Alaska is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Alaska is protected from developers by law, so this ensures that travelers will enjoy breathtaking natural beauty forever. Adding a tour to your Alaskan cruise will allow you to explore the state's maze of glaciers, waterways, forests and fjords and see the unmatched natural attractions.
Cruise travelers can disembark from various ports of call throughout Alaska, Canada and the Northwest United States to increase their stay in many of Alaska's wondrous places.
From Anchorage: travel in style on a train or coach tour and spend 3 to 12 days investigating such wonders as Denali Countrywide Park. The park is composed of 6 million acres of craggy tundra, giving travelers the chance to glance both powerful mountains and delicate flora for days on end.
From Vancouver, take the Gold Leaf Rocky Mountaineer Train through the magnificent Canadian Rockies, as well as Lake Louise and Banff Springs, before arriving in Jasper.
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There are a variety of excursions to choose from, here are some of our favorites:
Activity & Adventure Excursions
- Freshwater fishing for wild trout and salmon in Ketchikan.
- Raft the Mendenhall River in Juneau and conquer the rapids under the shadows of glaciers and mighty mountaintops.
- Take a canoe on Mountain Lake and catch glimpses of local fauna in Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan.
Cultural Excursions
- In Juneau, taste the fresh wealth of the streams and lakes at a Gold Creek Salmon Bake.
- Watch the rising kings of the skies,eg bald eagles and owls at The Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka.
- Enrich your cruise with educational visits to Port museums, like the Artic studies Center, the Alaska Local Heritage Center and Wolf Song of Alaska.
- View original totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan.
Alaska Nature Expeditions
- Submerge yourself in the world's largest temperate rainforest in Juneau through forest trekking.
- Hire a jeep to explore the lush rainforests and spectacular mountains of Revillagigedo Island in Ketchikan.
- Ride on board an old-fashioned parlor train vehicle to White Pass Summit in Skagway.
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So, remember when planning that cruise to Alaska, be sure and plan a tour through Alaska's interior in order to experience Alaska at its very best.
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