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Grand Alaska
Tour Description:
A humpback whale surfaces suddenly into the sparkling air... a tidewater glacier calves into the sea... a majestic bald eagle quietly soars in a cloudless sky... snow-clad mountains tower over deep blue rivers of ice... forested landscapes and glistening fjords of the 49th state reward with priceless treasures...
Tour Anchorage, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan... explore Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias national parks... flightsee over glaciers... ride the rails on a ridiculously scenic and historic journey... take a jet boat adventure in the wild... raft in a bald eagle preserve... see magnificent Prince William Sound.... meet an Iditarod champion musher and his Husky sled dogs... visit a homesteader at her wilderness farm... go on a private whale-watching cruise... cruise the Alaska coast, Glacier Bay, and the Inside Passage... and discover why "Seward's Folly" was anything but...
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 31 May 25 — Saturday 14 Jun 25 | Starting at $8,490 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Saturday 21 Jun 25 | Starting at $8,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 11 Jun 25 — Wednesday 25 Jun 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Saturday 28 Jun 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Saturday 05 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 25 Jun 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Saturday 12 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Saturday 19 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 09 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Saturday 26 Jul 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Saturday 02 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 23 Jul 25 — Wednesday 06 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Jul 25 — Saturday 09 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Saturday 16 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 06 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Saturday 23 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Saturday 30 Aug 25 | Starting at $8,790 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 23 Aug 25 — Saturday 06 Sep 25 | Starting at $8,490 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Saturday 13 Sep 25 | Starting at $7,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing
A humpback whale surfaces suddenly into the sparkling air... a tidewater glacier calves into the sea... a majestic bald eagle quietly soars in a cloudless sky... snow-clad mountains tower over deep blue rivers of ice... forested landscapes and glistening fjords of the 49th state reward with priceless treasures...
Tour Anchorage, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan... explore Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias national parks... flightsee over glaciers... ride the rails on a ridiculously scenic and historic journey... take a jet boat adventure in the wild... raft in a bald eagle preserve... see magnificent Prince William Sound.... meet an Iditarod champion musher and his Husky sled dogs... visit a homesteader at her wilderness farm... go on a private whale-watching cruise... cruise the Alaska coast, Glacier Bay, and the Inside Passage... and discover why "Seward's Folly" was anything but...
Highlights
Private float plane flightseeing over Denali National Park
Private whale-watching cruise
Visit to a family homestead in Trapper Creek to learn about modern pioneer life
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting adventure
Travel with Tauck's private group and a Tauck Director throughout your journey
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,200
Highlights
Private float plane flightseeing over Denali National Park
Private whale-watching cruise
Visit to a family homestead in Trapper Creek to learn about modern pioneer life
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting adventure
Travel with Tauck's private group and a Tauck Director throughout your journey
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,200
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive Anchorage
Tour starts: 6:30 PM, Hotel Captain Cook. A transfer is included from Anchorage International Airport to the Hotel Captain Cook, overlooking Cook Inlet, downtown Anchorage, and the Chugach Mountains. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Alaskan traditions & a flight to the wilderness
Learn about the lifestyles, traditions, and crafts of Alaska's indigenous tribes on a visit to the Anchorage Museum; hundreds of artifacts and two multimedia installations share the enduring cultures and histories of peoples from across the circumpolar North. Then take a scenic flight to Talkeetna, near the base of Denali (North America's highest peak, formerly known as Mount McKinley), followed by a drive to your wilderness lodge in Trapper Creek for a two-night stay.
A wilderness homestead in Trapper Creek & a jet boat adventure
Begin the day with a visit to the private homestead of Joanne Porterfield, nestled in the Alaska wilderness; her family's gardens and farm have flourished here in the shadow of Mount Denali for more than four decades. Set off on a wilderness jet boat adventure* this afternoon. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to enjoy dinner and an evening at leisure.
To Denali & the Iditarod sled dogs of Husky Homestead
Drive today to Denali National Park, one of the world's last unspoiled frontiers; arrive at your lodge near the entrance to the park, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, in time for lunch. This afternoon, visit Husky Homestead, home of 4-time Iditarod champion musher Jeff King... and of course his indomitable Alaskan Husky sled dogs who live and train there. Enjoy dinner at your choice of restaurants at your lodge tonight.
Explore Denali National Park
Rise early for a "Tundra Wilderness Tour" that takes you deep into the wilds of Denali National Park, a six-million-acre UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, through forest and alpine tundra and over high mountain passes. Along the way you may see moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears and, depending on weather and visibility, awe-inspiring Denali itself – North America's highest peak at 20,310 feet. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, and enjoy dinner as you please tonight.
