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Off the Beaten Path: Alaskan Adventures by Land and Sea

From the soaring heights of Denali’s peaks down to the whales and icebergs bobbing in glacial bays, this land and sea adventure is wonderfully wild.

Date

June 9 – 23, 2023
August 18 – September 1, 2023

Length

15 days

Pricing from Toronto

$6,179 – $7,649*

Pricing from Winnipeg

$6,089 – $7,589**

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the best of Alaska’s wild side by land and sea on a 7-night cruise followed by majestic mountain adventures. Begin in Vancouver with a spectacular welcome dinner at the Observatory atop Grouse Mountain. Board the Majestic Princess^® and journey up the coast with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord. From Whittier, begin your equally scenic land excursions in the legendary salmon-rich Copper River Valley. Venture off the beaten path on your way to Denali National Park and see glaciers, icefields and volcanos. Take a natural history tour, watch for Denali’s “Big Five”: bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep – and, of course, astonishing views of the highest mountain peak in North America.

CAA Member-exclusive benefits:

$25 CAD Beverage card†
$100 USD Shipboard Credit‡
Specialty Dining for 2‡
50 CAA Dollars^®^
25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Vancouver – Depart Toronto or Winnipeg to Vancouver. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. This evening is your Extraordinary Experience: an evening at Grouse Mountain with dinner at the Observatory. D

Day 2

Vancouver –Transfer to the cruise terminal and board the Majestic Princess^® for a 7-night Off the Beaten Path Alaska Cruise. B

Day 3

At sea

Day 4

Ketchikan

Day 5

Juneau

Day 6

Skagway

Day 7

Glacier Bay National Park (scenic cruising)

Day 8

College Fjord (scenic cruising)

Day 9

Copper River – Disembark the ship in Whittier and board a motor coach for a scenic journey to Copper River. On the way, stop in Palmer and Matanuska Glacier. D

Day 10

Copper River – Day at leisure to explore on your own or choose from many optional tours offered by Princess Cruises. B/D

Day 11

Denali – Travel via the Richardson and Parks Highways as you head toward Denali National Park. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. B/D

Day 12

Denali – Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour. Watch for glimpses of Denali’s vast peaks as well as Denali’s “Big Five”: bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. B/D

Day 13

Mt. McKinley – Travel by motor coach to Denali State Park. Take in the sensational views of Denali and the Alaska Range. B/D

Day 14

Anchorage – Sit and gaze at the majesty of “The Great One” from Mt. McKinley Wilderness lodge’s treehouse. In the afternoon, transfer to Talkeetna for your Princess Rail journey to Anchorage. B

Day 15

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.

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B - Breakfast | D - Dinner