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      TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Special presentation on all departures Chris Morgan – wildlife researcher and TV host – shares insights, observations and stories on Alaskan grizzly bears and conservation efforts.

       

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      Private Tauck Shore Excursions – CAD $1,495 value

       

      All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff, local guides, and exclusive Tauck onboard naturalist

       

      Shore excursion choices include vintage rail journey; wildlife safari; visit to a sled-dog camp; visit to a Tlingit village; float trip at Alaska Chilkat Eagle Preserve; catamaran sail and crab fishing

       

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      Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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      Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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      Cultural journeys and expeditions

      Cruise through Alaska's legendary Inside Passage surrounded by some of the most dramatic and wildlife-rich scenery on Earth; a perfect combination of natural and cultural history...

      Travel though awe-inspiring ice-capped waters; take a gentle float trip through an eagle preserve; enjoy wildlife and canoe safaris, wilderness kayaking, a sled dog experience, scenic rail journeys, and opportunities to view orcas, seals... and just possibly, the ever-elusive bears. Days are diverse, including visits to a Gold Rush city, an ancient Indian village, and Sitka National Historic Park. Your 7-night cruise aboard the luxurious Le Soléal offers all outside staterooms, a choice of dining spots, all-day complimentary beverages and more. And enjoy a Tauck Exclusive special presentation on all departures! Chris Morgan – wildlife researcher and TV host – shares insights, observations and stories on Alaskan grizzly bears and conservation efforts. Space is certain to fill quickly – make your reservations early! Read Less

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      Discover Alaska's wildlife

      Encountering the incredible wildlife of Alaska as you cruise the Inside Passage

      You are one with nature as you cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage… through a larger-than-life wilderness capped by snow-crowned mountains, glacier-carved fjords, and lush green forests... encountering the most remarkable array of wildlife anywhere in the US – including humpback whales, bald eagles, orcas, seals, puffins, salmon, porpoises, sea lions… beaver, moose, grizzly bears, caribou, bison… elk, musk oxen, coyotes and more…

      Cruising Alaska's fjords

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      Dramatic scenery all around you as you cruise Alaska's fjords

      Named in honor of 1890s US Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Franklin Tracy, Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord near Juneau is one of two deep, narrow fjords featuring dramatic, glacier-hewn landscapes dominated by sheer cliffs, towering waterfalls, and massive chunks of ice calved from the glacier at the head of the fjord, sparkling in an array of blues and whites. In contrast, Endicott Arm fjord, named in honor of a naval crewman dating back to 1899, marks the southern edge of the Fords Terror Wilderness Area, a 30-mile-long stretch surrounded by granite cliffs, mountain valleys and waterfalls alongside drifting glaciers, deep blue waters and the spectacular Dawes Glacier standing over 600 ft. tall and a half-mile wide. Both Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm fjords make for quite a show during your Inside Passage cruise... so be sure to have your camera ready and your eyes peeled for wildlife!

      Observe Alaska's wildlife

      Exploring Alaska's narrow island passages and wildlife in historic Sitka, Alaska

      Russian, Tlingit and American cultures mix in the historic Alaskan city of Sitka, which began as a Russian settlement late in the 18th century. Sitka was the site of the historic transfer of the Alaska Territory from Russia to the US after the purchase of Alaska once dubbed “Seward’s Folly.” During your visit, you'll board an Alaskan-built expedition tour vessel designed to navigate Southeast Alaska's narrow island passages for a 3-hour cruise that pretty much guarantees wildlife viewing. You'll have an opportunity to observe sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, brown bears, blacktail deer, bald eagles and a variety of marine birds, as onboard naturalists explain the workings of the remarkable ecosystem found here. You’ll also learn about the sea otters’ recovery, following their near-extinction at the hands of Russian fur hunters in the early 1800s.

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      Distinctively "inclusive" means just that – virtually every cruise cost is included in one upfront price, from shore excursions (private to Tauck), all gratuities, premier hotels on land stays, port charges and more. There are no options sold – no extra charges, no hidden costs, no "surprise" expenses.

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        Itinerary was varied and focused on the natural beauty of Alaskan scenery, wildlife, and culture. Appreciated the efforts of the Captain to provide whale viewings. The Tauck tour directors provided additional sightseeing opportunities. Extremely disappointed in the Baranof Hotel extension. The cleanliness and upkeep of our room was lacking.

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        Unscheduled zodiac trip to face of glacier.

        Post tour in Vancouver. Great with a hired tour/car guide. (would not have seen Vancouver w/o the Tauck Tour. Great cruising in the small ship with limited passengers. Only 79 Tauck passengers. Best tour directors ever. It got better as we went north. Glaziers floating and great shore scenes. Added tour(s) in Juneau.

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        Zodiac rafting in Haines near the huge glaziers. River rafting in shallow waters, wet and rainy and cold. Wouldn't do it again but glad we did. Rain forest in Juneau. Juneau is really a nice city. Skagway was interesting in many ways. Time on the ship - dining, entertainment and certain free booze. Making friends from other states.

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