Come experience Alaska on a trip to remember. Spend two thrilling nights in the shadow of North America’s tallest mountain, Mount McKinley with a stay at Denali National Park. Take a boat cruise through Prince William Sound, Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, marveling at marine wildlife and spectacular scenery. Explore coastal cities like Alaska’s capitol, Juneau, and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska
Begin your tour way up North in Fairbanks, Alaska where the fun begins.
Day 2: Fairbanks
Take a cruise on the Stern Wheeler, Discovery, where you can learn about Alaskan culture and its rich history.
Day 3: Fairbanks - Denali National Park
Enjoy a motorcoach ride from Fairbanks into gorgeous Denali National Park, where you will be treated to the Music of Denali Dinner Theater and dining and lodging at the Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Day 4: Denali
Take a guided tour into the interior of Denali National Park where you may observe the park’s abundant wildlife. Keep an eye out for moose, caribou, dall sheep, grizzly bears and wolves. On clear days you may get a spectacular view of the 20,000 foot plus Mount McKinley and 17,000 foot neighboring Mt. Foraker.
Day 5: Denali Rail Station - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship
Ride via scenic railway to Whittier, on Prince William Sound, to embark upon a 7-night cruise aboard the Coral Princess or Island Princess. Enjoy a dizzying array of delicious dining choices and onboard entertainment, as well as fantastic views from the ship’s balcony into the beauty of Prince William Sound.
Day 6: Cruising - College Fjord
Your cruise takes you by several glaciers, named after East Coast Colleges. Here you can take in the awe-inspiring cliffs and the impressive glaciers, as well as observe marine wildlife.
Day 7: Cruising - Glacier Bay
View the stunning glaciers that give Glacier Bay its name. You may even get to see a massive chunk crash into the sea.
Day 8: Cruising – Skagway
Visit the historic gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska.
Day 9: Cruising – Juneau
Enjoy Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, with its many sights to behold.
Day 10: Cruising - Ketchikan
Take this day to explore Ketchikan, home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles and also dubbed the “Salmon Capital of the World”.
Day 11: Cruising - Inside Passage
Cruise down the gorgeous inside passage and be alert for the area’s wildlife. Whales and seals may be in the water, eagles in the air, and perhaps bears on the land if you are fortunate.
Day 12: Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Seattle, WA Airport
Explore splendid, Vancouver, British Columbia, a coastal city of over 500,000 people. Visit Stanley Park or venture into Vancouver’s bustling Chinatown before boarding a bus into Seattle for your final nights lodging.
Day 13: Seattle Airport - Tour Ends
The tour concludes but the memories live on from your incredible discovery tour of Alaska.
This incredible 13 day voyage will enable you to see Alaska’s incredible scenery from land and from water as you explore the Alaskan interior and the lovely coastal waters of Prince William Sound and the Inside Passage. This will be a truly unforgettable journey!
