Overview:

Spectacular Denali National Park, calving glaciers and abundant wildlife combine to create the ultimate Alaskan experience.This stunning tour is immensely popular with guests seeking the perfect combination of informative sightseeing, thrilling wilderness experiences and tranquil relaxation. Firstly, soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two nights in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Mt. Alyeska Resort. Then, after a full-day cruise excursion counting glaciers on Prince William Sound, join your 7-day luxury cruise along the Alaskan coast to Vancouver. Enjoy your ship's facilities over the next week as you watch the ever-changing panorama of unspoiled virgin forests and vast wilderness that stretch all the way from Alaska to British Columbia. Witness the world's largest collection of tidewater glaciers as you cruise to Prince William Sound and College Fjord. Behold Glacier Bay National Park, its Sitka-spruce forests alive with grizzlies and wolves. You'll be struck by the thunderous boom of building-size icebergs calving into the sea from vast rivers of ice. Explore picturesque Haines, located on America’s longest fjord and browse the rustic shops and gold rush era saloons of Juneau. At Ketchikan, learn the stories behind the collection of native totem poles. While cruising, a Full Freakfast (FB), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) are served on-board each day. A range of optional shore excursions and additional sightseeing will also be offered and can be pre-booked online with Holland America before your cruise.

Countries Visited

Alaska
Alaska

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers on the first and last day of your tour.

*All facilities aboard the Holland America cruise ship.

Anchorage: Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.
Denali National Park: See Mt. Denali.
Anchorage: Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at MUSE, located in the Anchorage Museum.
Denali: A night of fun, festivity and food. Get a taste of old-time Alaska at a boisterous theatre dinner.
Girdwood: Enjoy an exclusive lunch and a chance to meet the dogs of a champion dog musher.
Mount Alyeska: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner featuring a variety of local seafood specialities with wine and newfound friends.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 6 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 lunch (L), 1 Highlight Lunch (HL), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD), 1 Signature Evening (SE) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) Included on-board Holland America Glacier Discovery Cruise:* 7 Full Breakfasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D)
Anchorage: Expand your understanding of Alaska's first people with a private presentation at the renowned Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Anchorage: In much of Alaska, where large distances separate towns and the road system is limited, bush planes are a part of everyday life. Visit the largest float plane base in the world and meet one of the experienced pilots.
Alaskan Railroad: Relax on this flagship train and enjoy stunning scenery all the way to Denali National Park.
Denali: Learn about the National Park's wildlife and ecosystem accompanied by a local climber.
Girdwood: Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.
Prince William Sound: Experience the sounds of the thundering calving of glaciers on your included day cruise.
Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a reseacher of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Anchorage: The Sheraton Hotel and Spa simply boasts the finest lodging in the city.
Denali: The Grande Denali Lodge offers panoramic views of the entire canyon.
Alyeska: The luxurious Hotel Alyeska is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and spectacular ocean views.