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We just returned from Alaska and went on the Harv and Marv tour. they were absolutely top notch. within minutes of boarding the boat (which was brand new) we were viewing about a dozen whales bubble feeding which is a fascinating process. now that may have been an extraordinary day but they KNOW the whales and they are going to do everything they can to find them for you. it is absolutely their passion and that's what makes it so exciting! granted this company only takes about 6 people out at a time, so you must sign up early to get on. last minute booking will probably not happen!

If you actually make it this far, reading through the pages and pages of itineraries, congratulations! It is a wonderful resource for everyone planning their trip. I assure you that I have done a TON of homework to get to this point and spent MONTHS of reading books and posts like these to make the most knowledgable, wise choices for our trip. I always plan AS IF it will be my ONE and ONLY chance to see a place! Thanks to all those who post on this board. You are all awesome resources, especially to a Alaska first timer like me!

ALASKA TRIP SCHEDULE

Day 1 Fly to Seattle/ stay overnight/ rent car to sightsee and dinner?

Day2 Fly to Anchorage,taxi to B & B

Visit DT Market, walk downtown, art museum or Alaskan Heritage center

Dinner at Glacier Brewhouse

Walk Coastal trail

Stay at A Wildflower Inn B& B

Day 3 Enjoy breakfast at Inn

Pick up car Hertz Downtown, ~8:00

Drive to Talkeetna via Hatchers Pass (add 2 hours?)

Other scenic stops? (Musk Ox, Eagle River, Spirit houses)

Poke around Talkeetna

Dinner at West Rib Café?

Stay at Meandering Moose B & B

Day 4 Do a flightseeing trip; Denali Grand

Drive to Denali NP, catch Dog demo, pick up shuttle tickets, visitors center

Dinner at Rosie’s Diner?

Stay over in Healy, Denali Lakeview Inn

Day 5 Denali Shuttle (7:30) to Eielson Center. (9 hours RT plus time at Eielson)

If the big one is out, catch shuttle to Wonder Lake.

Dinner at Glitter Gulch? ___________

Stay at Denali Lakeview, Healy

Day 6 More time in Denali NP, if needed

Drive back to Anchorage (5 hours plus stops)

Stop over in Talkeetna for second chance at flight if first one was cancelled.

Return car by 5:00 pm

Dinner at _________

Stay over at A Wildflower Inn B & B, Anchorage

Day 7 Early train to Seward (6:45 am), sack breakfast from Inn

Arrive in Seward (11:00)

Sealife Center

Exit Glacier

Dinner____________

Stay at Alaska Point of View, Seward

Day 8 Northwestern Fjords cruise with Alaskan Heritage @ 9:00 (9 hours)

Return at 6:00, Dinner downtown @_________

Stay at Alaska Point of View, Seward

Day 9 Morning Kayak paddle

Board Statendam, afternoon

Dinner on boat!

Begin cruise, 8:00

Day 10 Cruise College Fjord

Day 11 Cruise Glacier Bay

Celebrate 30 year Anniversary!

Day 12 Haines, tour town, hike

Day 13 Juneau, whale watching with Harv and Marv, Mendenhall Glacier, walk town

Day 14 Ketchikan, Misty Fjords Floatplane (3-5), shop, ride Funicular

Day 15 At sea

Day 16 Disembark early at Vancouver, Fly home, back to reality