17 Night Connoisseur Escorted - Tour VB1 from Fairbanks
7 Nt Cruise + 2 Nts Fairbanks + 2 Nts Denali + 2 Nts Mt. McKinley + 2 Nts Kenai + 2 Nts Copper River
Southbound: Fairbanks to Vancouver
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Tour # VB1 17 Night Connoisseur Escorted - Tour VB1 from Fairbanks
7 Nt Cruise + 2 Nts Fairbanks + 2 Nts Denali + 2 Nts Mt. McKinley + 2 Nts Kenai + 2 Nts Copper River
Direction: Southbound from Fairbanks to Vancouver
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 27, 2026
Day 1
Fairbanks, United States
Alaska's "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks is a great introduction to the heart of this unique state. Check in to the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge and get ready for the beginning of your adventure. Meet your tour director and fellow traveling companions this evening.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - May 28, 2026
Day 2
Fairbanks, United States
Bus Travel
Gold Dredge No 8, United States
Bus Travel
Fairbanks, United States
This morning, take a Gold Dredge No.8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. Enjoy a hearty miner's lunch before taking a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River. The evening is at leisure in Fairbanks. (B,L,D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - May 29, 2026
Day 3
Fairbanks, United States
Bus Travel
Denali National Park, United States
This morning, you say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via motorcoach. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a two-night retreat. Why not get to know the park with one of a variety of activities including a husky homestead tour, fly fishing, or a glacier landing via helicopter. Dinner tonight is at Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a local homesteader. (B, D) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - May 30, 2026
Day 4
Denali National Park, United States
Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's Saloon for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five": bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep. (B,L,D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - May 31, 2026
Day 5
Denali National Park, United States
Train Travel
Talkeetna, United States
Bus Travel
Mount McKinley, United States
The journey by Princess Rail to Talkeetna is unforgettable. Once you've arrived there, transfer by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. After getting settled in, have a glass of wine out on the deck or sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse, designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters. (L, D) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Jun 1, 2026
Day 6
Mount McKinley, United States
A full day at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge means you'll have ample time to both relax and explore. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio. The Princess staff can help you choose from a generous offering of outdoor activities. (B, D) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
Day 7
Mount McKinley, United States
Bus Travel
Kenai Fjords National Park
Next, you'll head by motorcoach across the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing and the charming Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. (B, D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Jun 3, 2026
Day 8
Kenai Fjords National Park
A full day in the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula awaits you. Perhaps you'll explore Kenai Fjords National Park, spend the afternoon river rafting, or go fishing. Later, return to your bungalow-style room with its wood-burning stove and sun porch for an evening of pure relaxation. (B, D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Jun 4, 2026
Day 9
Kenai Fjords National Park
Bus Travel
Anchorage, United States
Bus Travel
Cruising the Copper River, United States
This morning, a spectacular motorcoach journey awaits. You'll travel along the Kenai Peninsula to Anchorage and onto Copper River. Our Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge welcomes you with incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell, and Mt. Blackburn. (B, D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Jun 5, 2026
Day 10
Cruising the Copper River, United States
Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest national park - Wrangell-St. Elias. (B, D)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Jun 6, 2026
Day 11
Cruising the Copper River, United States
Bus Travel
Valdez, USA
High-Speed Catamaran Travel
Whittier, United States
Travel by motorcoach to Valdez and board a catamaran for a scenic journey to Whittier where your ship awaits. (B)
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