Additional night in Vancouver is pre-cruise Northbound or post-cruise Southbound. The Rocky Mountaineer takes you from the mountaintop resort of Whistler to coastal Vancouver on a breathtaking journey through the stunning scenery of the "Sea to Sky" region. Enjoy the luxury picture-window rail cars with spectacular views of Howe Sound and the coastal mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. Your 2-nights moderate accommodations are at the Best Western Listel or deluxe accommodations at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel. Your return to Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train includes complimentary soft beverages, access to the open-air observation car, commentary by an on board attendant, and light snack from Whistler to Vancouver served at your seat.

• Visit Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics
• 2 Nights at Fairmont Whistler including Full Breakfasts
• 1 Additional Night at Fairmont Vancouver Airport with Breakfast
• All Transfers and luggage handling at hotels

Join an experienced Alaskan trail guide for a walk through natural, unspoiled beauty in the coastal rain forest on a remote island in the Tongass National Forest. The trail takes you through a beautiful old growth forest, by way of a secluded beach, and is mostly boardwalk, about one-mile in length and well maintained. Follow your knowledgeable guide through this ancient forest and learn about botanic species native to this region, like Western red cedar and yellow cedar that early Natives were so dependent upon for spiritual enrichment, shelter and transportation, and how Sitka spruce was instrumental in the construction of Howard Hughes’ famous “Spruce Goose” and other early vintage fighter planes. After hiking this gently sloped historic trail, enjoy an Alaskan snack of smoked salmon, cheese and crackers, hot chocolate, coffee, juice and water. Then take some time to explore the natural beauty around you. A motorized rigid inflatable Seahawk provides a short, but exciting cruise along the coast of Clover Passage. Whales, Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles and migrating seabirds may be spotted on this route. Knudson Cove is the launch point for transportation from your hotel or pier. Bring your camera and binoculars!

NOTES: Dress comfortably with sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and warm, waterproof clothing is highly recommended. Restroom facilities are limited. Bring your camera and binoculars. Moderate to good physical condition is necessary for participation in this excursion. This trail has a gradual slope and is well maintained. Children must weigh at least 40 pounds in order to fit into required life jackets. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian. This tour operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the US Forest Service.

Featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, nothing compares to the ageless wonder and icy vistas of one of North America’s largest ice fields. Feeding the hundreds of glaciers that flow from it, the Juneau Icefield is a scene right out of the ice age . From your awe-inspiring seat in the sky to your professionally guided glacier walk, this is Juneau’s #1 rated sightseeing tour. Come travel with Alaska’s most experienced glacier helicopter touring company on this exquisite adventure. Arrive at the TEMSCO heliport and meet your experienced pilot and courteous attendants. Our staff enjoys sharing their experiences and knowledge of the area with visitors. You’ll be fitted for special “glacier-walk” boots and receive a comprehensive safety briefing before boarding a modern, five to six passenger, turbine helicopter for take-off. Flying high above wetland habitat, alpine ridges and lush rain forests, you’ll gain new appreciation for this rugged land as your pilot shares a lively narrative. As you approach the icefield and its many glaciers you’ll marvel at the twisted spires, deep blue crevasses and carved peaks that make up this ancient landscape. Soaring even higher, you may pass the Mendenhall Towers – jagged rock sentinels that climb more than 7,000 feet – and the spectacular icefalls that overflow to form the Mendenhall Glacier. View icefalls, spires and the many hanging glaciers suspended on the surrounding mountainsides before a gentle landing on this slowly moving river of ice. As you explore the glacier’s surface with our expert glacier guides, you will understand how glaciers form, flow and carve out the rugged landscape. Become skilled at identifying moraines, mill streams and crevasses as you discover the geological processes that created these majestic landforms. As you depart for a thrilling flight over the icefield and the Mendenhall Glacier, you’ll know that you’ve experienced something special – walking on water, viewing ancient sights, having touched nature’s beauty in a way few ever will. Upon your return, enjoy complimentary beverages as you reminisce about the experience you just encountered. It’s the Mendenhall Glacier by Helicopter & Guided Walk with TEMSCO Helicopters – the most insightful exploration of a true Alaskan experience. Due to increased security, no carry-on bags will be allowed on the helicopters.
A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items.

