Reflection of Glacier Bay, Alaska over the water
Reflection of Glacier Bay, Alaska over the water
Alaskan wildlife and scenery
Alaskan wildlife and scenery

Glaciers & Gold Rush Bonanza

16 nights from €5,829 per person Including Flights

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  • Accommodation
  • Checked baggage
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Day 1

Fly to Vancouver

Fly into the beautiful city of Vancouver on the west coast of Canada, and transfer independently to your hotel.

Overnight: Sheraton Wall Centre or similar

Day 2

Vancouver

Enjoy some free time to explore Vancouver, before making your way to the cruise terminal and boarding the impressive ms Nieuw Amsterdam for your seven night cruise. You will be welcomed by the crew, and then settle into your cabin before watching the sun set over the water.

Dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 3

Inside Passage Cruise

This morning you will set sail to cruise one of the most beautiful passages in the world. Along this coastline it is common to view whales and sea-lions as well as countless species of bird.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 4

Cruise to Ketchikan

Cruise along the coast until you reach the town of Ketchikan – the ancestral home of the Tlingit tribe. This aboriginal settlement is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Explore independently or visit the Saxman Native Village, Totem Bight and Totem Heritage Center.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 5

Cruise to Juneau

The capital of Alaska offers a fascinating mix of frontier ruggedness from its days of gold-prospecting and cosmopolitan chic of eco-adventure tourism. Perhaps visit the Alaska State Museum and its exquisite collection of Russian Orthodox and Gold Rush relics.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 6

Cruise to Skagway

Continue cruising to Skagway, which was an important outpost during the days of the Klondike gold rush. Either browse the vintage boutiques and small museums, relaxing over meal in one of the charming restaurants. Or take the optional White Pass Summit Excursion, a rail adventure on the White Pass and Yukon Route railroad as it winds along the mountain.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 7

Glacier Bay

Marval at a natural show unlike any other. This area of Glacier Bay National Park boasts more active calving (splitting off) tidewater glaciers than anywhere in the world and will be a highlight of this cruise, as you see this magnificent glacier calving ice into the sea.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 8

Day at sea

Today you can take the time to relax and enjoy all the amenities that this fabulous ship has to offer. Watch the horizon stretch out to infinity whilst reclining on the deck, or participate in the onboard activities, the day is entirely yours.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Overnight: Nieuw Amsterdam

Day 9

Seaward - Anchorage - Denali

After breakfast, disembark from the ship and take the 10.30 scheduled transfer to Denali, via Anchorage. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel the Seward Highway and pass through the Kanai Mountains and the Turnagain arm. Arriving into Anchorage at approximately 13.30, enjoy some free time to explore the town. Admission to the Anchorage Museum is included in your tour. Departing Anchorage at 15.00 your onward transfer will take you to your Danali via Talkeetna, arriving at your hotel this evening.

Breakfast included

Overnight:  Nord Haven / Totem Inn or similar

Day 10

Danali National Park

Meet your driver/guide and board your coach, to travel northwards to the Denali National Park. The awe-inspiring landscape offers constantly changing views of distant glaciers and beaver dams in the rivers. Weather permitting you will see majestic Mount McKinley, the highest mounting in the USA. Admire the expansive Wonder Lake, renowned for it's wildlife viewing opportunities.

Overnight:  Nord Haven / Totem Inn or similar

Day 11

Denali National Park to Fairbanks

Return to the George Parks Highway, driving to Nenana to visit the Alaska Railroad Museum. Continue to the small city of Fairbanks, where you will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure, and will be overnighting here. You could visit the Alaska Dog Mushing Museum or treat yourself to the local delicacy of king crab in one of the popular restaurants. Other options include a river cruise on the Chena River or watching the Crown of Light show. Or for some local colour, attend the Gold Rush Show at the Malemute Saloon.

Overnight:  Bridgewater Hotel or similar

Day 12

Fairbanks to Dawson City

After some leisure time in the morning, it’s back on the road southbound through the beautiful landscape. You will see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, crossing the Tanana River right by the highway. The journey continues via the Top of the World Highway, travelling beyond the tree-line and passing through the beautiful scenery of the tundra. Cross the border at Little Gold Creek, the checkpoint with the highest elevation between Canada and USA. Cross the Yukon River by ferry to reach Dawson City.

Overnight:  Aurora Inn / Westmark Inn or similar

Day 13

Dawson City

People do still dig for gold in this historical town, located where the Klondike flows into the Yukon River, and you can try panning for gold yourself. You will visit Bonanza Creek, the Jack London cabin, the Midnight Dome mountain and the remarkable Gold Diggers Museum. The day is concluded with a show at the famous Diamond Tooth Gerties Casino and Can-Can.

Overnight:  Aurora Inn / Westmark Inn or similar

Day 14

Dempster Highway - Dawson City

An early start to drive the Dempster Highway – the only connection to the remote town of Inuvik at the Polar Sea. See the Tombstone Mountains and continue into the tundra to view the breath-taking scenery.

Overnight:  Aurora Inn / Westmark Inn or similar

Day 15

Dawson City - Whitehorse

Travel via the Klondike Highway to Whitehorse, with the mighty Yukon River making several impressive appearances en route – one of the longest waterways in North America at nearly 2,000 miles long. Stop at Five Finger Rapids – an infamous hazard for the sternwheelers navigating the river in the Gold Rush era. Arrive for an overnight stay in Whitehorse.

Overnight:  Westmark Hotel or similar

Day 16

Whitehorse - Vancouver

Transfer to Whitehorse airport for a flight back to Vancouver for your final night. the rest of your day will be at leisure.

Overnight: Sheraton Wall Centre or similar

Day 17

Transfer independently for your flight home.

  • Return transatlantic flights
  • 7 night cruise on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship with full board
  • Days 9 to 16 the tour is escorted by an experienced guide
  • Hotel accommodation as described above or similar
  • Day trip to Denali National Park
  • Transfers from Seward cruise terminal to Anchorage hotel and Whitehorse hotel to Whitehorse airport
  • Admission to “Diamond Tooth Gerties” and “Gold Diggers Museum” Dawson City
  • Admission to Anchorage Museum & Alaska Railroad Museum
  • Transportation by modern van or midsized coach days 9 to 16
  • Flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver
  • Baggage handling - 1 piece per person
  • Alaska National Park fees
  • Provincial taxes and Federal GST

Optional excursions and activities are available throughout the cruise and tour and bookable when you arrive

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