ALASKA
Answer the Call of the Wild
In the land of the midnight sun, you'll need every extra minute of daylight if you want to experience it all. From the awe-inspiring blue ice of a massive glacial field to the expansive grandeur of its wildlife and nature, everything in Alaska is bigger. Including the adventures. For the ultimate Alaska vacation, look at our cruisetours - a combination of cruise vacation and land tour. We offer nineteen cruisetours to Alaska, four to the Canadian Rockies and two to Whistler. They range from nine to thirteen nights and in most cases, you can choose to take land tour portion either before or after your cruise.
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Highlights
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Take a scenic arctic adventure on White Pass & Yukon, the "Scenic Railway of the World."
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Hike through the glacial waterfalls and rain forests outside the picturesque capital of Alaska, Juneau.
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See the spectacular Juneau Ice Field on a helicopter adventure.
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Take a wildlife cruise onboard a high-speed catamaran.
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Explore the famous Inside Passage of Ketchikan on a guided mountain-bike tour.
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Race across a glacier in an exhilarating dogsled ride.
Areas of Interest
Juneau, Alaska
Reputed to be one of the most scenically beautiful cities in America, Juneau is a breathtaking destination. Relive the excitement of the Gold Rush, or venture outside the city to see Alaska's wilderness up close.
Hubbard Glacier
One of the most active glaciers in the world, this 1,350-foot Alaskan natural wonder is breathtaking.
Ports of Call
Juneau
Reputed to be one of the most scenically beautiful cities in America, Juneau is a breathtaking destination. Relive the excitement of the Gold Rush, or venture outside the city to see Alaska's wilderness up close.
Ketchikan
This southern-most Alaskan port of call is known as "Alaska's First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they travel nortth. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world.
Sitka
Resting between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is easily one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Alaska. It's certainly the biggest. Encircling 4,710 square miles on Baranof Island, this former Russian enclave covers more land than any other single city in America.
Skagway
This "Gateway to the Klondike" watched as countless fortune-seekers passed on its streets as they headed to the Chilkoot and White Pass Trails during the heyday of Alaska's Gold Rush. Today, you can still feel like a prospector in Skagway, as you walk along its rustic boardwalks and frontier-style storefronts.
Vancouver, B.C.
Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a thriving metropolis that's fortunate enough to be surrounded by so much natural beauty.
Victoria, B.C.
British culture and island informality collide in Victoria, where you're never far from someplace new to explore. Set on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, this sophisticated seaside city is full of historic sites, parks and gardens.
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