Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise

Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise

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$6386

Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise

17 Days Starting in Anchorage, Alaska and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Gulf of Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Alaska, Vancouver

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

AJI-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

0-

Tour operated in:

English
From: $6775 $6386 Operator discount: -$390

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise" tour, an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska and Canada. Begin your adventure in Anchorage, exploring the Matanuska Valley and its colossal cabbages, then venture over Tahneta Pass to witness the majestic Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Cruise on Prince William Sound, visit the historic Gold Dredge #8, and ride the iconic Alaska Railroad through untamed wilderness. Experience the wonders of Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness tour, and marvel at the glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park. Conclude your trip with a 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC, exploring Glacier Bay National Park and the historic towns of Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan along the way. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural experiences, making it the adventure of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight.

  • Venture over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers.

  • Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez.

  • Board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound.

  • Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad.

  • Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness.

  • Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into Denali National Park.

  • Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Places You'll See

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa

Totem Hotel & Suites

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Denali Park Village

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Anchorage,Alaska

Location: Anchorage

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa

Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.
ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Welcome to Anchorage! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Anchorage with a dinner out in this iconic Alaskan city. Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for the best bites, brews, and things to do!

Day 2: Anchorage,Valdez

Location: Valdez

Accommodation Name: Totem Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Meet your fellow travel companions at this morning’s welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds (32 kg) in the 24-hour daylight. Venture over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez.
ANCHORAGE–VALDEZ Sights & Sounds Meet your fellow travel companions at this morning’s welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Venture up over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Located near the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez is a mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, majestic mountains, and wildlife on land and sea. Orcas and humpback whales, otters, sea lions, and birds are among the many animals you might spy from this spectacular seaport.

Day 3: Valdez. Cruise On Prince William Sound

Location: Valdez

Accommodation Name: Totem Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, [LF] meet a local Alaskan fishing expert to learn more about the industry, the equipment used, and their daily lives. Then board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound. Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay.
VALDEZ. CRUISE ON PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND True Fish Stories This morning, [LF] meet a local Alaskan fishing expert to learn more about the industry, the equipment used, and their daily lives. Then board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound. Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay. (B,L)

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITIONS Get an inside look at the proud traditions of the Alaskan fishing industry during a fascinating presentation by an industry expert. You’ll hear about the daily lives of fishermen who have carried on this way of life for generations. Go further with a scenic cruise on the spectacular Prince William Sound. Cruise along the 3-mile face of Columbia Glacier with a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales!

Day 4: Valdez,Delta Junction,Fairbanks

Location: Fairbanks

Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy great scenery all the way as you travel along Richardson Highway. Stop at Delta Junction Roadhouse, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Enjoy a free evening.
VALDEZ–DELTA JUNCTION–FAIRBANKS Arctic Adventure Enjoy great scenery all the way as you travel along Richardson Highway. Stop at Delta Junction Roadhouse, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Enjoy a free evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Discover a world of the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, and sunsets and sunrises that seem to never end. Basecamp to Denali National Park, it’s no wonder Fairbanks is called the Golden Heart of Alaska.

Day 5: Fairbanks

Location: Fairbanks

Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the Sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! This evening, enjoy a special Alaska salmon bake.
FAIRBANKS Gold Rush & Mushers Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the Sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! This evening, enjoy a special Alaska salmon bake. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Experience frontier living in an Athabascan village on the Chena River. Here in the Alaskan forests, cabins are made of spruce logs, and the old ways of living with the land are beautifully preserved in the heritage of the Athabascan Native culture. Learn about traditions and survival in an unforgiving yet beautiful environment, where generations of Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years, ultimately adapting to village life and Western culture in the past century.

Day 6: Fairbanks,Alaska Railroad,Denali National Park

Location: Denali National Park

Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


FAIRBANKS–ALASKA RAILROAD–DENALI NATIONAL PARK Riding the Rails Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today’s ride ends at Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, (formerly known as Mount McKinley) majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by an [LF] exclusive presentation on Denali National Park by a local Naturalist. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Get introduced to the incredible wilderness treasures of Denali National Park with dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center located at the park entrance. Be treated to an exclusive presentation filled with insights and information by a Local Naturalist who shares stories and useful tips about your visit to the park.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Board the Alaska Railroad train for spectacular views through its panoramic windows designed for soaking in the stunning scenery on this full-day journey that truly showcases America’s 49th state. Keep an eye out for views of Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)—as well as wildlife along the way!

