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Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise

Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise

 

 

 

Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise

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$4,634.00

From $4,634* pp | 13 Days •  21 Meals  *Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy. 


This is Alaska as you always imagined. Boat cruise through northern splendour and relax as you tour past epic scenery including the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay.

  • A park expert guides you on a Tundra Wilderness Tour deep into Denali National Park.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey to Denali in a luxury domed railcar.
  • Relax aboard a 7-night cruise and travel through Glacier Bay, where travellers feel they’ve gone back in time to the Ice Age.

The Best of Both Worlds

Relax for 7-nights and enjoy the epic Alaskan scenery from aboard one of Princess Cruise lines lovely ships. Cruise through Northern splendour, including the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Enjoy four nights at stunning Princess’ Lodges and Hotels. Ride a Luxury Domed Rail to Denali viewing incredible landscapes from glass-ceiling railcars and open aired observation platforms as guides provide expert commentary. Travel deep into Denali National Park for the best opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. Explore Alaska’s gorgeous capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Enjoy lively entertainment and a hearty feast at the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre. Explore vibrant Vancouver.

Itinerary

Day 1. Anchorage, Alaska – Tour Begins
Your tour opens in Anchorage, in the great state of Alaska. On this adventure we bring together the best of both land and sea.
icons_therma  High 18 Low 10    icons_hotel  Hotel Captain Cook

 

Day 2. Anchorage – Denali National Park

We begin our journey with a drive along the dazzling George Parks Highway, an attraction unto itself. You may catch your first views of incredible Denali along the way. A stop will be made in Talkeetna to visit the shops and see what is referred to as Alaskan small-town flavour. Once we arrive at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, the mountain is visible from nearly anywhere on the property (on a clear day). Take in incredible views while relaxing on their amazing deck.

icons_hotel  Mckinley Princess Wilderness Hotel

 

Day 3. Denali National Park

Today you head to the train station to begin an unforgettable journey to Denali. Enjoy 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.

icons_therma  High  12  Low  2    icons_hotel  Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

 

Day 4. Denali National Park

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 visiting Denali is one of the top three reasons that people visit Alaska. Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre where you’ll hear the dramatic story of the first ascent of Denali.

icons_food  Dinner   icons_therma  High 12  Low  2    icons_hotel  Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

 

Day 5. Denali National Park – Whittier – Board Cruise Ship

Begin your day with a scenic drive along the Alaska Range. Pass the amazing Turnagain Arm, a deep glacial fjord, and arrive in the port of Whittier. Once in Whittier, embark the ship to begin your 7-night Princess 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. Whilst on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included.

icons_food  Dinner   icons_therma  High  21 Low  11   icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 6. Cruising – Hubbard Glacier

Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. Have your camera ready as today is filled with amazing natural sights as you linger along its shimmering surface.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  21  Low  11   icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 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.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   icons_therma High  21  Low  11   icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 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.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner     icons_therma   High  21  Low  11   icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 9. Cruising – Juneau

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

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  21  Low  11    icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 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.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   icons_therma  High 21 Low  11    icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 11. Cruising – Inside Passage

A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. You will be awestruck with this natural wonder.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   icons_therma  High 21  Low 11    icons_hotel  Princess Cruises

 

Day 12. Vancouver, B.C. – Disembark Cruise – Seattle, WA Airport Area

Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Choose an optional city tour featuring Stanley Park, Chinatown and Gastown, home to the world-famous steam-powered clock. Or, explore this lovely city on your own. Next, board your coach for the drive to the Seattle airport area for an overnight stay.

icons_food  Breakfast   icons_therma  High 21  Low 11    icons_hotel  Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport

 

Day 13. Seattle Airport Area – Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your tour to the last of the great frontiers.

INCLUSIONS

small tick-red-icon Accommodation

small tick-red-icon Meals as per itinerary

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small tick-red-icon Activities as stated

Please note: Accommodation is subject to change.

EXCLUSIONS

small x red icon  Flights

small x red icon  Meals not indicated on the itinerary

small x red icon Drinks

small x red icon  Optional activities

small x red icon Visas

small x red icon  Comprehensive travel insurance

small x red icon  Items of a personal nature – laundry, telephone, room service

small x red icon  Tips and gratuities

  • Seattle and Vancouver are 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • The highest point on this tour is 3,200 feet.
  • The currency in the United States is the United States Dollar; in Canada, the currency is the Canadian Dollar.
  • For electricity, both the United States and Canada use 120 Volts.
  • Why not consider a pre and post tour extension. Start and end your holiday rested.

This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.

March 2016.

