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WONDERS OF ALASKA
2015 CRUISE & LAND VACATION GUIDE
EXPERIENCE THE
WONDERS OF ALASKA
BY LAND, SEA OR BOTH
AAA Travel invites you to preview this amazing collection of Alaskan
vacations handpicked by AAA’s travel experts. No two vacations are
alike – some designed for adventure lovers. Others for families
seeking to reconnect. And a select few designed for travelers who
prefer an extra measure of pampering and fine cuisine.
CRUISES
Experience a side of Alaska that can only be viewed by sea. Blue
glaciers rising beside you. Glimpses of untamed wildlife and unspoiled
terrain – all from the seaborne comforts of your floating resort.
CRUISETOURS
Combine the best of both worlds – an exciting cruise vacation with a
multi-night land tour, allowing you to venture deeper into the Alaskan
and Canadian interior.
LAND VACATIONS
Explore Alaska’s vast interior, staying in highly-rated hotels and lodges.
Travel by motorcoach, rail and, occasionally, bush plane, enjoying
the hospitality and knowledge of an expert tour guide.
Denali
National
Park
FAIRBANKS
DAWSON CITY
TALKEETNA
ANCHORAGE
Talk to your local AAA Travel Consultant about special savings,
perks and experiences available only to AAA Members
GIRDWOOD
SEWARD
WHITEHORSE
Hubbard Glacier
SKAGWAY
Glacier Bay
ICY STRAIT POINT
JUNEAU
SITKA
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AAA Travel Consultant
Tracy Arm
WRANGELL
KETCHIKAN
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PRINCE RUPERT
Inside Passage
Outside Passage
VICTORIA
VANCOUVER
SEATTLE
D EL IVE R ING ALAS KA IN
Modern Luxury
CELEBRITY CRUISES
Experience the modern luxury of a Celebrity cruise. Your stateroom is a study in forward-thinking design –
an escape within an escape. And the spacious, country-club casual atmosphere onboard will leave you relaxed
and restored as you take in the wondrous sights of Alaska.
UNIQUE TO CELEBRITY CRUISES: ■ Canyon Ranch SpaClub® ■ CelebrityLifeSM onboard enrichment activities
■ Freshly manicured Lawn Club on Solstice Class ships ■ Celebrity ExclusivesSM once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan excursions
ALASKA HUBBARD GLACIER CRUISE
From $949 ■ 7 nights from $136 a night ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
From Vancouver, step aboard the Celebrity Infinity® as it navigates Alaska’s Inside Passage
to scenic Icy Strait Point and majestic Hubbard Glacier. Enjoy port stops in Juneau and
Ketchikan on your southbound return to Vancouver while indulging in the stylish comforts
and attentive service of your Celebrity cruise.
ALASKA SAWYER GLACIER CRUISE
From $999 ■ 7 nights from $143 a night ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Cruise roundtrip from Seattle aboard the Celebrity Solstice® as it ventures north to the
Alaskan Panhandle. Explore rustic Ketchikan before sailing the 23-mile length of Tracy Arm Fjord
to breathtaking Sawyer Glacier. Visits to Juneau, Skagway and an evening stop in Victoria,
British Columbia, round out your spectacular itinerary.
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AAA Member Benefits:
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Upgraded amenities in select
staterooms
Value-added gifts or amenities
AAA Vacations® Benefits:
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Priority check-in
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$50 onboard credit per stateroom
Benefits apply to select sailings
ALASKA CRUISETOUR
From $1,599 ■ 11 days from $146 a day ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Your journey begins with a seven-day cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium® departing
from Vancouver. Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway
and scenic cruising of Hubbard Glacier. Then disembark in Seward for a four-day land adventure
to Anchorage, Talkeetna and the wilds of Denali National Park.
Ask about other Celebrity cruises and cruisetours available through AAA Travel.
D EL I VE R ING T HE
WOW
TO YOU A ND YOU R FA MI LY
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL®
Everything in Alaska is bigger, including the adventures on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Experience Alaska in
ways you never imagined. From scaling a rock climbing wall aboard ship to trekking a glacier field along the
Inside Passage, you and your family are in for quite a ride – enjoying benefits available only from AAA Travel.