Day 7: Denali National Park

Location: Denali National Park

Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning at leisure. Consider an optional photography excursion or a helicopter ride over the park. Then, prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into the park with a Naturalist Driver Guide.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Wilderness Wonders Morning at leisure. Consider an optional photography excursion or a helicopter ride over the park. Then, prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into the park with a Naturalist Driver Guide. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Venture deep into Denali National Park and Preserve with a Naturalist Driver Guide in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders. Your guide can help you to spot grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife from a safe distance. Named for the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali is a natural treasure of pristine and untamed wilderness at its finest.

Day 8: Denali National Park,Big Lake,Anchorage

Location: Denali National Park

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


DENALI NATIONAL PARK–BIG LAKE–ANCHORAGE A Dog’s Life Travel south toward Anchorage stopping at Happy Trails Kennels, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Continue to Anchorage for a visit to the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Over dessert, enjoy a [LF] special presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
ADVENTURE STORIES After a special farewell dinner, you’ll be treated to dessert and a special presentation by an experienced Alaskan bush pilot who shares real-life tales of adventure in the wilderness you may have only heard about in movies or books!

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Visit Happy Trails Kennels, home of 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and family. Here, Happy Trails Kennel was established in 1982 with the express purpose to raise and train happy, fast long- distance sled dogs to race and win the Iditarod. Martin's loving care and faith in his hounds was made evident by his Iditarod wins to earn the 9-year record for the fastest Iditarod finish. Meet the Iditarod champions and learn about the care and relationship between musher and dog, how they race, and care for their dogs. Watch a demonstration on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled dogs!

Day 9: Anchorage. Excursion To Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

Location: Anchorage

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Witness one of the world’s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise on the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park.
ANCHORAGE. EXCURSION TO SEWARD & KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK Ice Sculptures Witness one of the world’s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise on the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park covers 600,000 acres of protected and pure wilderness, with more than half of its majestic landscapes covered in ice and snow. From the massive Harding Icefield to the countless tidewater glaciers carving deep fjords, this arctic paradise is a natural wonder to behold. A cruise on the fjords affords an unforgettable opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more breathtaking sights.

Day 10: Anchorage,Whittier (Embarkation)

Location: Anchorage

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Whitter, a remote village nestled along breathtaking Prince William Sound, home to a stunning array of wildlife, including bald eagles, sea otters, and Orcas! Embark on a 7-Night cruise south through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC.
ANCHORAGE–WHITTIER (EMBARKATION) Life in the Wild Travel to Whitter, a remote village nestled along breathtaking Prince William Sound, home to a stunning array of wildlife, including bald eagles, sea otters, and Orcas! Embark on a 7-Night cruise south through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TRADITIONS & HERITAGE Whittier has the odd distinction of being almost entirely under one roof. No need to get in a car to go to the grocery store, bank, or a friend’s house. All town services are sheltered from the often-inclement weather in this unique and practical way, and virtually all of Whittier’s approximately 220 residents live in the 14-story Begich Towers, originally a Cold War outpost for the U.S. Army.

Day 11: Cruising: Gulf Of Alaska

Location: Gulf of Alaska

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic cruising through the Gulf of Alaska.
CRUISING: GULF OF ALASKA Gulf Dreams Scenic cruising through the Gulf of Alaska. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Go deeper into the unmatched beauty of the Last Frontier with a scenic cruise on the Gulf of Alaska so explore just a part of this nearly 600,000 square-mile gulf reaching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west and Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage to the east.

Day 12: Cruising: Glacier Bay National Park

Location: Glacier Bay National Park

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
CRUISING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Ice Dancing Cruise through Glacier Bay National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD DISCOVERIES Cruise to Glacier Bay where the sounds of creaking groans of living ice in constant flux, the shrill calls of gulls and soaring eagles, and the splash of breaching humpback whales are likely to greet you. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are main attractions, but every discovery in this dynamic biosphere is unique. With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Keep your binoculars and camera at the ready as you cruise Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier for the chance to witness ice calving. Wildlife abounds in Glacier Bay, so stay ready—you never know when you will see the fluke of a humpback rise out of the water or spot a lone brown bear patrolling a windswept beach.

Day 13: Skagway

Location: Skagway

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s rich history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty. NOTE: Haines may be an alternative port and will be determined by Holland America onboard.
SKAGWAY The Rush for Gold At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons, and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s rich history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty. (B,L,D)

NOTE:
Haines may be an alternative port and will be determined by Holland America onboard.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore in the town of Skagway, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind on his way to the Klondike, to the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, traversing rugged mountains, waterfalls, and towering glaciers on its course to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.

