AlaskaAir SafariThe Very Best of the Last Frontier

Limited to just 12 participants • June 10–17, 2017

Mt. McKinley

Winterlake Lodge

Tutka Bay LodgeHomer

A L A S K A

G U L F O F A L A S K A

Anchorage

ON THIS EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMExplore Alaska’s top wilderness areas and wildlife sanctuaries, traveling conveniently and efficiently by float plane and helicopter while staying in the two best wilderness lodges in the state for unique activities and gourmet dining. Your air safari will take you from Anchorage to the slopes of Mt. Denali to a bear reserve at Redoubt Bay. Observe a fascinating diversity of wildlife, from the marine mammals on the coast (seals, sea lions, whales, orcas) to the charismatic mega-fauna in the interior (moose, caribou, grizzlies, wolves, foxes). Experience Alaska to the fullest with activities such as flightseeing, hiking, flyfishing, kayaking, snowshoeing, and dog sledding.

At the luxurious Winterlake and Tutka Bay Lodges, pamper yourself with complimentary massages, cooking classes, wine tastings, yoga, and garden tours. Winterlake Lodge includes a cooking school with Cordon Bleu chef Kirsten Dixon.

Longtime Alaska resident Fran Ulmer has spent 30 years in public service at the local, state, and national levels. She is currently chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, appointed by President Obama in March 2011.

In June 2010, President Obama appointed her to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. From 2007 to 2011, Ms. Ulmer was chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).

Ms. Ulmer served as an elected official for 18 years as the mayor of Juneau, as a state representative, and as Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. She also spent time as Director of Policy Development for the state of Alaska. She currently sits on the National Parks Conservation Association Board and the Nature Conservancy

Board, and she has joined dozens of nonprofit and government boards and commissions in Alaska such as the Denali Commission, Commonwealth North, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Alaska Gas Pipeline Committee, and many more.

Ms. Ulmer earned a J.D. cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and has been a fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is married to retired attorney Bill Council, and they have two adult children and one grandson.

Study Leader

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, R=Reception

SATURDAY, JUNE 10INDEPENDENT ARRIVALS / ANCHORAGEArrive in Anchorage by early afternoon. Privately transfer to the Anchorage Museum to explore a world-class museum with exhibits devoted to the cultures, imagination, and innovative spirit of the people of Alaska with a dedicated docent. Our welcome reception and dinner are at Crow’s Nest Restaurant overlooking Cook Inlet.Overnight: Captain Cook Hotel (R, D)

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 DENALI / WINTERLAKE LODGE Depart Anchorage for Mt. Denali flightseeing in the morning. Continue by float plane to Winterlake Lodge along Alaska’s Iditarod Trail in the foothills just south of Mt. Denali. Hike the famous trail; take a garden tour, cooking class, fly casting class, or stretch class; enjoy a complimentary massage; paddle a canoe; and participate in a wine tasting before dinner. Overnight: Winterlake Lodge (B, L, D)

MONDAY, JUNE 12 & TUESDAY, JUNE 13WINTERLAKE LODGEBoard helicopters to Canyon Creek for fly fishing and wildlife viewing, continuing to Winterlake Lodge’s glacier camp in the Tordrillo Mountain area for glacier dog sledding, snowshoeing, sledding, and hiking. In the evening continue to enjoy the Lodge’s many amenities. Overnight: Winterlake Lodge (2B, 2L, 2D)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14BEAR VIEWING / TUTKA BAY LODGEDepart by float plane for a morning of bear viewing at a bear reserve along the remote western shore of Cook Inlet. Watch as the bears fish for salmon or cavort with their cubs. Or, opt for a few hours of sockeye salmon fishing at Redoubt Bay. Continue by float plane to Tutka Bay Lodge. Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge (B, L, D)

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 & FRIDAY, JUNE 16TUTKA BAY Explore the marine wildlife and glaciers of Kachemak Bay by small boat. At the serene Tutka Bay Lodge, enjoy yoga, hikes in the rainforest, cooking classes, kayaking, wine tasting, and a complimentary massage. Optionally, take a water taxi to Homer to enjoy its local shops and cafes. Charters of deep sea vessels are also available for salmon or halibut fishing at additional cost. The festive farewell dinner is on June 16.Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge (2B, 2L, 2D)

SATURDAY, JUNE 17INDEPENDENT DEPARTURES After breakfast, depart by float plane to Anchorage Airport for independent departures to home cities. (B)

Schedule By Day

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On the cover: Mt. Denali looms over the Alaskan wilderness At right, top to bottom: A curious moose breaks for a snack; Aerial view of Tutka Bay Lodge; A horned puffin waves hello; Denali National Park in the summer

CAPTAIN COOK HOTELAlaska’s Hotel Captain Cook is Alaska’s only member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. All guestroom and suite accommodations command majestic and panoramic views of the Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountains.

