband, Jere, and their three children more than 26 years ago. After pursuing careers as an entrepreneur and substitute teacher, Karen became a Road Scholar coordinator through the University of Alaska. Soon, she embraced a role as a Road Scholar instructor and has shared her love for Alaska’s natural beauty, culture and local cuisine with lifelong learners.
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