Alaska's Inside Passage

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hilton Anchorage. A transfer is included from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Hilton Anchorage. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Stay: Hilton Anchorage (D)

Sightseeing in Anchorage this morning includes scenic touring along the Kenai Peninsula.

Later today you'll embark your Silversea ship for the start of your 7-night cruise. Stay Seven Nights: Silver Moon (B/L/D)

You'll spend the day cruising to the spectacular site known as Hubbard Glacier – the largest glacier in North America. Set in Wrangall-St. Elias National Park, the massive glacier is dramatic, mesmerizing and historic. (B/L/D)

The city of Juneau is the capital of Alaska, surrounded by an extraordinary backdrop of valleys cut from glaciers and snow-capped mountains, blanketed with lush forests. You'll have a choice of sightseeing today that enables you to explore by land or sea. (B/L/D)

Arrive in the historic gold-rush era town of Skagway for a choice of excursions including an antique streetcar tour and a round-trip excursion by vintage train to White Pass Summit; a visit to the village where mushers train their dogs for dogsled races*; and a Glacier Point Wilderness Safari* with a boat ride, canoeing and a hike. (B/L/D)

Upon arrival in Sitka, you'll have an opportunity to meet the locals, four-footed, finned and feathered, on a unique sea otter and wildlife cruise with an onboard naturalist who explains the workings of the remarkable ecosystem, and provides an opportunity to view wildlife up close in their natural habitats.

This afternoon, spend time exploring Sitka as you please; the cultural heritage of the town is diverse and unique, and there's lots to explore. (B/L/D)

Shore excursion choices today include a drive to Saxman Native Village to experience the rich living culture and traditions of the Tlingit people, from storytelling and dances to totem pole carving; an opportunity to discover more about the famed Dungeness crabs and "pull them up" (with help from volunteers); a rainforest wildlife sanctuary visit; an unforgettable adventure to discover the thrill of Alaskan crab fishing; and a kayaking adventure*. (B/L/D)

Spend a full day at sea aboard ship cruising the Inside Passage and coastal landscapes of British Columbia en route to Vancouver, watching for whales, dolphins, and sea lions in the water and enjoying the many amenities aboard ship; your Tauck Director shares insights and commentary at a presentation. (B/L/D)

Disembark in Vancouver, your final port, for a day of sightseeing that includes Stanley Park, a 1,000 acre urban rainforest almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay; historic Gastown; the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver; and the Kitsilano Neighbourhood. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your acclaimed hotel. Stay: Fairmont Waterfront (B/D)

Tour ends: Vancouver. A transfer from the Fairmont Waterfront to Vancouver International Airport is included. Allow at least 3 hours for check-in at the airport. (B)