Itinerary

1. Fairbanks, Alaska - Tour Begins

   Your tour opens in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska, on an adventure that brings together the best of both land and sea.

   Accommodation: McKinley Chalet Resort

2. Fairbanks - Denali National Park

   Step aboard 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 a musical performance that tells the story of the first brave men to summit Denali followed by dinner.

   Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
   Accommodation: McKinley Chalet Resort

3. Denali National Park

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

4. Denali National Park - Talkeetna

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

5. Talkeetna - Anchorage - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

6. Cruising - Hubbard Glacier

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

7. Cruising - Glacier Bay

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

8. Cruising - Skagway

   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.

   Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

9. Cruising - Juneau

   From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, there is so much to explore in Alaska’s capital city of Juneau.

   Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
   Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

10. Cruising - Ketchikan

    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.

    Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
    Accommodation: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam

11. Cruising - Inside Passage

    A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage.

    Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch

12. Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Tour Ends

    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.

    Meal included: Breakfast