Escorted Family Tundra Express Alaska Cruisetour 9B

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Begin your exciting Alaska family adventure in Anchorage. Upon arrival in the city, you'll head to the Anchorage Downtown Marriott where you'll meet your Adventure Specialist and enjoy a restful night's stay at the Marriott.

Experience Alaska's spectacular scenery and wildlife with a morning ride aboard the Wilderness Express, a glass-domed traincar, to Talkeetna, where you'll have some time to enjoy lunch independently or a picturesque stroll around the area. After, you'll board your deluxe motorcoach for the scenic ride to one of Alaska's most treasured landmarks, Denali. The evening is yours to plan as you desire. Reserve an optional excursion, such as the Husky Homestead Tour, or relax with breathtaking views of Alaska's unspoiled landscape before retiring to Denali Park Village.

Your morning kicks off with an incredible journey into the impressive Denali National Park to enjoy the Murie Science & Learning Center Denali Family Experience. Venture nearly 30 miles into the park, enjoying several interpretive stops along the way, each highlighting the intriguing natural features and wildlife that roam the park. In the afternoon, you'll board a deluxe motorcoach for a scenic drive to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Alaska: Talkeetna. The evening is free for you to enjoy this charming town before retiring to your accommodations at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

In the morning, you'll set off aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Here, you'll visit the Anchorage Museum, featuring a child-friendly Imaginarium Discovery Center. Discover the Smithsonian exhibits displaying a collection of native Alaskan art, while your younger family members enjoy hands-on activities at the discovery center. There will also be time on your own to explore downtown and enjoy lunch. Departing Anchorage, you'll travel south by motorcoach to the historic town of Seward, where you'll visit the Alaska Sealife Center, dedicated to the conservation of sea wildlife and marine environments. In the late afternoon, you'll board the Radiance of the Seas to begin your cruise adventure.