UNIQUE TO ROYAL CARIBBEAN: ■ Onboard rock climbing walls ■ Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
■ 16 bars, clubs and lounges ■ Solarium adults-only pool retreat ■ Vitality SM Spa
ALASKA HUBBARD GLACIER CRUISE
From $829 ■ 7 nights from $118 a night ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Board the Radiance of the Seas® for an amazing voyage to North America’s longest river of ice
– the Hubbard Glacier. Stops in Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Skagway offer optional
shore excursions en route to your half-day cruise along the glacier’s towering walls of ice. Your
journey concludes in historic Seward.
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AAA Member Benefits:
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Value-added gifts or amenities
AAA Vacations ® Benefits:
ALASKA SAWYER GLACIER CRUISE
From $945 ■ 7 nights from 135 a night ■ Departures May – Sep 2015
The Jewel of the Seas® sails roundtrip from Seattle through the Inside Passage, where majestic
fjords and islands are home to mountain goats, eagles, sea otters and whales. Stops in Juneau
and Skagway offer optional excursions before cruising through scenic Tracy Arm Fjord. Spend
your final day exploring Victoria, British Columbia, home to famous Butchart Gardens.
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In-stateroom Champagne
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Benefits apply to select sailings
ALASKA CRUISETOUR
From $2,979 ■ 14 days from $213 a night ■ Departs Aug 22, 2015
Discover Alaska’s native culture and natural wonders on a weeklong journey from Fairbanks
to unspoiled Denali, remote Talkeetna and fascinating Anchorage. Continue to Seward, where
you’ll board the Radiance of the Seas® for a seven-day cruise, witnessing the grandeur of the
Hubbard Glacier and the charms of four engaging ports en route to Vancouver.
Highlights for AAA Guests: ■ Guided tours in Fairbanks, Denali & Anchorage ■ Riverboat
Discovery Cruise in Fairbanks ■ Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali ■ Meals aboard Wilderness
Express® rail ■ Alaskan salmon bake in Talkeetna ■ Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise
Ask about other Royal Caribbean cruises and cruisetours available through AAA Travel.
W H E R E GRANDEUR MEETS
Gracious
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
Let AAA Travel help you discover a land of stunning beauty – where you can connect with your spirit of
adventure, while enjoying the spacious comforts of Holland America’s mid-sized ships. Make yourself at home,
savoring a meal on your private verandah and toasting the passing scenery.
UNIQUE TO HOLLAND AMERICA LINE: ■ Hands-on cooking classes ■ Greenhouse Spa & Salon
■ Explorations Café ■ Onboard Art Gallery & Art Tours ■ Signature Mariner’s DreamTM bedding
ALASKA EXPLORER VIA GLACIER BAY OR TRACY ARM
From $799 ■ 7 days from $114 a day ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Sail from Seattle to spectacular Glacier Bay aboard the ms Westerdam® or the cliff-lined
narrows of Tracy Arm Fjord on the ms Amsterdam®. Along the way, experience massive
Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, the Russian onion-domed cathedral in Sitka and the native Tlingit
culture in Ketchikan. An evening stop in Victoria, British Columbia rounds out your itinerary.
GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE
From $799 ■ 7 days from $114 a day ■ Departures May – Sep 2015
Board the ms Zaandam® or ms Oosterdam® for an amazing voyage through Alaska’s coastal
waterways from Vancouver to Seward. Stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway offer dozens
of excursion options, including Misty Fjords, Saxman Native Village, the White Pass Summit
rail trip and more – all leading up to a full day of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay.
ALASKA, YUKON & DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEY
E XC L U S I V E A A A B E N E F I TS
AAA Member Benefit:
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Up to $100 onboard credit per couple
on select sailings
AAA Vacations ® Benefits:
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Pinnacle Grill dinner for two
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Exclusive Savor & Swirl Culinary Event
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Holland America Line cookbook
(one per stateroom)
Benefits apply to select sailings
From $4,373 ■ 14 days from $313 a day ■ Departs Jun 11 & Aug 6, 2015
Depart from Anchorage on a nine-night land journey, exploring the wilds of Denali, the charms
of Fairbanks and the Klondike spirit of the Canadian Yukon. Upon arrival in Skagway, you’ll board
Holland America Line’s ms Volendam for a scenic four-night cruise along the Alaskan Panhandle,
visiting Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and, finally, Vancouver.
Highlights for AAA Guests: ■ $100 shipboard credit per couple ■ Pinnacle Grill Lunch
■ Upgraded Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour ■ Private events in Dawson, Anchorage & aboard ship
■ On-site AAA Tour Manager & many more member-only extras!
