Cruise and Denali Discovery
From AU$10,495* per person, twin share
Alaska by Sea and Land 2026
This 15-day tour offers an immersive exploration of Alaska. Begin your journey in Vancouver and embark on a seven-night cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, passing glaciers and stopping to visit rustic villages. Then spend six nights on land, venturing into Denali National Park and discovering Fairbanks.
Tour Highlights
Denali Climbing Presentation
Join an experienced mountaineer for a first-hand account of what it’s like to scale Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak.
Tundra Wilderness Tour
Journey into the heart of Denali National Park and embark on a phenomenal wilderness tour. Enjoy a spectacular opportunity to spot Alaska’s diverse wildlife in the national park, including moose, grizzlies, caribou, eagles and wolves.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during an enriching guided visit and cultural presentation. Gain a deeper insight into Alaska Native history and learn about the values and traditions which remain today. Image credit: Ashley Heimbigne.
Package Pricing
Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above.
| Price Per Person, Twin Share Please enquire for solo traveller pricing. |
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| Tour Departure Month | From Price |
| 16 May 2026 Save $500 pp | AU$10,495* |
| 6 June 2026 Save $500 pp | AU$10,695* |
| 25 July 2026 Save $700pp | AU$10,495* |
| 8 August 2026 Save $700 pp | AU$10,495* |
| 5 September 2026 | Sold out |
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| Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until 30 November 2025 or unless sold out prior. Price reflects lowest priced departure. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and depature dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Available on new bookings only. | |
Itinerary & Inclusions
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- Locally inspired dining – a total of 31 meals
- Expert APT Tour Director and Cruise Liaison
- Guaranteed verandah on your Holland America Line cruise
- Denali Suite at Holland America Denali Lodge and Mountain View room at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Learn what it’s like to summit Denali during a mountaineering talk
Itinerary:
Signature Experiences Designed Exclusively for APT guests
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
Day 1 Arrive Vancouver (D)
Arrive in Vancouver and be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore this beautiful city as you please.
Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 Vancouver, Embark Ship (B,D)
Head to the harbour, where your ship awaits, and take a moment to settle in ahead of your unforgettable cruise through the Inside Passage.
Stay: Seven Nights, Holland America Line’s Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam, in a Verandah Stateroom
Day 3 Inside Passage (B,L,D)
Relish life on board with a full day at sea today. Perhaps take in the sweeping coastal views, enjoy your ship’s facilities, savour the delicious dining options or simply relax.
Day 4 Ketchikan (B,L,D)
Dock in Ketchikan today, set on the tranquil shores of the Tongass Narrows, and spend some time exploring as you please.
Day 5 Juneau (B,L,D)
Alaska’s capital, Juneau, sits at the foot of Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau on the Gastineau Channel. Flowing from the Juneau Icefield, the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier lies just beyond the city’s doorstep. Widely regarded as one of the most remote and breathtaking state capitals in the United States, this picturesque destination is surrounded by pristine waters, lush forests and rugged mountains, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Disembark and explore at your leisure, or join an optional excursion to discover more of Juneau’s wonders (additional expense).
Day 6 Skagway (B,L,D)
Arrive in Skagway, the Inside Passage’s northernmost point. During the peak of the Klondike Gold Rush, this bustling port town became the main gateway to the goldfields, rapidly growing into Alaska’s largest settlement. It’s the perfect place to discover Alaska’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. See heritage buildings, now protected as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and perhaps set off on an excursion (additional expense).
Day 7 Glacier Bay National Park (B,L,D)
You might need to pinch yourself this morning as you awaken to the spellbinding beauty of World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park. Take in the calving tidewater glaciers and learn about the area’s geological wonders from local rangers.
Day 8 College Fjord (B,L,D)
Cruise amid the stunning setting of College Fjord, a magnificent stretch of water home to five tidewater and large valley glaciers.
Day 9 Whittier, Disembark Ship, Anchorage, Talkeetna (B,D)
Travel to Anchorage, where you’ll enjoy a Signature Experience. Afterwards, continue to Talkeetna.
