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ALASKAN CRUISING

DENALI EXPLORER – PRINCESS CRUISES 13 DAYS
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Day 1: Vancouver Day 7: College Fjord – scenic cruising 13 DAYS | VANCOUVER TO ANCHORAGE
Settle in to your floating hotel for the next seven nights. College Fjord boasts the world’s largest collection of TRAVEL TYPE: Land & Sea Holiday
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Depart Vancouver in the evening. Stay the next seven tidewater glaciers and snow-capped mountains as far DEPARTS: • May 9 , 16 #, 20 , 23 , 30 #
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nights on board your Princess Cruises ship. as the eye can see. You may have the opportunity to • Jun 3 , 6 , 13 #, 17 , 20 , 27 #
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Day 2: Inside Passage – scenic cruising view Humpback whales feeding and watch glaciers • Jul 1 , 4 , 11 #, 15 , 18 , 25 #, 29
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Cruise the serene Inside Passage and marvel at calving and dropping enormous pillars of ice into the • Aug 1 ~ , 8 #, 12 , 15 , 22 #, 26 , 29 • Sep 5 #
the pristine forested shores, towering granite cliffs, sea with a thunderous splash.
untouched islands and majestic snow-capped Day 8: Whittier to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
mountains. There may be the opportunity to view marine Disembark in Whittier this morning. Exclusive Direct- HIGHLIGHTS
life feeding and playing in the waters and on the shore. to-the-Wilderness rail service provides a fabulous • Cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay
Day 3: Ketchikan beginning to an incredible journey, with magnificent National Park
Be intrigued by Ketchikan’s rich native heritage. Today, scenery all along the way. You’ll arrive refreshed for • See Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal
optional excursions include seeing the world’s oldest your very first night on land in Alaska. Stay the next chunks of ice into the sea
collection of totem poles, exploring the Alaska Rainforest two nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. • Journey into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness
Sanctuary, cruising through Misty Fjords or indulging on Day 9: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge of Denali National Park & Preserve
fresh seafood. This morning, a Natural History Tour serves as a • Interesting Denali Natural History Tour
Day 4: Juneau wonderful introduction to the animals, plants and • Opportunities to see wildlife up close, including
Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but geological features found in the area. Later today, you caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, Bald eagles
also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning may wish to enjoy an activity such as rafting or hiking. and Grizzly bears • Choice of shore excursions
views of both water and mountains. Optional excursions Day 10: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge to Mt McKinley available at own expense, including scenic river
available today may include Mendenhall Glacier in Princess Wilderness Lodge cruises, hiking in backcountry or visiting an
Tongass National Forest, whale watching or feasting on Enjoy the scenic drive between the two lodges, Iditarod champion’s dog kennel
a salmon bake. culminating in incredible views of Denali. Stay the next INCLUDES
Day 5: Skagway two nights at Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. • 7 night cruise on board Coral Princess + ,
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Once the gateway to the gold fields, in 1898, Skagway Day 11: Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Grand Princess ~ or Royal Princess #
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was Alaska’s largest town. Hotels, saloons, dance halls Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and explore.
and gambling houses prospered. Optional excursions The nature trails around the grounds are a pleasant • 5 nights lodge or hotel accommodation
today may have you reliving the gold rush era by trying way to get a sense of the place, or choose from a • Main meals and entertainment on board
your hand at gold panning, going dog sledding or seeing generous offering of outdoor activities. • Rail travel Whittier to Denali
a show at the historic Red Onion Saloon. Day 12: Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge • Motorcoach travel Denali to Mt McKinley
Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park – scenic cruising to Anchorage to Anchorage
Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to Take in final views of the mountain before being • Natural History Tour of Denali National Park
cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park. transferred by coach to Anchorage. This is Alaska’s & Preserve
Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park most cosmopolitan city, so get out and explore • Port taxes and government fees
boasts some of the world’s most spectacular tidewater the shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.
glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops Overnight in Anchorage.
colossal chunks of ice into the sea. Park Rangers will join Day 13: Anchorage
the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place. The tour concludes this morning. Ask your travel consultant for prices and details.
Glide along emerald waters taking in the awe-inspiring All itineraries are subject to local weather conditions and
scenery and perhaps spot resident wildlife including are at discretion of the cruise line. Cruise also available in
Humpback whales, Sea otters and Black bears. reverse. Other cruises also available.
2 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge START/FINISH
Denali National Park OVERNIGHT
Mt McKinley Princess CANADA CRUISE
Wilderness Lodge 2 Talkeetna COACH
Anchorage 1 Whittier RAIL
ALASKA Skagway
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College Juneau
Fjord
Glacier Bay
National Park Ketchikan British Columbia
Inside Passage
Vancouver
Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
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