R2L: Seattle Gold Rush 2017
16 Day Cruise Tour (Southbound)
Cruise Tour Description
On Land
From Seattle, you'll be flown to Anchorage to start your journey into the Alaskan interior. Your first stop is the Denali National Park where you'll spend three nights at the cozy Wilderness Lodge. You'll be taken there aboard the McKinley Explorer Rail, which offers great sight seeing opportunities from its domed cars. At Denali, you'll have a chance to get even closer to the rustic Alaskan landscape and wild life on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. After Denali you'll be whisked via coach to Fairbanks where you'll step back in time at the historic Gold Dredge 8. Then you'll fly to Dawson City and cruise the Yukon on an authentic paddle wheeler then head along the Klondike Trail to Whitehorse and onto Skagway via the White Pass train.
At Sea
After exploring Skagway, you'll get your luxury voyage under way by sailing to Glacier Bay National Park and enjoying a narrated sightseeing cruise through the largest collection of ice-studded, tide water glaciers in the world. Your ship will make one more port stop at Ketchikan before exiting the Inside passage. When you reach your destination in Vancouver, you'll be shuttled by coach back to Seattle.Cruise Tour Sailings
Cruise Tour Itinerary
Day 1Seattle, Washington
Upon your arrival in Seattle, take the courtesy shuttle to your nearby airport hotel
Day 2Anchorage, Alaska
Fly from Seattle to Anchorage today, meet your Journey Host to learn about your upcoming adventure
Day 3Denali National Park, Alaska
Board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer to Denali for a three night stay at this magnificent national treasure
Day 4Denali National Park, Alaska
Venture deep into Denali on the Tundra Wilderness Tour, the best way to see wildlife and hopefully Mt. McKinley too
Day 5Denali National Park, Alaska
Explore on your own or take optional excursions with an entire free day in Denali
Day 6Fairbanks, Alaska
Today you'll head for Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City, and take a step back in time to pan for gold at historic Gold Dredge 8
Day 7Dawson, Yukon
Your journey continues as you board a short flight bound for colorful Dawson City, Yukon
Day 8Dawson, Yukon
Today enjoy optional excursions and a nostalgic Yukon River paddle-wheeler cruise aboard the Klondike Spirit
Day 9Whitehorse, Yukon
Follow the route of Klondike gold stampeders in style to Whitehorse, with an included lunch stop in historic Minto
Day 10Skagway, Alaska
Travel along the Klondike Trail by coach to Fraser, then board the historic White Pass train to Skagway for your two-night stay
Day 11Skagway, Alaska
A full day to experience colorful Skagway - choose from many optional excursions or simply relax
Day 12Skagway, Alaska
Bid farewell to your Journey Host and embark your waiting Holland America Line ship
Day 13Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates
Day 14Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords
Day 15Inside Passage, Alaska
Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising and immerse yourself in Holland America Line elegance
Day 16Seattle, Washington
Your Land + Sea Journey concludes this morning with an included motorcoach transfer to the Seattle airport
Cruise Tour Helpful Information
What's Included
- Transportation by Cruise Ship, Rail, Motor Coach
- Cruise Ship Accommodations
- Hotel Accommodations
- Most Meals on Cruise
- Some Cruise Beverages
- Most Cruise Entertainment
- Transfers and Sightseeing as Indicted
What's Not Included
** Unless indicated otherwise.
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