Mountain Valley Explorer Cruisetour Package

Arrive in Anchorage where an airport transfer (included) brings you to the hotel to meet your adventure specialist. Then you're free to delve into the city's unique culture: check out the eclectic dining scene, try a local craft beer, or stroll the waterfront in the evening sun.; Note: All Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative and subject to change. Tours and included experiences as described, other than optional excursions and meals, are included in your Cruisetour vacation.

Board the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness Express for the scenic rail journey to Denali National Park. From 4:30 pm, Denali is yours to explore. Stroll the trails that begin at the park's museum-like Visitor Center, or book an optional adventure, like rafting down the Nenana River.

Travel into the park's unspoiled wilderness on the lookout for wildlife on the Denali Natural History Tour. Then relax on the deluxe motorcoach for the drive to Talkeetna. From 5:30 pm, the historic small town is yours to enjoy. Relax at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, whose location offers breathtaking views of Denali and the Alaska Range. You can also hike nearby trails or book an optional flightseeing tour to see mountains and glaciers from on high.; Note: For an additional charge, upgrade the Denali Natural History Tour to the Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your adventure specialist.

There's time to enjoy more of Talkeetna's stunning setting before the coach departs for Anchorage. Get a taste of the big city during a midday stop in downtown before continuing onto the Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood. From 3:30 pm, your time is your own. Ride the tram that ascends to the summit of Mount Alyeska for the best views of the Chugach Valley. Indulge in the resort's amenities, or book an optional guided hike on a nearby glacier.

Discover the wonders of Alaskan wildlife at two acclaimed institutions. It's a short drive from Alyeska to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which cares for native orphaned land animals. Then continue to the coast to the historic port town of Seward and the Alaska SeaLife Center, dedicated to preserving the state's rich marine life, before boarding the ship.

Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Arrive: 3:00 pm
Depart: 5:00 pm

Juneau, United States
Arrive: 9:00 am
Depart: 9:00 pm

Skagway, United States
Arrive: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:30 pm

Icy Strait Point, United States
Arrive: 6:30 am
Depart: 3:00 pm

Ketchikan, United States
Arrive: 9:00 am
Depart: 6:00 pm

Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States

Vancouver, Canada
Arrive: 7:00 am