This is an exciting yet gentle introduction to white water rafting, fun for beginning and experienced rafters of all ages. The adventure begins with a scenic tour to Mendenhall Lake where you'll have an excellent view of the glacier - one and a half miles wide and one hundred and fifty feet high. Near the shoreline suit up with raingear, life jackets and rubber boots. Each raft carries ten to twelve people and is rowed by an experienced guide. Paddle rafts are available for the more adventuresome. Floating past the Mendenhall Glacier on its iceberg studded lake, you will be treated to spectacular views of hanging glaciers, towering peaks and glacial topography. As you float down the river you will encounter stretches of moderate rapids that add excitement to the trip. An entertaining guide will explain the natural phenomena at work in this scenic valley. Once ashore you will enjoy an Alaskan-style snack. Turn in your rafting gear and return to town by motorcoach.

NOTES: Suitable for all ages and no prior experience necessary, just good health and an adventurous spirit. For those wishing a higher activity level, we offer paddle-rafting adventures. Children must weigh at least 40 pounds in order to fit into required life jackets. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian. This tour operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service.

Transfer by bus to North Douglas Island for scenic views of the Mendenhall Glacier and Auke Bay. Upon arrival you’ll be outfitted in life jackets and raingear before beginning your adventure. Your experienced guide will teach you about paddling techniques, then you’ll board two person kayaks with a new friend or traveling companion for an excursion that will leave you wanting more. The stable yet nimble kayaks will allow you to silently approach any wildlife in the area and give you a sense of how the famed Aleut Indians traveled the coastal waterways of Alaska in search of pelts for the Russian fur trading companies.

You will be led in groups of five to six kayaks to places such as the Mendenhall Wetlands where you may have the opportunity to view the Mendenhall Glacier from an ocean explorer’s point of view. Your guide will explain the significance of places such as Smugglers Cove, the history of the surrounding area, and help identify local flora and fauna. You may see porpoise, seals, sea lions, eagles, herons, or even whales.

Board your comfortable vessel and set out on a search for humpback whales, Orcas, porpoises, sea lions, eagles and other wildlife. A naturalist will explain wildlife behavior and point out the sights. Venture out on deck for a close view and amazing photo opportunities. Whale sighting’s are guaranteed or you receive a $100 refund! At the Gold Creek Salmon Bake, in a beautiful setting nestled in the rain forest, you’ll arrive to the smell of wild Alaska salmon grilling over an open alder wood fire. The all-you-can-eat buffet also includes Cheechako Chicken, White Pass Pasta, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice Pilaf, and other sides, salads and beverages and blueberry cake for dessert! After dinner, roast marshmallows over a crackling campfire, visit the gift shop, stroll to the beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall and have your picture taken with our resident Alaskan malemute, Mac.

Enjoy a half-day of fishing for trout or salmon near Juneau.  
We’ll pick you up and transfer you to your guide, be outfitted in waders and raingear, as well as fishing equipment from Sage and Ross.
After a safety briefing, you’ll embark on a scenic flight by floatplane.  
Upon landing, the gear is assembled and casting instructions are provided to novices.  
You’ll fish with the assistance of your guide and enjoy the beauty, wildlife and solitude of your selected stream.
Tour departs about 1 hour after ship arrival which precludes taking the included tour of Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier.

