PASSAGE TO DENALI: Seattle, Glacier Bay, Denali & Fairbanks by Rail and SEA

Snow-capped mountains beside a calm, icy lake under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Follow America's most legendary highway across the heart of the nation, with classic roadside Americana, unforgettable landscapes, and timeless small-town charm around every bend.

Discover Alaska in its grandest and most unforgettable form on an extraordinary journey that artfully combines elegant cruising, legendary rail travel, and immersive exploration of North America's last great wilderness. Begin with two leisurely nights in vibrant Seattle before boarding the scenic Cascades train to Vancouver, where Holland America's refined Nieuw Amsterdam awaits to carry you north through the legendary Inside Passage.

Sail past soaring mountains, shimmering fjords and magnificent tidewater glaciers while visiting the historic frontier ports of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, and experience the incomparable majesty of Glacier Bay and College Fjord. Then venture deep into Alaska's spectacular interior aboard the celebrated McKinley Explorer for three unforgettable nights in Denali National Park, where the acclaimed Tundra Wilderness Tour offers exceptional opportunities to encounter grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep amid breathtaking mountain scenery. A scenic riverboat cruise and overnight stay in Fairbanks provide a fitting finale, while the journey's late-summer timing offers the enchanting possibility of witnessing the ethereal Aurora Borealis dancing across Alaska's pristine night skies. This is Alaska at its most magnificent—experienced in exceptional comfort, timeless style, and true Uncommon Journeys fashion.


A scenic mountain landscape with a train traveling along a track on the side of a mountain, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and a forest of pine trees in the foreground.

The UNCOMMON PASSAGE TO DENALI JOURNEY

  • The Complete Alaska Experience: From Seattle to Denali, discover Alaska by luxury cruise, scenic rail and unforgettable wilderness adventure in one seamless journey.

  • Legendary Railways & Spectacular Glaciers: Travel aboard the Cascades and McKinley Explorer while cruising the legendary Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park and magnificent College Fjord.

  • Denali, Alaska's Crown Jewel: Spend three unforgettable nights in Denali, including the acclaimed Tundra Wilderness Tour and exceptional opportunities to encounter Alaska's iconic Big Five wildlife.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully escorted from beginning to end by a professional Uncommon Journeys Tour Manager

  • Small group experience with no more than 25 guests

  • Two deluxe nights in Seattle featuring sightseeing and a welcome lunch at iconic Ivar's

  • Scenic Amtrak Cascades rail journey from Seattle to Vancouver

  • Seven-night voyage aboard Holland America's elegant Nieuw Amsterdam

  • Cruise the legendary Inside Passage with visits to Ketchikan, Juneau and historic Skagway

  • Experience the breathtaking grandeur of Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord

  • Journey into Alaska's spectacular interior aboard the deluxe McKinley Explorer

  • Three unforgettable nights at Denali National Park

  • Included Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of Alaska's famed Big Five wildlife

  • Scenic Fairbanks riverboat cruise and overnight stay before your journey home

  • Perfectly timed for opportunities to witness the magical Aurora Borealis

Colorful buildings along a waterfront with ducks swimming in the water and tall trees in the background.
Sunset viewed from the deck of a cruise ship with empty chairs along the railing.
Tourists on a boat observing snow-capped mountains near a body of water.

2027 JOURNEY Dates & PRICING

August 20 - September 2
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