Gold Rush and Glacier Bay

Arrive in Anchorage before 11:00 pm. Transfer by shuttle to your hotel. If you arrive before 5:00 pm, there will be an opportunity to meet your Journey Host today. Overnight in Anchorage.

This morning transfer to the Anchorage train station. At 9:15am, 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 4:40pm, the afternoon is free for optional activities, such as river rafting or a Jeep safari (see Tour Add-Ons). Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Early this morning 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 Denali. A small box is included on board. Following the tour, the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

This morning, take a 3-hour scenic ride aboard a comfortable motorcoach to Fairbanks. In the afternoon, tour the Gold Dredge Number 8 to experience Fairbanks's gold rush for yourselves. The adventure begins with a ride on a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad through the gold fields of Interior Alaska. Before you board the train, enjoy a close up view of the Trans-Alaska pipeline and informational displays about the pipeline. The train ride takes you to the dredge, where you will see firsthand how the dredge worked the gold fields. Once the train arrives at the camp, you will receive a brief but informative course in mining, and then you will try gold panning for yourself. Keep what you find - gold is guaranteed! Overnight in Fairbanks.

A transfer is provided to the airport for your 1-hour flight to Dawson City. The turbo-prop plane will give you a great aerial view of the vast wilderness below. The reminder of the day is free to explore the small, historic town of Dawson City. Overnight in Dawson City.

Today, enjoy a 1-hour riverboat cruise aboard the Klondike Spirit to view cultural and historic sights on the famed Yukon River. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the Klondike goldfields and enjoying the old Gold Rush atmosphere of Dawson City. Have fun at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino, visit Tombstone Park, or take an historical walking tour (see Tour Add-Ons). Overnight in Dawson City.

Sightsee by motorcoach as you travel 10 hours south to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. You will pass Five Finger Rapids, where you will stop for an included lunch in the small town of Minto. Overnight in Whitehorse.

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 Historical Park. After arriving at 12 noon, you will have some time for shopping and optional tours, such as a helicopter flight or riding a dog sled (see Tour Add-Ons). This evening, say goodbye to your Journey Host and board your deluxe Holland America cruise ship. Tonight, set sail at approximately 9:00pm. All of your meals are included onboard.

Enjoy your day as you cruise through Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Marvel at this ice-age wonder as you sail past tidewater glaciers, snow capped mountains and freshwater rivers. A National Park Ranger will join you on board. Keep watch for whales, sea lions, bears, and seals, as well as glacier calving.

Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center and Sport fishing 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, paddling in a traditional native canoe, or touring the backcountry by jeep (see Tour Add-Ons). The ship will typically be in port from approximately 10:00am until 6:00pm.

You will be at sea the entire day today. Enjoy views of the lush forest and small towns along the Canadian coast as you sail back to Vancouver. Take advantage of the many amenities aboard the ship, such as the health spa, swimming pool, movie theater, casino, tennis and basketball courts, duty-free shops and library. Relax in the lounge or by the pool.

You will awake this morning in Vancouver. Breakfast is your last included meal. Disembarkation begins at 7:00 am. A transfer to the airport is included. Please schedule a flight after 11:00 am.