Coach Tour – Majestic Alaska with Cruise – 13N/14D

Majestic Alaska with Cruise:
14days Tour (Trafalgar)

A deep discovery of Alaska, this vast and intriguing state is uncovered through its national parks, like Denali and Kenai Fjords, and towns like Fairbanks, Anchorage and Seward.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…seeing Alaskan traditions in action, from authentic birch bowls being carved in a Fairbanks workshop to Ulu knives being crafted in a factory in Anchorage, where you learn the manufacturing process and hear how this carved tool was developed by the Inuits for their use in the wild. It’s also spending time with locals, like the expert we introduce you to in Fairbanks; looking after the sled dogs at the kennels of the late Iditarod champion, Susan Butcher, they share stories and insights about the tradition.

Day 1 : ARRIVE FAIRBANKS (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Fairbanks. Spend the afternoon getting settled in at your hotel or do a little sightseeing on your own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Rivers Edge Resort

Day 2 : FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit a workshop where local artisans carve Alaskan birch bowls, a Cultural Insight. Then, board a paddlewheel riverboat on a journey to a recreated Athabascan village where you can meet and talk with native Alaskans. Visit the kennel owned by the late Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and hear a Local Specialist recount tales about life as a senior handler on the trail. Enjoy some free time to explore Fairbanks on your own. Tonight, enjoy a salmon bake Regional Meal.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Regional Meal

Day 3 : FAIRBANKS – DENALI NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS)
Wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley on your way to vistas of snow-capped Mount McKinley—at 20,320 feet (6,194 metres), it is the highest peak in North America and the centrepiece of Denali National Park. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a Local Specialist presentation about the uniqueness of the SubArctic flora and fauna before delving into Denali’s lively history at a Regional Meal and show at the Denali Dinner Theater.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Regional Meal
Hotel : Denali Park Village

Day 4 : DENALI NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
In 1976 President Jimmy Carter designated the park as an international biosphere reserve, focusing on ecosystem conservation and prudent use of national resources. Finally, in 1980, Mt. McKinley National Park and Denali National Monument were incorporated to establish Denali National Park & Preserve. Today is yours to completely explore the park as you wish. Perhaps take an optional morning rafting trip or guided hike.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 5 : DENALI – ALASKA RAILROAD – ANCHORAGE (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy a morning on your own before boarding the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in your comfortable reclining seat in your Deluxe Dome Railcar as onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes of Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon. After arriving in Anchorage, enjoy the evening on your own.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Anchorage

Day 6 : ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Explore Anchorage’s historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet. Stop at the Ulu Factory for a Cultural Insight, an introduction to the semicircular Ulu knife developed by the Inuit people. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you can walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of the state. After some free time, join your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 7 : ANCHORAGE – KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK – SEWARD – GLACIER DISCOVERY ALASKA CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre before embarking on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park with a prime rib and salmon lunch while marvelling at wildlife and glaciers. Then bid farewell to your Travel Director as you board your Holland America Line cruise ship and set sail on an unforgettable cruise. 
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8 : SCENIC CRUISING – COLLEGE FJORD
Admire the massive glaciers of College Fjord in Prince William Sound and keep your eyes open for abundant wildlife and maybe even one of the 40-ton humpback whales that come to the waters of Alaska each summer. 
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 9 : SCENIC CRUISING – GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Watch Glacier Bay National Park’s immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first humans arrived.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 10 :  HAINES
Haines—home to autumn’s Alaska Bald Eagle Festival—lies alongside the longest fjord in America. Visit galleries offering traditional Tlingit art in the quaint downtown. 
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 11 : JUNEAU
Stroll Juneau’s picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and saloons from the Gold Rush era. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for exhilarating views of the harbour and nearby mountains. 
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 12 : KETCHIKAN
Check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. Perhaps take an optional guided tour through town or a floatplane flightseeing trip. 
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 13 : SCENIC CRUISING – INSIDE PASSAGE
Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 14 : DEPART VANCOUVER
Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel if you wish to extend your stay.Please do not schedule any flights before 12:30 p.m.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Visit Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Anchorage and Seward
Cruise in a paddlewheel boat in Fairbanks, and over to majestic聽Kenai Fjords National Park
Iconic train journey through Alaska’s wildnerness aboard the Alaska Railroad
Dining
13 full breakfasts.
7 lunches.
9 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
7 nights First Class accommodation for land-only guests and 13 nights for land and cruise guests
Airport Transfers