Ask about other Holland America Line cruises and Land+Sea Journeys available through AAA Travel.
TH E AL ASKAN S PIRIT
Comes Aboard
PRINCESS CRUISES®
An Alaskan voyage aboard a Princess cruise delivers more than just fabulous sights and famous landmarks.
Listen and learn as rangers and naturalists come aboard to introduce you to the wonders of the region. And greet
native Alaskans who join your journey to share their adventures, and illuminate your vacation experience.
UNIQUE TO PRINCESS CRUISES: ■ Movies Under the Stars® ■ Junior Rangers program for kids ■ Adults-only
Sanctuary oasis ■ Princess-owned wilderness lodges ■ Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service
ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE WITH GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
OR TRACY ARM FJORD
From $749 ■ 7 days from $107 a day ■ Departures May – Sep 2015
Both the Crown Princess® and Ruby Princess® sail roundtrip from Seattle through the Inside
Passage to four seaside ports. Visit the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan. Catch the morning
light cruising Tracy Arm Fjord. Shop for bargains in Juneau. And explore the Gold Rush Trail to
Skagway. An evening stop in Victoria, British Columbia, rounds out your voyage.
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AAA Member Benefit:
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VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS CRUISE
From $799 ■ 7 days from $114 a day ■ Departures May – Sep 2015
Marvel at the rugged shores and teeming wildlife of the Inside Passage on this epic Alaskan
voyage. Choose from four Princess ships sailing roundtrip between Vancouver, BC and
Anchorage (Whittier) Alaska throughout the summer. Witness the icy-blue glaciers of College
Fjord or Glacier Bay. Soak up the frontier flavor of Skagway. And learn the traditions of
native Alaskans in Juneau and Ketchikan.
Princess Onboard Value Booklet
(valued at up to $325 in savings)
and reduced deposit during
select booking periods
AAA Vacations ® Benefits:
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Priority check-in
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$50 onboard credit per stateroom
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Exclusive wine tasting experience
ALASKA CRUISETOUR
From $2,853 ■ 15 days from $191 a day ■ Departs Jun 20, Jul 18 & Aug 15, 2015
From Anchorage, travel by rail to incredible Denali, Copper River and the Kenai Peninsula. Stay
in three Princess Wilderness Lodges along the way, enjoying authentic Alaskan cuisine and
Princess hospitality. Next, sail for seven days aboard the Grand Princess® to Hubbard Glacier
and Glacier Bay en route to three port stops and, finally, Vancouver.
Highlights for AAA Guests: ■ Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali ■ Three-course dinners at
the Copper River and Kenai Princess Lodges ■ Music of Denali Dinner Theater ■ Lunch on the
Wilderness Express® train ■ Private cocktail party aboard ship and more!
Ask about other Princess cruises and cruisetours available through AAA Travel.
Benefits apply to select sailings
C APTU R E TH E
TrueFlavor
OCEANIA CRUISES
By blending elegance and charm with unique itineraries and activities, Oceania Cruises’ Alaskan voyages offer
all the indulgences you could possibly imagine. Enjoy a host of enriching activities and savor the finest cuisine at sea,
inspired by renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepín. Let AAA Travel introduce you to upscale cruising at its finest.
UNIQUE TO OCEANIA CRUISES: ■ Extended evening port stays ■ Bon Appetít Culinary Center
■ Multiple open-seating gourmet dining venues, at no extra charge ■ Unlimited soft drinks & bottled water
7- TO 12-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISES
From $1,699 ■ 7 days from $243 a day ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Choose from a variety of itineraries sailing the length of the Alaskan Panhandle – from quaint
fishing villages to Gold Rush era outposts. Cruise roundtrip from Seattle aboard the Regatta,
immersing yourself in the upper-premium cruise experience. Select itineraries include Juneau,
Sitka, Icy Strait Point, the Hubbard and Sawyer Glaciers, Tracy Arm Fjord and more.
10-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
From $2,449 ■ 10 days from $245 a day ■ Departs May 19 & Aug 3, 2015
The Regatta sails both the Inside and Outside Passages of Alaska on this unique itinerary,
embarking from Vancouver and concluding in Seattle. A stop in Sitka precedes your day of
sailing the ice-strewn waters of Hubbard Glacier. Then, explore Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point,
Ketchikan and Victoria, featuring extended evening stays in select ports.
