A visual feast with San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, the Cascade Mountains, Seattle, Vancouver, the Inside Passage with Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glaciers, Juneau, Skagway and the White Pass & Yukon Railway, the Yukon, Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage, all in one exquisite holiday.

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• Three nights in San Francisco at the superbly located Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf with sightseeing tour, welcome dinner and much more.



• Full-day trip by train to Yosemite National Park with a guided tour of Yosemite Valley.



• Sleeping car accommodations aboard our own vintage Streamliner train, the ‘Great Western Limited’ with all meals, wines & spirits while aboard. We have our own chef and stewards and this is a civilized way to travel with fine dining, fresh flowers and elegant surroundings.



• Three-night Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver to Skagway aboard the ms Volendam of Holland America Line taking in Juneau, Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier.



• Two great train trips in Alaska, the storied White Pass & Yukon Route and the luxurious McKinley Explorer, a private train operated by Holland America Line from Denali to Anchorage.



• Complete touring in the Yukon & Alaska interior with professional guides including overnight stays in Whitehorse, Beaver Creek and Anchorage. Two nights are enjoyed in Fairbanks along with a sternwheeler cruise aboard the riverboat Discovery.



• Overnight stay in Denali National Park with Natural History Tour.

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco
Guests arrive in San Francisco by air or train and transfer to the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf to begin their three-night stay in ‘Everybody’s Favorite City’. This evening is at leisure. (R)

Day 2: San Francisco
A magical day that begins with a complete city tour followed by a Bay Cruise that circles Alcatraz and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge. Tonight is our special Welcome dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf, a great treat. Overnight at the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf. (B)

Day 3: San Francisco - Yosemite
One of the wonders of the world is Yosemite National Park. We travel to these stunning locations today by train through the Great Central Valley, returning to San Francisco late this evening. You will want to have your camera ready. (B, D)

Day 4: San Francisco - Special Train Overnight to Portland
Happily, there is all day to enjoy San Francisco since we do not depart until 9 pm for Portland and this is great day to explore Chinatown, colorful North Beach, shop in Union Square or enjoy a cable car ride. A special bon voyage dinner is included this evening before we board the Great Western Limited, bound for Seattle, an overnight journey of great beauty over the Union Pacific Railroad. (D)

Day 5: Seattle
Morning finds us in the rugged Cascade Mountains, passing through Portland this afternoon for an evening arrival in Seattle. Due to our late arrival, guests utilize the train as their hotel tonight, parked right downtown near Pioneer Square and the Waterfront. (B, D)

Days 6: Vancouver, BC & ms Volendam, bound for Alaska, The Great Land.
We travel by train in Business class today along the Puget Sound to lovely Vancouver where we board the ms Volendam bound for Alaska!

Day 7: Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green, tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded with history, culture and adventure. With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, the Inside Passage is a lifeline to the outside world. All day long it hums with activity. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Afternoon and Evening in Juneau
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Skagway To Whitehorse with White Pass & Yukon Railroad
Meet a Klondike National Park ranger and your Tour Director in Skagway. Tour the town on your own. Then board nostalgic gold rush railcars for dramatic scenery through the White Pass, an integral part of the historic Klondike Trail. Continue via Explorer Coach™ into Canada's wild Yukon Territory. Check into your downtown Whitehorse hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Explorer Coach to Beaver Creek
Start your day with a lively visit with the sled dogs of Uncommon Journeys. Then, a natural history presentation near Kluane National Park, with lunch included. Marvel at ancient, glacier-carved valleys, braided rivers and monumental mountain ranges as you travel the historic Alaska- Canada Highway on your way to Canada's westernmost settlement. At Beaver Creek you'll catch the Yukon spirit at our famed Yukon Rendezvous Dinner Show (included) — a festive way to learn about local history and culture. (B, D)

Day 11: Explorer Coach to Fairbanks
Get as far from civilization as most ever get - a delight for true nature lovers. The sights never fail to amaze from the magnificent Tetlin Wildlife Refuge, dramatic Wrangell Mountains and famed TransAlaska Pipeline. Lunch is included in Tok. Along the way stop at Rika's Roadhouse, a noted Alaska State Park, for tempting homemade pie. Arrive in Alaska's "Golden Heart" city and enjoy frontier flavor. (B, D)

Day 12: Fairbanks
We have a full day planned. Start by boarding the sternwheeler Discovery for native culture and local color. At Gold Dredge No. 8, a National Historic Site, browse the mining exhibits and pan for gold during an informative tour, with lunch included. Then the Museum of the North for a presentation and the exhibits. (B, D)

Day 13: McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park
Soak up panoramic scenery through huge domed windows and enjoy leisurely dining. Later, embark on a 5-hour official Denali Natural History Tour. Travel through moose habitat to Primrose Ridge. Tonight, opt for dinner in the lodge or at the dinner theatre. (B, D)

Day 14: McKinley Explorer Rail to Anchorage
After a morning at leisure reboard the train and sightsee to Alaska's largest city. Transfer to your downtown hotel and say "goodbye" to your tour director. (B, D)

Day 15: Tour Ends This Morning in Anchorage
Guests meet with their connecting travel home with a suitecase full of snapshots and memories. (B)

   

   

   

Inside Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower.

Outside Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower.

Veranda Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and whirlpool bath & shower.

Veranda Suite 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and whirlpool bath & shower and sitting area

Date	Ship Accommodations	Per Person
August 13 - 27	Inside Stateroom Outside Stateroom Verandah Stateroom Verandah Suite	$3,495 $3,645 $3,995 $4,495
Per Person Train Sleeping Accommodation Upgrades: Prices shown include a Standard Double Bedroom on our special train. Guests who wish to upgrade from the included Standard Double Bedroom accommodations to Superior Bedrooms can do so for $250 per person or to a Suite aboard the train with two lower beds and huge amounts of space for $995 per person.