Across the wilderness to Copper Center & mountain majesty
Traverse the Alaskan wilderness today from Denali along the Alaska Range to your lodge situated on the Copper River in the small town of Copper Center, a gateway to the massive Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, known as "North America's Mountain Kingdom." Dinner this evening features a regional favorite, Alaskan salmon.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Discover Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – home to more glaciers and mountains above 16,000 feet than any spot in North America, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on both sides of the border of the USA and Canada – on a tour of the park's visitor center. Today you'll also get a glimpse of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which transports crude oil from wells at Prudhoe Bay in the north to the port of Valdez. Return to your wilderness lodge to spend the remainder of the day exactly as you please.
Prince William Sound & embark your cruise
Drive to Valdez this morning, stopping at the Worthington Glacier for a great photo opportunity. Then, cruise across Prince William Sound from Valdez to Whittier, where you'll embark your Princess ship for the start of your 7-night cruise. Keep watch for an opportunity to spot whales, seals or eagles in Prince William as your cruise ship departs.
Hubbard Glacier & a day at sea
On a day spent at sea, enjoy a private tour of the ship's galley in the morning, and cruise to Hubbard Glacier to view Alaska's longest tidewater glacier up close; its blue color is created by the denseness of the ice, which absorbs all colors of the spectrum except blue. As you cruise, you may want to take in an onboard show, try your luck in the casino, or read in the library. Late afternoon, join the Captain for a welcome reception followed by Tauck's exclusive cocktail party, featuring hors d'oeuvres and an open bar, and dinner.
Cruising through glorious Glacier Bay during a day at sea
Prepare to be awestruck by Glacier Bay National Park, a highlight of Tauck's Alaska tours, as you cruise along shorelines and among islands that were completely covered by ice some 200 years ago. View blue-tinged ice cliffs towering over the sea, and hear the roar when they calve and crash into the water. Feast your eyes on rugged mountains, spruce and hemlock forests, and deep fjords... and keep them peeled for humpback whales, orcas, seals, and seabirds.
Skagway, rafting through bald eagle country & a vintage rail trip
Explore historic Skagway, gateway to the Klondike gold fields, in antique vehicles before boarding a ferry cruise on the Lynn Canal – North America's longest and deepest fjord – to Haines. Go rafting* through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to large concentrations of bald eagles at certain times of the year. Ride back in time on the exciting White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway, built in 1898 during the gold rush. This vintage rail excursion heads up steep grades, around cliff-hanging turns, and over high bridges. Reboard the ship in Skagway. Please Note: Guests aboard the Royal Princess will call at Icy Strait Point for a choice of excursions that include scenic rides on the SkyGlider Mountaintop gondola or a Wildlife & Brown Bear expedition and will not visit Skagway.
Private whale watching & more in Juneau
Your ship arrives in Juneau, Alaska's capital city; set on a narrow strip of land between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, it's famous for its historic gold mines and mountain and water views. Disembark for sightseeing that includes a stop at the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, just 13 miles from downtown Juneau. While it may appear to be perfectly still, it is on the move, flowing downhill to shape the landscapes encountered along the way. Then spend much of the morning aboard an included private whale-watching cruise off Juneau. Reboard your Princess ship this afternoon, and sail on to Ketchikan.
Experiencing cultural heritage during a day spent in Ketchikan
Today you'll dock in Ketchikan, the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes, for an inside look at the role that Tlingit heritage plays in the local culture. See some of the city's numerous totem poles, and watch local totem carvers at work at Saxman Native Village; catch a performance of traditional Tlingit and Haida dances. You'll have time to explore the town on your own, including Creek Street, a historic boardwalk over Ketchikan Creek, and the waterfront promenade, before reboarding the ship to continue your cruise.
A day spent cruising the Inside Passage
Enjoy spectacular views of the fabled Inside Passage from your stateroom, or a variety of decks and lounges, on a full day of cruising past the densely forested islands and coastal communities of this renowned waterway. You can also swim in one of the ship's pools, hear a nature presentation, play a board game in the library, work out in the fitness center, get a relaxing spa treatment, or check out the golf simulator. Cap your extraordinary Alaska cruise by joining us tonight for a farewell cocktail party followed by dinner aboard your Princess ship.
Disembark Vancouver and fly home
Tours ends: Vancouver. Disembark your Princess ship in Vancouver, British Columbia. Flights should depart after 12:00 PM; a transfer is included from the dock to Vancouver International Airport; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in and US customs at the airport.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
