Surprise Me (Dark) Example

Scenario:

St. Louis Resident

2 Guests, a couple with no children

$8500 budget, approximate

10 nights maximum length

Timeline:

Friday, the day before vacation starts:
- Airline Packet arrives
  - Labeled Open Me
    - Prepare tickets
- Accommodations Packet A (main accommodations) arrives
  - Labeled Open Me
    - Print luggage tags, you will need a color printer.
- Accommodations Packet B (secondary accommodations) arrives
  - No need to open.
- Activities Packet arrives
  - Labeled Open Me
    - Print Shore Excursion Tickets (This particular itinerary uses non-cruise line excursions. If using cruise line excursions, tickets will be provided on the ship.)
- Meals Packet arrives
  - No need to open
- Transportation Packet arrives
  - No need to open
Saturday:
- Parking reservation confirmation arrives in the morning
- Day plan arrives in the morning
- Flight is at 3:19pm, arrive at airport at 1:00pm.
- Meal Recommendation: Eat at airport due to convenience factor. We cannot recommend a specific meal, as the terminal has not been assigned.
- Alternative meal proposal: Eat at a chain restaurant before arriving.
  - Reason: The travelers are from St. Louis, they could go to a local restaurant any time.
- Arrive in Seattle at 5:42 Pacific Time
- Hotel Transfer included, Coast Gateway Hotel
- Dinner at Sharps RoastHouse, reservation at 7:00pm, local restaurant
  - Reason: Convenience and good reviews. Rated 4.6 Stars and next to the hotel.
Sunday:
- Breakfast at hotel, included
- Transfer to ship by taxi
- Board ship by 1:00PM
  - Princess Alaska Cruise aboard Star Princess, 7-day inside passage cruise. Cove Balcony Stateroom.
- Lunch on ship
- Dinner on ship
Monday:
- At sea
- Breakfast on ship
- Lunch on ship
- Dinner on ship
Tuesday:
- Ketchikan
- Breakfast on ship
- Rainforest Sanctuary and Totems Tour @ 9:00AM-12:00
- Lunch at Timber & Tide, a local seafood restaurant with 4.9 stars reviews.
- Dinner on ship
Wednesday:
- Dawes Glacier (at sea):
  - Breakfast on ship
  - Lunch on ship
- Juneau:
  - Best of Juneau Tour @ 2:00PM-8:15
  - Dinner included with tour
Thursday:
- Skagway
- Breakfast on ship
- Sled Dog and Scenic Tour @ 11:00AM-3:30PM
- Skip Lunch due to timing
- Early Dinner at Peppers, a local restaurant specializing in tacos and burritos, 4.8 stars reviews.
- Free snack later on ship
Friday:
- At sea
- Breakfast on ship
- Lunch on ship
- Dinner on ship
Saturday:
- At sea
- Breakfast on ship
- Lunch on ship
- Dinner on ship
Sunday:
- Vancouver
- Breakfast on ship
- North Shore Capilano and Grouse Mountain Tour @ 11:00AM-6:00PM
- Drop off bags at Accent Inn Vancouver Airport
- Dinner at Old Xian’s Noodle House, a local Asian food restaurant with unusual dishes, 4.6 stars reviews. Take bus or taxi to get there and back.
Monday:
- Arrive at Vancouver Airport at 6:30AM
- Get breakfast at airport
- Flight to Portland, OR (layover) to St. Louis 8:30AM-5:10PM
- Lunch at Portland Airport
- Dinner in St. Louis, choose your favorite restaurant

Airfare: $1238
Hotel Seattle, Coast Gateway Hotel: $214
Cruise (with beverage package, wi-fi, tips, and more): $4096
Parking rental, 10 days: $77
Bus or taxi in Vancouver: ~$20
Hotel Vancouver, Accent Inns: $181
Meals:
- St. Louis Airport lunch: $40-50
- Sharps RoastHouse: $60-80
- Timber & Tide: $60-80
- Peppers: $50
- Old Xian’s Noodle House: $50
- Vancouver Airport Breakfast: $40
- Portland Airport Lunch: $50
- St. Louis restaurant of choice: $80
Shore excursions:
- Rainforest Sanctuary and Totems: $290
- Best of Juneau: $596
- Sled Dog and Scenic Tour: $478
- North Shore and Mountain: $670

Total: $8340+souvenirs, onboard activities, gas.

If budget was strict, cheap food options would be possible to limit expenses. If budget was flexible, this would be approximately accurate.

Total: 9 nights.