Remote Wilderness CruiseTours E1-E3 with Holland America Line
Embark on a small-group Expedition CruiseTour for a remote wilderness experience you may not otherwise encounter. We've partnered with some of Alaska's premier lodges to bring you the perfect combination of rugged adventure and northern hospitality. Fill your days with unforgettable sights, active adventures and time on your own in the unspoiled beauty of Alaska's pristine backcountry. In the evenings, savor expertly prepared meals and a refreshing night's sleep in your cozy cabin. Your private wilderness retreat is calling.
With our 14-Day Expedition CruiseTours E1 guests experience the ultimate in personalized lodge-based travel on the Kenai Peninsula. Independent travelers can make the Denali Backcountry Lodge their private wilderness retreat in Denali National Park with our 13-Day Expedition CruiseTours E2. And our 12-Day Expedition CruiseTours E3 truly answer the call of the wild - you know it's remote when one lodge is on Alaska's historic Iditarod Trail and the other has a resident bear population.
Kenai Explorer CruiseTours E1
E1C: 14-Day Kenai Explorer Embark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Disembark Port: Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska, US; Juneau, Alaska, US; Skagway, Alaska, US; Glacier Bay; Prince William Sound; Seward (Anchorage), Alaska US; Homer, Alaska, US; ; Cooper Landing, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ship: ms Statendam
E1C: 14-Day Kenai Explorer Embark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Disembark Port: Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska, US; Juneau, Alaska, US; Skagway, Alaska, US; Glacier Bay; Prince William Sound; Seward (Anchorage), Alaska US; Homer, Alaska, US; ; Cooper Landing, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ship: ms Volendam
Denali Backcountry CruiseTours E2
E2T: 13 Days Denali Backcountry
Embark Port: Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Disembark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage) Alaska; College Fjord Cruising; Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising; Haines, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia
Ship: ms Statendam
E2T: 13 Days Denali Backcountry
Embark Port: Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Disembark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage) Alaska; College Fjord Cruising; Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising; Haines, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia
Ship: ms Volendam
E2C: 13 Days Denali Backcountry
Embark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Disembark Port: Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska, US; Juneau, Alaska, US; Skagway, Alaska, US; Glacier Bay; Prince William Sound; Seward (Anchorage), Alaska US; Redoubt Bay Lodge, Alaska; Winterlake Lodge, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ship: ms Volendam
Wilderness Lodges CruiseTours E3
E3C: 12 Days Wilderness Lodges Embark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Disembark Port: Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska, US; Juneau, Alaska, US; Skagway, Alaska, US; Glacier Bay; Prince William Sound; Seward (Anchorage), Alaska US; Redoubt Bay Lodge, Alaska; Winterlake Lodge, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ship: ms Statendam
E3T: 12 Days Wilderness Lodges
Embark Port: Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Disembark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Ports of Call: Seward (Anchorage) Alaska; College Fjord Cruising; Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising; Haines, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia
Ship: ms Statendam
E3C: 12 Days Wilderness Lodges Embark Port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
Disembark Port: Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ports of Call: Vancouver, B.C., CA; Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Alaska, US; Juneau, Alaska, US; Skagway, Alaska, US; Glacier Bay; Prince William Sound; Seward (Anchorage), Alaska US; Redoubt Bay Lodge, Alaska; Winterlake Lodge, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska, US
Ship: ms Zaandam
Whitehorse: Kluane Dezadeash River Float Tour
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Explore the Dezadeash River on a leisurely float trip or brave the rapids with whitewater galore. The float trip provides a superior nature photography opportunity while the whitewater adventure speeds you through class 3 and 4 rapids through deep canyons.
Whitehorse: Kluane Rock Glacier Hike
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Explore Kluane National Park on foot via a casual stroll around a shimmering lake, or a challenging climb up a rocky peak. The casual stroll includes a campfire talk and short walk, while the longer, more strenuous hike will take you through stands of aspen up to an unusual rock glacier.
Denali: Husky Homestead Tour
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Meet 4-time Iditarod Dog Sled Race winners Jeff King and his champion Huskies and find out what it takes to mush across some of the world's most desolate terrain. Step into his log cabin for a multimedia presentation about the joys and trials of raising a family in Alaska.
Denali: Wilderness Jet Boat Safari
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Hang on for a wild ride down the Nenana River in a powerful enclosed Jet Boat. You'll stop off to see a real homesteader's cabin and learn about post-gold rush pioneers who lived the survivalist lifestyle. Then hop back in the boat for a screaming, twisting trip with the current and those big engines speeding you along.
Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs and Ice Museum Tour
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An evening of fun begins with a 1-hour ride to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks. At the resort enjoy a delicious dinner, then grab a coat to explore an Ice Museum, complete with sculptured barstools and martini glasses - all made of ice! Warm up afterwards in the outdoor natural hot springs.
Fairbanks: Journey Above the Arctic Circle Fort Yukon
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Fly over the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge before landing at Fort Yukon, an outpost set up when this was Russian territory. On the ground native guides will fill you in on what it's like to live in this remote part of the world.