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Alaska Off the Beaten Path: Cruise, Rail & Tour Experience (Aug 2024)

  • Search for the "Alaskan Big Five"
  • Includes a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey
  • Find stunning scenery at every turn
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$3,515 pp twin share
$5,866 pp solo share
12 nights
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12 Nights
  • Search for the "Alaskan Big Five"
  • Includes a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey
  • Find stunning scenery at every turn

Trip Details

Departs
3 August 2024
Returns
15 August 2024
Operator
Princess Cruises

Go deeper into Alaska on this sensational 12 night journey taking you off the beaten path giving you the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in all things Alaska!

On this cruise/tour you'll visit Denali National Park, home to the famous Alaskan Big Five — grizzly bears, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and caribou. With only one park road, nature exists as it has for thousands of years, and your visit offers a glimpse into an era that most can’t imagine, even in their wildest dreams.

You will also have the opportunity to experience Kenai Fjords National Park — one of the most accessible ways to experience the wilderness. The Harding Ice-field includes forty glaciers which carved the fjords and continue to feed into the ocean. With forests, glaciers, mountains and rivers within this Alaska national park, it is the perfect place to experience the Great Land all at once.

Combining these National Parks, a 7 night cruise and a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey, this holiday will be one you'll never forget!

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
3 August 2024
Returns 15 August 2024
Returns
15 August 2024
Duration
12 nights
From pp twin share
$3,515 pp
From pp solo cabin
$5,866 pp

Package prices for 3 August 2024 departure:

  • Inside from $3,515 pp twin share / $5,866 pp sole use*
  • Oceanview from $4,695 pp twin share / $8,226 pp sole use*
  • Balcony from $5,775 pp twin share / $10,386 pp sole use*
  • Mini suite from $6,075 pp twin share / $10,986 pp sole use*
  • Suites sold out

Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 for more information.

*Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Upon arrival in Vancouver you will be transferred to the ship for embarkation. Set sail at 4pm.
  2. 2

    Day 2

    At Sea
  3. 3

    Day 3

    Ketchikan, Alaska - 6am to 2pm
  4. 4

    Day 4

    Juneau, Alaska - 8am to 9pm
  5. 5

    Day 5

    Skagway, Alaska - 7am to 8:30pm
  6. 6

    Day 6

    Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising)
  7. 7

    Day 7

    College Fjord (Scenic Cruising)
  8. 8

    Day 8

    Disembark the ship in Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska and board a coach for a scenic journey to Kenai Wilderness Lodge.
  9. 9

    Day 9

    Sightsee by coach to the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge for 1-night. Here you'll settle in with Denali never far from view. Sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters.
  10. 10

    Day 10

    Between the two Denali-area lodges is some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery. Sightsee by coach to Talkeetna then enjoy the Rail journey to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, your home for the next two nights. Located just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park, the lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring the area.
  11. 11

    Day 11

    Today explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five"; moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River.
  12. 12

    Day 12

    You'll have the morning to relax, then travel by scenic coach to Fairbanks. This afternoon, take a sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise down the Chena River. You'll get to experience Gold Rush history, Native culture and colourful Alaska lifestyle of bush pilots, dog sledders and Native artisans.
  13. 13

    Day 13

    Your memorable vacation ends this morning in Fairbanks with a transfer to the airport.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Coach Transfer Vancouver Airport to cruise terminal*
  • 7-night cruise onboard the Sapphire Princess
  • Medallion Class experience
  • All meals onboard the ship
  • Select Beverages onboard the ship (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)
  • 1 night Kenai Wilderness Lodge
  • 1 night Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
  • 2 nights Denali Wilderness Lodge
  • 1 night Fairbanks
  • Alaska rail journey
  • Natural History Tour
  • Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise

*Airport transfers are only available for flights connecting directly with the cruise on day 1.

Not included

  • Airfares & Travel insurance
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship

As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.

  • Refurbished: 2018
  • Guest Cabins: 1,337
  • Guest Capacity: 2,670
  • Number of Decks: 18
  • Tonnage: 115,875
  • Length: 952 feet

Kenai Wilderness Lodge: There’s a reason why this unique Alaska lodge was named one of the “Top 12 Resorts in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest” by Conde Nast Traveler readers. The Kenai Wilderness Lodge® offers direct access to Alaska’s playground — also known as the Kenai Peninsula. Sail past glaciers and fish for wild salmon. Then, return to the coziness of your Alaska wilderness lodge after a day full of adventure.

Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge: Situated within Denali State Park near the Chulitna River, the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge® offers unparalleled views of Denali from the treehouse as well as the Great Room and expansive deck in the main lodge. Tour a working Alaska homestead and learn how the Great Land’s residents have become so self-sufficient

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge: Imagine a charming Alaska lodge settled near the heart of wilderness, wildlife and six million acres of untouched lands. Meet Denali Wilderness Lodge®, your ticket to exploration just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park – one of the world’s most incredible locations. With comfortable accommodations and a breathtaking location, the Denali lodge serves as the perfect home base for any adventure.

Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Suggested Flight Arrival Time:
No later than 2:30 p.m domestic / 2:00 p.m. international on embarkation day. Flights become available to be booked 300 days prior to departure. Travel at 60 can assist you with booking flights. Please call us on 1300 414 198 for more information.
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From (twin) $3,515 pp
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