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Bears in the wild

Bears in the wild
The mere mention of these rugged landscapes brings to mind North America's fiercest, hardiest animals -- polar bears, black bears and brown bears (sometimes known as grizzly bears). In a world where bears are usually the endangered species, Alaska is a place where people have to watch their step. Bears can be found (when they want to be) in nearly every corner of the state.


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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park



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Welcome to AFC Tours!

President and founder of AFC Tours, Randy Case, began as a tour manager in 1976 while attending college at UCLA. In 1982, he decided to venture out on his own and formed AFC Tours. Today, AFC Vacations prides itself on their First-Class tours throughout the USA and Canada for the upscale, mature traveler. AFC offers popular services with our Unpack-Once tours and Scenic Train tours, all providing many behind the scenes experiences. Tours include airfare, most meals, 3 Star or better hotels and all attractions & sightseeing. Australia and New Zealand are also our specialties. Let us provide you with a “WOW” experience for your next vacation! More about AFC Vacations


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The seven-day cruise aboard the luxurious Radiance departs from Vancouver and follows -- for the most part -- the Inside Passage along the British Columbia coastline to the Alaskan ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, and the Hubbard Glacier. It's a trip that anyone with a taste for adventure should try. There's nothing quite like relaxing on the balcony and inhaling the breathtaking scenery as you pass by at a few knots. Although there's the constant din of the rushing waters below and sea breezes, there is also tranquility and the surrealism of low-lying clouds hovering at eye level. Canoe.ca / Toronto Sun

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If anyone were to ask me for my favorite vacation destination, Alaska ranks way up there, with some of the best! The first thing that comes to mind is it's diversity, from glacial fjords to barren tundra, and from rain forest to subarctic taiga. Flora and fauna present a spectacle of their own, where else can you find the biggest salmon, the biggest bears, huge numbers of bald eagles, the largest fields of wildflowers and, in neighborhood gardens, the largest cabbages you have ever seen!
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How many people can say they've had the pleasure of visiting the majestic state of Alaska? I never thought I'd get there, so on a whim one day, I took a job that would allow me the luxury of two full weeks in scenic Kodiak Island. I was alone, unassisted, embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. And while I knew it would be a heavenly experience, I never realized I was about to create life-altering memories. It is so well worth the money. And I promise you, the memories really WILL last a lifetime!
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Welcome to Alaska!

Discover Alaska

Come be enthralled by winter's unsurpassed display of northern lights. Go mushing with a dog team on a wooden trail. View the artistry of larger than life-szed ice sculptures. See award-winning exhibits on Alaska's cultural and natural history. Celebrate our Gold Rush past. Be energized in summer's land of midnight sun.


Must See
 

Alaska Glacier Viewing

Alaska Glacier ViewingAlaska has the nation’s greatest concentration of glaciers, covering almost 30,000 square miles, and Alaska's No. 1 visitor attraction featuring Alaska glaciers is just a short, spectacular drive away from Anchorage - Portage Glacier and the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center are located just 50 miles south of Anchorage. Come enjoy the sight seeing today with your friends and family!


Juneau - Alaska's Capital

Juneau

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, bursts during the summer with hundreds of thousands of cruise-ship passengers. Twelve decades ago, the young city was swamped with prospectors. Situated on the upper Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, Juneau is almost 600 air miles from Anchorage and 900 miles from Seattle.


Flightseeing

Flightseeing

Alaska flightseeing -- or sightseeing from the air -- gives visitors an extraordinary view of one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. Small planes and helicopters take passengers through gorges and passes to fly over Alaska's mountains, lakes and glaciers. Sometimes the flights even land on the glaciers.



Must Do
 

Celebrate Alaskas Native Culture

Celebrate Alaskas Native CultureAlaska continues to be home to a diverse group of aboriginal people who first called the Last Frontier their home many thousands of years prior to the miners and merchants of the Gold Rush. The three main groups – Athabascan Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts – are collectively referred to as Alaska Natives. However, separately, they represent different cultures, languages and beliefs.


Discover the Mat-Su Valley

Discover the Mat-Su ValleyAlaskan adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find activities, attractions and adventure. From fishing to golfing, from flightseeing to rafting to skiing and snow-shoeing, you'll need several days to experience all of the adventure offered! You can find activity options by selecting a category or region from the menus above. For a more specific search, type in keywords in the member business search field located to the left.


Visit Sitka

Visit SitkaSitka Alaska is your Alaskan treasure! Views of Island-studded waters, stately spruce forests, jagged mountains and towering volcano surround Alaska’s most beautiful seaside town. Sitka by the sea! Experience Sitka’s riches with warm hospitality, ancient Tlingit living culture and history, unique Russian heritage, fact filled museums, hand-carved totems, abundant Alaskan wildlife and plenty of exciting adventure!


Must Experience
 
The Alaska Zoo

Alaska Zoo

View a vast collection of Alaskan critters - including bears (Oreo the brown bear and Ahpun the polar bear are favorites), birds, moose, fox, river otters, harbor seals, sheep and many others. Plus, Maggie, the harmonica-playing elephant. This is an amazing experience to share with your friends and family. Bring everyone you know, for they are sure to love the creatures here at the Alaska Zoo!


Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park is the third largest state park in the nation and a stunning backdrop to the Anchorage landscape. This half-million acre park is rich in recreation opportunities including some of Alaska’s most accessible hiking, skiing, camping wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, rafting, and climbing. There is something here to enjoy for everyone in your family, so what are you waiting for?



The Northern Lights

The Northern Lights

The northern lights can be incredibly bright, multihued and fast moving. The most common color is a brilliant yellow-green. Colorful northern lights displays can produce red, blue and purple patterns. Glowing, dancing curtains of light that ripple and sway, fold and unfold then suddenly disappear, only to reform in a new shape minutes later.



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AFC Vacations
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San Diego, CA 92121
 
Tel: (858) 481-8188
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Activities
 
Anchorage Activities & Sightseeing

Birdwatching and Wildlife Viewing

Anchorage is the perfect base camp for Alaska Adventure! Step foot on an Alaska glacier, hike to a mountain vista or stroll along Anchorage scenic trails. Cruise in comfort through Prince William Sound or paddle along in a sea kayak. Catch wild Alaska salmon just steps from an Anchorage hotel or angle for trout in a nearby pristine lake.


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