Day 14: Juneau

Location: Juneau

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise to remote and spectacular capital city of Juneau.
JUNEAU The Wild Places Cruise to remote and spectacular capital city of Juneau. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC SIGHTS Surrounded by water, forest, and mountains, Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood, and fine dining, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spot some bears. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fisherfolk and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe that is hard to resist.

Day 15: Ketchikan

Location: Ketchikan

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take an adventurous cruise to Ketchikan —Alaska's "First City,” so named as the first major landfall for most cruisers entering the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. Ketchikan clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.
KETCHIKAN Port of Call Take an adventurous cruise to Ketchikan —Alaska's "First City,” so named as the first major landfall for most cruisers entering the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. Ketchikan clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Indulge in fresh seafood at a local restaurant and explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan Nations of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. Marvel at the intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park and take in the beautiful culture of the Tlingit people at Saxman Village, where traditional carvers and dancers share their heritage in the clan house. Explore the sights in the town itself, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon, and local art, while exploring gold rush­–era treasures like Dolly’s House Museum.

Day 16: Cruising: Inside Passage

Location: Inside Passage, Alaska

Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska.
CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE Ice Sculptures Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ALASKAN ADVENTURE Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. One of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Day 17: Vancouver,Bc (Disembarkation)

Location: Vancouver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after Noon.
VANCOUVER, BC (DISEMBARKATION) Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule flights departing from Vancouver International Airport after Noon. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks, and Denali National Park.

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners.

  • Transportation

    Transportation through various scenic routes including the Alaska Railroad and a cruise on Prince William Sound.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours and presentations by local experts and naturalists.

  • Cruise

    7-Night cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC.

  • Excursions

    Excursions to Kenai Fjords National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, and other scenic locations.

  • Special Presentations

    Special presentations by an Alaskan bush pilot and other local experts.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as photography excursions or helicopter rides over Denali National Park.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and other service personnel are not included.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 10 lunches 11 dinners

Notes

Cruise itineraries provided by Holland America Line are current at the time of this printing. At least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year-round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible in late August and September, weather permitting.

This tour visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you expect from Globus. We have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Glacier Bay|Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Accommodation

Anchorage: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, Valdez: Totem Hotel & Suites, Fairbanks: Pike's Waterfront Lodge, Denali National Park: Denali Park Village.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you may encounter a variety of wildlife including orcas, humpback whales, otters, sea lions, birds, grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and bald eagles. The tour offers multiple opportunities to spot these animals in their natural habitats, especially during the cruise on Prince William Sound, the Tundra Wilderness tour in Denali National Park, and the cruise through Glacier Bay National Park.

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes several unique experiences such as meeting a local Alaskan fishing expert, panning for gold at Gold Dredge #8, a cruise on the Chena River with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture, and a special presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot. Additionally, you will have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their dog teams, and enjoy a Tundra Wilderness tour in Denali National Park.

  • What kind of transportation will be used during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation through various scenic routes by motorcoach, boat, and the world-famous Alaska Railroad. Additionally, there is a 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available such as photography excursions and helicopter rides over Denali National Park.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    Accommodations are provided in Anchorage at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, in Valdez at the Totem Hotel & Suites, in Fairbanks at Pike's Waterfront Lodge, and in Denali National Park at Denali Park Village.

  • What is the significance of the Tundra Wilderness tour in Denali National Park?

    The Tundra Wilderness tour in Denali National Park is a highlight of the trip, offering an adventure of a lifetime with a Naturalist Driver Guide. You will venture deep into the park in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders, including grizzly bears, caribou, and moose. The tour provides an opportunity to experience the pristine and untamed wilderness of Denali.

  • What special presentations are included in the tour?

    The tour includes special presentations by an Alaskan bush pilot and other local experts. These presentations provide insights into the local culture, traditions, and the daily lives of Alaskans.

  • What is the itinerary for the cruise portion of the tour?

    The cruise portion of the tour includes a 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver, BC. Highlights include scenic cruising through the Gulf of Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park, and stops at Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Kenai Fjords National Park?

    The visit to Kenai Fjords National Park includes a cruise on the glacial waters, offering spectacular views of the Harding Icefield, tidewater glaciers, and opportunities to see orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and other marine wildlife.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

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Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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