Connoisseur Deluxe Escorted Alaska Cruisetour OB5

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Arrive in Anchorage and get settled in your hotel for an overnight stay. You might enjoy getting out to see the shops, restaurants and cultural attractions of this surprisingly metropolitan city. Meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.

After breakfast, board a motorcoach for your journey to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. You may catch your first views of incredible Denali along the way. Once you arrive at the Lodge, the mountain is visible from nearly anywhere on the property. Take in those sensational views with a glass of wine in the Great Room or on the expansive deck. Dinner is included at the Mountain View Restaurant this evening. (B,D)

A full day at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge means you'll have ample time to both relax and explore. The nature trails around the grounds is a pleasant way to get a sense of the place. And our Princess staff can help you choose from a generous offering of outdoor activities. (B,D)

Enjoy a scenic motorcoach drive to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, located just outside the national park entrance. Why not get to know the splendor of the park with one of a variety of activities including a husky homestead tour, fly fishing or a glacier landing via helicopter. This evening, you'll be treated to dinner at the King Salmon Restaurant. (B,D)

Start your morning with a quick stop at the Music of Denali Theatre for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as moose, caribou and Dall sheep. This evening, enjoy the Music of Denali Dinner Theater. (B,L,D)

Enjoy the scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness in the Great Land on the Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. Once in Whittier, you'll step onto your ship for the beginning of your unforgettable cruise. (B,L)