At the foot of the White Pass, nestled beside a waterfall, discover Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake, so named for the journalists dispatched to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush who fabricated tall-tales from this very location. Your Liarsville experience begins with an all you can eat alfresco feast in the forest that includes WILD Alaskan-caught salmon freshly grilled over an alder wood fire, Chilkoot Chicken, Panners Pasta, Liarsville Rice Medley, Prospector Pete’s Reindeer Beans, Sluice Box Slaw and other fresh salads, cornbread, coffee, lemonade, and blueberry cake for dessert. Beer and wine are available for purchase. After your meal, mosey on over to our gold rush era trail camp. Here, you’ll enjoy the waterfall and the authentic exhibits of Liarsville. Browse for souvenirs in the Fancy Goods Gift Shop. In the Hippodrome a cast of sourdoughs and dance hall girls will entertain you with a hilarious melodrama and a poem by the “Bard of the North,” Robert Service. You’ll be taught the art of gold panning, then be set free in the Liarsville gold fields, where you are guaranteed to find that precious metal that drove men and women wild with gold fever! Help yourself to complimentary cookies and apple cider and have your picture taken with one of the dance hall girls or the camp’s lovable mascot, an Alaskan malemute named Denali.
INCLUDES: Round trip transfer,
all-you-can-eat fire grilled salmon and accompanying menu items, access to Liarsville historic exhibits, live melodrama and entertainment, gold panning and all the gold you discover.

There will be a extra hotel night in Fairbanks either at the beginning (Pre ) or at the end ( Post ) of your Alaska Cruise/Tour Program. Transfers are not included. Weather in Alaska 's Arctic can and does affect flying conditions. W eather may require alteration of a portion or all of the scheduled tour itinerary. Expedition Series guests travel to and from Barrow in  9-passenger, twin-engine, Piper Chieftains, operated by Air Arctic, a Fairbanks based air charter operator.  This smaller plane travels between 5,000 - 10,000 feet and provides all guests with a window and an aisle seat.  While in Barrow the guests will visit the residential and commercial areas of the community and stop out along the Arctic Ocean coast. The Barrow Expedition is a package operated by Northern Alaska Tour Company.

Flight times are subject to change.

Days Available: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

                 
The unbridled nature of and monumental scenery of wild Alaska reach their zenith at Denali National Park. This national park and biosphere reserve is home to 20,320-foot-high Mt. McKinley, a mountain so massive it makes its own weather; a peak so mighty, the Athabascan people called it "The Great One." Viewed up close on a clear day, the tallest mountain in North America fills the horizon. It's a wonder among wonders within the largest continually protected ecosystem in the world. Traveling the treeless tundra, an immense landscape opens up before you. And the deeper you get into the park's diverse habitats, the more likely you are to see amazing wildlife.
Watch for Alaska's legendary "Big Five"-moose, caribou, grizzly bear, Dall sheep and wolf-in a stunning setting. Rugged mountains, milky rivers, flower-decked tundra and multi-colored cliffs create indelible images of nature at its best. With just one ribbon of road and a mere handful of visitor centers in six million acres of unspoiled wilderness, Denali can keep you mesmerized for days.

We know our guests want personal time to soak up nature's serenity. So we build freedom into our itineraries and provide ample opportunity for you to follow your own path with optional activities. Clamber up the Mount Healy Overlook Trail for scrapbook-worthy views of the Alaska Range. Paddle the pristine Nenana River and feel the adrenaline rush of wild, unspoiled scenery. Enjoy the educational park-sponsored activities that emanate from the Denali Visitor Center and Murie Science and Learning Center. Or find your own center by wandering off with a book.
After each adventure, come back to the comforts of your premier Denali lodge. The McKinley Chalets offer convenience and dramatic Nenana River views.

Seattle is anything but ordinary. It's a place where bike messengers share elevators with world-renowned researchers. Where fishermen have lunch alongside top surgeons. It's a city where the extraordinary is commonplace and commonplace is anything but. And if you look closely, you just might discover that in Seattle there are amazing things happening all around you.
From a jet engine to an espresso machine, Seattle's world-changing events have all had a distinct sound. But the symphony doesn't end there. Your visit to Seattle may bring you the sound of an orca blowing as it surfaces, the roar of the crowd at Safeco Field or the near silence of the Olympic rainforest. Come to Seattle and hear for yourself.
You can't go to Paris without stopping by the Eiffel Tower. And you can't visit Seattle without checking out the view from the world-famous Space Needle.