12-night Denali Explorer With Seattle Cruisetour #XA5

Glide into College Fjord where you will be completely surrounded by 16 ice-blue glaciers. Each was named for one of the Ivy League colleges by members of the expedition that discovered them.

Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Get settled, and perhaps do an optional excursion. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.

You have a full day to get out into one of America's best national parks. This morning, choose an optional excursion from the Tour Desk or just relax at the lodge. This afternoon, take a Natural History Tour into Denali National Park watching for glimpses of Denali and Denali's "Big Five,” moose, bears, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves.

This morning journey by motorcoach to the "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the area.

A full day in Fairbanks gives you time to get a feel for the unique culture and history of the region. You will take a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River then enjoy a Gold Dredge 8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. A hearty miner's lunch is included. The evening is at leisure.

Fly to Seattle and overnight at the Crowne Plaza Sea-Tac Airport.

Transfer to the airport and fly home (on own).