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- Day 1 Arrival In Vancouver Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your Vancouver hotel. Take some time to enjoy the amenities of your hotel, or perhaps indulge at one of the local restaurants. Overnight in Vancouver.
- Day 2 Port Of Vancouver / Cruising Sunshine Coast Independently transfer to the Vancouver cruise terminal where you board the Holland America Line ship and are welcomed by the crew who will be your hosts for the next 7 nights. Familiarize yourself with amenities of the ship and watch the sun set over the water from the wide decks of this magnificent craft. Overnight on board the ms Westerdam. Breakfast and dinner included.
- Day 3 Inside Passage The ship sets sail this morning for one of the most famously beautiful passages in the world. Just beyond the deck rails, the gems of Alaska are laid open in a spellbinding vista, including rain forests, glaciers, fjords and whitecapped peaks. Along the way it is common to view whales and sea lions at play along the coastlines as well as a near countless assortment of marine bird life. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included.
- Day 4 Port Of Ketchikan Today you cruise down the coast to arrive in the town of Ketchikan - the ancestral home of the Tlingit tribe. This community with strong ties to its aboriginal past is also the gateway into the Misty Fjords National Monument and its 8 900 km2 of pristine wilderness. Ketchikan also boasts the world's largest collection of totem poles you can explore independently, or you may visit the Saxman Native Village, Totem Bight and Totem Heritage Center. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included
- Day 5 Port Of Juneau Where the legacy of the tin pan prospector meets eco-adventure tourism of tomorrow would be a good way to describe the charms of Alaska's capital city. Here the pioneering spirit lives on in an interesting mix of cosmopolitan chic and frontier ruggedness. There are many places to visit in port including Alaska State Museum and its exquisite collection of Russian Orthodox and Gold Rush relics, or take advantage of optional excursions offered by Holland America Line. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included
- Day 6 Skagway Today we continue cruising and arrive at Skagway, an important outpost during the days of the Klondike. You may wonder along the wide sidewalks of Broadway Avenue and visit some of the vintage shops, small museums or enjoy a treat at one of the restaurants. You may wish to independently take the White Pass Summit Excursion, a rail adventure on the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad as it winds its way along narrow tracks through the mountain. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included
- Day 7 Glacier Bay Today a marvel at a natural show unlike any other. Massive chunks of ancient ice split with a thunderous crack off of the edge of the glacier, plunges into the bay and sending plumes of water metres into the air. This area of Glacier Bay National Parks boasts more active calving (splitting off) tidewater glaciers than anywhere in the world. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included
- Day 8 Cruising At Sea Take a day at sea to relax and enjoy the amenities of the ship. Recline on the deck and watch the horizon stretch out to infinity. Perhaps enjoy a movie in the onboard theatre, or inquire with the cruise director as to what activities are underway aboard ship. Overnight on board the ms Zaandam. Full board included
- Day 9 Port Of Seward / Seward To Denali After breakfast, you check out, disembark the ship and depart on a 10:30 scheduled transfer to Denali, your knowledgeable driver-guide offering commentary along the route. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you travel the Portage Glacier Road. Pass through the and Turnagain Pass before following along the picturesque Turnagain Arm. Arriving in Anchorage, enjoy some free time to explore the town. Depart Anchorage with a stopover Talkeetna, arriving at your Denali hotel in the evening.Approximate driving distance/time: 485km / 10.5 hours. Overnight in Denali. Breakfast included.
- Day 10 Denali National Park Without a doubt this expansive parkland is one of the highlights of Alaska. In the morning we will go on a Denali wildlife tour as a park-operated shuttle bus takes us deep into one of the most scenic landscapes in North America. Weather permitting, you will see majestic Mount McKinley, 6193 meters high making it the highest mountain in the U.S.A. A variety of wildlife may be seen, such as wolves, dall sheep, moose, caribou and grizzly bears. Admire the expansive Wonder Lake, located in the centre of the park and renown for wildlife viewing opportunities. Approximate driving distance/time: 18km / 20 minutes. Overnight close to Denali National Park.
