Denali Adventure - Where the Mountains meet the Sea

Days 1-2  Anchorage, USA  
Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Settle into your hotel before joining your welcome meeting the following evening with your tour leader and fellow travellers.

Day 3  Anchorage to Seward      
Drive south through the Kenai Peninsula along an acclaimed scenic route, the Seward Highway. Pass between cliffs and oceans and through the Chugach National Forest. This afternoon, hike in Kenai Fjords National Park along the Harding Icefield Trail to see the Exit Glacier and witness the size of this natural phenomenon in person. Finish your day in the port city of Seward.

Day 4  Seward      
Enjoy a free day at leisure to take advantage of the many activities around Seward. Opt to take a scenic boat cruise through the Kenai fjords, embark on a hike through breathtaking scenery, or visit the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Day 5  Seward to Talkeetna      
Journey north to quaint Talkeetna. Perhaps take a scenic flight over the area, float by raft or reach further afield by jet boat on the Talkeetna River. Alternatively, stay in town to shop or sample a beer from the local breweries.

Day 6  Talkeetna to Denali NP      
Head north to the spectacular Denali National Park. Enjoy a dog sledding demo and choose to hike within the park.

Day 7  Denali NP      
Spend the day exploring Denali National Park. Take in the beautiful flora, fauna and mountains on this excursion, keeping an eye out for moose, bears and caribou.

Day 8  Denali NP to Anchorage      
Travel back to Anchorage. Visit the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum and learn all about this historical event. In the evening, opt to join your group for a farewell dinner.

Day 9  Anchorage      
With your group tour having come to an end, today is free to relax and explore at your own pace before you embark your expedition cruise the next day. Perhaps visit one of the fascinating museums including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, or enjoy the many shops, cafés and restaurants.

Day 10  Transfer to Whittier and board MS Roald Amundsen      
This morning, make your own way to Anchorage airport to join your transfer to Whittier and board your expedition cruise.  
Day 11  Prince William Sound    
Prince William Sound is abundant with incredible rivers of ice and towering glaciers. Get close to the glaciers on small expedition boats into the fjord or even exploring by kayak if weather permits. From the water, you may be lucky enough to sight humpback whales, bald eagles, otters and harbor seals.

Day 12  Icy Bay      
Three glaciers feed into the bay’s waters to give Icy Bay its name. If conditions allow, explore in the small expedition boats or by kayak to immerse yourself in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape and enjoy more opportunities to spot wildlife.

Day 13  Icy Strait      
Sail into Icy Strait to take a closer look at some of the islands and islets. Using the expeditions boats, you may be able to land and embark on a nature walk along the rocky shores. In the evening, pass by Point Adolphus, located across from Glacier Bay National Park. The waters are known for attracting humpback whales and other marine life so be sure to have your camera at the ready.

Day 14  Haines      
Arrive in the frontier town of Haines, originally home to the Chilkat Lingit People, where you can see their excellent weaving and artisan skills. Haines has a flourishing art scene with galleries and workshops where you will have the opportunity to take home some memorable souvenirs. The landscape is also ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting.

Day 15  Inside Passage      
Explore Alaska in true expedition style in this magical corner of the Inside Passage. Conditions permitting, take to the water in the small expedition boats and seek out secluded coves and thickly forested shorelines. Try and glimpse sightings of bears, bald eagles, sitka black-tailed deer and moose. There may be the opportunity to land and explore the shore.

Day 16  Holkham Bay      
Discover the lesser-known gems of Holkham Bay. Today, you can expect jaw-dropping scenery and bountiful opportunities for spotting wildlife.

Day 17  Chatham Strait      
Start your day looking out for whales in the pristine waters of Frederick Sound. You may take to the water in expedition boats and investigate the secluded coves and shorelines or perhaps kayak through the waters if the conditions are right. Again, there are plentiful opportunities for spotting some of Alaska’s iconic wildlife.

Day 18  Klawock      
Visit Klawock, a small town situated on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island. A centre for Lingit culture, you will see exquisitely carved totem poles within the Totem Park.

Day 19  Misty Fjords      
Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreen trees, thundering waterfalls and snowcapped peaks. Weather permitting, tour the Misty Fjords in small expedition boats or by kayak. Rich in wildlife, make sure to scan the shores for black and brown bears as well as moose. These waters are home to salmon, otters, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas and porpoises.

Day 20  Inside Passage      
Cruise through the Inside Passage, taking you through the great North American Pacific Fjordland, a protected stretch of water over 930 miles long. The smaller expedition ship allows you to reach areas that larger vessels can’t, meaning you will get to explore lesser-travelled channels with breathtaking scenery. Keep your binoculars at the ready to catch sight of whales and perhaps even orca. In Princess Royal Channel keep a lookout for the elusive kermode bear.

Day 21  Alert Bay      
Arrive at Alert Bay, a scenic village on Cormorant Island, north of Vancouver Island. Here you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations community. At the U’mista Cultural Centre, admire the elaborate totem poles, paintings, carvings and ceremonial masks.

Day 22  Vancouver, Canada      
Disembark in Vancouver, a beautiful city at the foot of the Rockies. Enjoy some time to explore before your onward travel arrangements.