Overview
Itinerary
Your tour opens in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska, on an adventure that brings together the best of both land and sea. Stay: Westmark Hotel
Step aboard the popular Sternwheeler Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska's diverse culture and rich history. Make stops along the way to meet the people and get a taste of local life. Take a scenic motor coach ride to Denali National Park.
Tonight, enjoy a musical performance that tells the story of the first brave men to summit Denali followed by dinner. (B/L/D) Stay: McKinley Chalet Resort (2 Nights)
This morning, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour which affords the best opportunities to view the region's wildlife. Learn about the history of the park and see why Denali is one of the top three reasons that people visit Alaska. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Your day begins with a scenic train ride to Talkeetna. Savor every moment inside your luxury domed railcar. View the incredible landscape from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary. Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. (B) Stay: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Depart for your ship, stopping en route in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Continue with a scenic drive along the Alaska Range. Drive along the Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. With a local guide, discover where orphaned or injured bears, wolves, porcupines, and moose are cared for in a 200-acre rehabilitation site.
Arrive in the port of Whittier where you'll embark on your 7-night Holland America cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay on board truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. (B/D) Stay: Holland America Cruises' Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam (7 Nights)
Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers. Have your camera ready and take in the natural beauty of the glacier's stunning surface. (B/L/D)
Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. (B/L/D)
Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in this “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska's past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. (B/L/D)
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, there is so much to explore in Alaska's capital city of Juneau. (B/L/D)
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world's largest collection of totem poles. (B/L/D)
A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage. (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends this morning in the vibrant Canadian city of Vancouver, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your tour to the last of the great frontiers. (B)
Arrive today in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska, on an adventure that brings together the best of both land and sea. As traveler's arrival times vary greatly, we have no group activities planned during the day. Stay: Westmark Hotel
Step aboard the popular Sternwheeler Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska's diverse culture and rich history. Make stops along the way to meet the people and get a taste of local life. Take a scenic motor coach ride to Denali National Park.
Tonight, enjoy a musical performance that tells the story of the first brave men to summit Denali followed by dinner. (B/L/D) Stay: McKinley Chalet Resort (2 Nights)
This morning, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour which affords the best opportunities to view the region's wildlife. Learn about the history of the park and see why Denali is one of the top three reasons that people visit Alaska. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Your day begins with a scenic train ride to Talkeetna. Savor every moment inside your luxury domed railcar. View the incredible landscape from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary. Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. (B) Stay: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Depart for your ship, stopping en route in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Continue with a scenic drive along the Chugach Mountains. Drive along the Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Discover where orphaned or injured bears, wolves, porcupines, and moose are cared for in a 200-acre rehabilitation site.
Arrive in the port of Whittier where you'll embark on your 7-night Holland America cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay on board truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. (B/D) Stay: Holland America Cruises' Westerdam (7 Nights)
When conditions allow, your ship cruises up to the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers. Have your camera ready and take in the natural beauty of the glacier's stunning surface. (B/L/D)
Cruise into Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. (B/L/D)
Skagway is your first port of call where you have the entire day to explore its gold rush history and see why it is called the “Garden City of Alaska.” The town is small but big on adventure with many things to see and do! (B/L/D)
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, there is so much to explore in Alaska's capital city of Juneau. (B/L/D)
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world's largest collection of totem poles. (B/L/D)
A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage. (B/L/D)
Your cruise ends this morning in the vibrant Canadian city of Vancouver, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your tour to the last of the great frontiers. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a luxury domed railcar.
- Enjoy an expert guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.
- Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in historic Skagway.
- Relax aboard a 7-night Holland America cruise — your fabulous floating resort.
- Cruise past Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers.
- Sail through Glacier Bay, a treasure trove of glaciers and coastal islands.
- Enjoy a lively dinner theater performance about the first brave men to summit Denali.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- You're a leisurely traveller. You like to discover the energy of a new place, but typically take it easy. You can handle at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk for 15-30 minutes at a time with little difficulty.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in historic Skagway.
- Enjoy an expert guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.
- Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a luxury domed railcar.
- Relax aboard a 7-night Holland America cruise — your fabulous floating resort.
- Cruise past Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers.
- Sail through Glacier Bay, a treasure trove of glaciers and coastal islands.
- Enjoy a lively dinner theater performance about the first brave men to summit Denali.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- You're a leisurely traveller. You like to discover the energy of a new place, but typically take it easy. You can handle at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk for 15-30 minutes at a time with little difficulty.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Classic tours are for those who want to see the sights, taste the cuisine and experience the world. Read more
Purchase Collette's Travel Protection Plan, & you can cancel for any reason and get your money back! Read more
Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive Collette bookings. Read more
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Ketchikan, AK.
- Experience the magnificent beauty of Misty Fjord National Monument, a 2.1 million-acre park covered by glaciers ages ago. Your pilot will narrate as you soar over majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and jewel-like lakes to discover some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Sheer walls of granite rise over 3,000 feet comprising a truly awe-inspiring sight. Experience the tranquility of the Alaskan wilderness in a truly remote setting. Just don’t forget your camera for this amazing experience! Duration approximately 2 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days prior to tour. Actual flight time is approximately 65 minutes. Total time from ship and back is 90 minutes. Passengers weighing over 260 pounds will be charged $450 for this option. All passengers are required to provide their weight at time of booking.
- Location: Skagway, AK.
- This is the ideal tour for the traveler seeking a short, but in-depth look at Skagway’s natural and historical wonders. This tour showcases the best of everything that has made Skagway famous and parallels much of the train route to the White Pass Summit and beyond. Historical highlights include Brackett’s Toll Road, Dead Horse Gulch, and spectacular views of the White Pass Rail. Also included is a visit to the Gold Rush Cemetery where the legendary Soapy Smith was laid to rest. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so be sure to bring along your camera. Duration approximately 2.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. A passport is required.
- Location: Juneau, AK.
- Climb aboard your jet boat – a marine mammal-friendly mode of transportation – and set sail for an incredible experience! Discover the Alaskan wildlife during an expedition that takes you up close to the whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals, eagles and other wildlife abundant in this area. Marvel at the sounds of nature and the sea – your tranquil soundtrack while a local expert narrates. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. While in Juneau, only one option may be selected. Due to the nature of this option, once purchased it will be non-refundable. Individuals must have the ability to board the vessel. There is a short walk from the ship to the vessel.
- Location: Ketchikan, AK.
- Experience the magnificent beauty of Misty Fjord National Monument, a 2.1 million-acre park covered by glaciers ages ago. Your pilot will narrate as you soar over majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and jewel-like lakes to discover some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Sheer walls of granite rise over 3,000 feet comprising a truly awe-inspiring sight. Experience the tranquility of the Alaskan wilderness in a truly remote setting. Just don’t forget your camera for this amazing experience! Duration approximately 2 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days prior to tour. Actual flight time is approximately 65 minutes. Total time from ship and back is 90 minutes. Passengers weighing over 260 pounds will be charged $450 for this option. All passengers are required to provide their weight at time of booking.
- Location: Skagway, AK.
- This is the ideal tour for the traveler seeking a short, but in-depth look at Skagway’s natural and historical wonders. This tour showcases the best of everything that has made Skagway famous and parallels much of the train route to the White Pass Summit and beyond. Historical highlights include Brackett’s Toll Road, Dead Horse Gulch, and spectacular views of the White Pass Rail. Also included is a visit to the Gold Rush Cemetery where the legendary Soapy Smith was laid to rest. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so be sure to bring along your camera. Duration approximately 2.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. A passport is required.
Brochure
Collette Worldwide (2025-26)
Brochure
Collette Worldwide (2025-26)
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