Jewels of Alaska with Glacier Discovery Southbound Cruise - Ocean View Cabin, Small Group
Jewels of Alaska with Glacier Discovery Southbound Cruise - Ocean View Cabin, Small Group
Jewels of Alaska with Glacier Discovery Southbound Cruise - Ocean View Cabin, Small Group
14 Days Starting in Anchorage and ending in Vancouver (BC)
Visiting: Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Preserve, Girdwood, Alyeska Resort, Whittier, Gulf of Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SAJAKZM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore the wild and wonderful Alaskan wilderness during this two-week guided tour. Begin your adventure in Anchorage with a sweet treat: Taste agutak — Inuit Ice Cream — after an exclusive demonstration by Alaska's Indigenous people at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Board a jet boat for a tour along the Chulitna River to a trapper’s cabin, where you will learn about the lifestyle of hunting and trapping in the state. Ride along the world-famous, glass-domed Alaskan Railroad toward Denali National Park, where the country’s tallest peak, Mount McKinley, will greet you. Meet the champion dog team of a four-time Iditarod winner and allow him to regale you with tales of the 1,049-mile dogsled race over lunch at his home. From Whittier, take a 100-mile boat tour of Prince William Sound and the see the glaciers of College Fjord.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Anchorage, The City Of Lights And Flowers
Location: Anchorage
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage and Spa
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Alaska, an adventurous land of wildlife, mountains, national parks and glaciers. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 : Anchorage Sightseeing And The Matanuska Valley
Location: Anchorage, Talkeetna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get acquainted with Anchorage with on an immersive city tour. During a visit to the renowned Alaska Native Heritage Center, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you enjoy an exclusive presentation on Agutak (Eskimo ice cream) while learning how it's made by Alaska's first people. Learn how this culinary treat establishes a link to the past, inspires a sense of pride and spurs a dialogue on a culture's remarkable ability to survive. This afternoon, travel through the fertile Matanuska Valley and stop at a local farm to see how the long summer days and glacial silt create the perfect environment for growing vegetables and flowers. Depart Anchorage for the quaint community of Talkeetna, nestled at the base of Mount Denali, North America's tallest peak. The evening is yours at leisure, feel free to ask your Travel Director for suggestions on the best spots to grab a bite.
Day 3 : Talkeetna Sightseeing
Location: Talkeetna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, enjoy an immersive jet boat tour up the Chulitna River and make a visit to a trapper's cabin. Learn about the fascinating lifestyle of hunting and trapping in Interior Alaska.The rest of the day is yours to explore, perhaps discovering more of Talkeetna or joining an optional experience such as a flightseeing tour of the Alaska Range, or a dryland dog sledding ride.
Day 4 : Journey Along The Alaskan Railroad Relaxed Start
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grande Denali Lodge Denali National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a Relaxed Start this morning before boarding the world-famous Alaska Railroad train for a spectacular journey over swift-rushing streams, toward Denali National Park and Preserve. View the majestic surroundings from the comfort of your glass-domed rail car. Later, meet a local climber who will share stories about what it's like to a climb up one of the most daunting and tallest land-based mountains in the world, Denali. A trek that begins deep in the heart of the Alaskan Range and where conditions only get tougher further into the journey, forcing climbers to build snow walls for protection from the harsh elements. The climb which takes approximately 17-18 days round trip, takes incredible physical and mental fortitude. For tonight's dinner with wine, the choice is yours between a charming local brewery or the lodge's rustic restaurant during your Dine-Around evening.
Day 5 : Denali National Park, The Crown Jewel Of The Alaskan Wilderness Relaxed Start
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grande Denali Lodge Denali National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
With the Denali National Park and Preserve just a short drive away from your hotel, you'll find a number of ways to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness on your own or spend the day partaking in one of our optional activities. With Denali, the highest peak in North America at the center of it all, the park consists of 6 million acres of tundra, boreal forest and ice-capped mountains. This magnificent land is nature at its most pure yet has something to offer all. From a blissful stroll through one of the meadows, to a rewarding hike, this Park is for everyone. You will also find that to be true with the exciting optional experiences which include a rafting trip down the Nenana River, (waiver required) to a helicopter flightseeing tour or a Denali Wilderness walking tour, the choice is yours – just don't forget your camera! End the day back at your lodge where you'll enjoy panoramic views of your surroundings under the star filled night.
Day 6 : Girdwood And Mount Alyeska
Location: Girdwood, Alyeska Resort
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Alyeska Girdwood
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a scenic journey along the George Parks Highway. Stop in Big Lake, AK and visit four-time Iditarod winner Martin Buser at his own home. Arriving at the kennel, you will be greeted by between thirty and sixty excited sled dogs. Spend time with Martin and learn about the many challenges faced on the 1,049-mile dogsled race. Take a virtual trip along the Iditarod trail alongside Martin's narration including countless stories from his thirty-five years of racing, as well as a great deal of Iditarod history. A true insider experience into the world of the Iditarod, that very few get to experience.  Journey on the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm with its dramatic views, before arriving in the town of Girdwood, home of the Alyeska Resort.In the evening, join your Travel Director for a wonderful Celebration Dinner, complete with wine and good cheer.
Day 7 : Prince William Sound Cruise And On To Join Your Glacier Discovery Cruise Relaxed Start
Location: Whittier
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take this morning to enjoy the surroundings and amenities at the beautiful Alyeska resort. Travel to Whittier to board the 26 Glacier Cruise for a 100-mile boat tour of Prince William Sound and into the College Fjord where you will come up close and personal to the glaciers. Visit with the Captain in the wheelhouse and enjoy an included lunch. Continue your journey on the Glacier Discovery Cruise from Whittier, you will be transferred to the ship pier to board the MS Nieuw Amsterdam or MS Noordam where you'll enjoy dinner and set sail in the evening. While on board, the cruise line will provide you with options and activities for the day, so whether you want to stay on the ship or explore more on land, the choice is yours. You'll also have a wide range of meal options to choose from throughout your journey. Information about these will be given by the cruise line once on board.
Day 8 : A Day At Sea
Location: Gulf of Alaska
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the facilities on board the ship during this day at sea. You will find plenty of options for entertainment, dining or shopping or simply sit back and relax.
Day 9 : Glacier Bay National Park
Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll catch Glacier Bay National Park's immense glaciers, towering peaks and icy rivers while getting a glimpse at what Alaska was like before the first humans arrived.
Day 10 : Skagway
Location: Skagway
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The port town of Skagway was once known as the gateway to the gold fields. After the Klondike Gold Rush faded in the 1900s, the settlement also lost its liveliness. Now, the town is reinvigorated with a vibrant local community, a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and seafood restaurants. You’ll find Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty on display here in the “Garden City of Alaska
Day 11 : Juneau
Location: Juneau
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stroll Juneau's picturesque streets, stopping in eclectic shops and saloons from the Gold Rush era. Perhaps embark on an optional trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for exhilarating views of the harbour and nearby mountains.
Day 12 : Ketchikan
Location: Ketchikan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles, intricately carved with native designs. Perhaps take an optional guided tour through town or a floatplane flightseeing trip.
Day 13 : Float Through The Inside Passage
Location: Inside Passage
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Revel in the scenery as you slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by rugged, isolated islands.
Day 14 : Depart Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sail into the iconic Vancouver Harbour early this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver if you wish to extend your stay and explore more of this diverse city. Airport arrival will be at approximately 10:30.
What's Included
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Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Accommodation
As per detailed in itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
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Meals
As per detailed in itinerary
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Guests make their own arrangements for arrival transfers, and for departure transfers unless the last day is a travel day ending with an airport drop (see itinerary for airport arrival times). Insight Vacations offers the option to purchase private transfers for selected cities. Guests may check at time of booking if those are offered for the selected itinerary.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years & over
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low - These tours generally have up to 1-3 miles of walking per day and may involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs.
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What is the maximum group size?
40 people on a Classic Tour, and 24 people on a Small Group departure
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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