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AUTHENTIC ALASKA
Available with Norwegian Spirit - 14 Days
The most complete tour of Denali and Alaskan life in the past and present.
For the active, outgoing guest, this tour offers spectacular vantage points of
Denali and an extended stay in Homer - the halibut capital of the world -
giving you time to purchase an optional all-day fishing excursion.
PLEASE NOTE
If you are making tour arrangements with guests
in other staterooms, please be sure to notify the
reservations agent when booking Alaska Cruisetours.
Guests may be routed differently if the reservations
are not linked together. Thank you.
NORTHBOUND TOUR ITINERARY
Days 1 - 7: Wednesday To Tuesday
Norwegian Spirit Northbound Alaska Cruise
Day 8: Wednesday - Seward/Homer
Your NCL Tour Director will greet you in Seward upon debarkation
of Norwegian Spirit. Board your deluxe motorcoach for your journey
through the Kenai Peninsula where Alaskans go to play! In dramatic
fashion, see where mountains meet the sea. Watch along the banks
of the rivers where fishermen call this area home from May to
September.
A lunch stop will be made in the community of Soldotna, also known
as the " Fishing Capital of the World. " Enjoy a brief stop near the
world-famous Kenai River and see where monster King Salmon fish
are lured by fishermen, and learn about the five species of salmon
that call Alaska home.
As you continue through the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula down
the coast, enjoy the spectacular views of Kachemak Bay, the Kenai
Mountains and several volcanic peaks across Cook Inlet, including
Mt. Augustine, Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt. Near the southern tip of
the Kenai Peninsula, you'll encounter the town of Homer, an authentic
Alaskan community not geared toward mass tourism, often described
as " where the land ends and the sea begins. "
Visit the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Centre before arriving to the
hotel - your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world with all
the natural wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors. The
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Centre is a partnership between the
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay
Research Reserve, dedicated to understanding and conserving
the marine environment. Enjoy the modern displays, movies and
information throughout as the Centre takes you on an incredible
journey through this rough and rugged land.
Homer has a history steeped in commercial fishing and a mild climate
moderated by the Pacific Ocean. This results in warmer winters and
cooler summers compared to other areas of Alaska. Homer is also
famous for the Homer Spit, a 7-kilometre-long natural spit of land
extending into Kachemak Bay, which you can explore in the evening.
8:00 am Disembark Norwegian Spirit
11:00 am On-your-own lunch in Soldotna/Kenai Area
12:45 pm Depart Soldotna/Kenai Area
2:45 pm Islands & Ocean Visitor Centre
4:00 pm Arrive in Homer and visit Homer Spit
Overnight: Homer
Day 9: Thursday - Homer Free Day
Open day in Homer to explore this community. Book an optional
fishing excursion for halibut and salmon, ride one of the ferries to
the remote communities of Halibut Cove or Seldovia, or simply stay
in town to enjoy the many local galleries and restaurants.
Overnight: Homer
Day 10: Friday - Homer/Anchorage
After departing Homer, stops will be made along the way for you to
experience the beauty of the area and break for lunch. The Alaska
Wildlife Conservation Centre will have you up close to moose, bears,
musk ox and other indigenous animals of the region. Taking in
orphaned animals and providing quality animal care year-round, the
Conservation Centre is dedicated to the protection and preservation
of Alaska's wildlife. Animals that cannot be released back into the wild
are given a permanent home at the Centre. Continue in your deluxe
motorcoach to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, which is surrounded
by beautiful mountains and water, and many walking trails for you to
explore. During the extended daylight hours in the summer months,
you can extend your evening activities to suit your personal style.
9:00 am Depart Homer
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
4:00 pm Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre
6:30 pm Arrive in Anchorage
Overnight: Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
* The transfer from Airport to Hotel is included when arriving flight information is provided to NCL at least 10 days prior to tour start date. Transfer is offered only on the starting date of the
tour. Guests who do not provide flight information within the guidelines forfeit this service. Unused transfers are non-refundable.
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