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Cruisetours Overview: These 13-day cruisetour itineraries combine an Inside Passage cruises with the best of Alaska and Canada's Yukon, including iconic frontier towns, gold rush attractions, diverse national parks and inspiring wilderness. They all feature Dawson City, the mighty Yukon River, the colorful history of the Klondike Gold Rush, Denali National Park and the McKinley Explorer domed rail.
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; FAIRBANKS, Alaska; DENALI NATIONAL PARK, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US.
Departure Port: Vancouver, B.C
Ship Review: ms Zuiderdam
2010 Departure Dates: May 22, May 29, Jun 05, Jun 12, Jun 19, Jun 26, Jul 03, Jul 10, Jul 17, Jul 24, Jul 31, Aug 07, Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28.
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| Day 1 |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Day 2 |
Scenic Cruising Inside Passage |
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| Day 3 |
Juneau, Alaska |
08:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Day 4 |
Skagway, Alaska |
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| Day | Land Tours: Explore Alaska Cities & Alaska National Parks |
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| Day 4 |
Skagway, Alaska
Disembark and meet your Tour Director and relive the Days of 1898. Learn the history and lore of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on a 1.5-hour tour. Then spend the rest of the day exploring. |
| Day 5 |
SKAGWAY TO WHITEHORSE VIA LAKE BENNETT
This exclusive Klondike Trail adventure includes scenic railway travel aboard nostalgic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad parlor cars. Enjoy lunch (included) and a walking tour at historic Lake Bennett, the staging point for river travel to the gold fields of 1898. Then re-board the railway and travel to Carcross, a popular stopping-off place for Stampeders. Take your Explorer Coach™ to Whitehorse and enjoy the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue (included). |
| Day 6 |
EXPLORER COACH TO DAWSON CITY
As you follow the Yukon River north, the poetry of Robert W. Service comes to life as you pass Lake Laberge. Today’s discussions will focus on native history and culture in the Yukon, as well as early exploration.
After a stop for lunch in Minto (included) arrive in Dawson City. Overnight in the Klondike National Historic Site. |
| Day 7 |
OPTIONAL DAWSON CITY & TOMBSTONE PARK ADVENTURES
There are two major excursion themes: Tombstone Park and the Klondike Gold Rush. Venture into an ancient land. At Tombstone Park, join local interpreters and explore marvels two billion years old where a full range of wildlife roams free. Those who stay in Dawson City can enjoy a tour
of the gold fields made famous by the
Klondike Gold Rush of 1898.
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| Day 8 |
mv YUKON QUEEN II RIVER CRUISE, EAGLE AND TOK
Cruise the Yukon River aboard our
mv Yukon Queen II catamaran and hear tales of river pilots, mail carriers, Mounties and prospectors as you glide past the
wide-open country that goes on forever. You’ll disembark in the Alaskan village of Eagle for a tour with a resident guide. Today’s onboard discussion en route to
Tok will focus on gold mining and the
local natural history. |
| Day 9 |
EXPLORER COACH TO FAIRBANKS VIA ALASKA HIGHWAY
The Alaska Highway travels the deep backcountry and offers views of the Alaska Range and the TransAlaska Pipeline. An exciting
visit will be made at an authentic Alaskan Roadhouse as you sightsee to Fairbanks.
Enjoy a hearty lunch at Gold Dredge No. 8,
a National Historic Site. Then view the mining exhibits and pan for gold during your
informative tour aboard the dredge.
Overnight downtown. |
| Day 10 |
MCKINLEY EXPLORER® RAIL TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Today you'll board the McKinley Explorer, the largest domed railcars on the historic Alaska Railroad route, an Alaska Scenic Byway. Sit back and relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. Upon arrival at the Denali National Park, transfer to your inviting lodge, the best at the park. After settling in to your room, get out and explore. |
| Day 11 |
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Your EXTRA DAY at Denali National Park begins with an early morning departure for the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. Enjoy 6-8 hours of narrated touring with a driver/guide as you travel 53 miles of the Park Road for great wildlife viewing. Caribou, moose, grizzly, wolves and Dall sheep are frequently sighted. And dramatic Mt. McKinley viewpoints are afforded from several lookouts including Stony Hill Overlook. Later return to your lodge to relax or take your choice of optional activities. |
| Day 12 |
MCKINLEY EXPLORER RAIL TO ANCHORAGE
After a morning at leisure reboard the
McKinley Explorer to Anchorage. Transfer
to your downtown hotel and say "good-bye"
to your Tour Director. Depart the next day, or add an additional overnight and a cruise to Prince William Sound or Kenai Fjords. |
| Day 13 |
TOUR ENDS THIS MORNING IN ANCHORAGE |
| Itinerary may vary slightly by departure. A detailed itinerary will be provided at time of confirmation.
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