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S I T K A , A L A S K A S PA SS K I R I V E R VA L L E Y, A L A S K A SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y WHITE PASS SUMMIT BY VINTAGE R AIL C AR SK AGWAY, USA Retrace the steps of the Yukon's for tune seekers in their 19th- centur y quest for gold. Travel by vintage rail car and mar vel at scenic mountain vistas as you climb along Alaska's White Pass summit. See the original Klondike Trail of 1898 worn into the rock s, a reminder of those who traversed this route in search of gold. OP TIONAL SPASSKI RIVER VALLEY WILDLIFE & BEAR SEARCH IC Y STR AIT POINT, USA The Spasski River Valley is famous for having one of the highest densities of coastal brown bears per square mile in the world. Explore Alaska's natural beaut y and keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles and Sitka black-tailed deer as your guide shows you where to look, and explains more about the animals' habitat. OP TIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF VALDEZ USA Embark on a panoramic drive, learning about the town's gold-rush era and visiting Old Town Valdez. You will also hear stories about more contemporar y pivotal moments such as the Good Friday ear thquake of 1964 and the Ex xon Valdez oil spill in 1989. Stop for photos at Horsetail and Bridal Veil Falls, their snow and ic y melt waters cascading over towering canyon walls from hundreds of feet above. OP TIONAL SCENIC SITK A & THEATRIC AL PERFORMANCE AL ASK A, USA Join a local guide, who will regale you with the legends and lore of this small cit y first set tled by Russians in 1799. See historic Castle Hill and the cratered peak of Mt. Edgecumbe. Drive past Sitka Sound and gaze out at the many small, forested islands dot ting the water. Witness a theatrical per formance by the Alaska Stor y Teller Dancers. INCLUDED AL ASK A SEALIFE CENTRE SEWARD, USA Shut tles operate bet ween our ber th and the marine centre, so you may depar t and return at your leisure and explore more of Seward if you wish. Admire the species in the public aquarium and learn about the research animals in the exhibit tank s. Nor th Pacific mammals, birds, fish and inver tebrates are profiled in the centre's comprehensive displays. INCLUDED RESURREC TION BAY WILDLIFE CRUISE SEWARD, USA Explore the protec ted waters and rugged coast of Resurrec tion Bay on board an exclusive Viking char tered vessel. Head out for an oppor tunit y to experience up - close encounters with wildlife. Along the way, stop to view any passing whale pods or frolicking sea ot ters. Enjoy a meal of Alaskan salmon and tender prime rib. OP TIONAL 186 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com