Northern Highlights from Whittier - Tour 164

From the waters of Whittier to the peaks of Denali, a land package to complete the perfect Alaska vacation.

Rafting is a great way to experience the Nenana River.

Northern Highlights from Whittier - Tour 164

From the waters of Whittier to the peaks of Denali, a land package to complete the perfect Alaska vacation.

Alaska Railroad curves around a bend and follows the gray silty river on the way to Fairbanks.

Northern Highlights from Whittier - Tour 164

From the waters of Whittier to the peaks of Denali, a land package to complete the perfect Alaska vacation.

Taking to the warm waters of Chena Hot Springs

Northern Highlights from Whittier - Tour 164

From the waters of Whittier to the peaks of Denali, a land package to complete the perfect Alaska vacation.

View of downtown Anchorage from Ship Creek.

Northern Highlights from Whittier - Tour 164

From the waters of Whittier to the peaks of Denali, a land package to complete the perfect Alaska vacation.

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Trip Overview

Follow a cruise from Vancouver to Whittier with this complementary six-day land package. The itinerary features Denali National Park, Fairbanks, and Talkeetna, as well as guided tours that showcase the natural beauty and human history of each location. The package includes travel by the Park Connection Motorcoach and premier dome car train service. The trip conveniently concludes in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and transportation hub.

Trip Highlights

Travel by road and by rail through Alaska's everchanging landscapes.
Journey by guided bus tour through Denali National Park to see its wildlife and learn its history.
Experience the wild beauty of the Alaska Range by air on a scenic flightseeing trip.
Take a soak at Fairbanks' Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Why Pick This Trip

The ideal post-cruise land package provides the convenience of planned travel, while taking you to places entirely different than those you saw while at sea. This trip does just that. Over six days you'll travel seamlessly, rest easily, and see much of Alaska's mountainous interior.

What's Included

Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.

Depart 9:45 AM | Arrive Denali Park 8:30 PM

Enjoy comfortable seats and picture windows aboard a Park Connection motorcoach with same-day cruise transfer service from Whittier to Denali Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Stay in a cedar cabin or comfortable lodge room at this resort-style property. The Village is seven miles from the entrance to Denali Park and offers guests free shuttle service. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5 Hours

Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 10:00 AM | 3 Hours

Splash through wilder rapids in the Nenana River Gorge on this three-hour trip with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Depart 4:00 PM | Arrive Fairbanks 8:00 PM

Connect from Denali National Park north to Fairbanks via this deluxe private dome railcar featuring reserved top-deck seats and a full-service bar and dining area. Learn More >

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Relax in a private riverfront or garden cottage in this quaint property. The resort, which offers a free shuttle service to the Fairbanks airport and depot, is located on the banks of the Chena River. Learn More >

Fairbanks | Depart 11:00 AM | 7 Hours

Take a seven-hour guided trip to two of Fairbanks' most popular destinations, Chena Hot Springs and Aurora Ice Museum. Learn More >

Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 5:05 PM

Enjoy a la carte breakfast and lunch on this full-day train trip. Wilderness Express cars also feature reserved dome car seating, an upper-deck bar, and outdoor viewing platform. Learn More >

Talkeetna | 1 Night

When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1 Hour

Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Depart 5:45 PM | Arrive Anchorage 8:30 PM

Return to Anchorage by the early afternoon or late evening on this versatile motorcoach transfer route out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Anchorage | 1 Night

Conveniently located near the Anchorage train depot, this hotel offers double queen rooms and complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Learn More >

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

From the misty blue waters of the Whittier harbor you'll head out on the morning Park Connection Motorcoach bound for Denali National Park. The comfortable coach leaves Whittier by the two-mile, single-lane Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, entering Portage Valley and eventually the Turnagain Arm on the other side. After a brief break in downtown Anchorage, the Park Connection continues north to the Denali Park area. Overnight Denali.

Today you'll experience the full wonder of Denali National Park on a bus trip down the park's only road. The fully guided tour passes through moose, caribou, wolf, and grizzly country. Overnight Denali.

There's no need for coffee this morning, you're starting your day with an exhilarating whitewater raft trip down the Nenana River Canyon. Later on you'll continue your trip north, taking the Denali Star train route into Fairbanks. The leg starts by winding through the canyon you rafted earlier, so keep your camera handy. The twists and turns make for great train photo ops.

You'll arrive in Fairbanks late evening. Settle into your private cottage accommodations for the next two nights. Overnight Fairbanks.

Part historical, part cultural, and part relaxing, your guided tour today takes you 60 miles out of Fairbanks to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. With a bit of a twist, your first visit at the resort is to the Aurora Ice Museum. It's the largest year-round indoor ice environment in the world. The day also includes a hot springs tour and two leisurely hours to soak and swim. Overnight Fairbanks.

This morning you'll board the train for a scenic ride south. You'll arrive in Talkeetna in the late afternoon.

Denali, the highest mountain in North America, is only 50 miles away by air. This evening you'll soar among the peaks and glaciers surrounding it on an hour-long flightseeing tour from the Talkeetna Airport. The scenery is simply beyond compare. Overnight Talkeetna.

Explore Talkeetna on your own this morning before catching the Park Connection Motorcoach heading south to Anchorage. The package concludes with a final overnight in Anchorage.

Map

Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.

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Rates & Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $3,764	Double: $2,632	Triple: $2,299	Quad: $2,133	Child: $1,009
Taxes & Fees	Single: $236	Double: $142	Triple: $114	Quad: $100	Child: $22
Total	Single: $4,000	Double: $2,774	Triple: $2,413	Quad: $2,233	Child: $1,031
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $3,720	Double: $2,610	Triple: $2,284	Quad: $2,122	Child: $1,008
Taxes & Fees	Single: $231	Double: $140	Triple: $112	Quad: $99	Child: $22
Total	Single: $3,951	Double: $2,750	Triple: $2,396	Quad: $2,221	Child: $1,030
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Options and Add-Ons

This is one of our most popular Alaska highlights packages for cruisers, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. Many of our guests opt to upgrade their Denali flightseeing tour to a flight with glacier landing. Prefer a less wet rafting trip? Switch to a scenic Nenana River float trip instead. You can add an extra day in Fairbanks for an Arctic Circle tour and a day in Anchorage for bear viewing, the choices are many! Check out a few more suggestions listed below.

You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.

Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1 Hour

Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Anchorage | Depart 7:30 AM | 6 Hours

Embark on a flight along the Cook Inlet from Anchorage to Lake Clark National Park’s southernmost border on this six-hour flightseeing and brown bear viewing excursion. Learn More >

Fairbanks | Depart 7:00 AM | 5 Hours

Spend two hours flightseeing and three hours on the ground exploring the extreme environment above the Arctic Circle on this guided tour out of Fairbanks. Learn More >