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All About Optional Land Excursions

and Sightseeing Tours.  

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Discover More with Optional Land Excursions

There’s no end to the ways you can see all the best of Alaska on your thrilling cruisetour vacation. Whether you’re looking for heartpounding excitement, awe-inspiring scenery or fascinating ways to sample the culture and history, we have a wide range of land excursions to make your Alaska vacation simply unforgettable.

What Can I Do on a Land Excursion?

Just about anything you can think of -- by land, sea or air! Check out the variety of activity types listed below. Excursions range from easygoing to high energy and offer in-depth experiences tailored to your interests.

Click on the locations below to view all excursions available:
Denali | Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks


  • Denali Explorer
    The most popular option includes multiple nights at Denali, exclusive Princess rail service, sightseeing activities and more
  • On Your Own
    Starting from just $299 more than a 7-day cruise, these options give you the flexibility to create your own adventure at Denali
  • Off the Beaten Path
    Visit Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the Kenai Peninsula or Prudhoe Bay, plus dazzling Denali
  • Connoisseur
    Deluxe escorted options that include a tour director, most meals and multiple days at Denali and beyond

ALASKA CRUISES AND CRUISE TOURS FOR 2012 -

>> Princess  2012 Land and Sea Adventures 10-16 day cruise tours.<<

 

Nature Hikes & Scenic Tours

Nature Hikes & Scenic Tours:

Learn about Alaska’s amazing ecosystems, tour one of the state or national parks with a naturalist or explore the wilderness in search of bear, eagle, moose and a variety of other Alaska wildlife.

Helicopter Tour

Helicopter & Flightseeing Tours:

Soar over towering Mt. McKinley and take in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Denali. Or make a dramatic landing on a glacier and hike across these Ice Age marvels. You may even choose to fly further north for a visit to the remote Arctic Circle.

Four-Wheel Drive Tours

Four-Wheel-Drive Tours:

Explore the backcountry with a guide on a JeepTM adventure or hop on a four-wheel All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and travel down creek beds, coal mining trails and through mountain passes in search of wildlife, flora and fauna.

Fly Fishing

Rafting, Fishing & Boating:

Experience the rush of whitewater rafting, gaze at lush canyons and wildlife habitats on a scenic float tour, or brace yourself for the thrill of a jet boat ride through winding glacier-fed rivers. Or spend a day angling for Alaska’s famous salmon or fly fish for Arctic Grayling.

Alaskan Culture & Heritage

Alaskan Culture and Heritage:

Head out on a covered wagon adventure, visit a sled-dog kennel or return to Alaska’s Gold Rush past with a day of panning for gold. Alaska’s fine museums will give you a deeper understanding of the storied history of Native Alaskans and the state’s frontier roots.

Click on the locations below to view all excursions available:
Denali | Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks

 


Visit the official National Park Service web site to learn

more about Denali National Park

 
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NEW! SEATTLE ROUNDTRIP ADVANTAGE

Add a Seattle Roundtrip Advantage Package to most Alaska Cruisetours
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Experience Alaska Video

Discover how the Princess Difference makes your Alaska cruise or cruisetour vacation one you'll always remember. By ship, rail and lodge, see all the best with Princess.

The Heart Of Alaska Video

This inspiring documentary will take you deep into the Alaska interior where Denali National Park Rangers, dog mushers and Native Alaskans share stories of life in the Great Land.


The Value of Knowledge And Know-How.

Visit Alaska Cruisetours Online to learn more about the various cruise lines

 and cruise ships that sail to Alaska.

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