ALASKA RAIL AND SAIL WITH DENALI NATIONAL PARK FROM CHICAGO 18 DAYS Chicago > Vancouver > Alaska > Anchorage > Denali > Fairbanks
PACKAGE INCLUDES: • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Vancouver on the Empire Builder® and Cascade • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Norwegian Cruise Line’s 7 Day Alaska with Glacier Bay from Vancouver (Northbound) on the Norwegian Jewel® • Sightseeing tour of Anchorage • Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park • One-way Alaska Railroad® in Adventure Class accommodations from Seward to Anchorage; Anchorage to Denali and Denali to Fairbanks • 8 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights onboard Amtrak; 7 nights onboard the Jewel
DAYS 1-2: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK
DAY 6: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD NORWEGIAN JEWEL®
Welcome to Chicago! Make your way to Chicago’s Union Station and board Amtrak’s® Empire Builder for a scenic ride cross country to the Pacific Coast. On this journey you’ll take in breathtaking landscapes as you travel along the Missouri River, cross the North Dakota plains, and wind through the Big Sky Country of Montana, passing by the magnificent Glacier National Park. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Today, sail through the islands of the Inside Passage, the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world, and get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else! Be on the lookout for orcas and humpback whales! (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
DAY 3: VANCOUVER
Spend the day in Ketchikan. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
This morning, arrive in Seattle’s Kings Street Station. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Seattle, visit popular attractions such as Pikes Place Market, Pioneer Square or Seattle’s Waterfront. In the evening, board Amtrak’s Cascades to continue your journey to Vancouver. (Overnight in Vancouver)
DAY 4: VANCOUVER Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing with your hop-on, hop-off city tour. Visit popular attractions including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown and more! (Overnight in Vancouver) DAY 5 OVERNIGHT ONBOARD NORWEGIAN JEWEL® Later this afternoon, board the Norwegian Jewel® and begin your scenic cruise to Alaska! While at sea, take some time getting acquainted with many of the ship’s amenities including the delicious dining options, bars and lounges, and dazzling casino! (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
DAY 7: KETCHIKAN
DAY 8: JUNEAU Today you will dock in Juneau, Alaska. Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area’s many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
DAY 9: SKAGWAY Today, you’ll sail into beautiful Skagway. In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days. (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
DAY 10: CRUISE GLACIER BAY Today you will sail to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, a United Nations World Heritage Site. Comprised of 3.3 million acres of natural wonders, it is home to magnificent glaciers, snow-capped mountains and abundant birds and wildlife. (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
DAY 11: CRUISE HUBBARD GLACIER The highlight today is seeing the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier! It’s 1,350 square miles of blue ice and one of the most active in Alaska! (Overnight onboard Norwegian)
Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include flights from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodation, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodation onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available.
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