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NIP 23 and Digital Fabrication 2007
23rd International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies
September 16-21, 2007
Anchorage, Alaska
Explore Tours is proud to offer tours and sightseeing for NIP 23 and Digital Fabrication 2007.
Below are tour options we recommend based on your travel dates. Please feel free to visit other areas of our web site or contact us for additional suggestions for pre and post tour options. We look forward to helping you Explore Alaska!
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Sightseeing:
Matanuska Valley and Iditarod Kennel Tour – Offered Friday, September 21 Only
Private option for attendees following the special Environmental Session on Friday!
After a 1-hour narrated tour en route to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, visit Happy Trails Dog Kennel where you will enjoy a multimedia presentation about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, see a mushing demonstration from an Iditarod musher, and pet the championship sled dogs and puppies. Includes: Narrated motorcoach tour en route and admission to Happy Trails Kennels.
Tour Duration: 4 ¾ hours 1:30 PM Adult Rate: $104.00 per person
Real Alaska Tour – Available through September 16 Only
Board the world famous Alaska Railroad for a scenic 4 hour train ride to the coastal community of Seward. Upon arrival, enjoy a 1 ½ hour dog sled tour, Exit Glacier visit, lunch and Seward city tour. Return to Anchorage by train this evening. A fun-filled day experiencing the wonders of Alaska!
Tour Duration: Full Day 6:45 AM Adult Rate: $241.00 per person
Grand Tour of Anchorage
On the "Grand Tour" you will join a longtime Alaskan for an introduction to Alaska's largest city. Complete with a fascinating historical overview, weather and economic facts, and multiple photo stops.
Tour Duration: 1 ½ Hours 10:30 AM Departure Adult Rate: $30.00 per person
Outdoor Adventures:
Earthquake Park Bike Ride
Take a guided mountain bike tour along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to Earthquake Park, an area showing the after effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Along the way possibly see moose and other local flora and fauna. Transfer to/from hotel, bike rental, and light snack included. Approximate 10 mile ride, good for all levels of experience.
Tour Duration: 1 ½ hours 9 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM Adult Rate: $69.00 per person
Alaska ATV Adventure
See the real Alaska on a guided 4-wheeler tour. Your guide will choose a scenic area with the best conditions for your fun-filled, 3-hour ride in Alaska’s backcountry. See the local landscape, all the while looking out for wildlife.
Tour Duration: 4 ½ hours 9:15 AM, 1:15 PM Adult Rate: $186.00 per person
Glacier Hiking
Ride the scenic Alyeska Tram up to 2,300 feet and back down to the Hotel Alyeska near sea level. From the upper mountain tram, hike a scenic ridgeline surrounded by the 7 glaciers of the Girdwood Valley and outstanding views up to the glacier making photo and rest stops along the way. In totality, hike for 3 – 4 hours for a distance of 1 mile round trip with an 800 foot gain. Includes roundtrip transfers and tram ticket.
Tour Duration: 3 – 4 hours 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM Adult Rate: $179.00 per person
Rainforest Hike
This 2 – 3 hour guided 5 mile (round trip) hike explores the Historic Iditarod Trail, just an hour from Anchorage. Time and enthusiasm permitting, this moderate and informative hike consists of a very unique hand tram crossing and walk over the Winner Creek Gorge. Includes roundtrip transfers.
Tour Duration: 2 – 3 hours 8:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM Adult Rate: $99.00 per person
Ice Climbing
Portage Valley lends an amazing backdrop to learn or hone your skills. Hike 5 miles round trip on rugged terrain ranging from trails to off-trail talus walking, boulder hopping and cramponing on ice to get to the Byron Glacier where you climb. Includes roundtrip transfers.
Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours 9:00 AM Adult Rate: $229.00 per person
Day Cruises:
Portage Glacier Cruise – Available through September 16 Only
From Anchorage skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm. You just might catch a glimpse of beluga whales at Beluga Point and there’s an abundance of waterfowl at Potter March. Get a close up view of the Portage Glacier from the decks of the mv Ptarmigan. Enjoy the spectacular views and the expert narration from a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at The Hotel Alyeska. You’ll have time for lunch on your own and an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska. Includes roundtrip transfers.
Tour Duration: 7 hours 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM Adult Rate: $69.00 per person
26 Glacier Cruise
Travel over 135 miles into Prince William Sound aboard the Klondike Express, a high-speed catamaran, to see 26 "named glaciers" and many more unnamed. Approach within 500 feet from the face of these towering walls of ice and "hear" the glaciers move, watch for calving and see the brilliant blues in the ice. You may also have the opportunity to view sea otters, seals, porpoises, sea lions, eagles and whales while you enjoy relaxing in a comfortable heated cabin. Lunch and transportation included.
Tour Duration: Full Day 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Adult Rate: $169.00 per person
(Special rate for NIP 23 and Digital Fabrication Attendees! Normally $186 per person)
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay are abundant in marine wildlife and ice-blue tidewater glaciers. See harbor seals, otters, sea lions, and various species of whale. There are over 100 species of birds flourishing in the area, from the majestic Bald eagle to the beloved puffin, and a spectacular Steller sea lion colony. This 110-mile journey (177 km) by cruise features the ultimate wildlife viewing experience. Lunch and transportation included.
Tour Duration: Full Day 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM Adult Rate: $175.50 per person (Special rate for NIP 23 and Digital Fabrication Attendees! Normally $195 per person)
Flightseeing:
Mt. McKinley Flightseeing Tour
This flightseeing tour takes you within six miles of McKinley's 20,320 ft. summit. View the Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and the massive south face of Mt. McKinley. Complimentary hotel transfer is included. (Passenger Minimum Applies)
Tour Duration: 3-Hour Tour AM or PM Departures Adult Rate: $295.00 per person
Knik Glacier Flightseeing Tour
This flight will take you over the expansive Knik Glacier rimmed with spectacular hanging glaciers. Sense the motion of the ice and see how it has shaped the land, then fly over the winding Knik Glacier Gorge. Complimentary hotel transfer is included. (Passenger minimum applies)
Tour Duration: 1.5 Hour Tour AM or PM Departures Adult Rate: $205.00 per person
Contact Explore Tours for more information on these and other great Alaska tours! Email: info@exploretours.com or Call Toll Free: 800-523-7405
Extended Multi-Day Tour Suggestions for Before or After the Conference:
Homer Bear Viewing Adventure
Your adventure includes a scenic drive to Homer, known as “the end of the road,” overnight accommodations, and an air journey to Katmai National Park. Glimpse some of the estimated 4,000 brown bears that inhabit this immense park. Perhaps include a visit to local museums, art galleries, or go fishing in the halibut capital of the world!
Talkeetna Adventure
Don't miss your chance to experience this quaint town that serves as the base camp for climbers attempting to scale Mt. McKinley. Optional activities could include Mt. McKinley flightseeing, jetboat safari tour, or dog sledding adventure (weather permitting).
South to Seward
Travel south on a National Scenic Byway, to the seaside town of Seward. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, a marine science facility. Learn about Alaska's marine life and have an up-close experience with Steller sea lions, puffins, seals and more! Embark on a day cruise into Resurrection Bay or Kenai Fjords National Park to view spectacular scenery, birds, sea mammals and snow-capped glaciers. Day or overnight tour.
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