Mar 3  – Mar 13.                $3,079

Mar 10  – Mar 20.              $2,829

Mar 17 – Mar 27.               $2,829

April 2016.

Apr 7 – Apr 17.                   $2,949

Apr 14 – Apr 24.                 $2,949

Apr 21 – May 1.                  $2,949

June 2016.

Jun 6 – Jun 26.                    $3,979

Jun 20 – Jul 1.                      $3,979

July 2016.

Jul 18 – Jul 29.                      $3,979

August 2016. 

Aug 8 – Aug 19.                   $4,299

Aug 15 – Aug 26.                 $4,299

September 2016. 

Sep 5 – Sep 16.                    $3,979

Sep 12 – Sep 23.                  $3,979

Sep 26 – Oct 7.                     $3,979

October 2016.

Oct 10 – Oct 21.                   $3,979

November 2016.

Nov 7 – Nov 18.                    $3,469

March 2017.

Mar 13 – Mar 24.                   $3,469

Mar 27 – Apr 7.                      $3,599

April 2017.

Apr 3 – Apr 14.                       $3,729

Apr 24 – May 5.                      $3,729

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Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise

Alaska and The Yukon

 

 

 

Alaska and The Yukon

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$5,999.00

From $5,999* pp | 13 Days •  19 Meals  *Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy. 


Along the way come to know all of the treasures of “the last frontier” – a rich history, unspoiled landscapes, ancient glaciers and an array of wildlife.

  • An expert guide takes you on a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.
  • Enjoy a scenic glacier cruise of Prince William Sound.. 
  • Marvel at the incredible views along the renowned Top of the World Highway.
  • Board a deluxe dome railcar for a ride to Denali National Park.

A True Alaskan Experience

Surround yourself in unspoiled landscapes, ancient glaciers and an array of wildlife on your Alaskan and Yukon adventure. Take a trip through breathtaking Prince of William Sound to view its glaciers. Visit the small town of Tok, the original trade centre for travellers coming from and returning to Canada. Experience the “Crowne Jewel” of the Canadian Parks system, Kluane National Park. Set out for the “Gateway of the Klondike” – Skagway. Board a scenic sternwheeler for a cruise on the peaceful Chena River. In the heart of wilderness, be introduced to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska a way of life. Savour first-class Goldstar service on the Alaska Railroad on an adventure into Denali National Park and travel deep into the park on a backcountry adventure Tundra Wilderness tour. Along the way come to know all of the treasures of “the last frontier.”

Itinerary

Day 1. Anchorage, Alaska – Tour Begins
Your tour opens in Anchorage, the most popular city in the great state of Alaska. From here we embark on a true frontier adventure.

icons_therma  High 22 Low 13   icons_hotel  Hilton Anchorage

 

Day 2. Anchorage – Whittier – Anchorage

Today we journey to Whittier. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise of Prince William Sound and Blackstone Bay to view glaciers and watch for wildlife. Enjoy lunch on board during this fully narrated scenic adventure. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

icons_food  Breakfast & Dinner   icons_therma  High  22 Low  13   icons_hotel  Hilton Anchorage

 

Day 3. Anchorage – Tok

Today’s drive to the small town of Tok is filled with incredible landscapes. We make our way along Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest in all of the United States. Overnight in Tok, an old stopover for travellers coming from or heading to Canada.

icons_food  Breakfast   icons_therma  High  18  Low  6   icons_hotel  Golden Bear Motel

 

Day 4. Tok – Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

A picturesque day awaits as we travel to Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon. The city was named after the local river rapids’ resemblance to the mane of a white horse. For part of the day we’ll be riding amid Kluane National Park, the “crown jewel” of the Canadian national parks system.

icons_food  Breakfast    icons_therma  High  20  Low  7   icons_hotel  Best Western Gold Rush Inn

 

Day 5. Whitehorse – Skagway – Whitehorse

Gold! Travel back to a time when dreams of a big payday were on everyone’s mind. Ride to Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike. Revel in tales of the gold rush and local characters like Soapy Smith. Time is available to independently explore this Alaskan coastal community, filled with quaint shops and plenty of history.

icons_food  Breakfast & Dinner   icons_therma  High  20  Low  7    icons_hotel  Best Western Gold Rush Inn

 

Day 6. Whitehorse – Carmacks – Dawson City

Today’s final destination is Dawson City. En route, we’ll stop in the village of Carmacks to see the famous Five Finger Rapids mentioned in Jack London’s novel, The Call of The Wild. Carmacks is named after George Carmack, the man who struck gold in 1896, sparking the frenzy that turned Dawson City into the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush. Within a few years, the population grew from nearly zero to 40,000. After the gold rush, the population plummeted…leaving behind a ghost town.

