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Princess Alaska: Denali Explorer Tour IA6
13 Days Post-Cruise

  • Cruisetour review: 7-night Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with 6-night Land Tour featuring 2-nights Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge, 2-nights Denali Princess Lodge and 2-nights Fairbanks.
  • Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
  • Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Number of Days : 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
  • Highlights:
    - Glacier Bay National Park cruising
    - Direct to the Wilderness Rail Service
    - Natural History Tour into Denali National Park
    - Riverboat Cruise & Gold Mine Tour in Fairbanks
  • Ship: Coral Princess


Denali Explorer Tour IA6 Itinerary
Day Destination
Day 1 Sail from Vancouver, B.C.
Port Arrival Departure
Day 1 Vancouver, British Columbia 4:30 PM
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Ketchikan, Alaska 6:30 AM 2:00 PM
Day 4 Juneau, Alaska 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
Day 5 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 8:30 PM
Day 6 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 6:00 AM 3:00 PM
Day 7 College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 5:30 PM 8:30 PM
Day 8 Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska 12:30 AM
  
Day Destination
Day 8 Whittier/Mt. McKinley
Disembark you ship and board your awaiting railcar right at the dock. Enjoy scenic rail travel to Talkeetna, then continue by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night stay.
Day 9 Mt. McKinley
The entire days is free to spend as you please. Choose from an array of optional excursions or just relax at the lodge.
Day 10 Mt. McKinley/Denali
Return to Talkeetna and board Princess Rail for the journey to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at your own pace at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Day 11 Denali
Relax this morning, then take the Natural History Tour into Denali National Park. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you choose relaxing or adventuring. Enjoy another night at the lodge.
Day 12 Denali/Fairbanks
Opt for an excursion this morning or just relax at the lodge. Then, head north to Fairbanks by motorcoach.
Day 13 Fairbanks
This morning, cruise the Chena River on a Sternwheeler cruise. Then, visit a Gold Mine and pan for your own gold! Enjoy another night in Fairbanks.
Day 14 Fairbanks
Your tour ends this morning in Fairbanks.
  

Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking.
  
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Princess Cruises Alaska shore excursions Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Talkeetna)
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Destination Highlights

    The native Alaskans called it Denali - ''The Great One'' - and you'll find towering Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range simply stunning. The lodge is located approximately one hour from the town of Talkeetna, which is nestled at the base of Mt. McKinley and is also home to the Talkeetna, Chulitna & Susitna Rivers. Some residents say Talkeetna means "Where three rivers meet" but established in 1919 Talkeetna is now more known as the base camp for climbers preparing for their attempt to ascend Denali. The rail depot is in Talkeetna and several land excursion tours have convenient tour times that will coordinate with the Princess Rail schedule to avoid the unnecessary one hour transfer between the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and Talkeetna for those guests arriving or departing by rail. Refer to each description for our recommendations as to how to book Talkeetna or lodge based tour options to maximize your stay at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

    Nearby Attractions:
  • Talkeetna.
    Talkeetna was originally the site of a Tanaina Indian village, and was settled as a mining town in 1896. Today, this small distinctive community is probably the best location to view Mt. McKinley.
  • Denali State Park.
    Denali State Park covers 325,240 acres north of Anchorage and south of Denali National Park. It boasts a landscape that varies from meandering lowland streams to alpine tundra.
  • Rivers - Talkeetna, Susitna & Chulitna.
    The Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers join the Susitna River at Talkeetna, an Indian (Tanaina) word meaning ''river of plenty''. On these waterways, serene beauty and abundant wildlife abound.
  • Mt. McKinley.
    The highest mountain in North America, McKinley is also perhaps the coldest mountain in the world outside of Antarctica, a challenge for even the most experienced climbers.
  • Alaska Homesteading.
    After the U.S. purchased Alaska, farmers, miners and wilderness pioneers began claiming land. Until 1986, homesteading remained a viable method of settling Alaska.
  • Gold Panning.
    Just as the lure of gold brought the miners to Alaska over 100 years ago, it still does today. Trapper Creek Museum unveils how to pan for gold and how gold mining has progressed through the years.
  • Glaciers.
    Glaciers cover one million acres, or one-sixth of Denali National Park. The most massive glaciers in the park drain snow and ice from the flanks of Mt. McKinley.
  • Sled Dog Experience.
    Experience provides an in-depth look at the world of dog mushing and the Iditarod, Alaska's great sled dog race, including the training, racing and breeding of these champion sled dogs.

