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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS Welcome to Alaska! Meet your Tour Director between 3-7pm in your hotel reception area.
- Day 2 FAIRBANKS-DENALI NATIONAL PARK Native American Traditions This morning, board the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. We continue to Denali National Park, home to North America's highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali (also known as Mount McKinley), majestically dominating the park's six million acres. This evening, enjoy a private presentation by a Naturalist and dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Experience frontier living in an Athabascan village on the Chena River. Here in the Alaskan forests, cabins are made of spruce logs and the old ways of living with the land are beautifully preserved in the heritage of the Athabascan Native culture. Learn about traditions and survival in an unforgiving yet beautiful environment, where generations of Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years, ultimately adapting to village life and Western culture in the past century.
- Day 3 DENALI NATIONAL PARK Wilderness Wonders Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Later, journey into with a Naturalist Driver Guide on a Tundra Wilderness tour. The evening is free. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Venture deep into and Preserve with a Naturalist Driver Guide in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders. Stay alert for wildlife, including Denali's Big Five: the grizzly bear, caribou, moose, Dall sheep, and elusive wolf. Named for the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali is a natural treasure of pristine and untamed wilderness at its finest.
- Day 4 DENALI NATIONAL PARK-ALASKA RAILROAD-TALKEETNA Sled Races & Railroads This morning, visit the home of an Iditarod Musher to hear stories of their adventures and meet resident champion sled-dogs. Then, board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through the majestic Alaskan wilderness en route to Talkeetna. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. From its incredible setting on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the lodge offers majestic views of Denali. Enjoy scenic hiking, flightseeing, or simply relax amid stunning views from the deck, or chill hearthside by the crackling fire of a giant river rock fireplace.
- Day 5 TALKEETNA-ANCHORAGE-SEWARD Anchorage Adventures This morning, enjoy a traditional [LF] Alaskan fresh-baked treat at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse. Then, head south toward Anchorage for a city tour, followed by a scenic drive along the Kenai Peninsula en route to Seward. Join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner this evening. (B,D) ) LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Roughing it never seemed so sweet with a visit to Talkeetna Roadhouse for an Alaskan treat in its original two-story log building and barn. Built circa 1917 as a freight-hauling supply station, this rustic roadhouse is home to fresh-baked treats served hot from the kitchen for an authentic Alaskan experience.
- Day 6 SEWARD. CRUISE IN KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK-WHITTIER (EMBARKATION) Making a Splash Today, board your vessel for a cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park with the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! Travel to Whittier, a remote village nestled along breathtaking Prince William Sound, home to a stunning array of wildlife, including bald eagles, sea otters, and orcas! Wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver before embarking on a 7-night cruise south through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park covers 600,000 acres of protected and pure wilderness, with more than half of its majestic landscapes covered in ice and snow. From the massive Harding Icefield to the countless tidewater glaciers carving deep fjords, this arctic paradise is a natural wonder to behold. A cruise on the fjords affords an unforgettable opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more breathtaking sights.
- Day 7 CRUISING: GULF OF ALASKA Gulf Dreams Scenic cruising through the Gulf of Alaska. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE Go deeper into the unmatched beauty of the Last Frontier with a scenic cruise on the Gulf of Alaska to explore just a part of this nearly 600,000 square-mile gulf reaching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west and Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage to the east.
- Day 8 CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Ice Dancing Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT WILD DISCOVERIES Cruise to Glacier Bay where the sounds of creaking groans of living ice in constant flux, the shrill calls of gulls and soaring eagles, and the splash of breaching humpback whales greet you. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are main attractions, but every discovery in this dynamic biosphere is unique. With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera ready as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier and a chance to witness ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay, so stay ready--you never know when you will see the fluke of a humpback rise out of the water or spot a lone brown bear patrolling a windswept beach.
- Day 9 SKAGWAY The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska's largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did --but it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for modern explorers to discover Alaska's colorful history, pristine wilderness habitats, and unrivaled natural beauty. Note: Haines may be an alternative port and will be determined by Holland America onboard. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE At every turn, you'll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore in the town of . From the infamous Red Onion Saloon that has a pistol Wyatt Earp left behind on his way to the Klondike, to the narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, traversing rugged mountains, waterfalls, and towering glaciers on its course to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.
- Day 10 JUNEAU The Wild Places Cruise to and visit the most remote and unique state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest, and mountain sights, visitors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio, and tour a grand capital building all in one day. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC SIGHTS is known for outdoor recreation, fresh seafood, and fine dining, but the real treat is spotting the majestic wildlife here with the opportunity to hike at Mount Roberts to seek wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay--bring good binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000--mostly fishermen and small-business owners--has a frontier town vibe that's hard to resist.
- Day 11 KETCHIKAN Port of Call Cruise to , Alaska, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain and picturesque fjords welcome you to the Inside Passage. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing-and-packing industries. Indulge in fresh seafood at a local restaurant and explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan Nations of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. Marvel at the intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park. Take in the beautiful culture of the Tlingit people at Saxman Village, where traditional carvers and dancers share their heritage in the clan house. Explore the sights in town, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon, and local art, while exploring Gold-Rush-era treasures like Dolly's House Museum.
- Day 12 CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE Ice Sculptures Alaska's Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTALASKAN ADVENTURE Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot Alaska's most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead, and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
- Day 13 VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION) Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after noon. (B)
Name: Nature's Best: Alaska with Alaska Cruise
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Fairbanks
End City: Vancouver
Vacation Type: y
Notes: ? While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year-round, May and early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. ? Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible late August and September, weather permitting.? At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.? The included night in Anchorage is not included on the cruise extension due to sailing alignment. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Meals: Breakfast daily, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
