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ALASKA & THE INSIDE PASSAGE VA N C O U V E R – S E WA R D o r v i c e v e r s a 11 D A Y S | 7 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S FA L M O U T H , E N G L A N D WILDS OF A GREAT FRONTIER Immerse yourself in a world of Tlingit heritage with hints of Russia, where an outpost atmosphere prevails in charming, mountain-ringed seaside towns. Viking's small ships are ideal for these waters, seamlessly maneuverable in glacier-lined small bays and ports and among the narrow channels of the famed Inside Passage. As you cruise this pristine wilderness of misty fjords, lush forests and gleaming walls of ice, you can pan for gold like prospectors of old, meet local Tlingit who have fished these waters for centuries and hear tales of a region where a Wild West spirit still feels very much alive. H U B B A R D G L A C I E R , A L A S K A D A Y 1 V A N C O U V E R , B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A , C A N A D A Arrive and settle in to your comfortable veranda stateroom. D A Y 2 C R U I S E T H E I N S I D E P A S S A G E Enjoy the area's natural splendour while cruising through this scenic landscape; look for animals in their natural habitat including dolphins, whales, cormorants and gulls. D A Y 3 K E T C H I K A N , A L A S K A , U S A Explore the "Salmon Capital of the World" via a "Duck Boat" tour; or choose to take 4x4s into the Tongass National Forest or fly above the Misty Fjords National Monument. D A Y 4 S I T K A , A L A S K A , U S A Take a walking tour and see the Russian Bishop's House, Sitka Fine Arts Camp and Totem Park, learn about the region's flora and fauna or explore the wilderness. D A Y 5 J U N E A U , A L A S K A , U S A Pan for gold at Gold Creek; consider taking Mount Roberts Tramway to capture the dramatic landscape of Alaska's capital and its surroundings or go hiking on the glacier. D A Y 6 S K A G W A Y , A L A S K A , U S A Tour the city and ascend White Pass; consider a trip through ruggedly beautiful terrain on the White Pass Railroad or take part in the local tradition of dogsledding. D A Y 7 I C Y S T R A I T P O I N T , A L A S K A , U S A Learn about Tlingit culture and the local canning industry; perhaps go bird-watching or try your hand at stream fishing. D A Y 8 C R U I S I N G Y A K U T A T B A Y Cruise into Yakutat Bay and see the imposing Hubbard Glacier; take in an illuminating enrichment lecture on board. D A Y 9 V A L D E Z , A L A S K A , U S A See the city's main sights on a walking tour, or capture views of the Chugach Mountains with a cruise through Prince William Sound. D A Y 10 S E W A R D , A L A S K A , U S A Learn about the marine world at the Alaska SeaLife Centre; you can also get up close with wildlife at Resurrection Bay or take a helicopter over the glaciers. D A Y 11 S E W A R D , A L A S K A , U S A Disembark your ship and say goodbye to your newfound friends. 146 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans