Family Tundra 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 with your family. Your Adventure Specialist will greet you at the pier, where you’ll board a deluxe motorcoach and travel to the Alaska Sealife Center, dedicated to the understanding and preservation of sea wildlife and marine environments. Your journey continues north to the most cosmopolitan city in Alaska, Anchorage, where you’ll visit the Anchorage Museum, featuring a child-friendly Imaginarium Discovery Center. Enjoy Smithsonian exhibits displaying a collection of native Alaskan art, while your younger family members engage in hands-on activities at the discovery center. There will also be time on your own to explore downtown and enjoy lunch. Departing Anchorage, you’ll travel by motorcoach to the rustic Alaskan town of Talkeetna. The rest of the evening is yours to relax in the comforts of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

Day 9SaturdayDenali

The morning is yours in Talkeetna to relax or enjoy an optional activity; like flight-seeing over Mt. Denali or a Jet Boat safari up the Chulitna River. Later in the morning, board the Wilderness Express glass-domed traincars for a scenic ride to Denali soaking in the spectacular views along the way. On arrival, you will experience the incomparable Denali National Park & Preserve on the Murie Science & Learning Center Family Experience Tour. A guided nature tour discovering the beauty of taiga forests and rolling tundra while searching for wildlife along the way

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 board your deluxe motorcoach for the scenic drive back to Anchorage, spending the night in Anchorage at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott.

Day 11MondayAnchorage

After an incredible experience in “The Last Frontier,” your Adventure Specialist will see that you are transferred to the Anchorage airport for your flight home.

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.