Ultimate Alaska Land & Cruise

Day 1 – Wednesday, July 29 – Flight to Fairbanks:

• Arrive in Fairbanks, AK.
• Check into Pike’s Lodge (or similar).
• Leisure time.

Day 2 – Thursday, July 30:

• Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler.
• Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural Center.
• See the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
• Group dinner included.

Day 3 – Friday, July 31:

• Travel to Denali National Park.
• Enjoy a Tundra Wilderness Tour.
• Overnight at Denali Park Village (or similar).

Day 4 – Saturday, August 1:

• Scenic train ride on the Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna in a glass-domed car with lunch onboard.
• Overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (or similar).

Day 5 – Sunday, August 2:

• Travel by coach to Anchorage with stunning views.
• Take a city tour of Anchorage.
• Overnight at Hilton Anchorage (or similar).

Day 6 – Monday, August 3:

• Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
• Transfer to Whittier to board the Norwegian Jade and begin your cruise.

Day 7 – Tuesday, August 4:

• Scenic cruising to Hubbard Glacier with onboard narration.

Day 8 – Wednesday, August 5:

• Port of Call: Icy Strait Point.
• Optional excursions like tribal dance shows, ziplining, wildlife viewing, and more.

Day 9 – Thursday, August 6:

• Port of Call: Juneau.
• Explore on your own or choose excursions such as whale watching, kayaking, or salmon feasts.

Day 10 – Friday, August 7:

Port of Call: Skagway.

Optional activities include the White Pass scenic railway, panning for gold, or canoeing.

Day 11 – Saturday, August 8:

• Port of Call: Ketchikan (Ward Cove).
• Optional excursions include a lumberjack show, totem heritage tour, or crab feast.

Day 12 – Sunday, August 9:

• Cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage—perfect for sightseeing and relaxing onboard.

Day 13 – Monday, August 10:

• Disembark in Vancouver and fly home with unforgettable memories.