Princess Cruises Alaska shore excursions Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
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Destination Highlights

    Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring Denali National Park.
    The name ''Denali'' means ''The Great One'' in the native Athabascan language. At 20,320 feet above sea level. Denali is the highest peak in North America and is surrounded by one of the world's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Denali National Park is home to many types of wildlife including caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, bald eagles, and the mighty grizzly bears. Leave it to Princess to offer excursions for all types of adventurers. Enjoy a scenic float down the Nenana River or an exhilarating jetboat safari. Play a round of golf in the Midnight Sun, or rise above it on a thrilling flightseeing tour. Hike in the backcountry, hoot and holler at the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre, or visit an Iditarod champion's dog kennel ... and hold the puppies! It's all up to you. Let us introduce you to Denali National Park - up close!

    Nearby Attractions:
  • Mt. McKinley.
    The highest mountain in North America, McKinley is also perhaps the coldest mountain in the world outside of Antarctica, a challenge even to the most experienced climbers.
  • Denali National Park and Preserve.
    Denali National Park and Preserve is home to six million acres, and preserves not only Mt. McKinley, but also the pristine alpine terrain and abundant wildlife in the surrounding lands.
  • Glaciers.
    Glaciers cover one million acres, or one-sixth of Denali National Park. The most massive glaciers in the park drain snow and ice from the flanks of Mt. McKinley.
  • Nenana River Gorge.
    Starting from its glacial headwaters high in the Alaska Range, the Nenana cuts north through the mountains alongside Denali National Park, offering several major rapids and thrilling whitewater rafting.
  • Stampede Trail.
    The Stampede Trail was a mining trail blazed in the 1930s. Today, what is now known as Stampede Road begins near the Nenana River and is popular with travelers on foot, bicycle and snow machine.
  • Sled Dog Experience.
    Jeff King provides an in-depth look at the world of dog mushing and the Iditarod, Alaska's great sled dog race, including the training, racing and breeding of these champion sled dogs.
  • Alaska Tundra.
    Alaska's arctic tundra is found in Alaska's interior toward its northern or western coast. It's treeless and often bitter cold, and dotted with small lakes, or divided into strange geometric patterns.
  • Black Diamond Peak.
    Black Diamond Peak promises dramatic views of the entire Healy Valley and a chance to witness foxes, rabbits and the occasional wolf, bear or caribou.

Princess Cruises Alaska shore excursions Fairbanks, Alaska
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Destination Highlights

    Established by the discovery of gold by Felix Pedro in 1902, Fairbanks is located in the Tanana Valley of Alaska's interior. In the early 20th century, sternwheelers carried settlers and miners along the Chena and Tanana Rivers as they do for visitors today. The second-largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is named the ''Golden Heart City'' for its historical and modern gold industries and for its central location. The city serves as the hub of the region known as Alaska's Interior. In the summer, visitors and residents alike enjoy nearly 24 hours of light daily. Visitors have many choices in Fairbanks. Experience Fairbanks' rich Gold Rush history via sternwheeler, or visit one of the region's many gold mines. The Arctic Circle and the Yukon River are just a short flight away.

    Nearby Attractions:
  • Arctic Circle.
    The Arctic Circle, the region around the North Pole, includes the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, and the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Iceland.
  • Riverboat Discovery.
    A cruise aboard an authentic sternwheeler riverboat along the Chena and Tanana Rivers offers a demonstration of a fish wheel, as well as insight into Athabascan Indian culture and the Iditarod.
  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
    The 800-mile-long Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world, stretching from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, the northernmost ice-free port in North America.
  • Gold Dredge # 8.
    From a ride on the Tanana Valley Railroad into the gold fields of the Interior to a tour of the mining camp and gold panning, Alaska's mining history comes alive at the Gold Dredge #8.
  • Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.
    The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum features over 70 historically significant American automobiles and showcases the interesting heritage of the automobile during Alaska's post-Gold Rush era.
  • Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum.
    Chena Hot Springs is a hot spring and year-round resort. On site is the Aurora Ice Museum considered the most artistic ice hotel in the world with an ice chandelier mimicking the northern lights.
  • Pioneer Park.
    This 44-acre theme park commemorates Alaska's pioneering history, and features several Alaska museums and historical displays, including an old Alaska riverboat and narrow gauge railroad.
  • Native Cultures.
    The native cultures of Alaska have had a significant impact on the state. Come learn about their rich history and take a closer look at their unique and extraordinary ways of life.

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