Day 1 - Wednesday - Aug 9, 2023
Vancouver, Canada |
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Depart: 4:30 pm |
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 10, 2023
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 11, 2023
Ketchikan, United States |
Arrive: 6:00 am |
Depart: 2:00 pm |
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 12, 2023
Juneau, United States |
Arrive: 8:00 am |
Depart: 9:15 pm |
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 13, 2023
Skagway, United States |
Arrive: 6:00 am |
Depart: 8:30 pm |
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 14, 2023
Glacier Bay, United States |
Arrive: 6:00 am |
Depart: 3:00 pm |
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 15, 2023
College Fjord, United States |
Arrive: 6:00 pm |
Depart: 8:30 pm |
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 16, 2023
Whittier, United States |
Arrive: 12:30 am |
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Direct-to-the-Wilderness Train Travel |
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Denali National Park, United States |
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Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Get settled, and perhaps participate in an optional excursion. Or, you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 17, 2023
Denali National Park, United States |
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Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five"; bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River. Visit the Grizzly Burger to indulge in the Ernesto Burger, or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 18, 2023
Denali National Park, United States |
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This morning, journey by motorcoach to Fairbanks, the "Golden Heart City". The remainder of the day is yours to explore the area.
Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 19, 2023
A full day in Fairbanks gives you time to get a feel for the unique culture and history of the region. You'll take a cruise on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat down the Chena River, then enjoy a Gold Dredge No.8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. A hearty miner's lunch is included. The evening is at leisure.
Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 20, 2023
Cruising the Copper River, United States |
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Board your motorcoach for a scenic drive to the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge where you'll spend two nights. The lodge welcomes you with incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell, and Mt. Blackburn.
Day 13 - Monday - Aug 21, 2023
Cruising the Copper River, United States |
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Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest National Park - Wrangell-St. Elias. Step outside to stroll along the Klutina Lake Trail or explore the Copper River Valley - rich in Native Alaskan culture and famous for its legendary red salmon.
Day 14 - Tuesday - Aug 22, 2023
Cruising the Copper River, United States |
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Take in final views of the mountains, perhaps over a leisurely cup of coffee, before you transfer via motorcoach to Anchorage. This is Alaska's most cosmopolitan city, so get out and explore the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Overnight at the Hotel Captain Cook.
Day 15 - Wednesday - Aug 23, 2023
Your tour ends in Anchorage, but your memories of this trip will last a lifetime!