Alaska Off the Beaten Path: Cruise/Tour Experience (Jun & Aug 2026)

Your fare excludes:

C​RUISE - Vancouver to Anchorage

• Day 1: Vancouver, Canada | depart 4:00pm.
• Day 2: At Sea
• Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska | arrive 7:00am. depart 3:00pm.
• Day 4: Juneau, Alaska | arrive 7:00am. depart 7:00pm.
• Day 5: Skagway, Alaska | arrive 7:00am. depart 8:30pm.
• Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | arrive 6:00am. depart 3:00pm.
• D​ay 7: College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | arrive 6:00pm. depart 8:30pm.
• D​ay 8: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

T​OUR -Anchorage to Fairbanks

• D​ay 8: Step off your ship and board a catamaran for a scenic journey to Valdez. Continue via motorcoach to the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge.
• D​ay 9: Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest National Park - Wrangell-St. Elias. Step outside to stroll along the Klutina Lake Trail or explore the Copper River Valley - rich in Native Alaskan culture and famous for its legendary red salmon.
• D​ay 10: Board your comfortable motorcoach for a scenic drive that takes you to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. 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. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio.
• D​ay 11: Between the two Denali lodges is some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery. Sightsee by motorcoach to Talkeetna then enjoy Princess Rail service to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, situated a short shuttle ride away from spectacular Denali National Park. Easy trails link the various places to shop and dine in this campus setting.
• D​ay 12: Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five"; bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River.
• D​ay 13: Take in final views of the mountains, perhaps over a leisurely cup of coffee, before you transfer via motorcoach to Fairbanks.
• D​ay 14: Your tour ends in Fairbanks, but your memories of this trip will last a lifetime!

Departing Vancouver on 13 Jun 2026 and ending at Fairbanks on 27 Jun 2026

• Inside from $4,661 pp twin share / $7,846 pp sole use*
• Oceanview from $5,591 pp twin share / $9,706 pp sole use*
• Balcony from $6,931 pp twin share / $12,386 pp sole use*
• M​ini suite from $7,391 pp twin share / $13,306 pp sole use*
• S​uite from $7,772 pp twin share / $14,068 pp sole use*

Departing Vancouver on 22 Aug 2026 and ending at Fairbanks on 7 Sep 2026

• Inside from $4,355 pp twin share / $7,290 pp sole use*
• Oceanview from $5,325 pp twin share / $9,230 pp sole use*
• Balcony from $6,605 pp twin share / $11,790 pp sole use*
• M​ini suite from $7,335 pp twin share / $13,250 pp sole use*
• S​uite from $7,752 pp twin share / $14,084 pp sole use*

Package Upgrades

• Princess Plus - just $65 pp/day
• Princess Premier - just $95 pp/day

Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 for more information. We can assist with flights and accommodation, call now to get an up to date price.

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

STATEROOMS & SUITES

Interior - The most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, digital security safe, closet and bathroom with shower. The perfect place to recharge your batteries.

O​ceanview - This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room. Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. 

B​alcony - This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you.

M​ini Suite - Substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom, Mini Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed, two flat-panel televisions plus a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini Suites offer an appealing and affordable option. *Some suites have windows rather than balconies and are labeled as Mini-Suite No Balcony.

S​uite - Enhance your voyage with some of the most luxurious accommodation at sea. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed, separate seating areas, two floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, two satellite TVs, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup and Premier Dining.

C​opper River Wilderness Lodge

A dreamy Alaska lodge where the rivers meet and wilderness begins. Forged between two rivers and sitting on the edge of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lies Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®. Being so close to some of Alaska’s most abundant waterways and the largest national park in the United States, this unique Alaska lodge offers you unprecedented access to the untamed wilderness of the Great Land.

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

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.

What to Bring?

Clothing Suggestions:

Alaska is very casual both in the evenings, as well as the day. Casual, active sportswear is the best option, as you will likely be enjoying tours and activities outdoors. You'll want comfortable clothes and good walking shoes, and the ability to be layered for everything from sunny afternoons to chilly nights. As the weather can be unpredictable, a warm jacket is advisable.

Here is a brief listing of suggested items:

Daytime:

• Water repellent coat or jacket
• Rain hat
• Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
• Lightweight windbreaker
• Sweaters
• Pants or shorts

Evening:

• Warm coat (temperatures can get lower in the evening)
• Same attire as worn during the day - casual

Other Recommended Items

• Cameras
• Binoculars
• Travel alarm clock
• Insect repellent
• Collapsible umbrella
• Sunglasses

Coach Transportation

• Coach segments between all points tend to be shorter in duration than rail.
• Seating aboard the coaches is not assigned, but guests may be asked to rotate throughout each day to allow everyone access to the forward seats.
• Ample stops are made for photo and rest breaks.
• Coaches are equipped with restrooms.
• All sightseeing tours inside Denali National Park are operated by the National Park Service concessionaire. Sightseeing tours inside of Denali National Park use school buses.