Tour Overview

Alaska & Inside Passage Cruise

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.

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The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Call 1-888-867-2190 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

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Tour Highlights

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
  • 1 night in Whitehorse
  • 1 night in Tok
  • 2 nights at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
  • 1 night near Denali National Park
  • 2 nights at Hilton Anchorage
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • 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
  • Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
  • Gold Dredge 8 & gold panning
  • Denali National Park guided tour
  • Iditarod Trail Headquarters
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
Meals

26 Excellent Meals Featuring

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

Exclusive Cruise Ship Benefits

  • 3 nights aboard Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam
  • Ports of Call:
  • Vancouver, British Columbia; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska

Highest Elevation: 3,895 feet.

Tour Date & Pricing

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Double

$6199

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Single

$7999

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Final Payment Date: 03/18/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$6199

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Single

$7999

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Final Payment Date: 04/08/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Double

$6199

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Single

$7999

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Final Payment Date: 04/01/2024

*Additional Date Added: Due to popular demand, new tour dates are now available.
These additional departures will not have a media host and may utilize different departure options.

Day Itinerary

Day Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lunch

Day 13 : Arrive Home

Tour Map

Tour Map

Tour Map for Alaska & Inside Passage Cruise
Departure Cities

Departure Cities

KELO TV Pickup Locations:

Rapid City, SD - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Alaska & Inside Passage Cruise

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.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Exceptional Accommodations
Exceptional Accommodations
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Call 1-888-867-2190 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

EACC

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
  • 1 night in Whitehorse
  • 1 night in Tok
  • 2 nights at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
  • 1 night near Denali National Park
  • 2 nights at Hilton Anchorage
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • 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
  • Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
  • Gold Dredge 8 & gold panning
  • Denali National Park guided tour
  • Iditarod Trail Headquarters
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
Meals

26 Excellent Meals Featuring

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

Exclusive Cruise Ship Benefits

  • 3 nights aboard Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam
  • Ports of Call:
  • Vancouver, British Columbia; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska

Highest Elevation: 3,895 feet.

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Double

$6199

Single

$7999

Final Payment Date: 03/18/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Sold out. Call to join the waitlist.

Double

$6199

Single

$7999

Final Payment Date: 04/08/2024

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Space Limited. Call for availability.

Double

$6199

Single

$7999

Final Payment Date: 04/01/2024

*Additional Date Added: Due to popular demand, new tour dates are now available.
These additional departures will not have a media host and may utilize different departure options.

Day Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lunch

Day 13 : Arrive Home

Tour Map

Tour Map for Alaska & Inside Passage Cruise

Departure Cities

KELO TV Pickup Locations:

Rapid City, SD - Rapid City Regional Airport

Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Falls Regional Airport