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Grand Alaskan Adventure with Alaska Cruise 2027 - 13 days from Anchorage to Vancouver

13 Days 8 Departures
From $3,729 per person

Tour Overview

This Alaska tour is a dream come true for value-minded travelers seeking to experience Alaska's breathtaking scenery and untamed wilderness. You'll start and end your tour in Anchorage and also have overnights in Denali National Park and Valdez. In between destinations, you'll have the opportunity to witness scenery unlike anywhere else with the chance for exciting wildlife sightings. Begin your adventure in Anchorage where you’ll enjoy city sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum which celebrates Alaska’s Native cultural heritage. Then board the world-famous Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna, a quaint example of small-town Alaska. On this train trip, you’ll travel through Alaska’s natural wonders and begin to understand its allure. Continue by coach for two nights in Denali National Park and Preserve and have the opportunity to explore this majestic park, home to six million acres and North America's highest peak (20,310-foot Denali). Perhaps go for a hike or participate in an optional outing, such as a wilderness tour to seek out grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and more. Or take to the skies for exhilarating views from above on an optional flightseeing tour. Witness stunning panoramic vistas as you travel through the interior of Alaska across the Denali Highway, a very seldom-traveled road. Proceed over the top of Thompson Pass and into Valdez, nicknamed “Alaska’s Switzerland” due to the striking landscapes reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Stroll along the waterfront with views of the mountains and colorful harbor filled with fishing boats. Board an unforgettable cruise across magnificent Prince William Sound taking in the three-mile face of the Mears Glacier and the pristine blue water while watching for marine wildlife, such as otters, seals, and whales. Then continue your Alaskan adventure with a spectacular cruise on Alaska’s Inside Passage. Watch for seals lounging on the calved ice from Hubbard Glacier and orcas (killer whales) that patrol the waters. Dock in Skagway and imagine the gold prospectors who braved the winters here in days gone by. Explore the shops and saloons along the wooden walkways of this historic Alaskan town. Sail for Juneau—the Alaskan capital and home to Mendenhall Glacier on the Gastineau Channel. Visit Ketchikan along the rugged Tongass Narrows on the fjords of the Inside Passage with its rich cultural sights of the Native Alaskan cultures. Continue south through the spectacular Inside Passage from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. It is along this course of true wild beauty that humpback and killer whales may be spotted as well as bald eagles above and brown bears along the shore. Disembark in vibrant Vancouver with tales of the Alaskan wilderness to tell and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime Alaska vacation!

Tour Summary

Duration13 Days / 12 Nights
OperatorCosmos
Departures8 in 2027
Starting From$3,729 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 13-day journey

Grand Alaskan Adventure with Alaska Cruise 2027 - 13 days from Anchorage to Vancouver route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

13 days through your journey

Day 1

Day 1 ANCHORAGE

Welcome to Anchorage! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-8:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

Settle into your downtown hotel and perhaps venture out and start exploring the shops and restaurants or stroll on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail along the waterfront
Day 2

Day 2 ANCHORAGE

This morning, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with a visit to the Anchorage Museum where you will see a fascinating display of artifacts of the native people of Alaska. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring
Day 3

Day 3 ANCHORAGE–ALASKA RAILROAD TALKEETNA–DENALI NATIONAL PARK

This morning, board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a memorable train journey to Talkeetna, the jumping-off point for climbers attempting to summit Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley. Denali is the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet. Enjoy strolling along the shops downtown or take a walk to the river. Then early this afternoon, journey to Denali National Park and Preserve for a 2-night stay
Day 4

Day 4 DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Denali National Park and Preserve majestically dominates the park’s six million acres. Enjoy a free day for independent activities like a hike along one of the many wilderness trails. Perhaps take advantage of several exciting optional outings, including a wildlife tour to spot grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a Denali photography excursion; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or an exhilarating flightseeing tour over the park. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions
Day 5

Day 5 DENALI NATIONAL PARK–THOMPSON PASS–VALDEZ

Relish one last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali before traveling across the Denali Highway. This seldom-traveled road, the first road to allow access to Denali National Park, is in the true wilderness and offers the opportunity for frequent wildlife sightings and amazing views of the Alaska Range. Next, climb over the top of Thompson Pass, well-known for its annual winter snowfall which averages 46 feet but, in the summer, offers unforgettable views. End today’s journey in the town of Valdez, nestled between the waterfront and mountains, giving it the nickname, Alaska’s Little Switzerland
Day 6

Day 6 VALDEZ–PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND–WHITTIER (EMBARKATION)

Embark on a cruise across magnificent Prince William Sound to explore the three-mile face of the mighty Meares Glacier and hear tales of the region as told by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open and cameras ready for marine wildlife such as otters, seals, and whales while viewing spectacular glaciers and scenery. Watch for eagles soaring above and salmon leaping out of the cold, pristine water. Disembark in the remote village of Whittier where you will board Holland America’s MS Westerdam for an unforgettable 7-night Inside Passage cruise. (D)
Includes meal(s): Dinner
Day 7

Day 7 CRUISING: HUBBARD GLACIER

Hubbard is the longest tidewater glacier (ending at the ocean) in North America. However, unlike nearly every other tidewater glacier on the continent, Hubbard is advancing, not retreating as it endlessly creeps further into the bay—with breaking ice providing a floating haven for resident seals. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8

Day 8 SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY

With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera on hand as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, where you may have a chance to witness the thrilling spectacle of ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay, so keep a watchful eye to catch the fluke of a humpback rise breaking the surface or a lone grizzly bear wandering a wind-swept beach. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9

Day 9 SKAGWAY

Skagway is historically considered the gateway to the Gold Rush of 1898 when thousands of men with dreams of striking it rich poured into the city and withstood treacherous winter conditions en route to the Yukon Territory. Explore gold rush lore at the Trail of ’98 Museum or at the Red Onion Saloon, with its treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. Or simply walk on the boardwalks along the dirt streets and enjoy perusing the shops. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10

Day 10 JUNEAU

Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town or take advantage of optional outdoor excursions to kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. With long daylight hours, opportunity for adventure is endless. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11

Day 11 KETCHIKAN

Named Alaska’s “First City,” Ketchikan is so named as the first major landfall for most cruisers entering the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. Here, the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. An important hub of the salmon-fishing-and-packing industries, Ketchikan offers the opportunity to try your luck on a sport-fishing excursion, savor fresh seafood at a local restaurant, or explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12

Day 12 SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE

One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. (B,L,D)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13

Day 13 <SPAN CLASS=location>VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION)

Your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule homebound flights after noon. (B)

Departure Dates & Pricing

8 departures available

Departure DateEnd DateStatusPrice Per Person
Jun 8, 2027 Jun 20, 2027 Available $4,049per person Get Quote
Jun 15, 2027 Jun 27, 2027 Available $4,129per person Get Quote
Jul 13, 2027 Jul 25, 2027 Available $4,129per person Get Quote
Jul 20, 2027 Aug 1, 2027 Available $4,129per person Get Quote
Jul 27, 2027 Aug 8, 2027 Available $4,129per person Get Quote
Aug 3, 2027 Aug 15, 2027 Available $4,129per person Get Quote
Aug 17, 2027 Aug 29, 2027 Available $3,949per person Get Quote
Aug 31, 2027 Sep 12, 2027 Available $3,729per person Get Quote

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