Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Denali, Anchorage, Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage
Traverse the Pacific coast by land and sea aboard one of Holland America Cruise Lines' lovely ships on a breathtaking journey that takes you from Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruise the Sternwheeler Discovery and encounter Alaska's diverse culture and rich history. Ride a luxury domed railcar from Denali to Talkeetna, soak in views of the incredible landscapes from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as guides provide expert commentary. Travel deep into Denali National Park for the best opportunities to view the region's wildlife. Cruise through Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, taking in rugged natural wonders. Explore Alaska's gorgeous capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan, the "Salmon Capital of the World." This is Alaska as you always imagined.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to sedan airport service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Fairbanks hotel, Fairbanks, AK
Your tour opens in Fairbanks,* in the great state of Alaska, on an adventure that brings together the best of both land and sea.
*Accommodations in Fairbanks will be assigned prior to departure.
In a modern saloon, enjoy dishes inspired by Fannie Q, the Alaskan pioneer.
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali National Park, AK
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Step aboard an amazing cruise on the popular Sternwheeler Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska's diverse culture and rich history. Make stops along the way to meet the people and get a taste of local life. Take a scenic motor coach ride to Denali National Park. Tonight, enjoy an authentic meal at Fannie Q's Saloon, where you'll dig into dishes inspired by the Alaskan mining pioneer Fannie "Q" Quigley. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Enjoy a guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali National Park, AK
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Included
This morning, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour,** which affords the best opportunities to view the region's wildlife. Learn about the history of the park and see why Denali is one of the top three reasons that people visit Alaska. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
**The Tundra Wilderness tour is a fully narrated 7-9 hour tour, including frequent rest stops. During the off season, this tour will be substituted with a shorter 4-hour tour due to inclement weather.
Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a luxury domed railcar.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna, AK
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Your day begins with a scenic train ride to Talkeetna. Savor every moment inside your luxury domed railcar. View the incredible landscape from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary. Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. Today breakfast will be included.
Relax aboard a 7-night Holland America cruise — your fabulous floating resort.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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Depart for your ship, stopping en route in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Continue with a scenic drive along the Alaska Range. Drive along the Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. With a local guide, discover where orphaned or injured bears, wolves, porcupines, and moose are cared for in a 200-acre rehabilitation site. Arrive in the port of Whittier where you'll embark on your 7-night Holland America cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay on board truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Cruise past Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers. Have your camera ready and take in the natural beauty of the glacier's stunning surface. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Sail through Glacier Bay, a treasure trove of glaciers and coastal islands.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in historic Skagway.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in this "Gateway to the Klondike" and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska's past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of "gold in the Yukon!" can still be heard. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, there is so much to explore in Alaska's capital city of Juneau. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and the "City of Totems." Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world's largest collection of totem poles. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam
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A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Your cruise ends this morning in the vibrant Canadian city of Vancouver, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your tour to the last of the great frontiers.
Itinerary featured is for May 2024 - September 2024 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land and cruise only, based on May 15, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $2,600.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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Package: Guided
Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise
12 Days •
26 Meals
Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Vancouver, Whittier
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