(The Ultimate Alaska Vacation)

Day 1 - 4
Arrive Ketchikan. Transfer by floatplane flight to Yes Bay Lodge for 4 nights. The Lodge is limited to 24 guests at a time for personalized service. Accommodations have private bath and maid service.

Day 5
Transfer from Lodge to Ketchikan airport for the morning jet flight to Wrangell. Wrangell, the "Hidden Jewel" of Alaska is the staging port for the exclusive jet boat trip up the Stikine River to Telegraph Creek B.C., an exciting and truly unique trip that you are sure to remember for a lifetime! The Stikine River is home to moose, eagles, brown and black bears. Your 6-hour trip up the river will offer spectacular scenery and the real wilderness experience. Upon arrival in Telegraph Creek, overnight and dinner included at the Stikine Riversong Lodge. The Riversong is the site of an old trading post and retains the flavor of an old country store. The rooms are simple and rustic but comfortable, private bathroom available.

Day 6
Depart Telegraph for Glenora Guest Ranch. A real 150 year old rustic homestead in the wilderness. Comfortable cabins, convenient bath house and hearty food await you at Glenora. Real northern homestead experiences start when you are met with 4 wheelers and transferred up the 3 1/2 mile road to the ranch. Wildlife of all types abound at Glenora with moose, bear, and many bird species. Next morning, on your way back to Wrangell with an intermediate stop at great Glacier. Walk into a beautiful glacier lake area by easy trail. Excellent photo opportunity.

Day 8
Return to Wrangell this afternoon. Overnight in Grand View Bed and Breakfast and be treated to their gracious hospitality. The B&B will provide transfer to the airport or ferry for your trip to Juneau. Upon arrival you'll stay at the Westmark Juneau in the heart of downtown. Spend the afternoon and next day exploring.

Day 9
An afternoon jet flight lands you in Gustavus, home of Glacier Bay National Park and the Inn or lodge. Enjoy another taste of true Alaskan hospitality from the time you enter the Inn. They are very accommodating here and will make sure you are well watched after.

Day 10
Early morning departure on the Glacier Bay day cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. A chance to see more wildlife as well as the adorable Horned puffins and Brown bear that call the area home. The bay is also habitat for many species of birds - binoculars are a must. Return to the dock and the van from the Inn or lodge will meet you and transfer you back to the Inn.

Day 11
Enjoy a morning whale watching trip in Glacier Bay National Park. This afternoon, relax around the Inn or take a hike. Transfer to the airport for your early evening jet flight back to Juneau and continuing to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and home to half of the state residents! Overnight Anchorage.

Day 12-14
Up early to catch Alaska Railroads train at 6:45am for Seward and the Kenai Fjords excursion to Fox Island. You will join the tour and stop at the island for lunch and the rest of the tour group will leave and you will stay for two nights of relative seclusion in the wilderness of Fox Island. The cabins are beautifully done and the food is excellent. There is hiking, kayaking and relaxation. All the cabins have bathrooms and showers and are heated. There is no electricity or telephone on Fox Island.

Day 14
Join the group tour after lunch and continue the sightseeing, marine wildlife and glacier cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours. Arrive back to Seward at 5:30pm. Depart for Anchorage at 6:30pm on the train arriving at 10:30pm. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 15
Depart Anchorage for Denali on the Alaska Railroad at 8:30 am arriving at the Denali National Park station at 4:00 pm. Afternoon free, or request optional flightseeing trip. Overnight.

Day 16-18
Depart the Denali Train Depot at 2:00 pm for the 5 hour bus ride and wildlife tour into Kantishna Roadhouse arriving in time for dinner. Individual cabins with modern facilities and bathrooms.

* Wagon ride to Wonder Lake for photos
* Mountain bike
* Hike with Naturalists

Day 18
Depart Kantishna for Denali Depot at 7:00am, arriving at noon, in time to catch the 12:30pm train to Anchorage. Arrive Anchorage at 8:30pm, transfer to the airport and depart on a night flight to Seattle, arriving at 5:00am, or optional overnight in Anchorage and flight the next day. Tour is custom, so departure can be any date.l


Alternatives to consider for shorter stays:

* 8 nights with Glacier Bay and Denali
* 7 nights with Glacier Bay and Fox Island
* 4 nights with Telegraph Creek with Anan Bear Observatory

Tyee Travel Inc.
P.O. Box 738
Wrangell, AK 99929
907-874-3383
www.tyeetravel.com or www.akcruises.com for cruises

Location and directions - 103 5th Avenue - take Evergreen from ferry terminal go to Petroglyph Beach road an continue to the NEXT left toward the water, that is 5th Avenue (but it is not marked, and looks like a driveway but it's a city street) - go left down 5th and from there you will see the sign.