GO ON SAFARI IN ALASKA OUR 49TH STATE IS CHOCK-FULL OF WILDLIFE, both on land and in water. While you’ll never see them all in one vacation, the best way to get your fill of the region’s animals is to take a cruise through the Inside Passage. Princess Cruises offers a good one, allowing passengers to spot a variety of animals including sea lions, humpback whales, orcas, otters, bald eagles, and dolphins. Daily excursions from the boat help maximize your animal sightings, but often the best views come simply from sitting on the ship’s balcony. Some excursion highlights include dogsledding on Norris Glacier, where visitors can meet a world-famous Iditarod team; watching black bears devour salmon in Ketchikan; and searching for whales and sea lions in Skagway. “Heli-hiking” is not to be missed: travelers are flown by helicopter to the top of a mountain to hike in remote locations, often encountering moose and caribou. And Princess land tours in Denali National Park afford views of bears, Dall sheep, and a variety of birds. All tours include in-depth education on Alaska’s environment and wildlife.
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PRICES start at $849 per person and include accommodations and meals. TO BOOK A STAY, contact Princess at (800) PRINCESS or visit princess.com.
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