Today you will notice that your five-star vessel boasts fewer passengers, larger staterooms and more space than any other in Alaska.

Steep coastal mountains and marine wildlife will be the backdrop to a relaxing day at sea filled with exciting daily activities and elegant service.

Tracy Arm is home to the beautiful twin Sawyer Glaciers where spires of ice calve into the fjord with a thunderous splash. In Juneau, you’ll have the day to explore Mendenhall Glacier or go whale watching, fishing or even dogsledding on a glacier!

Disembark and meet your Tour Director and relive the Days of 1898. Learn the history and lore of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on a two-hour tour. Then spend the rest of the day exploring.

Follow in the footsteps of the stampeders as you board the nostalgic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad and climb through some of Alaska’s most spectacular country. Then board a luxury motor coach and cross into Canada’s Yukon Territory. Today’s discussion by your driver and Tour Director will focus on the region’s natural and gold rush history. Arriving in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, kick up your heels at the uproarious Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue (included).

This UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses the second tallest mountain in North America — Mt. Logan — and numerous other titanic peaks. The world’s largest non-polar ice field is a Kluane attraction best appreciated on a flightseeing excursion. Designed exclusively for Holland America guests, local interpreters lead you on your choice of optional hikes from easy to strenuous. And all feature rich wildlife habitat and superb scenery.

As you follow the Yukon River north, today’s discussions will focus on native history and culture. After a stop for lunch in Minto (included) arrive in Dawson City. Overnight in the Klondike National Historic Site.

There are two major excursion themes: Tombstone Park and the Klondike Gold Rush. Venture into an ancient land. At Tombstone Park, join local interpreters and explore marvels two billion years old where a full range of wildlife roams free. Those who stay in Dawson City can enjoy a tour of the gold fields made famous by the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898.

Cruise the Yukon River aboard our mv Yukon Queen II catamaran and hear tales of river pilots, mail carriers, Mounties and prospectors. Disembark in the Alaskan village of Eagle for a tour with a resident guide. Today’s onboard discussion en route to Tok will focus on gold mining and local natural history.

The Alaska Highway travels the deep backcountry and offers views of the Alaska Range and the TransAlaska Pipeline. Sightsee to Fairbanks and enjoy a hearty lunch at Gold Dredge No. 8. Then view the mining exhibits and pan for gold during your informative tour aboard the dredge. Overnight downtown.

Today you’ll board the McKinley Explorer, the largest domed railcars on the historic Alaska Railroad route, an Alaska Scenic Byway. Sit back and relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. Upon arrival at the Denali National Park, transfer to your inviting lodge. After settling in to your room, get out and explore.

Your EXTRA DAY at Denali National Park begins with an early morning departure for the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. Enjoy 6-8 hours of narrated touring with a driver/guide as you travel 53 miles of the Park Road for great wildlife viewing. Caribou, moose, grizzly, wolves and Dall sheep are frequently sighted. And dramatic Mt. McKinley viewpoints are afforded from several lookouts. Later, return to your lodge to relax or take your choice of optional activities.

After a morning at leisure reboard the McKinley Explorer to Anchorage. Transfer to your downtown hotel and say "good-bye" to your Tour Director.

The National Park Collector: Alaska and the Yukon’s best wilderness parks are included on this tour. You’ll have extra time for exploring Denali and Kluane National parks plus Klondike National Historical Park in Skagway, the Klondike National Historic Site in Dawson City and nearby Tombstone Park.

The History Buff: You will retrace the route of the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 from the shores of Skagway to the Gold Fields of Dawson City in the Yukon Territory.

The Railroad Lover: Between the White Pass & Yukon Route’s narrow gauge trip back in time to Holland America Line’s luxurious, ultra-modern McKinley Explorer domed railcars, this tour includes 3 days riding the rails.

Alyeska Resort Post CruiseTour Option: The only Alaska hotel to be included on Condé Nast’s Gold List, Alyeska Resort is nestled in the Chugach National Forest. Including a four-diamond restaurant with a view of seven nearby glaciers, extending your CruiseTour here will be a most relaxing journey.

Anchorage & Portage Glacier: Add an extra night in Anchorage plus a 7-hour tour including a cruise to Portage Glacier aboard Holland America Line’s mv Ptarmigan. Traveling by deluxe motor coach, you will also see the wilderness of the Chugach and Kenai Mountains as you look for beluga whales in the scenic Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet.

Kluane National Park: Pine Lake Fishing Tour. Fish from a motorized boat for northern pike, lake trout and grayling. Local guides will take you to their favorite fishing spots while you soak up the unique landscape that Kluane has to offer. This catch and release tour includes a guide, gear and a fishing license.

Dawson City: Klondike River Float Trip. A gentle float trip on the Klondike River with views of the surrounding landscape. Your guide will fill you in on the history of the area and you’ll see the evidence of gold mining activities past and present.

Tombstone Park: Exploring Along the Dempster Highway. Travel in a small group from the Tombstone Visitors Center to Chapman Lake. Your guide will give an informative talk on the history and changing landscape of the area. Stops may include the North Fork Pass Summit and Two Moose Lake for great photos.

Denali National Park: Denali Wilderness Safari. A scenic jet boat ride along the still wild Nenana River. Watch for wildlife on your way to the remote wilderness camp in the Brushkasna Creek Valley. You’ll enjoy a hot snack and learn about prospecting, trapping, dog mushing, hunting and living off the land.