Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Alaska with this exclusive 12-day Denali & Inside Passage Cruise Tour. Begin your adventure with an incredible land experience through Alaska’s rugged interior, including time in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and the breathtaking Denali National Park—home to North America’s tallest peak. Travel in comfort aboard the Alaska Railroad, where glass-domed views showcase untouched wilderness, towering mountains, and incredible wildlife.

Cruise to Further Paradise:

After your enriching land tour, embark on the Norwegian Jade for a 7-day cruise through Alaska’s stunning Inside Passage. Explore the vibrant beauty of Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, and witness the awe-inspiring Hubbard Glacier—one of North America’s largest tidewater glaciers.

Activity Level: 2 – Moderate -This trip includes a moderate amount of walking, some uneven terrain and periods of standing. Guests should be comfortable walking at a relaxed pace and navigating steps and shuttle boarding with minimal assistance.

Pickup Locations

Meijer – 1801 Marketplace Dr Caledonia (M-6 & Kalamazoo Ave)
Pickup Time: TBD (based on flight schedule)

Includes roundtrip airport transfers to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)

Day 1 – Welcome to Fairbanks
Arrive in Alaska’s Golden Heart City, Fairbanks, where your unforgettable adventure begins. After transferring to your hotel (included with flight information provided in advance), the remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore at your own pace. Take in the fresh northern air, enjoy the hotel amenities, or begin discovering the charm of Alaska’s interior.        Overnight: Fairbanks

Day 2 – Fairbanks Exploration & Gold Rush History
Meet your Tour Director and set out on a guided city tour of Fairbanks. Then step back in time with a visit to Gold Dredge No. 8, where you’ll experience Alaska’s gold rush history and even try your hand at gold panning. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy optional excursions or further explore the area. Overnight: Fairbanks

Day 3 – Journey to Denali National Park
Travel aboard the world-famous Alaska Railroad in a deluxe dome railcar, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Watch for wildlife as you journey through the stunning landscapes of the Healy Gorge. Upon arrival, venture into Denali National Park for a fully narrated tundra wilderness experience. This incredible tour offers some of the best opportunities to see Alaska’s wildlife in its natural habitat.       Overnight: Denali

Day 4 – Denali to Anchorage & Dog Sled Experience
Enjoy a relaxed morning before visiting a traditional Iditarod sled dog kennel, where you’ll learn about Alaska’s official state sport—dog mushing—and even meet future champion sled dogs. Then travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna and board the Alaska Railroad once again for a scenic journey to Anchorage, with possible views of Denali, “The Great One.”    Overnight: Anchorage

Day 5 – Anchorage to Whittier & Cruise Embarkation
Enjoy a brief city tour of Anchorage before traveling along the scenic Seward Highway, one of America’s most breathtaking drives. Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see native animals up close. Continue to Whittier, where you’ll board the Norwegian Jade and begin your Inside Passage cruise.

Day 6 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)
Day 7 – Icy Strait Point
Day 8 – Juneau
Day 9 – Skagway
Day 10 – Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Day 11 – Inside Passage Cruising

Day 12- Vancouver-Disembark

Registration & Confirmation

Once online registration is completed, guests will receive a confirmation email. A valid email address is required at the time of booking, as most trip-related communication is sent electronically. For certain overnight trips, select trip materials may also be sent by postal mail.

Office- Assisted Registration

Guests who prefer to have the Spectrum Tours office complete their registration must provide a completed sign-up form, a working email address and cell phone number, and a deposit payment. Banking information will be securely entered for future automatic payments.

Payment Information

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Welcome to Fairbanks. Whether you’re exploring Alaska’s Golden Heart City or the wonderful amenities your hotel has to offer, get ready for an unforgettable journey in the days ahead. Please note the standard hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Overnight: Fairbanks

Your Norwegian Cruise Line Tour Director will greet you at your Fairbanks hotel. This morning, board your deluxe motorcoach for a city tour of Fairbanks. Next you will enjoy a visit to the historic Gold Dredge #8 where you will get the chance to do some panning just like the early pioneers of Alaska. Open afternoon and evening to explore Fairbanks or take an optional tour.

Overnight: Fairbanks

This morning, enjoy traveling along the rails of the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park with 360-degree views from your deluxe dome railcar seats. As you travel through the high tundra plateau into the gorgeous scenery of the Healy Gorge and Canyon, be watchful for wildlife during your rail journey. Full bar and meal service are available for purchase during your rail journey.

More than just the mountain, Denali National Park is six million acres of wild land. After lunch on your own, your tour will take you into this pristine region of Alaska on the only road into and out of the park. Along the way, enjoy a fully narrated ride learning about the flora and fauna of the area while looking out for the wild animals that roam freely and call this park home. While in this beautiful area, set aside time to experience the solitude and tranquility that vast wilderness can provide. During your Tundra Wilderness Tour, you will travel into Denali National Park, enjoying the incredible scenery and some of the best opportunities to see wildlife in its natural setting.

A light snack is included on the tour.

Overnight: Denali

This morning is open for optional activities in Denali before heading out to learn about the Alaska state sport of dog mushing with an included stop at a local Iditarod sled dog kennel. You'll be amazed to learn learn about this fascinating sport, the musher, the dogs, and even get to hold a future champion puppy in your arms. After this authentic visit, we won't be surprised if you are ready to run "The Last Great Race" yourself. Travel by motorcoach to the town of Talkeetna and then, you'll take your second segment along the rails of the Alaska Railroad from Talkeetna to Anchorage in a deluxe dome railcar. As the gorgeous scenery of Alaska rolls past, be watchful for wildlife, as well as glimpses of Mt. Denali, or, as the Alaskans call it, "The Great One." Full bar and meal service are available for purchase during your rail journey.

Overnight: Anchorage

This morning, enjoy a brief city tour of Anchorage and then continue south down the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway. This “All-American Scenic Highway” has spectacular views of the Cook Inlet and Chugach Mountains. In dramatic fashion, see where the mountains meet the sea. Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and get up close to moose, bears, musk ox and other indigenous animals of the region. Taking in orphaned animals and providing quality animal care year-round, the Conservation Center is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Alaska’s wildlife. Animals that cannot be released back into the wild are given a permanent home at the Center. Continue on by motorcoach to Whittier to board Norwegian Jade for your 7-day Alaska cruise.

Although situated only approximately 60 miles from Anchorage, Whittier feels a world away. This small, secluded town — only accessible by land via the two-mile long Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel — is nestled between soaring mountain peaks and the Passage Canal. Having been originally founded as a military facility during World War II, today, Whittier is your gateway to the famous Prince William Sound. The spectacular rugged coastlines and waterways are home to abundant wildlife, including bears, mountain goats, Dall sheep, whales, sea lions, otters and much more. Unleash your inner explorer on one of the many outdoor activities or enjoy a scenic boat tour along a portion of the sound.

The Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Its awe-inspiring, turquoise-colored face towers nearly 400 feet tall — 250 feet of which are underwater — while its icebergs are often three or four stories high. At nearly six miles wide where the ice meets the ocean and 76 miles long, viewing this massive glacial mass is an experience not soon forgotten. As you cruise near the glacier, keep an eye out for the region’s rich variety of wildlife, from bald eagles to harbor seals, orcas and humpback whales.

Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska's awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.

Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a trek worthwhile.

In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway's charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days

Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world's most lush wilderness. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you'll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree during your Alaska cruise to Ketchikan (Ward Cove).

Get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else as you sail through the islands of Alaska's Inside Passage.

Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don't miss Queen Elizabeth Park – a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore.

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