Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Alaska and meet your Tour Director at the hotel between 3 pm and 7 pm. Use this time to get oriented, check into your room, and settle in for the trip ahead.
- Day 2
Fairbanks to Denali
Board a sternwheeler for a cruise on the Chena River where you'll visit an Athabascan village and learn about Native culture. You'll also meet Iditarod mushers and see their dog teams up close. Later, head to Denali National Park for a naturalist presentation about the park's natural features, then grab dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sternwheeler Discovery cruise on Chena River
- Visit to Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture
- Meet Iditarod mushers and dog teams
- Private presentation by local Naturalist on Denali National Park
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Chena Village Denali National Park Denali - Day 3
Denali
The morning is yours to do as you like, with optional activities like float trips or helicopter rides if you're interested. In the afternoon, a Naturalist Driver Guide takes you on a tundra wilderness tour into Denali National Park where you'll look for wildlife. The evening is free to rest and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness tour with Naturalist Driver Guide in Denali National Park
Optional Activities
- Float trip down Nenana River
- Helicopter ride over Denali National Park
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park Nenana River - Day 4
Denali to Talkeetna
Visit an Iditarod Musher's home to hear stories and meet champion racing dogs. From there, board the famous Alaska Railroad for a scenic journey through the Alaskan wilderness. You'll arrive in Talkeetna, a unique town with character and charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Iditarod Musher's home
- Meet champion dog racing team
- Alaska Railroad journey in Deluxe Dome Service
Landmarks/POIs Alaska Railroad Talkeetna - Day 5
Talkeetna to Seward
Start with a traditional Alaskan treat at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse. Then head south toward Anchorage, driving through scenic landscape along the Kenai Peninsula on your way to Seward. Join other travelers for a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Alaskan treat at historic Talkeetna Roadhouse), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Alaskan treat at historic Talkeetna Roadhouse
- Scenic drive along Kenai Peninsula
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Talkeetna Roadhouse Kenai Peninsula - Day 6
Seward to Whittier (Cruise Embarkation)
Board your cruise vessel in Seward for a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. You'll see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, and sea otters. Later, travel to Whittier and begin your 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
- Wildlife viewing including glaciers calving, orcas, humpback whales, and sea otters
Landmarks/POIs Kenai Fjords National Park Harding Icefield Prince William Sound Whittier - Day 7
Gulf of Alaska Cruise
Spend the day scenic cruising through the Gulf of Alaska, a nearly 600,000 square-mile body of water stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island to Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage. Take in the natural beauty from your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Gulf of Alaska
Landmarks/POIs Gulf of Alaska - Day 8
Glacier Bay National Park Cruise
Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with seven tidewater glaciers, frosted peaks, and mossy forests. Look for humpback whales, orcas, bald eagles, and brown bears as you travel through this dynamic biosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park
- Witness ice calving at Margerie Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park Margerie Glacier - Day 9
Skagway
Pull into Skagway, the historic gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Walk through town to explore gold rush sites like the Red Onion Saloon and learn about the region's colorful history. The area offers both cultural attractions and natural beauty. (Note: Haines may substitute as your port depending on Holland America's decision.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Skagway and gold rush heritage
Optional Activities
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad journey through rugged mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers
Landmarks/POIs Red Onion Saloon White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Skagway - Day 10
Juneau
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's most remote and unique state capital, surrounded by water, forest, and mountains. You can hike, try fresh seafood, tour the capital building, or go looking for deer, bald eagles, and whales in the surrounding areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Juneau, Alaska's state capital
Optional Activities
- Hike at Mount Roberts
- Whale-watching tours to Auke Bay
- Floatplane trip to wildlife reserves such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island
Landmarks/POIs Juneau Mount Roberts Auke Bay Admiralty Island Chichagof Island - Day 11
Ketchikan
Dock in Ketchikan on the banks of the Tongass Narrows, the gateway to the Inside Passage. Explore the rich cultural heritage of Native Alaskan Nations including the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples through totem poles, heritage centers, and historic Creek Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ketchikan
Optional Activities
- Tour Totem Heritage Center
- Visit Totem Bight State Park
- Explore Saxman Village with Tlingit carvers and dancers
- Walk historic Creek Street and boardwalk
- Visit Dolly's House Museum
- Fresh seafood dining at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Tongass Narrows Totem Heritage Center Totem Bight State Park Saxman Village Creek Street Dolly's House Museum - Day 12
Inside Passage Cruise
Cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage, a protected network of waterways winding through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests. Travel from Misty Fjords National Monument toward Glacier Bay National Park, watching for humpback whales, orcas, bald eagles, and brown bears.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage Misty Fjords National Monument Glacier Bay National Park - Day 13
Disembarkation in Vancouver
Have breakfast and prepare for departure. Your scheduled flights leave from Vancouver International Airport after noon, bringing your Alaska cruise adventure to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver International Airport Vancouver
