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.
Large Ship Cruise + Land Tour
Popular 4-day / 3 night packages to add to any cross-gulf cruise docking or departing from Seward or Whittier
From $1230+
4 Days / 3 Nights
Visits: Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Whittier
Land Package Type: Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Tours
Visit Talkeetna and Denali National Park before boarding a cruise in Whittier.
This flexible and unique tour lets you take in some of Alaska’s most iconic highlights in a variety of ways. After your amazing Holland America cruise through the Inside Passage, you’ll pick up an RV and start exploring Alaska. Itineraries range from 11 – 29 days.
From $1130
4 Days / 3 Nights
Visits: Anchorage, Denali National Park, Seward & Kenai Fjords
Land Package Type: Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Tours
Fly into Anchorage and ride the rails to Denali National Park. Spend two nights before traveling from Denali to Seward via motorcoach where you will board your cruise ship.
From $994
4 Days / 3 Nights
Visits: Anchorage, Denali National Park
Land Package Type: Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Tours
After your cruise ends in Seward, take this cruise extension to visit Denali National Park before departing Alaska.
Small Ship Cruise + Land Tour
From $3,995*
7 Days
Visits: Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Preserve, Healy
Land Package Type: Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Tours
Complete your UnCruise adventure with our pre- or post-cruise land tour into Denali National Park, the Talkeetna Mountains, and Anchorage. Travel aboard the Alaska Railroad’s deluxe Dome Train, hike in the Talkeetna Mountains, and enjoy presentations on natural history and Alaska Native Culture.
Small Group Adventure Tour
From $5375
6 Nights / 7 Days
Visits: Seward, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Preserve, Healy, Anchorage
Land Package Type: Adventure Tours
This weeklong Alaska trip offers an in-depth exploration of the magical worlds of two amazing and uniquely distinct national parks: Kenai Fjords & Denali. Travelers will love this convenient Monday through Sunday itinerary. Explore Alaska’s spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park by kayak and small boat tours and then venture deep into the heart of Denali National Park to the region known as Kantishna. Along the way, visit the charming small ...more
$4595 adult, $3595 youth
6 Nights / 7 Days
Visits: Cooper Landing, Soldotna, Seward, Anchorage
Land Package Type: Adventure Tours
Wilderness Alaska is expensive to access. This All-Inclusive adventure promises an in-depth exploration of the spectacular Kenai Peninsula and includes stays at three distinctive wilderness lodges including Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only lodge within Kenai Fjords National Park. Along the way, enjoy an array of guided activities to match your interest and energy level, and relax with the comforts of delicious meals and private ...more
Self-Guided Land Tour
From $2309
8 days/ 7 nights
Visits: Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Preserve, Healy
Land Package Type: Self-Guided Land Tours
This self-drive tour includes visits to two of Alaska’s most popular National Parks – Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park in addition to South Denali’s adventure based town of Talkeetna and Anchorage.
From $661
3 days/ 2 nights
Visits: Seward, Anchorage
Land Package Type: Self-Guided Land Tours
Visit the coastal town of Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park on this scenic self-drive tour.
From $1398
4 days/ 3 nights
Visits: Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Preserve, Healy, Anchorage
Land Package Type: Self-Guided Land Tours
A four-day tour provides time in both Denali National Park and in Talkeetna. Travel by Alaska Railroad and the Park Connection Motorcoach.