Gold Rush and Glacier Bay Cruise / Land Tour

Tour 197

 

On this extraordinary land and cruise tour, you will experience rugged mountains, stunning glaciers, and Gold Rush history. Watch for bears, moose and caribou in Denali National Park, whales, sea lions and puffins in Glacier Bay National Park, and an array of marine wildlife in the rich waters of the Inside Passage. Your experienced guide will help make your trip smooth and enjoyable as you tour the highlights of Alaska and Canada's remote Yukon Territory by train, coach, and catamaran. At the end of your land tour, board a deluxe Holland America cruise to Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan, and Vancouver. This tour enables you to visit an amazing variety of destinations in a short amount of time and for a great value.

12 days / 11 nights

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage, AK

Arrive in Anchorage at any time. Transfer on your own or by shuttle to your hotel. Depending on your arrival, you may have time to take part in an optional tour, such as flight-seeing or a city tour (not included). 

Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 2: Anchorage to Denali National Park, AK

This morning transfer to the Anchorage train station. At 8:15am, you will travel from Anchorage to Denali National Park aboard the McKinley Explorer double-decker, glass-domed rail car. Enjoy mountain and valley views from your upper level seats. Upon arrival in Denali at 3:30pm, the afternoon is free for optional activities, such as river rafting or a Jeep safari (not included).

Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

 

Day 3: Denali National Park to Fairbanks, AK

Early this morning (between 5:30am and 7am), depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. This 6 to 8 hour tour takes you approximately 53 miles into the Park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, look for wildlife, such as bears, caribou, and moose, as well as views of Mt. McKinley. Following the tour, travel by train to Fairbanks. Upon arrival in Fairbanks at 8:00pm, transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle.

Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Day 4: Fairbanks to Tok, AK

Fairbanks owes its founding to the discovery of gold. Enjoy a 4-hour narrated tour this morning. On this tour, you will stop at Gold Dredge No. 8. While here, you'll enjoy a hearty miner’s lunch and can try your hand at panning for gold. Keep what you find! The tour will also visit a portion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, an 800-mile engineering marvel that carries Alaskan crude from the Arctic to the seacoast at Valdez. This afternoon you will ride in a comfortable motorcoach southeast on the Alaska/Canada Highway to the border town of Tok. You will pass through the quaint towns of North Pole and Delta Junction. There are views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge along the route. 

Overnight in Tok.

 

 

Day 5: Tok to Dawson City, Yukon

Travel the Taylor Highway north from Tok to the small community of Eagle. Here you will tour the National Historic Site before embarking on the mv Yukon Queen II catamaran. Cruise up the mighty Yukon River to the historic town of Dawson City in Canada's Yukon Territory. Enjoy dinner onboard.

Overnight in Dawson City.

 

Day 6: Dawson City

Spend today at your leisure exploring the Klondike goldfields and enjoying the old Gold Rush atmosphere of Dawson City. Visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino, visit Tombstone Park, or take an historical walking tour (not included).

Overnight in Dawson City.

 

Day 7: Dawson City to Whitehorse, Yukon

Sightsee by coach as you travel south to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. You will pass Five Finger Rapids, where you will stop for an included lunch. Tonight, attend the legendary Frantic Follies Vaudeville Review.

Overnight in Whitehorse.

 

Day 8: Whitehorse to Skagway, AK
Travel by coach and train to Skagway today. You will be driven to Fraser, where you will board the historic White Pass Yukon Railroad, which is a narrow-gauge railroad built in 1898 during the Gold Rush to transport miners. Sit back and enjoy the alpine scenery and amazing views. Skagway itself is located in Klondike Gold Rush National Park. You will some time for shopping and optional tours, such as hiking the Chilkoot Trail or riding a dog sled. This afternoon, say goodbye to your tour director and board your deluxe Holland America cruise ship. Tonight, set sail at approximately 9:00pm. All of your meals are included onboard.

 

Day 9: Cruising Glacier Bay National Park

Today you will cruise through Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Marvel at this ice-age wonder as you travel past tide-water glaciers, snow capped mountains and freshwater rivers. Keep watch for whales, sea lions, bears, and puffins, as well as glacier calving.

 

Day 10: Ketchikan, AK

Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center and Sportfishing Capital. Native art and culture flourish here due to the large population of Native Alaskans, represented by the three indigenous tribes: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. The city is also home to the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Spend your time in port shopping, touring Misty Fjord National Monument, canoeing in a traditional native canoe, or touring the backcountry by jeep (not included in tour price). The ship will typically be in port from approximately 10:00am until 6:00pm.

 

Day 11: Cruising the British Columbia Coast

Enjoy views of the forests and small towns along the Canadian coast as you sail back to Vancouver.

 

Day 12: Arrive Vancouver

You will awake this morning in Vancouver. Disembarkation begins at 7:00am.

 

7-night fully guided land tour: 7 nights hotel accommodations, domed rail service from Anchorage to Denali and Denali to Fairbanks; motorcoach from Fairbanks to Tok, Tok to Eagle, Dawson City to Whitehorse, and Whitehorse to Fraser; catamaran cruise from Eagle to Dawson City with dinner; White Pass Railroad from Fraser to Skagway. 6 to 8-hour Denali National Park bus tour with snack lunch, Fairbanks city tour with gold panning and lunch, lunch at Five Finger Rapids, and Frantic Follies Vaudeville Review.

4-night Holland America cruise: onboard accommodations, all meals, and port fees.

All passengers must have a valid passport, as this tour travels in the US and Canada.

This tour is accessible to travelers with limited mobility. Please notify us in advance if you need special accommodations.

Holland America has over 25 cabin categories. The prices below are for the most affordable of each room type. if you prefer a better room category, please contact us for rates. Better room categories are typically on higher levels, closer to the middle of the ship, and sometimes are larger.

 

Taxes and fuel surcharge (see below), airfare to Anchorage or from Vancouver, meals other than those noted, beverages on your cruise, or gratuities.

Please contact us for the current best available rate!

2010 Departure Dates	Prices Starting from
ms Volendam	Inside Cabin	Outside Cabin (Obstructed View)	Outside Cabin (Full View)	Balcony Cabin
May 15	$1899	$1989	$2059	$2419
May 22	$1999	$2119	$2189	$2579
May 29	$2099	$2219	$2289	$2679
June 5	$2199	$2349	$2429	$2799
June 12	$2299	$2479	$2559	$2959
June 19	$2349	$2529	$2609	$3009
June 26	$2349	$2529	$2609	$3059
July 3, 10, 17, 24	$2399	$2579	$2659	$3059
July 31	$2349	$2529	$2609	$3009
August 7	$2249	$2399	$2479	$2849
August 14	$2149	$2269	$2339	$2729
August 21	$2049	$2169	$2239	$2629
ms Zuiderdam
May 18	$1949	$2039	$2129	$2349
May 25	$2049	$2169	$2249	$2449
June 1	$2149	$2269	$2349	$2579
June 8	$2249	$2399	$2479	$2709
June 15	$2299	$2479	$2559	$2819
June 22	$2349	$2529	$2609	$2869
June 29	$2399	$2579	$2659	$2919
July 6, 13, 20, 27	$2399	$2579	$2659	$2919
August 3	$2349	$2529	$2609	$2869
August 10	$2199	$2349	$2429	$2659
August 17	$2099	$2219	$2299	$2529
August 24	$1999	$2119	$2199	$2399
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single rates available on request. Taxes of about $123 are additional. A fuel surcharge of up to $9 per person per day may be charged if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel. Crossed out dates are SOLD OUT.