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Gray Line of Alaska 2005 Product Brochure Previews Package Tours for Independent Travelers

Gray Line of Alaska

The most experienced tour company in Alaska announces a wide array of Alaska tour opportunities in a newly-released 2005 Gray Line of Alaska product brochure. Operating May through September 2005, Gray Line of Alaska features Denali National Park tours, Portage Glacier cruises, gold rush history and Alaska adventures via glass-domed railcars and luxury motor coach tours. New for 2005 is the opportunity to tour seldom-visited Tombstone Territorial Park in Canada.

�Something for everyone is a trademark of Gray Line of Alaska,� says Mark Mumm, Gray Line of Alaska director of sales and marketing. �We have a unique way of showing off Alaska�s most celebrated attractions from Denali National Park to Prudhoe Bay and we feature the best in local tours and Alaska activities. Flightseeing, fishing, river rafting, dayboat cruises, and glacier exploration await our guests. And true Alaska lovers can join our Iditarod and Fairbanks Ice Classic winter tours!�

Denali and Interior Packages Gray Line of Alaska�s most popular itinerary is its 3 day/2 night Denali Sampler including rail service to Denali National Park aboard the luxurious McKinley Explorer glass-domed railcars. The McKinley Explorer tour, 6 days/5 nights, adds an extra night in Denali to soak up more of the park�s mountain and wildlife adventures and includes Fairbanks for a taste of Gold Rush history. The Denali-Talkeetna Explorer tour, 7 days/6 nights, offers an extra night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for magnificent views of Mt. McKinley, weather permitting.

Combining Denali National Park with the spectacular beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park and the renowned Alaska SeaLife Center is the Denali-Kenai Explorer tour, 7 days/6 nights. Another option, the Denali-Prince William Sound Explorer, 6 days/5 nights, visits Denali National Park and cruises pristine Prince William Sound�a glacier-clad wilderness that is a haven for abundant marine wildlife.

A new itinerary�the Escorted Alaska Explorer tours, 8 days/7 nights, features Alaska�s best wilderness and cultural attractions by boat, glass-domed railcar and luxury motor coach with extra time to enjoy the wonders of Denali. Escorted throughout by knowledgeable Gray Line of Alaska representatives, this tour also includes an overnight stay at the Alyeska Resort, Alaska�s premiere luxury hotel property.

Alaska and Yukon Highway Tours Alaska and Yukon Highway Tours, ranging from four to eleven days, combine the best of Alaska�Denali, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Skagway with noted attractions in Canada�s Yukon�the Yukon Rendezvous dinner theatre at Beaver Creek, Whitehorse�the capital of the Yukon, a Yukon River cruise aboard the mv Yukon Queen II, and historic Dawson with the option to visit Tombstone Territorial Park.

Crossing the Arctic Circle is a highlight of the Prudhoe Bay North Slope Explorer tour, 4 days/3 nights, which travels the Dalton Highway to Coldfoot, Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay. Participants tour the oilfields, take a �toe dip� in the Arctic Ocean and explore areas bordering the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge under the light of the Midnight Sun.

Those who enjoy the freedom of their own vehicle can choose an Alaska by Car tour, 7 days/6 nights. An Avis rental car is provided, overnight accommodations are set up in advance in Anchorage, Denali, Talkeetna, and Seward and special excursions are included�the mv Ptarmigan cruise to Portage Glacier and the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Pre/Post Cruise Options and other offerings Gray Line of Alaska also features a host of Pre/Post Cruise Options ranging from 4 to 7 days. These tours feature an easy, convenient and unforgettable way for cruise passengers to continue their vacation and visit such premiere sites as Denali National Park, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Seward, and Fairbanks.

The Kantishna Roadhouse in Denali National Park, the Glacier Bay Lodge in Glacier Bay National Park, or the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on Fox Island in Kenai Fjords National Park are highlights on Adventure Tours . Other options include fishing at the Great Alaska Fish Camp or Bear Watching at Redoubt Bay or Brooks Falls. Tours range from six hours to three days. Sightseeing and Day Tours feature popular local attractions available from Anchorage and Fairbanks.

2005 Brochures Available Now Travelers interested in Gray Line of Alaska�s 2005 offerings will find details of the program in the new 2005 brochures that are currently available at their favorite travel agency, by calling 1-800-628-2449 or by ordering online at www.graylineof alaska.com. Tour prices range from $409 per person, double occupancy to $2,779 depending on itinerary length and value or peak season pricing. A division of Holland America Line, Inc., Gray Line of Alaska is marking its 56th year as the premier tour operator in Alaska. Information: 800/544-2206; www.graylineofalaska.com.