This morning we travel north and pass through Edmonton, Alberta’s bustling capital city. Onboard a luxurious and spacious coach, watch the beauty unfold through Northern Alberta as we travel through pristine wilderness and sprawling fields en route to Grand Prairie, the hub of Alberta’s Peace River Country.
Overnight: Grande Prairie
Meals: Breakfast
Travel through the vast northern prairie region of Alberta en route to Dawson Creek, where the world famous Alaska Highway begins. Surrounded by untouched wilderness, snow capped mountain tops and vast tundra, The Alaska Highway is known as the Legendary Road of the North. Continue on to British Columbia’s picturesque Peace Country with an abundance of natural history and agricultural land.
Overnight: Fort Nelson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Venture through peaceful valleys and alpine meadows and dip your toes in Liard Hot Pools, some of Canada’s best natural hot springs located in a lush boreal spruce forest. This evening, tour the spectacular Northern Lights Centre and experience natures’ greatest light show, the breathtaking Northern Lights. Watch in awe as the vibrant purple and green hues dance across the night sky.
Overnight: Watson Lake
Meals: Breakfast
The day begins at world famous Sign Post Forest. Travelers from around the world have been adding their own hometown signposts to this eclectic forest since 1942. Later, cross the longest bridge on the Alaskan highway, Nisutlin Bay Bridge, into Teslin, Yukon. Marvel at the snow capped mountain tops and crystal clear lakes along the highway en route to Whitehorse, the capital city of Yukon. Familiarize yourself with Whitehorse on a guided Whitehorse City Tour, which includes stops at such as Miles Canyon, the Fish Ladder, and the SS Klondike Sternwheeler National Historic Site.
Overnight: Whitehorse
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue north on the peaceful Klondike Highway and pass stunning Lake Laberge. This picturesque highway offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Take in the scenery with a stop to stretch your legs at the Carmacks Interpretive River Front Boardwalk, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the views of the beautiful Five Finger Rapids. Arrive in what was once the capital city of Yukon- Dawson City. Enjoy the sights of this enticing town steeped with Klondike Gold Rush history, featuring streets lined with vibrantly coloured store fronts. Tonight visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, Canada’sToll Free: 1-866-814-7378 | Local: 403-245-6200www.andersonvacations.caTour Code: AYLSoldest casino featuring Dawson City’s famous can-can girls.
Overnight: Dawson City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Recreate history today as you experience an enormous Gold Mining Dredge, one of the largest wood hulled dredges in North America. Try your own hand at panning for your own fortune in gold. This afternoon relax and enjoy a leisurely afternoon as you explore the boardwalk shops of this town and marvel at the gold crazed frenzy of Dawson City’s past.
Overnight: Dawson City
Meals: Breakfast
Today, we travel over the Top of the World Highway, an unforgettably breathtaking highway winding along the tops of mountains with panoramic views of Alaska and the Yukon. Stop at the unique small town of Chicken named after the state bird – the Ptarmigan. Continue on Tok, the trade center for several Athabascan Native villages.
Overnight: Tok
Meals: Breakfast
Journey to the North Pole, Alaska, today. Mail your post cards from this iconic and charming town, and pay a visit to Santa Claus’ house. Continue on to Fairbanks, affectionately known for its pristine lakes, captivating sunrises, and rich Alaskan Native culture. Board the Sternwheeler Discovery this afternoon for an unforgettable cruise of the Chena and Tanana Rivers where you will learn about ancient Athabascan Indian culture on a personalized tour of the Chena Native Village. Tonight, visit Alaskaland for a delicious baked salmon dinner, followed by an entertaining musical show at the Palace Theatre and Saloon.
Overnight: Fairbanks
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, explore the rugged wilderness of Denali National Park & Reserve. Marvel at panoramic views of the famed Alaska Mountain Range including famous Mount Denali – North America’s highest peak. This afternoon take a wildlife tour through the heart of Denali National Park. Keep an eye out for wildlife as this tour offers a great opportunity to see animals including grizzly bears, moose, and wolves. Return to Denali in the early evening.
Overnight: Denali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your destination today is Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Set amid the coastal Chugach Mountains and located on the beautiful Cook Inlet, Anchorage is a stunning urban enclave surrounded by wilderness. Explore the enticing history of Alaska at the Anchorages fames cultural attraction, Alaska Native Heritage Centre.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we embark on a Kenai Fjords Cruise, as we explore the protected waters Resurrection Bay. We experience up-close encounters with wildlife as we guide our ship along massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies, stopping along the route to view passing whales and otters. Keep watch for eagles, puffins, sea lions, whales and other wildlife that call the area home. We enjoy a delicious lunch of prime rib and salmon onboard the ship.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we have a full day to relax and enjoy Anchorage at our leisure before we set sail tomorrow.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Whittier to board Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam for a 7-day cruise. Depart 5:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day at sea as you cruise by Hubbard Glacier. The deep blue of the face of the glacier on a sunny day—the color made by compression of ice crystals that can be a foot or more long—is the blue of the furthest stars. The glacier is on the move. Arrive 3:00 am, depart 6:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Alongside a park naturalist, get up close and personal this World Heritage Site. This Fjord land is one of the world’s largest biospheres, and features dramatic views of Southeastern Alaska. Arrive 8:30 am, depart 6:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. Go on one of today’s excursion options or spend some time exploring this vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters. Arrive 8:00 am, depart 6:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today visit Juneau, Alaska’s eclectic capitol city. Surrounded by rugged coastal wilderness, Juneau provides stunning vistas. Join an excursion to Mendenhall Glacier, a moving river of ice. Arrive 8:00 am, depart 6:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The buildings in Ketchikan are unique in that most of them are built on stilts. This town has managed to make the most of its coastal surroundings by situating themselves over the water. Spend the day on a fishing excursion, or visit the local artists and watch in awe as they make souvenirs by hand. Arrive 11:00 am, depart 7:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day cruising the scenic Inside Passage of the BC Coast. Wind through glacier-cut fjords and temperate rainforests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Vancouver at Canada Place at 7:00 am. Your tour ends today. Say goodbye to the new friends you have made, and to the beautiful places you have visited.
Meals: Breakfast