11 nights
May 28, Jun 18
Jul 16, Aug 6, 2025
From: $2,599*
per person
includes port taxes
Discover Alaska on this Land + Sea exploration featuring all the highlights of one of the
most beautiful destinations in the world!
Sail on Holland America Lines Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam and combine a 4-day land adventure including a 2-day stay in Denali National Park and a 7-day Alaska cruise. Take a step back in time in Fairbanks, home to River Boat Discovery, before boarding the luxurious, domed railcars of the McKinley Explorer for a magnificent stay at Denali National Park. Discover the charms of Anchorage, then board your waiting Holland America Line ship in Whittier and sail the ice-studded fjords of Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay with its massive, calving glaciers. Visit the charming town of Skagway and Alaska’s capital city of Juneau. Explore Ketchikan’s rich, native culture before cruising the awe-inspiring Inside Passage. Conclude your adventure in cosmopolitan Vancouver, British Columbia.
*Rate listed is based on double occupancy, category L, May 28, 2025 departure date and includes port taxes. Government fees not included of $360.00 per person and subject to change. Airfare is not included. Rates, hotels and itinerary are subject to change. Travel must be booked through AAA Travel to receive savings and AAA Exclusives. Exclusive amenities are for passengers 1 and 2 in the cabin and are capacity-controlled, based on minimum number of passengers traveling together and may be modified, withdrawn or canceled without prior notice and have no cash value. Cancellation and change fees apply. Other restrictions may apply. Contact your AAA Travel Advisor for complete details. Proof of citizenship required. The Auto Club Group is not responsible for errors or omissions in the promotion of this Alaska CruiseTour.
DAILY ITINERARY:
Transfer from the airport to your hotel and take some time to explore this historic Gold Rush town.
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
This morning, we will board the Riverboat Discovery for a cruise up the Chena River. Along our journey we will visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and see her champion sled dogs in action.
We will explore an ancient Athabascan Indian village with an Alaskan Native Guide.
In the afternoon, we will take a motorcoach to Denali for a stay at the beautiful McKinley Chalet Resort. (or similar)
We will explore Denali National Park today on the Tundra Wilderness Tour with an expert park guide. Get an up-close view of the mountain and the best wildlife viewing as we travel deep into the park. It is rare not to see some combination of Alaska’s Big Five: grizzly bears, caribou, moose, Dall sheep and wolves, along with other animals on this expertly guided six- to eight-hour tour.
In the afternoon, enjoy the amenities at the McKinley Chalet Resort. Share a meal and good times at Karstens Restaurant; stroll the boardwalk and visit the artists-in-residence; shop for handcrafted local goods; enjoy the Music of Denali at the Gold Nugget Saloon and gather around the evening campfire and make s’mores under the open sky.
This morning, we will board the luxurious McKinley Explorer rail cars for our journey to Anchorage via Talkeetna. Experience scenic views through dome windows and outdoor viewing platforms while your Car managers provide commentary and point out particularly beautiful upcoming spots along the way. Reserved seating and lunch in the dining car are included.
Tonight, we will overnight in Anchorage.
Enjoy a scenic rail journey along Turnagain Arm aboard the cruisetrain before embarking on your ship in Whittier.
The Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America — is 76 miles long, 7 miles wide and towers at 600 feet tall at its highest point, with icebergs that are 3 or 4 stories high. The views are mesmerizing as we make our way through the icy waters.
Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve offers some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife experiences in the world and is home to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, the highlight of your scenic cruise up this Alaskan fjord.
The tiny town of Skagway still looks like it did during the Klondike Gold Rush over 100 years ago. Enjoy visiting the many shops and galleries in town, ride in a vintage rail car along the White Pass and Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway or sled with Alaskan Huskies, there are so many adventures available!
With its snowcapped mountains, misty rainforests, massive glaciers and bounty of wildlife, Alaska’s remote state capital is the perfect place to dive into nature. The city’s picturesque downtown area offers centuries-old bars, boutique shops and historic landmarks. Pan for gold, become an expert musher or take the cable car for spectacular views. There are many excursions offered for this unique port.
Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords. Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage.
Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, millions of seabirds and native wildlife.
Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising.
Today, disembark the ship in the beautiful city of Vancouver. You may extend your stay or continue home, taking with you unforgettable memories!
AAA EXCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
- $100 per person On Board Credit
- $50 per person Denali Dollars
(verandah and above) - Onboard Event
- Custom Mini Meal Plan Which Includes: Lunch on McKinley Explorer, Music of Denali Dinner at McKinley Chalet, Dinner at McKinley Chalet, Lunch on Tundra Wilderness Tour, 2 Breakfasts at McKinley Chalet
- Services of a AAA Tour Manager
All Inclusions are for guests 1 and 2 in
the stateroom only
Download Your PDF Flyer