Overview & Highlights
9 days from Fairbanks. This vacation features one night at Denali National Park with a Park Tour. Then one night in Talkeetna with a Jet Boat Wilderness Tour. Travel between Fairbanks, Denali and Talkeetna is by luxury dome rail. This vacation ends with a 5day/4night cruise to Vancouver featuring Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage.
- 3 Night Cruise MS Zaandam
- Glacier Bay Cruise
- Luxury Dome Rail
- Denali Park Tour
- Fairbanks
- 11 Cruise Ship Meals
Every Vacation Can Be Customized
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Day 1 Arrive Fairbanks
Arrive in the Golden Heart City of Alaska to begin your adventure. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
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Day 2 Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Park Tour
Travel by the Alaska Railroad and view the scenic beauty of tundra areas south of Fairbanks. On arrival transfer to your by noon. This afternoon enjoy a Natural History Tour.
The Natural History Tour has a focus on the rich, cultural history of Denali National Park, and the tour incorporates interpretive programs that depict the diverse native and early pioneer influences in and around Denali. You’ll learn about the history and culture that surrounds you at a Living History presentation while visiting Savage Cabin and learn more about local native culture at Primrose Ridge.
The tour travels 25 miles along the Park Road. Your driver/naturalist will provide a great introduction to the landscape, geology, and history of Denali National Park. The tour makes several stops for breaks for photos and rest breaks.
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Day 3 Denali National Park to Talkeetna by Luxury Dome Rail
Depart today by Luxury Dome rail. Your Rail Guide will keep you posted on points of interest along the way. On arrival transfer to your lodge for the night. The small community of Talkeetna offers unforgettable views of Denali and the Alaska Range.
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Day 4 Wilderness Jetboat Tour and Luxury Dome Rail to Anchorage
Start you day with a lively and fun on the local rivers by jetboat. Visit trapper’s camp to see and learn about survival in the winter and the subsistence lifestyle and learn how trappers lived in "Bush" Alaska at the turn of the century.
After lunch reboard the Luxury Dome rail car for your journey to Anchorage.
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Day 5 Anchorage to Skagway and Cruise
This morning you will fly to Juneau, the capital city of Alaska. For there you fly up the scenic Lynn Canal to Skagway and you waiting cruise ship. On arrival you are transferred to your waiting ship. (Dinner Included)
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Day 6 Cruise Glacier Bay
Today you'll cruise through the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park. Bring your camera for the magnificent photo opportunities. Watch for whales, sea lions, bears, mountain goats and other wildlife. Perhaps see a calving glacier. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
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Day 7 Ketchikan
Today your port of call is Ketchikan, the salmon capital of Alaska. You'll have time to stroll along infamous Creek Street and visit Dolly's House, tour one of Ketchikan's totem parks and learn the stories behind the city's many totems or take an optional flight to Misty Fjords National Monument. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
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Day 8 Cruising the Inside Passage
Spend a full day of cruising the protected waters of the Inside Passage, past countless islands, evergreen forests and a continual procession of birds and sea animals. Take time out from the scenery to enjoy some shipboard fun and the lectures on Alaska. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
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Day 9 Arrive Vancouver and arrangements end
You arrive in Vancouver this morning. On arrival your arrangements with Knightly Tours end. (Breakfast Included)
4 Night Cruise Denali Talkeetna
Departure Dates (2025) Leaving Tuesdays | Double | 3rd/4th | Single |
May | $2,749 | ||
June - August | $2,799 | ||
September (Sold out) | $2,699 | ||
TAXES | $349 |
Upgrade to Outside View Cabin $349 per person
Upgrade to Vista Suite Balcony $1,169 per person
* Prices are per person based on the occupancy shown.
* 3rd and 4th person rates are based on sharing with two full-fare guests.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all rates shown are per person in U.S. Dollars, sharing double occupancy. All rates are subject to change.
* Unless otherwise indicated all tours are available for daily departure during the effective date range.
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