Majestic Alaska with Cruise Ocean view Stateroom

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A deep discovery of Alaska, this vast and intriguing state is uncovered through its national parks, like Denali and Kenai Fjords, and towns like Fairbanks, Anchorage and Seward. You'll enjoy Insider moments like… seeing Alaskan traditions in action, from authentic birch bowls being carved in a Fairbanks workshop to Ulu knives being crafted in a factory in...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Anchorage and Seward
    • Cruise in a paddlewheel boat in Fairbanks, and over to majestic Kenai Fjords National Park
    • Iconic train journey through Alaska's wildnerness aboard the Alaska Railroad

What's this trip about?

    A deep discovery of Alaska, this vast and intriguing state is uncovered through its national parks, like Denali and Kenai Fjords, and towns like Fairbanks, Anchorage and Seward. You'll enjoy Insider moments like… seeing Alaskan traditions in action, from authentic birch bowls being carved in a Fairbanks workshop to Ulu knives being crafted in a factory in Anchorage, where you learn the manufacturing process and hear how this carved tool was developed by the Inuits for their use in the wild. It's also spending time with locals, like the expert we introduce you to in Fairbanks; looking after the sled dogs at the kennels of the late Iditarod champion, Susan Butcher, they share stories and insights about the tradition.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFairbanks
End CityVancouver

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Denali
  • Denali National Park
  • Fairbanks
  • Juneau
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Ketchikan
  • Seward
  • Vancouver

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Rafting
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights
    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • 7 nights First Class accommodation for land-only guests and 13 nights for land and cruise guests

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Fairbanks (2 Nights)

Accommodation: Rivers Edge Resort

Welcome to Fairbanks. Spend the afternoon getting settled in at your hotel or do a little sightseeing on your own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Fairbanks Sightseeing And Free Time

Meals: Breakfast

Visit a workshop where local artisans carve Alaskan birch bowls, a Cultural Insight. Then, board a paddlewheel riverboat on a journey to a recreated Athabascan village where you can meet and talk with native Alaskans. Visit the kennel owned by ...

Day 3: Fairbanks – Denali National Park (2 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Denali Park Village

Wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley on your way to vistas of snow-capped Mount McKinley—at 20,320 feet (6,194 metres), it is the highest peak in North America and the centrepiece of Den...

Day 4: Denali National Park Sightseeing And Free Time

Meals: Breakfast

In 1976 President Jimmy Carter designated the park as an international biosphere reserve, focusing on ecosystem conservation and prudent use of national resources. Finally, in 1980, Mt. McKinley National Park and Denali National Monument were i...

Day 5: Denali – Alaska Railroad – Anchorage (2 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Anchorage

Enjoy a morning on your own before boarding the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in your comfortable reclining seat in your Deluxe Dome Railcar as onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes of Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon. After arriving in Anchorage, enjoy the evening on your own.

Day 6: Anchorage Sightseeing And Free Time

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Explore Anchorage's historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet. Stop at the Ulu Factory for a Cultural Insight, an introduction to the semicircular Ulu knife developed by the Inuit people. Visit the Alaska Na...

Day 7: Anchorage – Kenai Fjords National Park – Seward – Glacier Discovery Alaska Cruise (7 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre before embarking on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park with a prime rib and salmon lunch while marvelling at wildlife and glaciers. Then bid farewell to your Travel Director as you board your Holland America Line cruise ship and set sail on an unforgettable cruise.

Day 8: Scenic Cruising – College Fjord

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Admire the massive glaciers of College Fjord in Prince William Sound and keep your eyes open for abundant wildlife and maybe even one of the 40-ton humpback whales that come to the waters of Alaska each summer.

Day 9: Scenic Cruising – Glacier Bay National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Watch Glacier Bay National Park's immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first humans arrived.

Day 10: Haines

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Haines—home to autumn's Alaska Bald Eagle Festival—lies alongside the longest fjord in America. Visit galleries offering traditional Tlingit art in the quaint downtown.

Day 11: Juneau

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Stroll Juneau's picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and saloons from the Gold Rush era. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for exhilarating views of the harbour and nearby mountains.

Day 12: Ketchikan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. Perhaps take an optional guided tour through town or a floatplane flightseeing trip.

Day 13: Scenic Cruising – Inside Passage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands.

Day 14: Depart Vancouver

Meals: Breakfast

Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel if you wish to extend your stay.

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    • Personal Expenses
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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts,7 Lunches and 9 Dinners.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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