icons_food  Breakfast

 

Day 7. Dawson City

With such a compelling history, Dawson City offers up a fascinating city tour that includes the Bonanza Creek, site of the first gold strike. We’ll make a photo stop at the last stern-wheeler, the SS Keno, which once transported silver, zinc and lead. Enjoy some leisure time this afternoon to further explore this rustic gold rush town.

icons_food  Breakfast

 

Day 8. Dawson City – Chicken, Alaska – Fairbanks

An exciting day awaits as you ride along the Top of the World Highway. Discover why it rivals all other scenic roads. Stop in Chicken, one of the last surviving gold rush towns of Alaska. Share a laugh in this fun little community that retains its frontier spirit. Your home for the next two nights is Fairbanks, a city known as a wonderful place to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Dive into life here and enjoy a local salmon bake featuring delicious all-you-can-eat Alaskan salmon.

icons_food  Breakfast & Dinner   icons_therma  High  23  Low  7   icons_hotel  Westmark Fairbanks

 

Day 9. Fairbanks

This morning enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks that includes a stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Your afternoon features a scenic sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River. This three-hour journey takes you into the heart of Alaska and introduces you to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska a way of life. See a floatplane take off alongside the boat; then visit the kennels of an Iditarod winner and see the champion sled dogs in action.

icons_food  Breakfast   icons_therma  High  23  Low  7    icons_hotel  Westmark Fairbanks

 

Day 10. Fairbanks – Denali

A delightful day of sightseeing awaits as you board a deluxe dome rail-car for the ride to Denali National Park. Along the way, embrace the elegance of first-class Goldstar service. Upon arrival in Denali you will have the remainder of the afternoon to relax or independently explore this magnificent area. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a show at the Denali Dinner Theatre where the history of Denali is performed by your wait staff.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   icons_therma  High 18  Low  7   icons_hotel  Grande Denali Lodge

 

Day 11. Denali National Park

Travel over fifty miles into the heart of Denali National Park to begin your Tundra Wilderness Tour.* This adventure offers a wide range of incredible scenery, narrated history and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife.

icons_food  Breakfast   icons_therma  High 18  Low  7    icons_hotel  Grande Denali Lodge

 

Day 12. Denali – Anchorage

Relax as we make our way back to Anchorage. Upon arrival, there’s plenty of time to independently explore the downtown area. Tonight, celebrate your Alaskan adventure during a farewell dinner.

icons_food  Breakfast & Dinner  icons_therma  High 22  Low  13    icons_hotel  Hilton Anchorage

 

Day 13. Anchorage – Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your adventure.

icons_food  Breakfast

INCLUSIONS

small tick-red-icon Accommodation

small tick-red-icon Meals as per itinerary

small tick-red-icon Tour guide

small tick-red-icon Activities as stated

Please note: Accommodation is subject to change.

EXCLUSIONS

small x red icon  Flights

small x red icon  Meals not indicated on the itinerary

small x red icon Drinks

small x red icon  Optional activities

small x red icon Visas

small x red icon  Comprehensive travel insurance

small x red icon  Items of a personal nature – laundry, telephone, room service

small x red icon  Tips and gratuities

  • Alaska is 19 hours and The Yukon 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • The highest point on this tour is 3,200 feet above sea level.
  • The currency in Alaska is the United States Dollar and in The Yukon it is the Canadian Dollar.
  • The United States and Canada use 120 Volts.
  • Why not consider a pre and post tour extension. Start and end your holiday rested.

This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.

March 2016.

Mar 3  – Mar 13.                $3,079

Mar 10  – Mar 20.              $2,829

Mar 17 – Mar 27.               $2,829

April 2016.

Apr 7 – Apr 17.                   $2,949

Apr 14 – Apr 24.                 $2,949

Apr 21 – May 1.                  $2,949

June 2016.

Jun 6 – Jun 26.                    $3,979

Jun 20 – Jul 1.                      $3,979

July 2016.

Jul 18 – Jul 29.                      $3,979

August 2016. 

Aug 8 – Aug 19.                   $4,299

Aug 15 – Aug 26.                 $4,299

September 2016. 

Sep 5 – Sep 16.                    $3,979

Sep 12 – Sep 23.                  $3,979

Sep 26 – Oct 7.                     $3,979

October 2016.

Oct 10 – Oct 21.                   $3,979

November 2016.

Nov 7 – Nov 18.                    $3,469

March 2017.

Mar 13 – Mar 24.                   $3,469

Mar 27 – Apr 7.                      $3,599

April 2017.

Apr 3 – Apr 14.                       $3,729

Apr 24 – May 5.                      $3,729

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