- Day 11 Denali National Park To Fairbanks Today we get back on the George Parks Highway and arrive in the small city of Fairbanks by the afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure to independently visit the sights and places of interest around the city, located about 320 km south of the Arctic Circle. Perhaps visit the Alaska Dog Mushing Museum, or treat yourself to a local delicacy at one of the numerous restaurants, including the famous king crabs! Or perhaps take a sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River or watch the Crown of Light Show - a photo symphony highlighting the Aurora Borealis. For a taste of local theatre, you may wish to attend the Gold Rush Show at the Malemute Saloon (optional). Approximate driving distance/time: 180km / 2 hours. Overnight in Fairbanks.
- Day 12 Fairbanks To Dawson City After strolling through downtown Fairbanks in the morning, we depart Fairbanks on our way southbound as the route passes innumerable lakes and rivers in this beautiful landscape. Today we are going to see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline again, crossing the Tanana River right next to the highway. In Delta Junction we join with the Alaska Highway and make a stop for a visit the local visitor center. The journey continues via the Top of the World Highway, where we travel beyond the timberline into the land of tundra and cross the border at Little Gold Creek - the highest elevation between Canada and the U.S.A. Villages with strange sounding names like Chicken, Action Wade Camp dot the roadside. In the afternoon we will cross the Yukon River by ferry to reach Dawson City. Approximate driving distance/time over Days 12 to 14: 600km / 8 hours. Overnight accommodation in Dawson City.
- Day 13 Dawson City People still dig for gold in this historical town located where the Klondike flows into the Yukon River. You may wish to try your luck panning for gold yourself. Visits to Bonanza Creek, the Jack London cabin, and the Dawson City Museum are on the agenda. Perhaps take some time to stroll around town with its period buildings, some of them still original, some beautifully restored. The Palace Grand Theatre, offering musical entertainment and turn-of-the-century style is another favorite of visitors. Conclude the day with a show at the famous Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino and Cancan. Overnight in Dawson City.
- Day 14 Dempster Highway / Dawson City After getting up early we will drive up the Dempster Highway - the only connection to the remote town of Inuvik at the Polar Sea. We will marvel at the towering Tombstone Mountains before continuing on into the mountain range where every season has its own unique attraction. Overnight in Dawson City.
- Day 15 Dawson City To Whitehorse Today it is back to Whitehorse via the Klondike Highway. You will repeatedly see the mighty Yukon River, stretching over 3200 km making it one of the longest waterways in North America. We also stop at the infamous Five Finger Rapids - mighty, fast waters that posed a threat to many sternwheelers navigating the Yukon in the past. Old post offices, roadhouses and small villages are living echoes of the gold rush era from over 100 years ago. Approximate driving distance/time: 530km / 7 hours.Overnight in Whitehorse.
- Day 16 Whitehorse To Vancouver / End Of Tour This morning you are transferred to Whitehorse Airport for your flight to Vancouver International Airport.
Name: Glaciers And Gold Rush Bonanza -Inside Cabin-English
Brand: tripcentral Canada
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Vancouver
End City: Vancouver
Hotels: Welcome To Glaciers & Gold Rush Bonanza - Inside English
Welcome To Glaciers & Gold Rush Bonanza - Inside English
Ruby Range Adventures - Northern Highlights/sightseeing Tour-whittier To Whitehorse - 7 Nts/8 Days
Ruby Range Adventures - Northern Highlights/sightseeing Tour-whittier To Whitehorse - 7 Nts/8 Days
Ruby Range Adventures - Northern Highlights/sightseeing Tour-whittier To Whitehorse - 7 Nts/8 Days
Ruby Range Adventures - Northern Highlights/sightseeing Tour-whittier To Whitehorse - 7 Nts/8 Days
Ruby Range Adventures - Northern Highlights/sightseeing Tour-whittier To Whitehorse - 7 Nts/8 Days
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