WINTERLAKE LODGESituated near the western edge of the Alaska Range, Winterlake Lodge offers seclusion and spectacular scenery. Views of the Trimble Glacier and the beginnings of the Rainy Pass are visible from the lake. The area features many species of Alaskan birds, wildflowers, and berries that are difficult to see in other locales.

Winterlake Lodge is located 198 trail miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, along Alaska’s historic Iditarod Trail. The lodge sits on 15 acres, overlooking a finger-shaped two-mile lake where guests land by floatplane in the summer and ski plane in the winter.

TUTKA BAY LODGETutka Bay Lodge sits at the head of a splendidly rugged seven-mile fjord at the southern end of Kachemak Bay, near Homer, Alaska. The Tutka Bay area offers rugged coastlines, deep fjords, dramatic mountains, quiet beaches, old growth Sitka spruce forests, and amazing tidal fluctuations.

Tutka Bay Lodge is located nine ocean miles from the charming seaside community of Homer, Alaska, along the Kachemak Bay near the mouth of the Cook Inlet.

Accommodations

Top: A juvenile grizzly bear poses for a portraitMiddle-left: A single section of a cedar totem tells but a chapter of a tribal storyMiddle-right: An iconic bald eagle searches for a perch near HomerBottom: Gazing past flowering Fireweed toward Cook Inlet

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TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary • Private airport transfers and all other transportation by float plane, helicopter, boat, and private vehicle • All excursions • Full program of briefings and classes • Two complimentary massages per person (one at Winterlake Lodge and one at Tutka Bay Lodge) • Baggage handling • Gratuities to porters, waitstaff, guides, pilots, and drivers • Entrance fees • Welcome and farewell wine receptions • Two glasses of wine or beer with dinners • All fishing license fees at at Winter Lake and Tutka Bay Lodges • One soft-sided piece of luggage per traveler

TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: U.S. domestic and/or international airfare • Medical expenses • Private airport transfers for travelers arriving before June 10 or departing after June 17 • Travel insurance • Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour • Excess baggage charges • Meals not specified in the itinerary; dishes and beverages not part of the included meals • Additional spa services beyond included massages • Laundry or dry cleaning • Telephone, email, and fax charges • Room service • Optional charter of deep sea vessel at Tutka Bay Lodge • Other items of a personal nature

AIRFAREU.S. domestic and international airfare is not included in the program rates. Information about making ight arrangements will be sent to all participants.

RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS: To reserve space, please call (888) 328-2089 or email res@criteriontravel.com. Final payment deadline is February 9, 2017, 120 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Upon payment of a $1,000 deposit per person, all reservations are subject to the cancellation provisions set forth below and by which the passenger agrees to be bound. Cancellations shall not be effective until they are received in writing and confirmed by Criterion Travel. Deposits are refundable (less a $250 per person administration fee) if

written notice of cancellation is received within 30 days of reservation; after that, deposits are 100% nonrefundable. Final payment is due February 9, 2017 (120 days prior to departure). Cancellations within 120 days of departure are 100% nonrefundable. For this reason, we strongly urge participants to purchase trip cancellation insurance. If the program is cancelled by Criterion Travel, you will receive a full refund, without further obligation on our part. No refunds will be made for any part of this program on which you choose not to participate. Note: Criterion Travel does not accept liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in conjunction with this tour.

ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary presented for this tour is subject to modification and change by Criterion Travel. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the program as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require the itinerary to be altered, Criterion Travel reserves the right to do so for the safety and best interest of the group. Any extra expenses incurred in this situation are the responsibility of the participant.

INSURANCE: Travel insurance for trip cancellation and interruption, medical problems, baggage loss and delay, etc., is highly recommended, and we hope that you will obtain it for this expedition. Trip cancellation policies that apply to this expedition are included in this brochure. Please be sure to carry the details of your travel insurance coverage with you on the program. Travelers are free to purchase the travel insurance of their choice. It is recommended that travelers clearly understand the difference between “primary” and “secondary” travel insurance.

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AlaskaAir Safari

The Very Best of the Last FrontierLimited to just 12 participants • June 10–17, 2017