Itinerary
- Day 1
Fairbanks
You'll arrive in Fairbanks at different times, so there's no organized group activity scheduled. After you get settled at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city and get a feel for the place. Stop by some local shops or grab dinner somewhere to adjust to the new time zone.
Landmarks/POIs Fairbanks - Day 2
Fairbanks to Denali
This morning you'll board the Sternwheeler Discovery riverboat for a scenic journey along the water that shows off Alaska's culture and history with several stops along the way. From there, a motor coach takes you to Denali National Park. By evening, you'll watch a musical performance about the first climbers to reach the summit of Denali, followed by dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner following musical performance about first brave men to summit Denali)
Included Activities
- Sternwheeler Discovery cruise
- Scenic motor coach ride to Denali National Park
- Musical performance dinner theater about first Denali summit
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park - Day 3
Denali
Early in the day, you'll head out on the Tundra Wilderness Tour deep into Denali National Park, which gives you the best shot at seeing wildlife. Your guide will fill you in on the park's history and explain what makes Denali such a big draw for visitors. The rest of your day is completely open, so you can rest or explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park - Day 4
Denali to Talkeetna
You'll travel by luxury domed railcar to Talkeetna, with glass ceilings and open-air observation decks so you can see everything. The rail guides give you commentary about the landscape as you go. After you arrive, you'll check into the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, which sits on a ridge with great views of Denali and the surrounding area.
Included Activities
- Scenic luxury domed railcar journey from Denali to Talkeetna
Landmarks/POIs Talkeetna - Day 5
Talkeetna to Whittier
After leaving Talkeetna, you'll head toward your ship with a stop in Anchorage. The drive takes you along the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm. Before boarding, you'll visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see orphaned and injured bears, wolves, porcupines, and moose spread across 200 acres. Later you'll board the Holland America cruise ship Westerdam in Whittier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Anchorage
- Visit to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Embarkation on Holland America Westerdam 7-night cruise
Landmarks/POIs Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Chugach Mountains Turnagain Arm - Day 6
Hubbard Glacier
Your ship will cruise up to Hubbard Glacier when conditions allow it. This is one of Alaska's largest glaciers, so have your camera ready to capture the glacier's surface and all the details you'll see from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising past Hubbard Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Hubbard Glacier - Day 7
Glacier Bay
You'll cruise into Glacier Bay, a national park and preserve full of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. This area has the largest concentration of tidewater glaciers in Alaska and tons of marine life to spot from the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising through Glacier Bay National Park
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Bay National Park - Day 8
Skagway
Skagway is your port for a full day. The town has a gold rush history that you can explore, and it earned the nickname 'Garden City of Alaska' for good reason. Even though it's a small town, there's quite a bit to do and see here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Skagway Tour and Summit Overlook - $75.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Skagway Gold Rush Cemetery White Pass - Day 9
Juneau
You'll spend the day in Juneau, Alaska's capital. The city is surrounded by massive scenic mountains and has historic buildings throughout. There's plenty to walk through and discover while you're here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Jet Boat Whale Watching - $165.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Juneau - Day 10
Ketchikan
Your ship arrives in Ketchikan, known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World' and the 'City of Totems.' The town sits on Revillagigedo Island and has the world's largest collection of totem poles for you to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Misty Fjords Flightseeing - $395.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Ketchikan Misty Fjords National Monument - Day 11
Inside Passage
Spend your day on the ship as it sails along the Inside Passage. You'll see beautiful coastal scenery from your cabin or from the ship's decks as you cruise between ports.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing the Inside Passage
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 12
Whittier to Vancouver
Your cruise ends this morning in Vancouver, Canada. After you disembark, you'll head home with all the memories from your trip to Alaska and all the things you've seen along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver
