• 13 Days
  • Airfare Included

Alaska & Inside Passage Cruise - KTUL TV

Tour Style:
Cruises
Activity Level:
Leisurely
Highest Elevation:
3,895 feet
25 Meals:
9 Breakfasts, 1 Continental Breakfast, 9 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Former Tulsa Chief Meteorologist

Dan Threlkeld

Former Tulsa Chief Meteorologist

Dan Threlkeld

Dan Threlkeld is a multiple Emmy winning meteorologist from Oklahoma.

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Witness the best of Alaska by land, rail, and sea. Begin the tour with a spectacular three-night Inside Passage cruise, featuring a port of call in Juneau. Relax in beautiful staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private walk-out verandah. Disembark in Skagway to ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. Travel the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, where we pan for gold and cruise the Chena River on a classic sternwheeler. Embark on an intriguing tour of Denali National Park, then visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters in Wasilla. Cruise Prince William Sound’s calm waters for an afternoon of viewing glaciers and Turnagain Arm's dramatic landscapes before concluding our journey in downtown Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.

Trip overview may vary by departure.

  • Day 1: Fly to Seattle
    We have accommodations in suburban Seattle this evening.
  • Day 2: Board the ms Koningsdam
    After breakfast, we drive north to the vibrant port city of Vancouver. The city’s setting is spectacular, nestled between mountains and ocean. We board the ms Koningsdam for our luxurious three-night cruise into the calm waters of the Inside Passage. Magnificent mountain vistas, vast forests, and narrow passageways highlight this relaxing experience.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: The Inside Passage
    Relive the story of the Klondike Gold Rush miners as we trace their historic routing to the gold fields. Snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and hundreds of islands and coastal inlets mark our progress through an astonishing fjord-like waterway today. We travel Canada's Pacific Coast and Southeastern Alaska, seeing firsthand how this vital ocean route still links communities today. As we cruise, indulge in shipboard amenities and entertainment.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Juneau
    Today we call on Alaska's beautiful capital, Juneau, which can only be reached by air or sea. Its natural setting between the waters of Gastineau Channel and coastal mountains and forest makes it one of the most stunning cities. We sightsee and shop on our own or choose an optional excursion.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Scenic Train Ride
    After breakfast we disembark in Skagway. Here, we board the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway for an exciting narrow-gauge train ride to continue following the path of the legendary Klondike gold seekers. We pass incredible panoramas of glaciers, mountains, and waterfalls. Later, we arrive in Whitehorse.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 6: The Alaska Highway
    We travel the Alaska Highway which was originally built as a military supply road during World War II and links Alaska to Canada. We enjoy views of the crystal-clear waters of Kluane Lake and stop at Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Center to learn more about this preserved area. This brings us through Yukon Territory, the most wild and remote part of our trip, where moose alone outnumber the human population.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7: Alaska's Interior
    En route to Fairbanks, we pass through Delta Junction, an inland delta where the Chena and Tanana rivers meet and feed Alaska’s largest agricultural area. Along the way, we can relive childhood dreams at the Santa Claus House in the town of North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas lives year-round. Tonight, we head out for dinner, Alaskan style! Delight in a traditional Alaska Salmon Bake with generous portions of salmon grilled over a wood fire.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 8: Gold Dredge 8 & Riverboat Discovery III
    Discover the gold rush history in Fairbanks today as we learn to pan for gold, and keep what we find, at historic Gold Dredge 8. We also take in views of the famed Trans-Alaska Pipeline. This afternoon, we savor an all-you-can-eat lunch before boarding the Riverboat Discovery III sternwheeler for a narrated excursion. Our journey along the Chena River includes a floatplane, sled dog demonstration, and a stop at a recreated Athabascan Native camp. Afterwards, we return to Fairbanks.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 9: Denali National Park and Preserve
    Panoramic views of wilderness and the Alaska Range provide a spectacular backdrop as we travel to Denali National Park and Preserve. At six million acres, it is one of the largest unspoiled regions in the world. A naturalist guide joins us on a journey into the tundra. Watch for grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. We end our day at a Denali Park Lodge.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 10: The Iditarod Trail
    A scenic morning drive takes us to Wasilla. After lunch at Settlers Bay Lodge, we learn about Alaska's state sport of mushing, or dog sledding, during a visit to the Iditarod Trail Headquarters for the treasured Anchorage-to-Nome race. Later, traverse the Matanuska Valley, the state’s first agricultural center, before arriving in Anchorage.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 11: Prince William Sound
    We head south, immersed in the spellbinding scenery of Turnagain Arm. See a variety of extraordinary Alaskan wildlife up-close during a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Departing from Whittier, we enjoy a Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on the calm waters of Prince William Sound to view hanging and tidewater glaciers. Watch for sea otters, porpoises, and other animals, as well as glaciers calving into the sea.

    Meals Included: Continental Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 12: Anchorage
    Have a leisurely morning before we visit the world-class Anchorage Museum. Enjoy a special Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch and an enlightening visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center before transferring to the airport for our overnight flight home.

    Meals Included: Lunch

  • Day 13: Arrive Home

What's Included

All Accommodations

  • 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
  • 3 nights aboard Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam
  • 1 night at Best Western Gold Rush Inn
  • 1 night at Young's Motel
  • 2 nights at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
  • 1 night at McKinley Chalet Resort
  • 2 nights at Hilton Anchorage

Attractions & Highlights

  • Vancouver, British Columbia; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska
  • Included Shore Excursion: White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
  • Alaska Highway featuring the remote beauty of the Yukon Territory
  • Kluane National Park & Reserve
  • Delta Junction
  • Santa Claus House
  • Riverboat Discovery lll cruise featuring floatplane, sled dogs, and native lifestyle demonstrations
  • Gold Dredge 8 & gold panning
  • Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
  • Denali National Park guided tour
  • Iditarod Trail Headquarters
  • Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center

25 Excellent Meals

  • All meals included aboard the ship with As You Wish Dining
  • Dinner at the Alaska Salmon Bake
  • Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch

Learn more about what's included with the Holiday Advantage.