Sailing from Vancouver to Seward.
Meet your Tour Director in Seward, where you’ll board your deluxe motor coach and travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll meet Alaska’s famous wildlife up-close before continuing to beautiful Alyeska (Girdwood) for an included lunch.
On arrival., Alyeska is yours to explore. Enjoy the luxury amenities of the Alyeska Resort, like the heated swimming pool with mountain views, or book an optional alpine hike on Alyeska Glacier. Overnight at Hotel Alyeska.
In the morning enjoy an included breakfast before a scenic drive on your deluxe motor coach to Anchorage for an included group lunch. In Anchorage, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and learn about the state’s native cultures, then set off for the scenic drive to Denali.
On arrival, Denali is yours to explore. Book an optional activity, like fly-fishing for arctic grayling or rainbow trout, or explore the trails that surround your Alaskan lodge. Overnight at the Grande Denali Lodge in accommodation with a view.
After an included breakfast a local expert will introduce Denali National Park and its incredible taiga forests and rolling tundra in the “Welcome to Denali” reception, then spend the morning immersed in the beauty of Alaska’s natural landscape as you head deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Along the way, watch for the “big five”: caribou, moose, bear, gray wolves, and Dall sheep.
After your tour, Denali is yours to explore. Let your Tour Director book an optional flightseeing journey with up-close views of the tallest peak in North America. Overnight at the Grande Denali Lodge in accommodation with a view.
After an included breakfast craft your own unique Alaskan adventure, such as a visit to the Denali Visitor Center, with its fascinating natural history exhibits and films, or book an optional land excursion to visit the sled dogs of Dog Gone It. In the afternoon, board the Wilderness Express glassdomed railcar, for a picturesque journey to Talkeetna with an included lunch onboard. In Talkeetna, transfer to your deluxe motorcoach for the drive to Anchorage.
On arrival, Anchorage is yours to explore. Enjoy the evening, dining or strolling under the midnight sun. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott in concierge level accommodation.
Your Tour Director will see that you are transferred to the Anchorage airport for your flight home.
Note: All Canadian Rockies itineraries are independent travel itineraries and do not include an escort. Independent travel offers all the features of a structured group vacation plus the advantages only true independence can offer. All tours and activities described are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Upgrades for travel on VIA Rail are available for an additional fee. Contact your travel agent for details.