Compare Alaska's Inside Passage - Southbound 2023 by Tauck
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Trip |
4 | Great
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Duration | 10 days |
Price From | $ 7,290 |
Price Per Day | $ 729 |
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Trip Style | Small ship cruise |
Lodging Level | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | No |
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Meals Included | N/A |
Description |
A magnificent 7-night cruise takes you through the coastal islands of Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, surrounded by some of the most dramatic and wildlife-rich scenery on Earth – a perfect combination of natural and cultural history. All-included shore excursions feature choices to personalize your cruise and explore Alaska your way, including opportunities to get close to Alaska's wildlife by land and sea such as a unique wildlife safari, a visit to a sled dog camp and a trip aboard a very special railroad. |
Day 1 Arrive Anchorage
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Captain Cook. A transfer is included from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Hotel Captain Cook. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner.
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MEALS : D
LODGING : Hotel Captain Cook
PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, Canada
Day 2 Kenai Fjords National Park / Embark Silver Muse
Sightseeing in Anchorage this morning includes an opportunity to visit Kenai Fjords National Park and its glacial wonderland. Later today you'll embark Silver Muse for the start of your 7-night cruise.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
Day 3 Hubbard Glacier Cruising
You'll spend the day cruising to the spectacular site known as Hubbard Glacier – the largest glacier in North America. Set in Wrangall-St. Elias National Park, the massive glacier is dramatic, mesmerizing and historic.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
PORTOFCALL : Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
Day 4 Juneau and a choice of sightseeing
The city of Juneau is the capital of Alaska, surrounded by an extraordinary backdrop of valleys cut from glaciers and snow-capped mountains, blanketed with lush forests. You'll have a choice of sightseeing today that enables you to explore by land or sea.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
Day 5 Skagway, a railway, and sled dogs
Arrive in the historic gold-rush era town of Skagway for a choice of excursions including an antique streetcar tour and a round-trip excursion by vintage train to White Pass Summit; a visit to the village where mushers train their dogs for dogsled races*; and a Glacier Point Wilderness Safari* with a boat ride, canoeing and a hike.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
Day 6 Sitka, rich in natural beauty and cultural treasures
Upon arrival in Sitka you'll have an opportunity to meet the locals, four-footed, finned and feathered, on a unique sea otter and wildlife cruise with an onboard naturalist that views wildlife up close in their natural habitat.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
PORTOFCALL : Skagway, Alaska, USA
Day 7 A day in and around Ketchikan
Shore excursion choices today include a drive to Saxman Native Village to experience the rich living culture and traditions of the Tlingit people, from storytelling and dances to totem pole carving; a guided nature hike; an opportunity to discover more about the famed Dungeness crabs and "pull them up" (with help from volunteers); and a kayaking adventure*.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
Day 8 Inside Passage / British Columbia Coastal Cruising
Spend a full day at sea aboard Silver Muse cruising the Inside Passage and coastal landscapes of British Columbia en route to Vancouver, watching for whales, dolphins, and sea lions in the water and enjoying the many amenities aboard ship; your Tauck Director shares insights and commentary at a presentation.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Silver Muse
PORTOFCALL : Juneau, Alaska, USA
Day 9 See the sights of Vancouver
Disembark in Vancouver, your final port, for a day of sightseeing that includes Stanley Park, a 1,000 acre urban rainforest almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay; historic Gastown; the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver; and the Kitsilano Neighbourhood. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your acclaimed hotel.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : Fairmont Waterfront
Day 10 Journey Home
Tour ends: Vancouver. A transfer from the Fairmont Waterfront to Vancouver International Airport is included. Allow at least 3 hours for check-in at the airport.
MEALS : B