Majestic Alaska with Cruise:
14days Tour (Trafalgar)

A deep discovery of Alaska, this vast and intriguing state is uncovered through its national parks, like Denali and Kenai Fjords, and towns like Fairbanks, Anchorage and Seward.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…seeing Alaskan traditions in action, from authentic birch bowls being carved in a Fairbanks workshop to Ulu knives being crafted in a factory in Anchorage, where you learn the manufacturing process and hear how this carved tool was developed by the Inuits for their use in the wild. It’s also spending time with locals, like the expert we introduce you to in Fairbanks; looking after the sled dogs at the kennels of the late Iditarod champion, Susan Butcher, they share stories and insights about the tradition.

Day 1 : ARRIVE FAIRBANKS (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Fairbanks. Spend the afternoon getting settled in at your hotel or do a little sightseeing on your own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Rivers Edge Resort

Day 2 : FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit a workshop where local artisans carve Alaskan birch bowls, a Cultural Insight. Then, board a paddlewheel riverboat on a journey to a recreated Athabascan village where you can meet and talk with native Alaskans. Visit the kennel owned by the late Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and hear a Local Specialist recount tales about life as a senior handler on the trail. Enjoy some free time to explore Fairbanks on your own. Tonight, enjoy a salmon bake Regional Meal.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Regional Meal

Day 3 : FAIRBANKS – DENALI NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS)
Wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley on your way to vistas of snow-capped Mount McKinley—at 20,320 feet (6,194 metres), it is the highest peak in North America and the centrepiece of Denali National Park. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a Local Specialist presentation about the uniqueness of the SubArctic flora and fauna before delving into Denali’s lively history at a Regional Meal and show at the Denali Dinner Theater.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Regional Meal
Hotel : Denali Park Village

Day 4 : DENALI NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
In 1976 President Jimmy Carter designated the park as an international biosphere reserve, focusing on ecosystem conservation and prudent use of national resources. Finally, in 1980, Mt. McKinley National Park and Denali National Monument were incorporated to establish Denali National Park & Preserve. Today is yours to completely explore the park as you wish. Perhaps take an optional morning rafting trip or guided hike.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 5 : DENALI – ALASKA RAILROAD – ANCHORAGE (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy a morning on your own before boarding the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in your comfortable reclining seat in your Deluxe Dome Railcar as onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes of Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon. After arriving in Anchorage, enjoy the evening on your own.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Anchorage

Day 6 : ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Explore Anchorage’s historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet. Stop at the Ulu Factory for a Cultural Insight, an introduction to the semicircular Ulu knife developed by the Inuit people. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you can walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of the state. After some free time, join your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 7 : ANCHORAGE – KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK – SEWARD – GLACIER DISCOVERY ALASKA CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre before embarking on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park with a prime rib and salmon lunch while marvelling at wildlife and glaciers. Then bid farewell to your Travel Director as you board your Holland America Line cruise ship and set sail on an unforgettable cruise.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8 : SCENIC CRUISING – COLLEGE FJORD
Admire the massive glaciers of College Fjord in Prince William Sound and keep your eyes open for abundant wildlife and maybe even one of the 40-ton humpback whales that come to the waters of Alaska each summer.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 9 : SCENIC CRUISING – GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Watch Glacier Bay National Park’s immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers and imagine what Alaska was like before the first humans arrived.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 10 : HAINES
Haines—home to autumn’s Alaska Bald Eagle Festival—lies alongside the longest fjord in America. Visit galleries offering traditional Tlingit art in the quaint downtown.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 11 : JUNEAU
Stroll Juneau’s picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and saloons from the Gold Rush era. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for exhilarating views of the harbour and nearby mountains.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 12 : KETCHIKAN
Check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. Perhaps take an optional guided tour through town or a floatplane flightseeing trip.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 13 : SCENIC CRUISING – INSIDE PASSAGE
Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 14 : DEPART VANCOUVER
Sail into Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel if you wish to extend your stay.Please do not schedule any flights before 12:30 p.m.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Visit Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Anchorage and Seward
Cruise in a paddlewheel boat in Fairbanks, and over to majestic聽Kenai Fjords National Park
Iconic train journey through Alaska’s wildnerness aboard the Alaska Railroad
Dining
13 full breakfasts.
7 lunches.
9 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
7 nights First Class accommodation for land-only guests and 13 nights for land and cruise guests
Airport Transfers