From the airport, your transfer brings you to the hotel where your Adventure Specialist welcomes you to Alaska. Then Anchorage is yours to discover. With lively nightlife, an eclectic dining scene and miles of urban trails, there’s much to explore on a sunny summer night. 

The day begins with the scenic rail journey riding the the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness Express to Talkeetna, the funkiest small town in Alaska. From 11:00 a.m., the day is free for your style of adventure. Talk to your Adventure Specialist about personalized outdoor options such as zip-lining and flightseeing. Close to your lodge, Talkeetna’s historic main street is home to lively brew pubs, roadhouse restaurants, cozy cafes and unique shops.  

There’s time to enjoy more of Talkeetna’s stunning natural setting before your deluxe motor coach departs for Denali. From 4:00 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. Walk the trails of your lodge’s 20-acre property, or choose an optional activity, like visiting the Husky Homestead or river rafting. 

Venture deep in the park today, scouting for native wildlife on the Denali Natural History Tour. After the tour, your time is your own. Check out the exhibits at the museum-like visitor center, or stroll the nearby walking trails. 

Get a taste of the big city during a midday stop in downtown before continuing on to Alyeska. Admire the waters of the Turnagain Arm as you enter the Chugach Valley on your way to Hotel Alyeska. Take a spectacular ride on the Alyeska tramway for breathtaking views, while soaring 2,300 feet above the ground. From 4:00 p.m., this scenic resort area is yours to enjoy. Take a stroll along the forest trail, or indulge in the resort’s amenities.

Admire the glacier-formed landscapes on the drive to Seward where you’ll discover the state’s rich variety of marine species at the Alaska Sealife Center. Your Adventure Specialist wishes you a bon voyage at the pier where you’ll board your ship. 

At 76 miles long and seven miles wide, North America’s largest tidewater glacier makes even the largest ships in the region feel small. Watch massive chunks of Hubbard Glacier’s translucent blue ice crash into the bay with a bang like a cannon shot, a sound the Tlingit people call “White Thunder.” 

Juneau is the largest U.S. state capital— and one of the hardest to get to. Flanked by mountains, tundra and rainforests, it’s basically inaccessible except by air or sea. Once you arrive, you’ll find adventure in every corner. Go dogsledding over Mendenhall Glacier, or prospecting along centuries-old mining trails. In Juneau, the thrills are as endless as the surrounding wilderness. 

Once the starting point for gold stampeders heading for the promised land of the Yukon, Skagway symbolizes the spirit of Alaska. And now — it’s your turn to hunt for bold. Embark on the trail of the fortune seekers on a vintage train ride with dramatic, sweeping views at every turn. Trek through the dense rainforest and windswept valleys of the Chilkoot Trail and follow in the footsteps of Klondike pioneers. Or stroll the charming downtown streets studded with historical buildings. Whatever you get up to in Skagway, it’ll be a day you’ll never forget. 

If you want to hang in Icy Strait Point, you’re going to have to get a little wild. Go whale watching in Point Adolphus and sea lion spotting. Or gear up to go soaring over mountain forests on the world’s longest zip line. Life here is all about the thrill factor. 

Dubbed the canned salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is rich in both fishing and culture. You’ll find more totem poles here than anywhere else in the world, and a Native spirit kept alive by three tribes of Northwest Coastal People. For some outdoor thrills, venture into the surrounding Tongass National Forest— the largest in the United States. 

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