Denali Escorted - Tour Sa5

Vancouver, Canada

Day At Sea

Ketchikan, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

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. Enjoy dinner this evening at Fannie Q's saloon, named after a famed local homesteader. (L, D)

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 North America?s tallest peak as well as Denali's "Big Five?, moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the park's diverse ecosystems, rich wildlife, and unique geological features, ensuring a deep appreciation for this pristine wilderness. Enjoy dinner at the King Salmon Restaurant. (B, D)

This afternoon, depart via motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. The main attraction is the 20,310 foot mountain visible from nearly anywhere on the lodge's property. 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. Dinner tonight is at the North Fork Restaurant. (B, D)

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 the mountain in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio. Our Princess staff can help you choose from a generous offering of excursions. Dinner tonight is at the North Fork Restaurant. (B, D)

Take in final views of the mountain, perhaps over a leisurely cup of coffee, before you transfer via motorcoach to Anchorage. This is Alaska's largest city, so get out and explore the shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Overnight at the Hotel Captain Cook. (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.