DAYS VANCOUVER TO FAIRBANKS

Essential Touring

Your Included Insider Experiences

Journey aboard the McKinley Explorer to Denali

Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour of Denali National Park, led by an experienced local ranger

Feed a moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Day 01. Depart London, Arrive Vancouver

Fly to Vancouver where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Hotel.

Day 02. Vancouver, Embark Ship

After breakfast, board your premium cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner this evening.

Seven Night Cruise: Holland America Line in an Ocean-View Stateroom. BD

Day 03. Inside Passage

Relax and take in the scenery as your ship journeys past rocky headlands and glides through the Inside Passage. You’ll also have plenty of time to explore the array of onboard facilities available. BLD

Day 04. Ketchikan

This morning after breakfast, you will arrive in the beautiful Alaskan town of Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world, renowned for its idyllic scenery and rich Alaska Native culture. Here, you will have free time to relax and explore at your leisure. BLD

Day 05. Juneau

Today your journey brings you to the Alaskan capital of Juneau. Perhaps make your way to the town and explore the rustic shops located here. Alternatively, consider joining a dog sled ride over a glacier, sampling delicious salmon baked over a fire, or try panning for gold in this former gold rush town (all at own expense). BLD

Day 06. Skagway

Today you’ll dock at the port of Skagway, which was once a frontier town and gateway to the Klondike. Here you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about gold prospecting or view some of the local wildlife (own expense). BLD

Day 07. Glacier Bay National Park

Wake to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park and discover why the area has received World Heritage status. Gain a more detailed insight into the unique nature of this national park as local rangers join you on board to talk about this region. BLD

Day 08. Day at Sea

Today marks your final day on board. Spend time cruising north through the open water of the Gulf of Alaska, enjoying the fresh ocean air and endless horizon. Relax on board and make the most of your ship’s premium facilities. BLD

Day 09. Disembark Ship, Whittier, Anchorage

After a final breakfast on board, you will disembark in the Alaskan city of Whittier. From here, travel to Anchorage via the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you will enjoy the opportunity to feed a moose and learn about Canada’s national animal during a moose encounter program.

Stay: Sheraton Anchorage. B

Day 10. Anchorage, Denali

Journey through Alaska’s stunning wilderness aboard the McKinley Explorer train to Denali. Enjoy 360-degree views from the large glass-domed windows, which run the full length of the car. This evening, enjoy a hearty meal.

Two Night Stay: Denali, McKinley Chalet Resort. BD

Day 11. Denali National Park

Travel deep into the heart of Denali National Park during a Tundra Wilderness Tour led by a local ranger. Discover the work of wildlife biologists and learn why conservation is paramount to this part of Alaska. B

Day 12. Denali, Fairbanks

Get a feel for Fairbanks life today as you cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler. You’ll be transported into the Alaskan wilderness and go ashore for a tour through a replica of a Native Alaskan Athabaskan village. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the river, seeing local wildlife along the way. This evening, join a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers.

Stay: Westmark, Fairbanks Hotel. BLD

Day 13. Depart Fairbanks

Your incredible journey of Alaska comes to an end today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 14. Arrive London Arrive back in London today.

Your Essential Holiday Includes

Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

Immersive Insider Experiences

Seven-night Inside Passage cruise in an Ocean-View Stateroom

12 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D)

Travelmarvel Tour Director and dedicated Cruise Liaison, plus local guides in select locations

Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping

ROCKIES & ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Discover the breathtaking Canadian Rockies before your Alaskan Inside Passage cruise. Departing from Vancouver, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper, then travel to Banff, Emerald Lake, Whistler and Victoria.

24 days from £7,945 pp, twin share. Tour code: URAJEV24F.

2024 DATES & PRICES

14 Day Essential Land Tour & Cruise (URA14F) from £3,945 per person, twin share†

Make the most of your days at sea with Holland America Line’s ‘Have it all’ offer including a Signature Beverage Package, wi-fi internet, a shore excursion and dinner at the ship’s Pinnacle Grill.

Price: £280 per person.

2024 Departure Dates

May 11, 18, 25; Jun. 1, 15, 29; Jul. 13, 27; Aug. 10, 24, 31; Sep. 7.

†Prices shown are per person, twin share, based on the 11 May 2024 departure. Please enquire for cruise upgrade details and solo traveller prices.

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