Board a train for a scenic journey into the wilderness of Denali National Park. Riding along the historic Alaska Railroad, you’ll traverse the scenic Hurricane Gulch on your way to “the Mountain,” Denali, the highest peak in North America. Then you’ll return to the coast, following rivers of ice and snow as they slice through towering mountain ranges on their way to the sea. From the Kenai Peninsula, you’ll embark on a cruise south through the Inside Passage, stopping in Alaska’s gold rush towns along the way. Conclude your tour with a visit to the gorgeous city of Vancouver, a place where the sea meets the sky.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Anchorage, Alaska

Fly to Anchorage, a thriving city set amid spectacular natural wonders. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel.

Day 2 - Denali National Park, Alaska

After breakfast, transfer to the Alaska Railroad via Talkeetna, a small community said to have inspired the television series Northern Exposure. Admire the stunning views from aboard your train as you travel toward Denali National Park, over Hurricane Gulch and into the majestic Alaska Range. Enjoy an included dinner with your group tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 3 - Wasilla

A full day of sightseeing immerses you in the scenery, flora and fauna of Denali National Park. Encompassing 6 million acres, the park dwarfs the entire state of Massachusetts. Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain, is known as “The Mountain.” McKinley is so big that it even has its own weather system. You’ll enjoy lunch in the park and reach Wasilla tonight in time for an included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 - Cruise

Today’s explorations of the Kenai Peninsula begin in Portage for views of the Explorer and Portage Glaciers. You might witness the “calving” of the icebergs into Portage Lake. At the nearby visitors’ center, you’ll also view the award-winning documentary Voices from the Ice, the story of the Chugach Mountain glaciers. Next, head to Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center to spot bison, caribou, eagles and elk in a natural habitat. Reach the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, known for its dramatic tidal “turns” that create 10-foot walls of water. Cross the peninsula to Tern Lake and Summit Lake and the small town of Moose Pass. Then travel along the Kenai Mountain Range into Seward, where you’ll board your ship for the cruise portion of your Alaskan adventure.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 5 - Cruise

Enjoy a morning at sea, reveling in your ship’s luxurious accommodations or simply watching the spectacular scenery from the deck. In the afternoon, cruise past North Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier. The Hubbard is an anomaly. While almost all current glaciers have retreated and thinned during the last century, the Hubbard has advanced, earning it the name “Galloping Glacier.” In 2002, its overflow created the second-largest glacial flood in modern times.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - Cruise

A blend of cosmopolitan city and frontier town, Juneau is often referred to as “little San Francisco.” The Alaskan capital is impossible to reach by land, making your one-day stay here a unique experience. During your free time, take a journey to the stunning Mendenhall Glacier or take part in an authentic Alaskan clambake.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 - Cruise

Arrive in Skagway, the northernmost point of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Skagway was the starting point for prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s. On your free day, you might relive early American history with a trip to the saloon or a vintage streetcar ride through town. Choose from a variety of excursions, including a helicopter ride over the surrounding glaciers.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 - Cruise

Cruise the Icy Straits as your journey becomes a whale watch for a day. These waterways provide an ideal environment and feeding space for several important whale species, from humpbacks to minkes to orcas. You’ll also have the opportunity to take adventurous excursions. Search for the elusive Alaskan brown bear in the bordering forests, take a “flightseeing” (floatplane tour) of Glacier Bay or ride a historic tram through the Southeast Alaska rainforest.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 - Cruise

Your next port of call is Ketchikan, gateway to some of the state’s most sublime scenery and wildlife. The ancestral home of the Tlingit people, Ketchikan contains the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Explore the city at your leisure or choose from a variety of excursions, including a trip to nearby Misty Fjords National Monument, a wildlife refuge with towering waterfalls.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10 - Cruise

Sail the southern section of Alaska’s Inside Passage, a collection of waterways, inlets, fjords and bays that make up Southeastern Alaska’s Panhandle. In total, 60 glaciers span this region along with several mountain ranges and secluded isles. Look out for bald eagles as you cruise.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11 - Vancouver

Disembark in Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada’s largest city. After hotel check-in, the rest of your day is free to explore Vancouver. Take in the charm of the Gastown district, where old lamps line the brick-paved streets and historic 19th-century office buildings, house boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. If you’re hungry, Vancouver offers a range of dining options from trendy restaurants and tapas bars to Chinatown and Little Italy. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for tonight’s Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 12 - Vancouver

A Go Ahead representative helps you transfer to the airport.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)