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12 Night Denali Talkeetna Explorer Northbound Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver

Ship: Norwegian Jewel
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Sailed:  Monday, Jun 24, 2024 from Vancouver, Canada
Ended: Saturday, Jul 6, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jun 24, 2024 departure of the Norwegian Jewel. If Norwegian Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Jun 24, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada     Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jun 25, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States      
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024
Ketchikan - Ward Cove, Alaska, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 4 - Thursday - Jun 27, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 11:00 am Depart: 9:00 pm
Day 5 - Friday - Jun 28, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 6 - Saturday - Jun 29, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States      
Day 7 - Sunday - Jun 30, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States     Depart: 12:00 pm
Day 8 - Monday - Jul 1, 2024
Seward, United States
Seward, United States   Arrive: 5:00 am  
Cruise Ends      
Seward, United States      
Bus Travel      
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, United States      
Bus Travel      
Anchorage, United States      
Bus Travel      
Talkeetna, United States      
This morning, you'll debark the Norwegian Jewel and greet your Norwegian Cruise Line tour director. Board your deluxe motorcoach to Anchorage and enjoy the beautiful views along the Turnagain Arm. Make a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view large animals found throughout Alaska. You'll get up close to moose, bears, musk ox, and other indigenous animals of the region. Taking in orphaned animals and providing quality animal care year-round, the conservation center is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Alaska's wildlife. Animals that cannot be released back into the wild are given a permanent home at the Center. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you will have a brief City Tour before stopping for lunch on-own in Alaska's most populous city. This afternoon, continue by motorcoach to the unique town of Talkeetna. Open evening for optional activities in Talkeetna. Overnight in one of the finest lodges in Alaska, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge with great views of Mt. Denali (weather permitting). Debark Norwegian Jewel at (approx.) 8 am; Wildlife Conservation Center visit at 10:30 am; Anchorage City Tour and lunch on your own at 1 pm; Arrive in Talkeetna at 5 pm. Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Day 9 - Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024
Talkeetna, United States
Talkeetna, United States      
Bus Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
Today's itinerary includes an afternoon kennel tour. Learn about the Alaska state sport of dog mushing with an included stop at a local Iditarod sled dog kennel. You'll be amazed to learn about this fascinating sport, the musher, the dogs, and even get to hold a future champion puppy in your arms. After this authentic visit, it won't be surprising if you are ready to run "The Last Great Race" yourself. Depart Talkeetna by motorcoach at (approx.) 10 am; Iditarod Sled Dog Kennel visit (time subject to change); Arrive in Denali at 4:30 pm. Overnight: Denali
Day 10 - Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
More than just a mountain, Denali National Park is six million acres of wild land. Today, your Tundra Wilderness Tour will take you into this pristine region of Alaska on the only road into and out of the park. Along the way, enjoy a fully narrated ride learning about the flora and fauna of the area while looking out for the wild animals that roam freely and call this park home. While in this beautiful area, set aside time to experience the solitude and tranquility that vast wilderness can provide. During your Tundra Wilderness Tour, you will travel into Denali National Park, enjoying the incredible scenery and some of the best opportunities to see wildlife in its natural setting. A light snack is included on the tour. The remaining part of the day is open for optional activities. Tundra Wilderness Tour at (approx.) 7 am. NOTE: Park tour timing is subject to change by the National Park Service. Overnight: Denali
Day 11 - Thursday - Jul 4, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Alaska Railroad Train Travel , United States      
Fairbanks, United States      
Enjoy an open morning and afternoon for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing, hiking, or one of the park service programs. Later this afternoon, enjoy traveling along the rails of the world-famous Alaska Railroad from Denali National Park to Fairbanks with 360-degree views from your deluxe dome railcar seat. As you travel through the high tundra plateau into the gorgeous scenery of the Healy Gorge, be watchful for wildlife. Full bar and meal service are available for purchase during your rail journey. Morning at leisure time; Deluxe dome railroad travel from Denali to Fairbanks at 4:10 pm; Arrive in Fairbanks at 8 pm. Overnight: Fairbanks
Day 12 - Friday - Jul 5, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
This morning, enjoy a ride on the Riverboat Discovery, a three-hour journey that will take you into the heart of Alaska. Operated by a family who as made the Alaskan rivers home for five generations, you'll witness a bush pilot take off and land beside the boat, and hear stories of flying into remote Alaska firsthand. Halfway through the experience, you'll be immersed in frontier living with a guided walking tour of a re-created Athabascan Indian village. See cabins made of spruce logs, along with other indigenous dwellings that have allowed the strong Athabascan people to survive for thousands of years in this harsh environment. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks in a deluxe motorcoach. The tour includes a stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline and gives you a great overview of the Fairbanks community. Open evening to explore Fairbanks or take an optional tour. Riverboat Discovery at 8:45 am; Lunch on your own in Fairbanks at 12:45 pm; Fairbanks City Tour at 2:45 pm; Return to a hotel at 4 pm. Overnight: Fairbanks
Day 13 - Saturday - Jul 6, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Transfer to Fairbanks International Airport for your flight home. The transfer between the hotel and airport is included in the tour.