ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND & CRUISE

July 31 – August 11, 2021

Group #968777

Day 2: Sunday, August 1, 2021: Step aboard an amazing cruise on the popular Sternwheeler Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history.  Make stops along the way to meet the people and get a taste of local life.  Take a scenic motor coach ride to Denali National Park.  Tonight, enjoy an authentic meal at Fannie Q’s Saloon, where you’ll dig into dishes inspired by the Alaskan mining pioneer Fannie “Q” Quigley. (B, D) 

Day 3: Monday, August 2, 2021: This morning, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour** which affords the best opportunities to view the region’s wildlife.  Learn about the history of the park and see why visiting Denali is one of the top three reasons that people visit Alaska.   The remainder of the day is at leisure.  (B) 

Day 4: Tuesday, August 3, 2021: Your day begins with a scenic train ride to Talkeetna.  Savor every moment inside your luxury domed railcar.  View the incredible landscape from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary.  Head to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge where, from the moment you arrive, you’ll know you are somewhere special.  This comfy Alaskan lodge invites the ultimate experience, overlooking Denali and the Alaskan Range with one of the most inspirational views of the mountain found anywhere.  There will be plenty of time to explore the area or enjoy a host of recreational activities.  (B) 

Day 5: Wednesday, August 4, 2021: Depart for your ship, stopping en route in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.  Continue with a scenic drive along the Alaska Range.  Pass the amazing Turnagain Arm, a deep glacial fjord, and arrive in the port of Whittier where you’ll embark on your 7-night Princess cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay on board truly memorable.  You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options.  While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nightly entertainment are included.  (B, D)

Day 6: Thursday, August 5, 2021: Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s largest glaciers; take in the natural beauty of the glacier’s stunning surface.  Have your camera ready as today is filled with amazing natural wonders as you linger along the shimmering surface of the ocean. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Friday, August 6, 2021: Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands.  This rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Saturday, August 7, 2021: Relive Alaska’s Gold Rush days in this “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail.  In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “Gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Sunday, August 8, 2021: From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, there is much to explore in Alaska’s capital city of Juneau. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Monday, August 9, 2021: Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.”  Located on tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Tuesday, August 10, 2021: A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife.  You will be awestruck with this natural wonder. (B, L, D)