Escape to Alaska or Bust Essay Contest Prizes

First Prize Winner receives 8-Day Alaska Wildland Adventure for up to 4 participants, visiting three distinct Alaska lodges, valued at over $12,000!*

8 Day, 7 Night Alaska Wildland Adventure Detailed Itinerary

First Prize Winner receives 8 Day Alaska Wildland Adventure for up to 4 participants inclusive of all meals, transportation, guided services and gratuities as noted in itinerary; airfare to Alaska not included, alcoholic beverages and other incidentals also not included. Trip may be taken in 2009 or 2010.

*any group qualifies; two cabins allocated; five participants may be considered if your entry is really, really special.

8 Day, 7 Night Alaska Wildland Adventure, Detailed Itinerary: Featuring AWA's new Lodge, Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, valued at over $12,000.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Day 1: Pickup at Anchorage International Airport. Transfer to Kenai Riverside Lodge near Chugach National Forest. Orientation and dinner. D

Day 2: Full day Kenai Canyon Raft Trip. Arrive at Kenai Backcountry Lodge in the Wilderness of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. BLD

Day 3: Exploration at Kenai Backcountry Lodge. BLD

Day 4: Transfer to Kenai Riverside Lodge; afternoon hike in Chugach National Forest. BLD

Day 5: Transfer to Seward, Alaska, for marine wildlife and glacier cruise tour in Kenai Fjords National Park. Arrive at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. BLD

Day 6: Full day exploration at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

Day 7: Morning at Lodge; afternoon boat tour to Seward, Alaska. Evening ride on Alaska Railroad to Anchorage. Overnight at hotel in Anchorage (included). BLD

Day 8: Depart airport to home city.
Note: AWA reserves the right to provide the same core accommodations and activities in a different sequence, depending upon availability of product and dates selected by winners.

5 Second Place Winners will receive coupons redeemable for 40% off on any Alaska Wildland Adventures trip* for the 2009 season for up to 4 participants, on a space available basis, as determined solely by AWA.

10 Third Place Winners will receive coupons redeemable for 20% off on any Alaska Wildland Adventures trip* for the 2009 season for up to 4 participants, on a space available basis, as determined solely by AWA.

Up to 30 other valid entries will receive a coupon redeemable for a 10% off on any Alaska Wildland Adventures trip* for the 2009 season for up to 4 participants, on a space available basis, as determined solely by AWA.

Total Estimated Savings Possible Depending on Trip Selected (based on a group of 4):
Second place, 40% off prize = From $760 - $9100
Third place, 20% off prize = From $380 - $4560
Up to 30 Honorable Mention entries, 10% off prize = From $190 - $2280

*Prize is inclusive of all meals, ground transportation, guided services and gratuities as noted in itinerary; airfare to Alaska not included, alcoholic beverages and other incidentals also not included. Features stays at Kenai Riverside Lodge, Kenai Backcountry Lodge, and the new Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge; trip valued at over $12,000. No purchase necessary. Trip may be taken in 2009 or 2010.

Offer can not be combined with any other offer and may not apply to any trip previously booked with AWA. Coupons may be applied toward any AWA All-Inclusive Vacation, Alaska Lodge Package or Alaska Adventure Package in the 2009 season, space available, with the exception of Denali Kantishna Explorer, Denali Kantishna Adventure and any AWA Trip Add-Ons not directly operated by AWA. Domestic or international airfare to Alaska is not included in AWA trips. Full trip inclusions and exclusions will be explained at the time of coupon redemption.

Note: AWA reserves the right to provide the same core accommodations and activities in a different sequence, depending upon availability of product and dates selected by winners.

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