Day 01: Arrive Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel. Get to know your fellow travellers and your Tour Director during a special Welcome Reception this evening.
Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

Day 02: Vancouver, Embark Cruise

Enjoy this morning at leisure before boarding your ship for your magical seven-night voyage of Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Stay Seven Nights: Holland America Line’s ms Statendam
Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 03: Inside Passage

Enjoy a full day at sea at the start of your journey along coastal British Columbia and the Alaska Panhandle. Relax and absorb the incredible scenery as your ship wends its way past dramatic rocky headlands and glides over the frigid waters of the Inside Passage.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 04: Ketchikan

Arrive in Ketchikan this morning, the salmon capital of the world, and enjoy free time to explore this fascinating town’s many attractions. Perhaps join a walking tour of the town or learn about Tlingit Indian culture at Saxman Native Village (both at own expense).

Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 05: Juneau

Today, visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the massive Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields are at its back door. Spend some time in Juneau to take in the lush terrain or perhaps make your way to the town and visit the rustic shops. Alternatively, you may also like to experience a dog sled ride over a glacier, sample salmon baked over a fire or pan for gold.

Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 06: Skagway

Today you’ll dock at the port of Skagway at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage. Once a frontier town and gateway for the gold rush, there’s a variety of stores and saloons in town that capture the excitement of the gold rush days. Here you can discover gold prospecting or view some of the local wildlife.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 07: Glacier Bay

Wake up to the breathtaking sight of Glacier Bay National Park this morning, with its formidable rivers of ice, wild coastline and sheltered fjords. As you cruise through the national park, it is easy to see why the area has received World Heritage status. Today, local rangers will join you on board to explain the geological wonders and diverse wildlife of this incredible region.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 08: A Day at Sea

Relax and absorb the incredible surrounding scenery today as your premium ship cruises the Gulf of Alaska.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 09: Seward, Anchorage

Disembark your ship in Seward and board your coach to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see native wildlife up close. Like a Local - today, visit an authentic Alaskan Bush Pilot at their Lake Hood Hangar. Afterwards, continue to the vibrant city of Anchorage to enjoy time at leisure.

Breakfast Included

Day 10: Anchorage, Talkeetna

Travel to the historic village of Talkeetna today, nestled at the base of North America’s tallest peak, Mt McKinley. Like a Local - meet the champion sled dogs of the four-time Iditarod winner Martin Buser and learn all about this famous Alaskan race. Special Stay - enjoy unforgettable views of Mt McKinley from your authentic Alaskan Lodge.

Breakfast Included

Day 11: Talkeetna, Denali National Park

Admire the incredible landscapes as you travel to Denali National Park today. On arrival, enjoy time at leisure or perhaps set off on one of the optional experiences that are available today. Your Travelmarvel Tour Director can help you choose an activity that best suits your interests.

Breakfast Included

Day 12: Denali National Park

After breakfast this morning, you’ll travel deep into the heart of Denali National Park’s wilderness during a unique tour led by a local. This excursion will provide a memorable experience in Denali. You’ll also enjoy hands-on activities and explore the works of characters such as Adolph Murie and contemporary park wildlife biologists, and discover the reasons why preservation is essential in this area. The afternoon is then yours to enjoy at leisure.

Breakfast Included

Day 13: Denali National Park, Fairbanks

Journey to Fairbanks, known as the ‘golden heart city’, and here, learn about the gold rush that affected Alaska’s interior. Later, visit the Trans Alaska Pipeline then travel to North Pole to see the Santa Claus House. This evening, perhaps embark on an unforgettable optional Arctic Circle Flight. Departing Fairbanks, fly over the Yukon River, across the Arctic Circle, then over the Brooks Mountain Range. Land at Coldfoot, just north of the Arctic Circle, and enjoy a guided ground tour through one of the last great wilderness areas on earth.
 

Breakfast Included

Day 14: Fairbanks Sightseeing

After breakfast this morning, take a leisurely cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler. A Taste of Fairbanks - tonight, enjoy an authentic salmon bake as a memorable Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 15: Fairbanks, Anchorage

Farewell Fairbanks after breakfast this morning and travel to Anchorage on a wonderful full-day rail journey aboard the Alaska Railroad. Travelling in GoldStar Service, on the way, view glistening salmon streams, beaver lodges and magnificent birch forests from your glass-dome carriage; enjoy access to the upper-level outdoor viewing deck and exclusive lower-level dining room; and be treated to complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
Stay: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or similar
Breakfast Included

Day 16: Depart Anchorage

Your wonderful tour concludes this morning after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast Included