7 Day Alaska Explorer

Escorted Package Includes

• Flights San Francisco-Fairbanks, Anchorage-San Francisco
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 6 nights accommodations
• 2 nights Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks
• 2 nights Lodge, Denali National Park
• 2 nights Clarion Suites, Anchorage
• All transfers
• 6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
• Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English speaking tour manager throughout
• Alaska Railroad train service from Denali National Park to Anchorage
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Fairbanks City Tour
• Fairbanks Museum
• Sternwheeler cruise in Fairbanks
• Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
• Visit to Alaska Native Heritage Center

Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Arrive in Fairbanks Arrive in Fairbanks and transfer to your hotel via hotel shuttle van. Balance of the day to explore the city independently Overnight: Fairbanks DAY 2, Tuesday - Museum of the North, Sternwheeler cruise After this morning's orientation meeting, learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior with a tour of Fairbanks that includes a visit to the Fairbanks Museum. Following free time for lunch, cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska's interior during the late 1800's. Evening at leisure Optional: Fairbanks Salmon Bake Dinner (PM) Overnight: Fairbanks Meals: Breakfast DAY 3, Wednesday - Denali National Park This morning, depart by motor coach for Denali National Park. The six million acre park is home to Mount McKinley, North America's tallest mountain, as well as 39 species of mammals. While glaciers cover one-sixth of the park, the subarctic wilderness also supports over 650 species of flowering plants. Balance of the day at leisure for optional tours available for purchase locally (subject to weather conditions), including, but not limited to: rafting, helicopter rides, and a jet boat safari Optional: Denali Dinner Theater (PM) Overnight: Denali National Park Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Thursday - Tundra Wilderness Tour Today, enjoy a full day tour of Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Search the pristine wilderness for large wildlife including Grizzly (Brown) Bears, Caribou and Dall sheep. Perhaps the most impressive mammal in the park is the Alaskan Moose, which is the largest in the world and can weigh up to 1,600 pounds Overnight: Denali National Park Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Friday - Alaska Railroad Morning at leisure. This afternoon, board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the eight-hour journey south. View the beautiful vistas along the scenic Susitna River on your way to Anchorage. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Overnight: Anchorage Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Saturday - Alaska Native Heritage Center visit This morning, enjoy a brief tour of Anchorage, followed by a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Center is a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates, and shares Alaska native cultures. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight's farewell dinner features an Alaskan-style meal at a local restaurant Overnight: Anchorage Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Sunday - Return Home Transfer to the airport by hotel shuttle for your departure flight Optional: Buffet Breakfast in Anchorage

Optionals

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Fairbanks Salmon Bake Dinner Day #2 01 Oct 2009 - 30 Sep 2010     $48 Taste an authentic Alaskan meal at the Salmon Bake in Fairbanks. The buffet includes grilled salmon, deep fried halibut, a salad bar, and dessert. Includes soda, tea & coffee. Pick-up and drop-off details to be advised locally. Denali Dinner Theater Day #3 01 Oct 2009 - 30 Sep 2010     $66 Enjoy an optional Alaskan dinner. The restaurant offers family style service with salmon, ribs, vegetables and dessert. Pick-up and drop-off details to be advised locally. Buffet Breakfast in Anchorage Day #7 01 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010     $21 Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel in Alaska if you have a flight that departs mid-morning or later on Day 7 Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

Featured Hotels

Wedgewood Resort -   Fairbanks Lodge -   Denali National Park Clarion Suites -   Anchorage

Dates & Prices	Land Only	Air & Land
2010	Book By Feb 12 Book After Feb 12 Book By Feb 12 Book After Feb 12
May 17	$1249 $1449 $1899* $2099*
May 24	$1369 $1569 $2049* $2249*
Jun 7; 14	$1499 $1699 $2149* $2349*
Jun 21	$1469 $1669 $2149* $2349*
Jul 5	$1499 $1699 $2149* $2349*
Jul 19; 26	$1559 $1759 $2299* $2499*

5 Day Classic Guatemala

Guided Package Includes

• Round trip flights NYC-Guatemala City
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 4 nights accommodations
  
  • 3 nights Barcelo Guatemala City, Guatemala City
  • 1 night Mayan Inn, Chichicastenango
• All transfers
• Breakfast daily
• Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Tour of Antigua
• Market and Church of Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango
• Excursion to Lake Atitlan

Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA, Arrive in Guatemala City Depart the USA for Guatemala. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey. Upon arrival in Guatemala, transfer to your hotel via hotel shuttle van. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Guatemala City DAY 2, Saturday - Tour of Antigua Guatemala This morning, depart for an exciting tour of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1543 by the Spaniards, today Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and modern colonial-style buildings. Visit the heart of the city, Central Plaza, surrounded by the Palace of the Captains-General, colonial churches, monasteries, and a even a jade factory. Take in the amazing beauty and atmosphere of the city before transfering to Chichicastenango in the afternoon. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Chichicastenango Meals: Breakfast DAY 3, Sunday - Market in Chichicastenango, Church of Santo Tomas, and Lake Atitlan Depart this morning to visit the most picturesque and colorful Indian Market in the country, located in Chichicastenango. Hundreds of vendors from the surrounding countryside gather here to sell handicrafts, textiles, candles, food, flowers, and pottery. Spend time browsing the market for unique items that cannot be found elsewhere. Next, move on to the 400-hundred year old Church of Santo Tomas, built on a pre-Columbian temple platform, and witness the captivating religious ceremonies that take place right on the steps. Later, continue on to Lake Atitlan, arguably one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Formerly a volcano, water now covers the caldera to create the deepest lake in Central America. The banks of Lake Atitlan are home to many villages in which Mayan culture is still practiced. After the excursion, transfer back to Guatemala City. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Guatemala City Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Monday - Full Day in Guatemala City Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Guatemala City. Spend the day in "The Land of Eternal Spring" by exploring the many sights of Guatemala's capital city. Guatemala City is the largest city in Central America. View the city's museums or take time to explore Kaminaljuyu, an ancient Mayan City around which Guatemala City was built. Optional: Full Day Tikal Overnight: Guatemala City Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Tuesday - Depart for the USA Today transfer to the airport via hotel shuttle for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Optionals

