Alaska Wildlife Express

Itinerary

Days 1-8Cruise

Begin your Alaska adventure aboard Radiance of the Seas, enjoying a spectacular sail from Vancouver to Seward on your 7-Night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise

Day 8FridayTalkeetna

Following your incredible cruise, you’ll debark in Seward and continue exploring the wonders of Alaska. Your Adventure Specialist will greet you at the pier, where you’ll board a deluxe motorcoach and travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Here, you’ll get a taste of Alaska’s famed wildlife up close as you observe creatures indigenous to the area in their natural habitat. Your journey continues north to the most cosmopolitan city in Alaska, Anchorage. Enjoy some leisure time to explore the downtown area on your own and savor a delicious lunch. After, you’ll travel by deluxe motorcoach to the authentic Alaskan town of Talkeetna. The rest of the evening is yours to relax in the comforts of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. (Optional activities are offered for the evening.)

Day 9SaturdayDenali

Enjoy an early morning scenic drive from Talkeetna to one of Alaska’s most treasured landmarks, Denali. In the afternoon you’ll venture on a guided nature tour across Denali National Park on the Denali Natural History Tour*. Discover the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of rolling tundra while searching for wildlife. In the evening, you’ll enjoy free time for independent activities, such as helicopter flightseeing, before retiring for a restful night in Denali.

*For an additional charge an upgrade to the Tundra Wilderness Tour is available through your Adventure Specialist

Day 10SundayAnchorage

Craft your own unique Alaskan adventure in the morning, such as a visit to Husky Homestead or white-water rafting. In the afternoon you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride on your deluxe motorcoach to Talkeetna, where you’ll board the Wilderness Express®, a glassdomed rail car, for a picturesque ride to Anchorage. Upon arrival, you’ll head to your accommodations at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott for a restful night.

Note: All Canadian Rockies itineraries are independent travel itineraries and do not include an escort. Independent travel offers all the features of a structured group vacation plus the advantages only true independence can offer. All tours and activities described are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Upgrades for travel on VIA Rail are available for an additional fee. Contact your travel agent for details.