Alaska Cruise and Land Tours

Adding on a land package (making your getaway a "cruisetour,") is a way to see even more of Alaska. You can go see North America's highest peak, visit charming pioneer towns, hike through Denali National Park, or go rafting. It also gives you an opportunity to check out Alaska's big cities, like Anchorage and Fairbanks. Turning your cruise into a cruisetour really gives you the best of both worlds--land and sea.

Anyone can create a cruisetour by adding a 3-7 day land package after a cruise. However, you get to decide whether you want your land tour to be escorted or independent. On an escorted tour—like on a cruise—transportation, accommodations, and meals will be included, while extras like flightseeing and rafting bring an additional charge.

Escorted

Pre-Packaged Large Ship Cruisetour

A packaged cruisetour takes all the stress out of your Alaskan vacation. When you make the transition from ship to shore, the transition will be seamless: you’ll stay with the group and, if you travel with a major cruisetour operator like Princess or Holland America Line, you’ll enjoy the same quality of service on land that you received at sea. You’ll never have to worry about a thing. Your luggage will arrive magically at each destination and your transportation will be pre-arranged to include the most luxurious railcars and motorcoaches in Alaska. See a large ship cruisetour itinerary below.

Small Ship Cruise + Land

The small ship cruise + land is a great alternative for those who still want a seamless experience, but also want to stop at less-visited ports where large ships can't go as well as stay at wilderness lodges when on land. The downside is that many such itineraries do not include Denali. However, you will still see equally beautiful destinations. See small ship cruise + land itineraries below.

Small Group Adventure Tour

This option is slightly different than the two above in that you will be dealing with different companies on land and sea. However, it gives you a guided itinerary on land with less of a crowd as group sizes are usually limited to 12 -16, and accommodations include small wilderness lodges. You can book a small group adventure tour after or before any large ship cross-gulf cruise.

Independent

After a relaxing cruise, does the possibility of charting your own course intrigue you? Then consider adding a self-guided land tour before or after a large ship cross-gulf cruise. They assure you’ll hit all the top-name attractions, but also have the freedom, flexibility, and choice to get away from the crowds and move at your own pace. Pre-book accommodations and day tours that suit your interests, then travel by rail, motorcoach, or rent a car for maximum flexibility.