Yukon & Alaska

Today, we drive to Denali on the Alaska Highway, stopping along the way at Rika’s Roadhouse, Santa Claus House in the North Pole and the Fairbanks Visitor Centre before arriving in Denali.

Today we visit Denali National Park. Our ride takes us to the gates of the park where we board a school bus with a local guide who takes us on a narrated Journey into the heart of the park. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for local wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, foxes, eagles, caribou and of course, willow ptarmigan. This evening, join the local drama group for the entertaining dinner show!

We board the Alaska Railroad for a scenic Journey to Anchorage. Take in the spectacular views from the dome car in our GoldStar coach. The charm and scenic appeal of this great and vast land are amplified through panoramic windows and underscored by historical narratives of lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides.

A spectacular drive along Turnagain Arm brings us to the quiet town of Girdwood. The drive to Seward provides wondrous views of the mountain ranges as we cross the Turnagain Pass and move steadily towards the sea to board our ship in Seward, our home for the next 7 nights. All meals will be served onboard unless otherwise indicated.

Today, we cruise past the massive Malaspina Glacier into Yakutat Bay and finally, Disenchantment Bay to view the spectacular Hubbard Glacier. Mount St. Elias, guardian of the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve, looms majestically overhead. This is one of the most dramatic glacier viewing opportunities you may ever have and affords us with an incredible, up-close view of a glacier 90 metres high and nine kilometres wide.

We board our floatplane and fly over breathtaking mountains and rivers, glaciers and lakes before stopping at Taku Lodge to dine with majestic glacial views. A true Alaskan adventure! (B,L,D)

Included excursion: Glacier Flightseeing and Taku Lodge via Floatplane

Skagway was the gateway to the goldfields in 1897 for the prospectors from all over the world. Board the famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad for our dramatic and exceptionally beautiful ride to the summit. We arrive in British Columbia and board our coach for a beautiful ride back to Skagway. Many waterfalls and dramatic mountain views await as we make our way to Skagway. Once we arrive, enjoy a tour of the town made famous by the prospectors of the late 1800s and by characters of fame like Soapy Smith and Frank Reid.

Included excursion: White Pass Railway & Historic Town Highlights

Located on Chichagof Island, just outside the small village of Hoonah, this remote destination preserves and highlights the character and culture of local Alaskan Natives as well as the surrounding wilderness and wildlife.

Included excursion: Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Surrounded by a snowy mountain range, cascading waterfalls, and full of rich wildlife, Ketchikan sits on the entrance to the famed Inside passage. Renowned for being Alaska’s first city, Ketchikan has a beautiful display of Native American totem poles and a rich Alaska Native culture.

Included excursion: Alaskan Wildlife Eco Tour

Unwind and take in views of the Inside Passage, a quiet green channel bordered by forests, islands, inlets, and snow-capped peaks.

Rise early and enjoy the view as the ship passes under the Lion’s Gate Bridge to enter the First Narrows into Vancouver. Enjoy a tour of one of the world’s favourite cities as we explore Gastown, Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park. We then bid farewell to our new friends and make our way to the airport for our flight home. Guests arriving at the Toronto airport are greeted and assisted to their private car home.