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From Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what the "Big Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating vacation. Begin your trip in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with time to tour and explore this beautiful city on your own. In Alaska, wildlife viewing is abundant—from bald eagles to Dall sheep to beluga whales—and this tour gives you the opportunity to see spectacular scenery and wildlife. Travel into Chugach National Forest and board your cruise to Portage Glacier. Then see spectacular scenery as you travel to Fairbanks via the Matanuska Valley, a lush farming region where cabbages can grow to weigh more than 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight, and the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. In Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city, cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard a sternwheeler riverboat. Ride the legendary Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park for free time to explore on your own, or you can opt to hike, whitewater raft, “flightsee” Mount McKinley, or helicopter land on a glacier. But wait, this vacation offers even more: visit an Iditarod Dogsled Center to learn about this epic race, then transfer to Seward for your Holland America Alaska cruise. Watch for spouting whales, soaring eagles, barking seals, and other wildlife as you cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage. Marvel at glaciers and witness the amazing spectacle of thunder and spray as tremendous slabs of ice break off and “calve” into the sea. Experience Russian culture in Sitka; soak in the local flavor of Juneau, Alaska’s capital; and see the world’s largest totem collection in Ketchikan. Disembark in Vancouver, British Columbia—the ideal ending to your Alaska cruise and land vacation.
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Day 1: Sat. ANCHORAGE
Relax today or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.
Day 2: Sun. ANCHORAGE
Journey down the Turnagain Arm, where mountains rise out of the sea. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep, bald eagles, and beluga whales. Travel into the Chugach National Forest and board your boat for a CRUISE to Portage Glacier. A National Forest Service interpreter will be on board to explain the glacier. This afternoon and evening are free in Anchorage for independent activities.
Day 3: Mon. ANCHORAGE–FAIRBANKS
Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, a lush farming region where cabbages can grow to weigh more than 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Over scenic Tahneta Pass with vistas of Matanuska Glacier. Travel along WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which runs 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. The area boasts glaciers larger than the island of Manhattan and is home to nine of the 16 highest peaks in North America. Along the way, see spectacular scenery.
Day 4: Tue. FAIRBANKS
This morning, take the included cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard the STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY III. Stop at a re-created Athabascan Indian village and learn about their history. Afternoon and evening at leisure in Fairbanks.
Day 5: Wed. FAIRBANKS–DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Ride on the rails from Fairbanks to DENALI NATIONAL PARK. The afternoon and evening are free in Denali for independent activities such as a walk in the park, attending one of the free national park programs, Mount McKinley flightseeing, helicopter landing on the glacier, or the Denali Dinner Theatre.
Day 6: Thu. DENALI NATIONAL PARK
A free day in DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Your Tour Director will recommend activities, including river rafting, helicopter or fixed-wing flightseeing, and hiking.
Day 7: Fri. DENALI–ANCHORAGE
Journey south this morning and stop at the IDITAROD DOGSLED VISITOR CENTER to learn more about this epic race. Continue on to Anchorage. After arrival in Anchorage, transfer to Seward and board your cruise ship this evening. (D)
Day 8: Sat. HUBBARD GLACIER CRUISING
Today, come face to face with a gigantic wall of ice that extends for miles in either direction. Listen for the loud, deep rumble and wait for the mighty crack and thunderous crash of the calving glacier. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Sun. SITKA
Be greeted by Tlingit native people, then stand on the spot where the United States took possession of Alaska in 1867. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Mon. SKAGWAY
Stroll the wooden sidewalks past charming false-front buildings and colorful saloons. Visit the Red Onion Saloon with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ‘98 Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Tue. JUNEAU
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefield at its back door. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Wed. KETCHIKAN
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a hospitable air. (B,L,D)
Day 13: Thu. CRUISING INSIDE PASSAGE
Cruise through the awe-inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles, and other wildlife. (B,L,D)
Day 14: Fri. VANCOUVER
Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home. (B)
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WHATS INCLUDED
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Portage Glacier cruise, Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III, Iditarod Dogsled Visitor CenterNotes:- Alaska is blessed with exquisite scenery, fascinating attractions, and an extraordinary amount of daylight in the summer months. We take advantage of these extended daylight hours in this vast territory; therefore, some of the traveling days can be long. However, rest assured, there are frequent photo and comfort stops.
- While wildlife in Alaska is plentiful and frequently seen, early season (May) and late season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Fall foliage in Alaska is also spectacular, and departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing colors.
- Cruise extension itineraries are provided by Holland America and are most up-to-date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
MEALS
On tour 8425: 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
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| Anchorage Ramada Inn Anchorage Downtown (MF); Fairbanks Bridgewater Hotel (F); Denali N.P. McKinley Village (F); Alaska Cruise Holland America’s MS Ryndham | | ^Top |
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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Chugach National Forest, Portage Glacier, scenic Tahneta Pass, Matanuska
Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Trans-Alaska Pipeline,
Chena and Tanana Rivers, re-created Athabascan Indian village, and Denali
National Park.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included with land and air price.
NOTES:
- Prices based on inside cabin category K.
- Upgrade to an outside cabin category E from
$215 or a verandah cabin category B from $1495.
- Please book as early as possible as upgrade
is limited.
- Cruise line non-commission fare, government
taxes and fees and cruise fuel supplements of $402 are additional.
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