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Full Day Tikal Day #4 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010     $299 Join an optional tour to Tikal National Park, in the heart of the jungle of northern Guatemala to visit one the greatest Mayan ruins in Central America, You will be picked up early this morning for your flight to Flores, Peten. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the ancient Mayan City of Tikal, located at the center of the 222-square-mile park. On this excursion, you will have the opportunity to visit the Twin-Pyramid complex, the Lost World Complex, where the Great Pyramid is located, Temple III, the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, the Pyramid of the Grand Jaguar, the Pyramid of the Masks, and the Palace of the Nobles. Also visit Pyramid IV, the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from which you will have a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Guatemala City. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Featured Hotels Barcelo Guatemala City -    Guatemala City Mayan Inn -   Chichicastenango Dates & Prices Land Only Air & Land 2010 Book By Feb 12 Book After Feb 12 Book By Feb 12 Book After Feb 12 Feb 12 $279 $479 $549* $749* Feb 19; 26 (Sold Out) $269 $469 $449* $649* Mar 5 (Sold Out) $279 $479 $499* $699* Mar 12 $279 $479 $499* $699* Mar 19 (Sold Out) $279 $479 $499* $699* Mar 26 $279 $479 $549* $749* Apr 2 $269 $469 $499* $699* Apr 9; 16 $299 $499 $489* $689* Apr 23 $269 $469 $449* $649* Apr 30 $299 $499 $489* $689* May 7; 14; 21 $269 $469 $449* $649* May 28 $299 $499 $489* $689*

7 Day Costa Rica Fly & Drive

Independent Package Includes

• Round trip flights NYC-San Jose
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
• 2 nights San Jose
• 2 nights Arenal
• 2 nights Monteverde
• 7 day car rental: SUV Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar)
• Upgrades to SUV Compact/ manual transmission, to SUV Intermediate/ manual transmission or to SUV Standard/ automatic transmission available
• Unlimited mileage
• Breakfast daily

SAMPLE ITINERARY
The following are suggested sites that can be visited en route to your hotel.

DAY 1, Tuesday or Thursday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Costa Rica. Arrive in San Jose. After clearing customs, a representative will direct you to the car rental center. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: San Jose

DAY 2, Wednesday or Friday - Drive to Arenal
Today, depart San Jose, driving north. Stop for a photo opportunity in the charming village of Zarcero where you can see the Zarcero Park and Church. Continue to the Arenal area, famous for its volcano, lake and hot springs
Drive Time: 4 hours*
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Thursday or Saturday - Full Day in Arenal 
Spend a full day at leisure in Arenal, with hot springs, hiking or horseback riding to enjoy in the midst of an unspoiled setting
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday or Sunday - Drive to Monteverde
Depart for Monteverde Cloud Forest area. The road system in Costa Rica has improved over recent years, but those in and out of Monteverde can be bumpy and unpaved. Visit the town of St. Elena, founded by Quaker settlers. Then explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is dedicated to the conservation of many species of flora and fauna
Drive Time: 4 hours*
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday or Monday - Full Day in Monteverde
Enjoy a full day to explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest on your own. Boasting 120 reptile and amphibian species, 130 mammal species, and 500 bird species, the Reserve represents an outstanding example of biodiversity
Overnight: Monteverde
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday or Tuesday - Drive back to San Jose
Drive back to San Jose. Balance of the day at leisure
Drive Time: 5 hours*
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday or Wednesday - Depart for the USA
Return your vehicle at the San Jose International Airport prior to your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

*Please consider that the driving times are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as, specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. GPS devices are recommended and can be rented locally, subject to availability.

Plan C Hotels
Hotel Balmoral -		San Jose
Tilajari Resort -		Arenal
Volcano Lodge -		Arenal
Villas Eco Arenal -		Arenal
Hotel Montana Monteverde -		Monteverde

Dates & Prices	Land Only	Air & Land
2010
Feb 9	$429	$699*
Feb 11	$399	$699*
Feb 16 (Sold Out)	$429	$699*
Feb 18 (Sold Out)	$399	$599*
Feb 23; 25; Mar 2; 4; 9	$399	$599*
Mar 11; 16; 18	$399	$599*
Mar 23	$389	$649*
Mar 25	$399	$699*
Mar 30	$399	$799*
Apr 1	$399	$599*
Apr 6; 8; 13; 15	$399	$599*
Apr 20; 22; 27; 29	$349	$549*