Signature Experience – Alaska Native Heritage Center
Discover Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center during an enriching guided visit and cultural presentation. Gain a deeper insight into Alaska Native history and learn about the values and traditions which remain today.
Stay: Two Nights, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge in a Mountain View Room
Day 10 Talkeetna (B)
Enjoy breakfast at a leisurely pace today with the spectacular Alaska Range in the background. Then, embark on your preferred Freedom of Choice activity.
Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna River Float Trip
Treat yourself to a day immersed in nature, embarking on a relaxing float ride down the Talkeetna River. Soak in the beautiful scenery and lush surrounds as you keep watch for resident creatures including bald eagles, beavers and lynx.
Freedom of Choice – Wilderness Jet Boat Tour
Hold on tight as you zip through Denali National Park on an exhilarating jet boat ride. Heading deep into the wilderness, you’ll power along the water with ease as you discover unique jewels. Along the way, stop off to meet the friendly people who call this remote area home.
Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna Zip Line Adventure
Embark on an exciting zip line adventure as you traverse nine zip lines and cross three suspension bridges while viewing Denali and the dramatic vistas of the Alaska Range, the foot of the Ruth Glacier, and the braided Chulitna River Valley. The final and longest zip line of the tour is sure to exhilarate you, spanning close to six hundred feet over a beautiful glacial kettle pond.
Freedom of Choice – Talkeetna Lakes Hike
Explore Talkeetna’s best hiking trail alongside an expert naturalist guide. Be on the lookout for loons and kingfishers on the lakes and moose and bears in the woods. A new scene of beauty unfolds at every turn on this three-mile moderate hike through lush old-growth forest, which is teeming with life and home to songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms.
Day 11 Talkeetna, Denali National Park (B,D)
Enjoy an enriching Signature Experience this morning. Then, board the deluxe dome railcars of the McKinley Explorer train and travel to Denali National Park. Later, arrive at your resort in time for dinner at your chosen restaurant.
Signature Experience – Denali Climbing Presentation
Join an experienced mountaineer for a first-hand account of what it’s like to scale Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak.
Stay: Two Nights, Denali National Park, Holland America Denali Lodge or similar, in a Denali Suite
Day 13 Denali National Park, Fairbanks (B)
After a morning at leisure in Denali National Park, travel to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Stay: Two Nights, Fairbanks, Pikes Waterfront Lodge
Day 14 Fairbanks (B,D)
Cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and be transported back to a time when riverboats filled Alaska’s waterways. Later, discover Alaska’s gold rush history as you travel along the Tanana Valley Railroad to Gold Dredge 8. In the evening, a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers awaits.
Day 15 Depart Fairbanks (B)
Your spectacular journey comes to an end today. Following breakfast, say goodbye and be transferred to the airport
Important Information
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing correct as of 14 August 2024 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes. Price shown based on 18 April Departure Double/Twin occupancy, Verandah Sateroom Category VD.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by APT and their terms and conditions apply.
- Featured rates include discounts provided by APT. This special can be withdrawn without notice at any time.
- No airfares are included in the featured package, but assistance with booking can be provided.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation.
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in taxes, currency exchange rates, or availability. The prices quoted represent the best available at the time of publication.
- We do not assume responsibility for changes made by suppliers, as many departures are subject to capacity controls. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry
Travel Flex ^ guidelines
- These offers are provided by Travel and Leisure Australia Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the Travel Flex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travel Flex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
- You can exchange up to the equivalent of your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified Credits toward Travel Flex:
- For Gold members, this will be between 35,000 and 62,999 credits per year.
- For Platinum members, this will be between 63,000 and 99,999 credits per year.
- For 100 Club members, this will be from 100,000 credits per year with a maximum cap of 150,000 credits permitted per year.
- NOTE – only your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified credits may be used; you cannot use saved or borrowed credits.
- Lifestyle Platinum and 100 Club members can make up to two transactions per promotional period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed your annual holding of credits or the cap of 150,000 credits for 100 Club members).
- Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with Travel Flex
- You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex.
- If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$133 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged.
- If you prefer to use fewer credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly.
- This is a benefit provided by the Developer, Travel and Leisure Australia, and can be extended, changed, or removed at any time.
- If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
