Alaska & the Yukon with Alaska Cruise

19 days from Anchorage to Vancouver
This Undiscovered Alaska and the Yukon Territory tour majestic panoramas, untamed wilderness, the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat, and so much more! Beginning and ending in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, take a cruise out of Whittier on Prince William Sound to view breathtaking glaciers while watching for eagles, whales, porpoises, seals, mountain goats, and more. Between Anchorage and Tok, enjoy beautiful views of Matanuska Glacier and Kluane National Park’s rugged mountains on the way to Whitehorse. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you motor over the Top of the World Highway en route to Fairbanks. More magnificent scenery awaits you on your journey aboard the Alaska Railroad between Fairbanks and Denali National Park and Preserve as you view awe-inspiring wilderness via wide windows and the domed-roof car. Denali National Park & Preserve, with its six million acres, is the third largest park in the United States and is home to North America’s highest peak, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) at an impressive 20,310 ft. Your two nights in Denali give you the opportunity to explore on your own or go on optional outings, such as taking a helicopter ride over the park for spectacular aerial views, go on a sled-dog kennel tour to learn about the important cultural role sled dogs have in Alaska, or take a wilderness tour to seek out grizzly bears, moose, and more. In addition to witnessing breathtaking scenery, this Alaska and Yukon Territory tour offers you a chance to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush. Follow the Trail of ’98 over the same mountains that determined gold seekers traveled in brutal winter conditions in hopes of striking it rich. Visit Skagway and stroll the wooden sidewalks where thousands of hopeful miners came in 1898. In Dawson City, see where the first gold strike was made and enjoy a show with ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino just as the prospectors did over a century ago.

But that’s not all… your Alaska vacation includes a 7-night Alaska cruise. Explore the remote and rugged beauty of areas such as Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the amazing Inside Passage. With magnificent scenery, opportunities to witness wildlife in its natural environment, and awe-inspiring experiences, this Alaska tour is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Prince William Sound cruise
• Orientation tour of Anchorage and Fairbanks
• Entrance fee to Denali National Park and Preserve
• Visit to Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
• Ticket to show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon
• Visit to Bonanza Creek, site of Gold Rush Claim #1
• Gold Rush Era Presentation by Parks Canada
• Scenic drive on Top of the World Highway
• Visit to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
• Gold panning experience
• Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve
• Cruise on Holland America’s MS Westerdam or MS Nieuw Amsterdam and Holland America’s ‘Have It All Premium Cruise Package,’ featuring a signature beverage package, dinner in a specialty restaurant, $100 shore excursion credit, and Wi-Fi package.

Enjoy the spectacular colors of Alaska & the Yukon on our special Fall Foliage departure in late August (Mother Nature permitting).