COASTAL ALASKA & PACIFIC COAST CRUISE
From $2,799 ■ 10 days from $280 a day ■ Departs May 9 & Aug 23, 2015
Sail under San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge as the Regatta charts a course for points as far
north as Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier. Spend a day strolling the Victorian streets of Astoria, Oregon.
Join in on your choice of optional excursions in Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria. And enjoy an
onboard cooking class and wine tasting before your final arrival in Vancouver.
Ask about other Oceania cruises available through AAA Travel.
E XC L U S I V E A A A B E N E F I TS
AAA Member Benefit:
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$100 onboard credit per stateroom
AAA Vacations ® Benefits:
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Premium wine tasting event
Complimentary bottle of wine
(one per stateroom)
Benefits apply to select sailings
Luxury
GOES EXPLORIN G
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
With Regent Seven Seas Cruises, you’ll sail on a mid-sized
ship with only 490 guests while enjoying all-inclusive
benefits throughout your voyage.
ALL-INCLUSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE: ■ Unlimited shore excursions ■ Free specialty
restaurants ■ Unlimited beverages, fine wines & premium spirits ■ Open bars &
lounges ■ Replenished in-suite mini-bar ■ Prepaid gratuities ■ Free ground transfers
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AAA
B E N E F I TS
AAA Member Benefit:
■ Onboard credit up to $800 per suite
AAA Vacations ® Benefits:
■ Complimentary Choice Tour ($299 value per person)
■ Private AAA cocktail reception
Benefits apply to select sailings
VANCOUVER TO ANCHORAGE CRUISE
From $3,799 ■ 7 nights from $543 per night ■ Departs May – Sep 2015
The Seven Seas Navigator ® has few equals, as all accommodations are oceanview suites; most
with private balconies. Dine at your choice of three restaurants, including Prime 7 steakhouse,
allowing you to dine whenever and with whomever you choose. Select from up to 37 all-inclusive
excursions during your extended port stays in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka.
ALASKAN VISTAS
From $7,899 ■ 14 nights from $564 per night ■ Departs May 20, 2015
Sail roundtrip from Vancouver aboard the Seven Seas Navigator ® to nine engaging ports dotting
the Pacific coastline – all the way to Anchorage. Choose from up to 65 FREE excursions along
the way, such as a seaplane adventure in Ketchikan, salmon fishing in Wrangell, a helicopter/
dog sled tour near Juneau, or a wilderness jet boat excursion in Prince Rupert.
Ask about other Regent Seven Seas cruises available through AAA Travel.
NewWays
TO DIS C OVER ALA SKA
TAUCK BRIDGES
AAA Travel invites you on an Alaskan family journey created
by Tauck and BBC Earth – nature’s premier storyteller.
Travel by land, sea and air on this incredible adventure –
enhanced by access to a cameraman’s gadgets, such as specialized
microphones and camera traps, plus exclusive films produced by BBC Earth.
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AAA BENEFIT
Receive a $50 per person savings off
the purchase of Tauck Air
ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD FAMILY JOURNEY – WITH BBC EARTH
From $3,857 ■ 8 days from $483 a day ■ Departures Jun – Aug 2015
Your adventure begins with a night in Anchorage, then it’s off to the interior for a two-night stay
in a wilderness lodge. Visit a dog sled training facility and go flightseeing over the foothills of
Mt. McKinley, Then continue to Kenai for two days of kayaking, rafting and more. Complete your
journey in Girdwood, visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Crow Creek Mine.
AAA Travel Vacation Highlights:
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Take a jet boat ride & geocaching treasure hunt in Talkeetna
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Cruise past glaciers on Prince William Sound
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Enjoy daily breakfast, six lunches and five dinners
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Travel the spectacular shoreline of Turnagain Arm on the Alaska Railroad
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Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; pan for gold at Crow Creek
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Enjoy the expertise of an on-site Tauck Tour Director
Ask about other Tauck tours available through AAA Travel.
TRAFALGAR
S E E AL ASKA FROM T HE
Inside
Prepare for a deep discovery of Alaska when you book
a Trafalgar vacation through AAA Travel. Uncover “hidden
treasures” not mentioned in guidebooks. Experience traditions
you’d never discover on your own. And marvel at the breadth and beauty of
Alaska’s mountains, waterways and, of course, Denali National Park.
