Denali National Park & Wild Alaska

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 1 night

Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage
Welcome to Alaska! Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK 1 night

Day 2: Transfer to Denali via Talkeetna
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the historic village of Talkeetna to board the Alaska Railroad. Enjoy views of the Alaskan wilderness and pass over Hurricane Gulch en route to Denali National Park, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with your group upon arrival.

WASILLA, ALASKA 1 night

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A full day of sightseeing with your guide immerses you in the scenery, flora and fauna of Denali National Park.

• Look for wildlife such as grizzly bears, moose, wolves, caribou, eagles and sheep
• See Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain (weather permitting)

This afternoon, travel to Wasilla for the night.

CRUISE 7 nights

Day 4: Transfer to Seward
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, explore the Kenai Peninsula before driving through the Kenai Mountain Range to Seward where you’ll board your cruise ship.

• Visit the Iditarod Headquarters and Museum where you’ll have the opportunity to take a short dog sled ride
• Reach the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, known for its dramatic tidal “turns” that create 10-foot walls of water
• Stop at Portage Lodge for views of the Explorer and Portage Glaciers
• Enter the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to spot wildlife up close

Day 5: Day at sea
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a day at sea reveling in your ship’s luxurious accommodations or simply watching the scenery from the deck. In the afternoon, cruise around the Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tide water glacier.

Day 6: Free day in Juneau
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Alaska’s capital, often referred to as “little San Francisco” for its perfect blend of cosmopolitan city sophistication and frontier town spirit.

Day 7: Free day in Skagway
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a free day in Skagway, the starting point for prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s and the northernmost point of Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Day 8: Free day in Icy Strait Point
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Keep a lookout for humpback, minke and orca whales as you cruise the Icy Straits to Icy Strait Point, your port of call for the day.

Day 9: Free day in Ketchikan
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a day at your leisure in Ketchikan, the ancestral home of the Tlingit people and gateway to some of Alaska’s most sublime scenery and wildlife.

Day 10: Cruising the Inside Passage
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail the southern section of Alaska’s Inside Passage, a collection of waterways, inlets, fjords and bays.

• View the region’s glaciers, several mountain ranges and secluded isles
• Look out for bald eagles as you cruise

VANCOUVER 1 night

Day 11: Disembarkation & free day in Vancouver
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Disembark in Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada’s largest city. Then, enjoy a free day to explore before sitting down to a farewell dinner with your group.

Day 12: Departure
Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
If you’re not extending your stay to explore Vancouver, transfer to the airport for your flight home
Add Vancouver $299 pp

Please note: Extension is not available on all departure dates.
Delve deeper into the diversity and vibrancy of British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada. Many cultures meet in the seaport of Vancouver, which boasts thriving Chinese and Indian neighborhoods. Spend your days wandering around the original settlement in Gastown or enjoying the great outdoors. Then, spend your evening feasting on Chinese food and checking out the lively music scene. Opt for a day to take in the beauty and refinement of Victoria, beloved for its blooming gardens and mild weather.

VANCOUVER 2 nights

Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Vancouver
Included meals: Breakfast
Today, tour the multicultural, cosmopolitan city of Vancouver with your guide before enjoying a free afternoon for exploration of your own.

• Drive through downtown Vancouver, passing the Roman-inspired Public Library
• See the historic Gastown district
• Make your way to the waterfront where you’ll see Canada Place, a sail-inspired building, which houses the Vancouver Convention Center and World Trade Center
• Stroll through Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park to take in views of the city 
• End your sightseeing tour with free time to explore Granville Island, located directly across the water from downtown Vancouver

Day 13: Free day in Vancouver
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in the city or add an excursion.
Optional Excursion - Victoria Sightseeing $189pp* Details

Board a ferry for a scenic ride to Victoria, where a local guide will introduce you to the city’s downtown area. Next, take in a passing view of the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbour and the iconic Empress Hotel. After a few hours to eat lunch and explore on your own, travel through the countryside for a guided tour of the famed Butchart Gardens, home to 55 acres of stunning floral displays. Your evening comes to a close as you head back to the docks to catch your return ferry to Vancouver.
Save $10 when you book this excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. (On-tour price: $199)

Day 14: Departure
Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.