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Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali

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13 days From $2,764 per person
4.8 stars(19 reviews)
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From a rail journey along the dramatic Turnagain Arm to cruising the famed Inside Passage, this tour brings you the best of wild Alaska.

Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary

2025 Tour code: HA-ALSN-25

About the tour

By land and by sea, discover a land of untamed wilderness and awe-inspiring scenery. Begin by boarding the elegant Holland America Ship in Vancouver, and sail north, past forests and glaciers. Cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage, and make stops in Alaskan towns like Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. Take a thrilling trip along the scenic Turnagain Arm, and spend three nights in Denali National Park. With an endless array of onshore excursions and exciting tours, this 13-day adventure is the best way to experience Alaska.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Alaska's Inside Passage
Alaska's Inside Passage
Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage with ports of call in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Glacier Bay.
Turnagain Arm
Turnagain Arm
Take a scenic rail journey along Turnagain Arm.
Denali
Denali
Embark on a rail excursion aboard the McKinley Explorer to Denali.
Tundra Wilderness tour
Tundra Wilderness tour
Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness tour.
Riverboat Discovery
Riverboat Discovery
Enjoy a Riverboat Discovery tour in Fairbanks.

What’s included

Itinerary

Day 1 - Vancouver

Sail from Vancouver, glide under the Lion's Gate Bridge and enter the scenic wonders of the Inside Passage. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 2 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising, and immerse yourself in the elegance of the Holland America line. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 3 - Ketchikan

Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords.  Overnight onboard ship.

Day 4 - Juneau

Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska's capital! Choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 5 - Skagway

Step back to the days of the last great gold rush. Skagway was once home to thousands of hopeful prospectors during the Yukon Gold Rush. Many of the original buildings are still standing, and the pioneering spirit remains. You'll have time to explore, partake in shore excursions, and shop. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 6 - Glacier Bay

Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours. A Park Ranger narrates your journey through the stunning Glacier Bay. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 7 - At Sea (Gulf of Alaska)

Enjoy a leisurely full day of cruising. Take advantage of the ship's onboard amenities, such as the spa, thermal suite, fitness center, casino, and pool. The options are endless. Overnight onboard ship.

Day 8 - Anchorage

Disembark and enjoy a scenic rail journey along Turnagain Arm en route to Anchorage. The route alongside Turnagain Arm is one of the most beautiful stretches of rail in America, running past mountains, Chugach State Park, and the Cook Inlet. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 9 - Denali National Park

Board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer to Denali for a three night stay at this magnificent national treasure. Overnight Denali.

Day 10 - Denali National Park

Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour. This 5-6 hour, fully narrated sightseeing excursion takes you into the heart of Denali National Park. Overnight Denali.

Day 11 - Denali National Park

Explore on your own or take optional excursions with an entire free day in Denali. Don't miss the chance to visit Denali Square and immerse yourself in the Denali experience. Overnight Denali.

Day 12 - Fairbanks

Today, you'll head for Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City, and take a step back aboard the Riverboat Discovery (lunch included). Overnight Fairbanks.

Includes
  • Lunch
Day 13 - Fairbanks

Your exploration of Alaska by land and sea comes to an end today in Fairbanks.

Additional information

Additional Information

It is your responsibility to check and fulfill the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.

Please note

Additional Port Tax of up to $325 per person not included. Pricing is based on standard level cabin category on Holland America Ship and may be subject to change at time of booking.

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular vacation with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

Reviews

4.8 stars4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews

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SARA CARPENTER HALE

5 stars

Submitted 28 Aug 2024

It was a terrific trip and we had fantastic weather most of the time! I thought the excursions were overpriced, but they were all very good. The hotels were very nice, too.

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JOHN PETER MATTSON

5 stars

Submitted 13 Aug 2024

A great trip especially combining the inland passage with the land extension.

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JOHN PETER MATTSON
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ROBIN HARTLEY

5 stars

Submitted 06 Aug 2024

All the transfers were planned out so well!

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MORRIS ROOT

5 stars

Submitted 06 Aug 2024

This product actually is a HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE-TOUR. The CRUISE TOUR is excellent. Vacations By Rail service however is NOT to be TRUSTED!

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susan tracy

5 stars

Submitted 11 Jun 2024

It was great. So well organized. Aside the lovely oceanview stateroom on the ship, all the land accommodations were very nice, roomy and comfortable. Very pleased. So impressed that our luggage was always awaiting us in our rooms, no matter what the entire trip. The trains were awesome too.

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Aneesa Schaeffer

5 stars

Submitted 11 Jun 2024

Holland America did a magnificent job organizing this tour. Everything was arranged and in place by HA. Only criticism is that there is next to no assistance prior to sailing from either HA or VBR when making plans and arrangements for dining, room reservation, flight arrangements, excursions...basically--no help whatsoever. Not sure why Vacation By Rail was involved at all as they provided next to no assistance with our tour. Go directly to Holland America for this tour and stick to VBR for the rail vacations.

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