Yukon and Denali: Ocean Views and Majestic Mountains
About the Trip
August 14–29, 2026
Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan adventure starting in Anchorage with a guided tour, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, before a scenic rail journey to Denali National Park for a Tundra Wilderness Tour and leisure time. Continue to Fairbanks for a Riverboat Discovery cruise, then fly to historic Dawson City to explore Klondike Gold Rush sites. Journey to Whitehorse and Skagway, where you'll ride the historic White Pass Summit train and have free time before boarding the Koningsdam for a 4-night Alaska cruise, visiting Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage. This is truly an adventure of a lifetime.
Member-exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours/cruises.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- $275 USD Shipboard Credit‡
- Lunch on McKinley Explorer‡
- $100 USD Denali Dollars gift card‡
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Alaska’s Indigenous Traditions: A Guided Walk
Embark on an unforgettable journey through history with Step into a living story of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Wander through six life-sized traditional dwellings tucked among the trees around peaceful Lake Tiulana. With a Culture Bearer as your guide, you’ll hear stories passed down through generations and gain a deeper understanding of the customs, values and daily life of Alaska’s diverse Indigenous communities. It’s a meaningful and memorable experience that brings tradition to life in a beautiful natural setting.
Package Includes:
- Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Anchorage, and return from Vancouver to Toronto or Winnipeg
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Anchorage
- 1 breakfast
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide
- 14-night Yukon & Denali Cruisetour
- Airfare from Fairbanks to Dawson City
- McKinley Explorer train from Anchorage to Denali
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Anchorage
- 3-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Denali
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Fairbanks
- 2-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Dawson City
- 1-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Whitehorse
- 2-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Skagway
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 snack
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director
- 4-night Alaska Cruise on-board the Koningsdam
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- Onboard prepaid gratuities
- Destination transfers
Yukon and Denali: Ocean Views and Majestic Mountains
Activity Level: Moderate. Follow the trails of gold rush dreamers and wildlife explorers by train, riverboat and cruise on this 16-day trip through Alaska and the Yukon.
Day 1
Anchorage – Depart Toronto or Winnipeg for Anchorage. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2
Anchorage – Enjoy a guided city tour, including your Extraordinary Experience at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Explore six life-sized traditional dwellings around Lake Tiulana and learn from a Culture Bearer about Alaska’s Indigenous cultures. Later, transfer to your hotel and meet your tour director. (B)
Day 3
Denali National Park – Board the McKinley Explorer’s luxurious domed rail cars to Denali for a three-night stay. (B)
Day 4
Denali National Park – Experience the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour, a fully narrated 5- to 6-hour excursion deep into Denali National Park. (B/S)
Day 5
Denali National Park – Spend the day exploring on your own. Consider a visit to Denali Square to take in the beautiful scenery. (B)
Day 6
Fairbanks – Journey to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Cruise the Chena River aboard the historic sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery. (B/L)
Day 7
Dawson City – Fly to Dawson City, a Klondike Gold Rush town with boardwalks, frontier charm and riverfront views. (B)
Day 8
Dawson City – Visit the original Discovery Claim and Gold Dredge 4 with a Parks Canada guide. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 9
Whitehorse – Follow the Klondike trail to Whitehorse, with a scenic lunch stop along the way. (B/L)
Day 10
Skagway – Continue along the historic trail to Skagway. Board the White Pass Summit train for a dramatic mountain ride. (B)
Day 11
Skagway – Enjoy a full free day. Perhaps visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park or explore at your own pace. (B)
Day 12
Skagway – Bid farewell to your tour director. Spend the day exploring before boarding the Koningsdam for a 4-night cruise. (B)
Day 13
Glacier Bay
Day 14
Ketchikan
Day 15
Inside Passage
Day 16
Disembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | S - Snack
Terms & Conditions
*$9,939 is a verandah cabin based on Cat. VB, $9,999 is a verandah cabin based on Cat. V. **$9,999 is a verandah cabin based on Cat. VB, $10,049 is a verandah cabin based on Cat. V. Ship’s Registry: Netherlands. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking.To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability
‡CAA Member-exclusive benefits are per stateroom and are based on double occupancy.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance is provided by Orion Travel Insurance and underwritten by Echelon Insurance, a CAA Company. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2026. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Anchorage
Depart Toronto or Winnipeg to Anchorage. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2
Anchorage
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Anchorage, including your Extraordinary Experience at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Explore six life-sized traditional dwellings set in a wooded area around scenic Lake Tiulana and learn about Alaska’s Indigenous cultures from one of their Culture Bearers. This afternoon, transfer to your hotel and meet your tour director to learn about the adventures ahead. (B)
Day 3
Denali National Park
Board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer to Denali for a three-night stay at this magnificent national treasure. (B)
Day 4
Denali National Park
Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour, a fully narrated 5- to 6-hour sightseeing excursion into the heart of Denali National Park. (B/S)
Day 5
Denali National Park
The whole day is at yours to explore on your own. Don’t miss the chance to visit Denali Square and immerse yourself in the Denali experience. (B)
Day 6
Fairbanks
Travel to Alaska’s Golden Heart City and take a step back in time aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery. Known as the Golden Heart, Fairbanks is a gateway to the arctic, boasting lively festivals, river cruises and the chance to see Northern Lights. (B/L)
Day 7
Dawson City
Depart Fairbanks on a short flight to Dawson City. Once the pulsing heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City today is a cluster of wooden sidewalks and charming frontier-era shops on the banks of the Yukon River. (B)
Day 8
Dawson City
This morning see the original Discovery Claim that triggered the Klondike Gold Rush. Enjoy time at Gold Dredge 4 while a Parks Canada guide shares the history of gold dredging in the area. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore on your own. (B)
Day 9
Whitehorse
Follow the route of Klondike gold stampeders in style to Whitehorse, with an included lunch stop. (B/L)
Day 10
Skagway
Today continue along the Klondike Trail to Skagway. Later, board the historic White Pass Summit train. (B)
Day 11
Skagway
Explore on our own or take optional excursions with the whole day free in Skagway. Don’t miss the chance to visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park and immerse yourself in colourful history. (B)
Day 12
Skagway
Bid farewell to your tour director, then enjoy a full day for optional excursions before embarking the Koningsdam for a 4-night Alaska cruise. (B)
Day 13
Glacier Bay
Day 14
Ketchikan
Day 15
Inside Passage
Day 16
Disembark the Koningsdam and transfer to the Vancouver Airport for your flight to Toronto or Winnipeg
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | S - Snack