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AAA BENEFIT
Receive a $40 per person credit voucher toward
the purchase of an optional experience
MAJESTIC ALASKA
From $2,750 ■ 8 days from $344 a day ■ Departures May – Aug 2015
Beginning in Fairbanks, this seven-night journey introduces you to Alaskan traditions in action –
from birch bowls being carved in a local workshop to spending time in the kennel of an Iditarod
champion. Wind your way through Tanana River Valley for a two-night stay in Denali National
Park, before traveling by rail to Anchorage and a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park.
AAA Travel Vacation Highlights:
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Travel by riverboat to a recreated Athabascan village on the Chena River
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Immerse yourself in Denali’s natural wonders on a Tundra Wilderness Tour
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PREM IUM ESC ORT E D VACAT I O N S TO TH E
Great Land
Enjoy daily breakfast, an authentic salmon bake, dinner theatre, several lunches
and a Farewell Dinner
Discover Alaska’s indigenous culture at the Native Heritage Center in Anchorage
INSIGHT VACATIONS
Enjoy an Alaskan vacation carefully planned by your AAA
Travel Consultant and brimming with the personalized
service of one of AAA’s preferred travel partners. With Insight
Vacations, you’ll embrace a leisurely paced itinerary, the hospitality and
expertise of an Insight Tour Director, First-Class accommodations and beautifully
prepared regional Alaskan cuisine.
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AAA BENEFIT
Receive a $40 per person credit voucher toward
the purchase of an optional excursion
JEWELS OF ALASKA
From $3,175 ■ 7 days from $454 a day ■ Departures Jun – Aug 2015
Your adventure begins in Anchorage where you’ll learn about local traditions at the Alaska
Native Heritage Center. Then travel by motorcoach and deluxe dome rail car to Denali for two
days of discovery deep into the Alaskan wilderness. Spend your final two nights at the AAA Four
Diamond Rated Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, enjoying unparalleled views of the mountains and sea.
AAA Travel Vacation Highlights:
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Visit the world’s largest float plane base and chat with a bush pilot
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Tour the Seward Aquarium and Alaska SeaLife Center
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Enjoy panoramic views of Cook Inlet aboard the Girdwood Gondola
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Meet the sled dogs of a champion musher
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Spend a day cruising Prince William Sound and College Fjord
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Enjoy daily breakfast, several lunches and three Highlight Dinners
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AL A SKA
Excursions
OV ERVI EW
Shore excursions can enhance your Alaskan vacation
experience and provide you with unforgettable memories.
Here’s just a sample of some of the many things you can
see and do on an Alaskan shore excursion:
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Board an Alaskan bush plane and soar over Misty Fjords
wilderness area.
Tour a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for orphaned Alaska Brown
Bears, where you can observe bears up-close.
Take a 27-mile scenic rail journey aboard the White Pass
Railway through White Pass.
Combine helicopter glacier-flightseeing with Alaska’s favorite
sport – dog sledding.
Experience the beauty of Alaska’s glaciers from a plane and
then up close with a hike on one of them.
Pan for gold and tour an original Klondike gold dredge.
Venture out on a half-day fishing charter in Ketchikan –
Salmon Capital of the World.
Ride the world’s largest zip line at 5,330-feet long with a
1,300-foot vertical drop.
All rates are in U.S. Dollars and are per person, based on double-occupancy for select travel dates, are tour or cruise only (unless otherwise noted), include
non-discountable amounts and are subject to change and availability. Rates noted do not include airfare (unless otherwise noted), government taxes, fuel surcharges,
gratuities, fees, transfers, airfare taxes and fees (unless otherwise noted). Travel must be booked through AAA Travel to receive savings and AAA Exclusives.
Included AAA amenities are based on the first two passengers in shared accommodations. Itinerary and exclusive amenities including escort personnel are capacity
controlled, based on minimum number of passengers traveling together and may be modified, withdrawn or cancelled without prior notice. Cruise lines have the
right to impose a fuel surcharge according to the individual cruise line guidelines. AAA Member Benefits are valid for AAA Members only and restrictions may apply.
For complete details on member benefits and special offers restrictions along with lists of applicable departures, contact your local AAA Travel Consultant. Any
noted promotions are valid for new bookings only made through specified promotion dates are accurate at time of printing, are subject to exception, cancellation,
restrictions, and can be withdrawn or substituted without prior notice. Prices, taxes, fees, rules and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions
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