Alaska Inside Passage Cruising (Norwegian) and Selfdrive
A wonderful combination of a relaxing ocean cruise from Vancouver to the southeast of Alaska, popularly known as the Alaska Panhandle, bordered to the east by the northern half of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The cruise sails between the mainland and several islands, starting in Vancouver or Anchorage, and then or before for about 6 days by rental car to the main attractions in Alaska. The self-drive can of course be completely adapted to your wishes, such as a part Yukon, CA and / or British Columbia out of Vancouver.
| Dag Jour Day | Hotel catégorie | Maaltijden/Repas/Meals B= Breakfast/Ontbijt/P-déj. L=Lunch/Middagmaal/Déjeuner D=Dinner/Avondmaal/Diner X=no meal/free |
| 1 | Vancouver: Georgian Court hotel | No meals |
| 2 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 3 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 4 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 5 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 6 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 7 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 8 | Cruise | Inclusive |
| 9 | Anchorage: Westmark hotel | No meals |
| 10 | Talkeetna: As per availability | No meals |
| 11 | Denali: As per availability | No meals |
| 12 | Fairbanks: Wedgewood | No meals |
| 13 | Fairbanks: Wedgewood | No meals |
| 14 | Glenallen/Copper Center: as per availability | No meals |
| 15 | Anchorage: Coast International | No meals |
| 16 | Departure or extension |
- Day 01: Vancouver arrival - to the precruise hotel
- Day 02: Vancouver - morning free, noon/afternoon cruise check-in and departure
- Day 03: Inside Passage - Alaska Panhandle
- Day 04: Inside Passage - continue cruising towards Ketchikan
- Day 05: Ketchican - Cruise to Juneau
- Day 06: Juneau - cruise to Skagway
- Day 07: Skagway - navigating to Glacier Bay
- Day 08: Glacier Bay - cruise to the Hubbard Glacier
- Day 09: Hubbard Glacier - cruise to Valdez and on to Seward
- Day 10: Anchorage - Talkeetna
- Day 11: Talkeetna - Denali N.P.
- Day 12: Denali N.P. - Fairbanks
- Day 13: Fairbanks visit
- Day 14: Fairbanks - Glenallen / Copper Center, AK
- Day 15: Glenallen - Anchorage, AK
- Day 16: Departure Anchorage - rental car return
Vancouver arrival - to the precruise hotel
1 Day
On arrival, take a bus or taxi (to be paid on the spot) to the reserved hotel. After checking in the rest of the day free time. Accommodation.
Vancouver - morning free, noon/afternoon cruise check-in and departure
1 Day
400 km
Free morning. Enjoy an optional tour of this cosmopolitan city: Stanley Park, English Bay, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown and more. In the afternoon, you will board the cruise ship which will take you to the conquest of Alaska (departure around 16.00h).
Inside Passage - Alaska Panhandle
1 Day
400 km
The natural discovery begins as soon as the boat enters the idyllic nature of the Inside Passage, offering exceptional panoramas of fjords, snow-capped mountains, lakes and deep glacial ridges.
Inside Passage - continue cruising towards Ketchikan
1 Day
400 km
After a beautiful day passing huge glaciers, you disembark at Ketchikan. This small town is the ancestral home of the Tlingit Indians and the site of the largest collection of totem poles in the world. From here you can take a floatplane ride to Misty Fjords Park.
Ketchican - Cruise to Juneau
1 Day
490 km
This morning you arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. Enjoy a walking tour of the main attractions, gathered in the city centre and stroll down South Franklin Street, the tourist artery full of souvenir shops, galleries and bars. Don't forget to visit the State Museum, dedicated to indigenous cultures.
Juneau - cruise to Skagway
1 Day
180 km
Leaving Juneau, the boat enters the waters to the north. You dock in Skagway where you discover a small town lurking the end of the fjord-like Lynn Canal. Skagway has preserved several buildings from the time of the Gold Rush and lets you discover its historic district during a tour of the town in a horse-drawn carriage or vintage car (optional).
Skagway - navigating to Glacier Bay
1 Day
500 km
You will continue to sail on through the beautiful nature reserve of Glacier Bay which will enchant you with beautiful panoramas of lush wilderness and snow-covered mountains, deep forests of cedar, spruce and Douglas pine. This is the natural habitat of humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, seals, sea otters, various species of salmon, white-tailed eagles and grizzly bears.
Glacier Bay - cruise to the Hubbard Glacier
1 Day
410 km
You sail through the 'Gulf of Alaska', past Sitka camped in the Yakutat Bay on the west coast of the island of Baranof, in a beautiful bay. At the end of the bay lies Russell Fjord, into which the Hubbard glacier flows. A succession of ice floes, impressive glaciers, dark pine forests with seals, humpback whales and various species of birds.
Hubbard Glacier - cruise to Valdez and on to Seward
1 Day
180 km
The cruise ship sails past the Bering Glacier, via the foothills of the Chugach Mountains to the beautiful Prince William Sound. At Valdez you will find the southern terminus of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. In the morning we moor at Seward and then by coach (included) from Seward to Anchorage. During this ride you will follow the Cook Inlet and occasionally discover playing beluga whales and mountain goats. Once registered at the hotel, pickup of the rental car to have an early start the next morning.
Anchorage - Talkeetna
1 Day
190 km
You leave Anchorage and follow the Parks Highway to Talkeetna. There you enjoy an optional boat tour on the Susitna & Talkeetna River. This cozy pioneers village is also the start for all hikings on Mount Denali. Free time for a visit or participate in an optional excursion. Lodgings.
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Talkeetna - Denali N.P.
1 Day
250 km
Today you travel north to Denali National Park, one of the most beautiful nature parks of America. Along the way, you get to peak a glympse on the spectacular Mount Denali. Lodgings in one of the lodges near the entrance of the park.
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Denali N.P. - Fairbanks
1 Day
210 km
You leave the park north and passing the historic Nenana, you reach Fairbanks. It was a known center in the Gold Rush time and the gate to the 'Last Frontieré in the north. Start with a first visit to the historic city center or board on the radar boat 'Discovery' en encounter with het nature area of the Chena and Tenana River. Lodging.
Free day. Bring a visit to the University's Museum, the old mining site of the Gold Dredge N'8. Hold a stop at the famous Alaska Pipeline and discover the house of Santa Claus in North Pole, a little place outside of town. Lodging.
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Fairbanks visit
1 Day
Day off. Possible visit to the 'Alaskaland' theme park with a slide show of 'Northern Lights', the Museum of the University, the 'Alaska Public Lands Information Center' and much more. Also enjoy a paddle boat ride on the Chena and Tenana Rivers.
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Fairbanks - Glenallen / Copper Center, AK
1 Day
430 km
Today you'll travel the old mule track - the Richardson Highway, crossing the foothills of the vast Alaska Range where you'll occasionally spot the massive oil pipeline. From Delta Junction, the journey continues to Glennallen or Copper Center for accommodations.
Glenallen - Anchorage, AK
1 Day
330 km
This morning's stopover lets you enter the Matanuska Valley on the Glenn Highway. Enjoy the alpine scenery and make a few stops along the way: the Matanuska Glacier, the Musk Ox Farm near Palmer and the Eklutna Village Historical Park.
Departure Anchorage - rental car return
1 Day
The end of this wonderful journey. Drop off the rental car at the airport. Return flight or individual prolongation..
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PriceInfo: The price depends on the cabin choice (inside - outside / balcon / level deck during the cruise. Please consult us for availability and daily price.
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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