Grand Alaska 2025

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Combine a weeklong Princess cruise through glacier-strewn waterways with a visit to Denali National Park, a scenic rail trip, flightseeing, rafting in a bald eagle reserve, a sled dog experience and much more on this most unforgettable Alaskan adventure.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • A humpback whale surfaces suddenly into the sparkling air... a tidewater glacier calves into the sea... a majestic bald eagle quietly soars in a cloudless sky... snow-clad mountains tower over deep blue rivers of ice... forested landscapes and glistening fjords of the 49th state reward with priceless treasures...Tour Anchorage
    • Juneau
    • Skagway
    • and Ketchikan... explore Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias national parks... flightsee over glaciers... ride the rails on a ridiculously scenic and historic journey... take a jet boat adventure in the wild... raft in a bald eagle preserve... see magnificent Prince William Sound.... meet an Iditarod champion musher and his Husky sled dogs... visit a homesteader at her wilderness farm... go on a private whale-watching cruise... cruise the Alaska coast
    • Glacier Bay
    • and the Inside Passage... and discover why 'Seward's Folly' was anything but...

What's this trip about?

    Combine a weeklong Princess cruise through glacier-strewn waterways with a visit to Denali National Park, a scenic rail trip, flightseeing, rafting in a bald eagle reserve, a sled dog experience and much more on this most unforgettable Alaskan adventure.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Anchorage, Alaska, USA
End CityVancouver

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Private float plane flightseeing over Denali National Park Private whale-watching cruise Visit to a family homestead in Trapper Creek to learn about modern pioneer life Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting adventure Travel with Tauck's private group and a Tauck Director throughout your journey Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,200

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Anchorage

Tour starts: 6:30 PM, Hotel Captain Cook.
A transfer is included from Anchorage International Airport to the Hotel Captain Cook, overlooking Cook Inlet, downtown Anchorage, and the Chugach Mountains. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Hotel Captain Cook

PORTOFCALL : Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Day 2 Alaskan traditions & a flight to the wilderness

Learn about the lifestyles, traditions, and crafts of Alaska's indigenous tribes on a visit to the Anchorage Museum; hundreds of artifacts and two multimedia installations share the enduring cultures and histories of peoples from ac...

Day 3 A wilderness homestead in Trapper Creek & a jet boat adventure

Begin the day with a visit to the private homestead of Joanne Porterfield, nestled in the Alaska wilderness; her family's gardens and farm have flourished here in the shadow of Mount Denali for more than four decades. Set off on a w...

Day 4 To Denali & the Iditarod sled dogs of Husky Homestead

Drive today to Denali National Park, one of the world's last unspoiled frontiers; arrive at your lodge near the entrance to the park, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, in time for lunch. This afternoon, visit Husky Homestead, home o...

Day 5 Explore Denali National Park

Rise early for a "Tundra Wilderness Tour" that takes you deep into the wilds of Denali National Park, a six-million-acre UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, through forest and alpine tundra and over high mountain passes. Along the way you may...

Day 6 Across the wilderness to Copper Center & mountain majesty

Traverse the Alaskan wilderness today from Denali along the Alaska Range to your lodge situated on the Copper River in the small town of Copper Center, a gateway to the massive Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, known as "North Ameri...

Day 7 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Discover Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – home to more glaciers and mountains above 16,000 feet than any spot in North America, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on both sides of the border of the USA and Canada – ...

Day 8 Prince William Sound & embark your cruise

Drive to Valdez this morning, stopping at the Worthington Glacier for a great photo opportunity. Then, cruise across Prince William Sound from Valdez to Whittier, where you'll embark your Princess ship for the start of your 7-night ...

Day 9 Hubbard Glacier & a day at sea

On a day spent at sea, enjoy a private tour of the ship's galley in the morning, and cruise to Hubbard Glacier to view Alaska's longest tidewater glacier up close; its blue color is created by the denseness of the ice, which absorbs...

Day 10 Cruising through glorious Glacier Bay during a day at sea

Prepare to be awestruck by Glacier Bay National Park, a highlight of Tauck's Alaska tours, as you cruise along shorelines and among islands that were completely covered by ice some 200 years ago. View blue-tinged ice cliffs towering...

Day 11 Skagway, rafting through bald eagle country & a vintage rail trip

Explore historic Skagway, gateway to the Klondike gold fields, in antique vehicles before boarding a ferry cruise on the Lynn Canal – North America's longest and deepest fjord – to Haines. Go rafting* through the Chilkat Bald Eagle ...

Day 12 Private whale watching & more in Juneau

Your ship arrives in Juneau, Alaska's capital city; set on a narrow strip of land between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, it's famous for its historic gold mines and mountain and water views. Disembark for sightseeing...

Day 13 Experiencing cultural heritage during a day spent in Ketchikan

Today you'll dock in Ketchikan, the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes, for an inside look at the role that Tlingit heritage plays in the local culture. See some of the city's numerous totem poles, and watch ...

Day 14 A day spent cruising the Inside Passage

Enjoy spectacular views of the fabled Inside Passage from your stateroom, or a variety of decks and lounges, on a full day of cruising past the densely forested islands and coastal communities of this renowned waterway. You can also...

Day 15 Disembark Vancouver and fly home

Tours ends: Vancouver.
Disembark your Princess ship in Vancouver, British Columbia. Flights should depart after 12:00 PM; a transfer is included from the dock to Vancouver International Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in and US customs at the airport.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, Canada

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,990
Price per day$533
Last Updated: 11/24/2024
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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, CORAL PRINCESS
CORAL PRINCESS With 90% of her staterooms offering ocean views – and 700 of them sporting balconies – Coral Princess is tailor-made for viewing Alaska’s glaciers. She and her same-size sister ship, Island Princess, offer the same features and amenities as their larger sibling, Crown Princess. There are four swimming pools to enjoy, as well as a well-equipped fitness center, a nine-hole putting course, a sports court and the Lotus Spa. Expand your horizons by taking part in the ScholarShip@Sea® enrichment program. Court lady luck in the casino, spend the night watching a movie, concert or sporting event outdoors in a plush lounge chair at Movies Under the Stars® and escape completely® in The Sanctuary®, a tranquil haven just for adults. Unique to Coral Princess and her sister ship Island Princess, the Bayou Café and SteakhouseSM features live jazz music and flavorful New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Every day brings new opportunities and new adventures aboard Coral Princess.
Length: 965 ft. Tonnage: 92,000 gross tons Cruising Speed: 21.5 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 1,970 Crew Members: 895 Registry: Bermuda Crew Nationality: International
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