Since 1980, Siouxland Travel & Tours has been organizing and leading custom group tours all over the world. Join us June 20 – July 2, 2025 as we explore some of Alaska’s most magnificent must see destinations and hidden treasures. With its breathtaking coastline carved by massive tidewater glaciers over thousands of years, iconic wildlife in their natural habitats, and a fascinating native culture, this Great Land will amaze, engage and delight you. We start our tour in the beautiful international city of Vancouver before setting sail on our seven day northbound cruise on Holland America. An elegant mid-sized ship designed not to tower over the scenery, but to bring you closer to Alaska’s natural wonders—from calving glaciers to breaching humpback whales. Following the cruise, we will spend three nights on land as we head deep into the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve, the jewel in Alaska’s crown. At six million pristine acres, the Park is home to moose, caribou, mountain sheep, grizzly bears and North America’s highest peak, Mt. Denali, more than 20,000 feet high. This is the ultimate Alaskan Vacation you will never forget!
Tour Inclusions
- Round trip airfare out of Minneapolis
- Airport Transfers to and from Orange City
- Deluxe Hotels
- All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- McKinley Express Domed Train
- Included Tours as indicated
- Admission fees
- Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
- Siouxland Travel Personal Tour leaders
- Baggage handling
- All Gratuities are included
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Motor coach transfer from Orange City to the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis airport.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Motor coach transfer from Cambria Hotel to the Minneapolis airport for our nonstop flight to Vancouver. We will be met in Vancouver by our motorcoach who will take us to beautiful Elizabeth Gardens. Here we will have lunch and time to spend admiring the gardens. (L,D)
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
Enjoy a four hour city tour of the beautiful international city of Vancouver, before embarking on Holland America’s 7-day Northbound Alaska Glacier Discovery Cruise. (B,L,D)
MONDAY, JUNE 23
Today we will enjoy cruising the scenic Inside Passage, shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago. Today is a great day to explore the ship and all it has to offer. (B,L,D)
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
Our first port of call is Ketchikan, known as Alaska’s “First City”. The town is popular for sport fishing excursions, rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations, and great shopping. Historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, is a great place to find smoked salmon and lots of unique gifts and souvenirs. (B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Our next stop is Juneau, one of the most remote and beautiful state capitals, entirely surrounded by water. Juneau is known as the gateway to some of Alaska’s most magnificent wilderness areas. Popular shore excursions include whale watching, exploring nearby Mendenhall Glacier, taking a dog sled ride, or take a helicopter ride for views you won’t soon forget. (B,L,D)
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
Skagway once served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. Today it has been reinvigorated for the visitor who wants to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife, and unrivaled natural beauty. Famous for the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains passes and cascading waterfalls as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon. This is a fascinating port of call with a lot to explore. (B,L,D)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Enjoy the day cruising in Glacier Bay which boasts more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Enjoy a cup of pea soup on the deck while waiting for the monumental chunk of ice to split off a glacier and thunder into the sea below. National Park Service Rangers offer a full day of informative narration as you enjoy this World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
On our last day at sea, we will spend a couple of hours in the College Fjords. The fjord contains tide water glaciers, valley glaciers, and dozens of smaller glaciers. Most are named after well-known East Coast colleges. Spend your free time enjoying a variety of free classes, workshops, book a refreshing spa treatment, or just relax with a good book on the ship. (B,L,D)
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
This morning we disembark the cruise ship and begin our land tour deep into the interior of Alaska. We will take a motorcoach from Whittier to Denali with stops along the way. We will then experience a lively dinner theater reenacting the settling of Alaska. We will enjoy dinner together with our new friends. . (B,L,D)
MONDAY, JUNE 30
Travel into the heart of Denali National Park for our comprehensive half day Tundra Wilderness Tour. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you. The “Big Five” animals of Alaska include Dall sheep, Grizzly Bear, Caribou, Alaskan Moose, and Gray Wolves. We hope to see them all! We will also make a stop today to meet an Iditarod champion, tour the training facility and meet the athletes—the dogs! (B,L,D)
TUESDAY, JULY 1
Our morning begins with a wonderful breakfast buffet. We will then board the glass domed Alaska Railroad for our beautiful narrated ride from Denali National Park to Anchorage. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch in the dining car. This evening we will dine together as a group. (B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Enjoy breakfast before heading to the airport for our flight to Minneapolis. This is truly an amazing journey we hope you will never forget! (B)
Itinerary Subject to Change
Tour Price
$5,999 per person Inside Cabin—Double Occupancy
$6,599 per person Outside Cabin—Double Occupancy
$7,399 per person Verandah Cabin—Double Occupancy
$8,599 per person Suite Cabin—Double Occupancy
$8,999 per person Inside Cabin—Single Occupancy
$9,899 per person Outside Cabin—Single Occupancy
$11,599 per person Verandah—Single Occupancy
Optional Travel Insurance Available