Tour Alaska & The Yukon With Alaska Cruise | Visit United States of America, Canada

Transport

Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park; Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Noordam; private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring. Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Westerdam

Accommodation

ANCHORAGE : Dimond Center Hotel (ST) VALDEZ : Mountain Sky Hotel (ST) TOK : Tok Lodge (ST) WHITEHORSE : High County Inn (F) DAWSON CITY : High County Inn (F) FAIRBANKS : Bridgewater Hotel (MF) DENALI NATIONAL PARK : Denali Bluffs (F) ALASKA CRUISE : Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Westerdam

Guide

Alaskan Native guide for sightseeing at the Chena Indian Village; services of a professional Tour Director; crew member service while cruising the Inside Passage on Holland America’s MS Noordam or MS Westerdam.

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Canadian hotel taxes are not included in the price of this tour. The exact amount will be added after you complete your booking, but before your final payment. For residents outside of Australia and New Zealand port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees are not included in the advertised price.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Anchorage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Anchorage

Welcome to Anchorage! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Day 2: Anchorage–Whittier–Valdez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Anchorage–Whittier–Valdez

As you enter Whittier from North America’s longest tunnel, the panoramic view of the ocean, mountains, and glaciers greet you. As the gateway to Prince William Sound, this is where you’ll board a Glacier cruise for an up-close look along the 3-mile face of Meares Glacier, and the epicenter of the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Watch for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions! Overnight in Valdez, the “Switzerland of Alaska.
Day 3 Day 3: Valdez–Tok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Valdez–Tok

Leave Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal, and enjoy views of Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, and Thompson Pass. Visit the Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center and discover why this vast national park measures in size six times that of Yellowstone National Park and rises from the ocean to 18,008 feet. Overnight in Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.”
Day 4 Day 4: Tok–Whitehorse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tok–Whitehorse

Join the Alaska Highway and follow along the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. Skirt the shores of Kluane Lake, once a meeting place for crews constructing the Alaska Highway. Behold spectacular vistas of the rugged mountains of Kluane National Park, home to 19,551-foot-high Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak. The next two nights are in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon and the territorial headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Day 5 Day 5: Whitehorse. Excursion To Skagway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Whitehorse. Excursion To Skagway

Follow the Trail of ‘98 over the same mountains that thousands of determined gold seekers scaled on foot in the dead of winter while heading for the Klondike. From Fraser, your Tour Director will suggest an optional train trip on the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway. Otherwise, continue by motorcoach to Skagway. Stroll the wooden sidewalks past charming false-front buildings and colorful saloons.

NOTE:
Operation of the White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway is subject to seasonal conditions.
Day 6 Day 6: Whitehorse–Dawson City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Whitehorse–Dawson City

Head northwest through the town of Carmacks, once an important supply station for gold seekers on their way to the Klondike. A stop at the Five Finger Rapids, a major obstacle to the hordes of fortune seekers that passed this way. Reach Dawson City, the center of excitement after the first gold strike in the Klondike in 1896, which led to the world’s largest gold rush. Tonight, enjoy the high-flying entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and Canada’s oldest casino.
Day 7 Day 7: Dawson City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dawson City

Highlights on your morning sightseeing tour include Bonanza Creek, site of Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made; and a presentation by Parks Canada regarding the Gold Rush Era. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the SS Keno, the last sternwheeler to run between Dawson and Whitehorse. The rest of your day is free to soak up the exciting history of this Gold Rush town at your own pace. Perhaps a return to Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon is in order?
Day 8 Day 8: Dawson City–Fairbanks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Dawson City–Fairbanks

A full day and well worth it, as the scenery is magnificent. Have your camera ready for photo opportunities at Dawson overlook and Top of the World Highway, where the motorcoach will re-enter Alaska, and visit one of the last surviving gold rush towns in Alaska before heading west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks.
Day 9 Day 9: Fairbanks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fairbanks

Morning sightseeing features highlights of Alaska’s second-largest city and a visit to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Board the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III for a leisurely cruise on the Chena River. You will see a bush floatplane take off alongside the boat, visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner, Susan Butcher, and see her champion sled dogs in action. Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village. This afternoon, try your hand at striking it rich by Gold Panning with a local provider.
Day 10 Day 10: Fairbanks–Alaska Railroad–Denali National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Fairbanks–Alaska Railroad–Denali National Park

Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a memorable journey through untamed wilderness. Sit back in comfort and enjoy spectacular scenery through wide windows. Be sure to take advantage of the domed-roof car. The ride ends in Denali National Park & Preserve. North America’s highest peak, 20,310-foot Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, dominates the park’s six million acres of glacial streams, river valleys, and multi-hued tundra. After a short orientation tour of Denali, the afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Day 11 Day 11: Denali National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Denali National Park

A free day for independent activities. A hike along the many wilderness trails might be good fun. Also take advantage of several optional outings, including a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or a helicopter ride over the park. Your Tour Director will have plenty of other suggestions.
Day 12 Day 12: Denali National Park–Anchorage–Whittier (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Denali National Park–Anchorage–Whittier (Embarkation)

Relish one last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali before traveling south toward Anchorage. After arrival in Anchorage, transfer to Whittier and board your cruise ship. This remote village is nestled along breathtaking Prince William Sound, home to a stunning array of wildlife, including bald eagles, sea otters and killer whales, so have your camera ready. (D)
Day 13 Day 13: Cruising: Hubbard Glacier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cruising: Hubbard Glacier

Hubbard is the longest tidewater glacier (meaning it ends at the ocean) in North America. However, unlike nearly every other tidewater glacier on the continent, Hubbard is advancing, not retreating; it is forever pushing a little further into the bay. Chunks of ice that break off become floaties for seals. (B,L,D)
Day 14 Day 14: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

A relaxing day at sea provides time to explore the ship’s many amenities. With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera on hand as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, where you may have a chance to witness ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay, so stay ready—you never know when you will see the fluke of a humpback rise out of the water or spot a lone brown bear wandering a wind-swept beach. (B,L,D)
Day 15 Day 15: Skagway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Skagway

In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 16 Day 16: Juneau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Juneau

Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. (B,L,D)
Day 17 Day 17: Ketchikan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Ketchikan

Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it is the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries—visitors can try their luck on a sport-fishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. (B,L,D)
Day 18 Day 18: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Day 19 Day 19: Vancouver (Disembarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Vancouver (Disembarkation)

Your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule homebound flights after Noon. (B)

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Itinerary of your trip Alaska & The Yukon With Alaska Cruise

Day 1: Anchorage

Day 2: Anchorage–Whittier–Valdez

Day 3: Valdez–Tok

Day 4: Tok–Whitehorse

Day 5: Whitehorse. Excursion To Skagway

Day 6: Whitehorse–Dawson City

Day 7: Dawson City

Day 8: Dawson City–Fairbanks

Day 9: Fairbanks

Day 10: Fairbanks–Alaska Railroad–Denali National Park

Day 11: Denali National Park

Day 12: Denali National Park–Anchorage–Whittier (Embarkation)

Day 13: Cruising: Hubbard Glacier

Day 14: Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

Day 15: Skagway

Day 16: Juneau

Day 17: Ketchikan

Day 18: Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

Day 19: Vancouver (Disembarkation)

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