Alaska's Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Day 1 - Juneau, Alaska Embarkation

Arriving in Juneau, you will be transferred from the airport to our check-in area. Upon boarding, your crew greets you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and secluded wilderness.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Icy Strait or Neka Bay

Kick start the morning with on-deck yoga stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energized and snug in your kayak, glide around in remote bays off of Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Join the gang in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play. Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your top-notch, naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska—marine biology, plants, and even geology. On board, soak it all in as you soak in the hot tub.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 - Glacier Bay National Park

This national park covers 3.3 million acres (that’s a tad smaller than the state of Connecticut). Let that sink in. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. You’re going the farthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to. And you have two days to do it. Hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. Keep an eye out for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and, if you’re lucky, a whale sighting. Kayak the bay or take a hard-charger hike up the ridge of Lamplugh Glacier where an unforgettable view awaits.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 - Glacier Bay National Park Continued

Before you do anything, look out the window. From kelp-lined channels to hemlock and spruce forests, every inch of this far northwest corner is worth exploring. And today’s adventures promise to be as big as the water is deep! Whatever you do— wilderness trekking, skiffing, or paddling—your expedition team guides the way.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 - Chichagof Island

Enjoy the top deck for a sunrise or morning stretch. Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - Frederick Sound

Hang out and enjoy the show. You may find yourself in 'whale soup' surrounded by feeding humpbacks swimming these abundant glacial waters. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay or head ashore for a hike. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 - Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers

Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep u-shaped valleys. There’s no abracadabra here. Mother Nature’s magic is real. Cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. Tides permitting, your skiff driver knows the ropes and guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the Coastal Mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy footwork on the cliffs, so keep your eyes open. Finish your week with Captain's dinner and post-dinner cocktails, watching the week's “photo journal” by your crew.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 - Juneau, Alaska Disembarkation

Linger over breakfast this morning, cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew and new friends goodbye. Then it’s off to the airport or begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Variations in itinerary, ship, and order of days may occur to maximize your experience

All excursions are included, as outlined in the itinerary above.

Denali Adventure by Rail & Trail with Fairbanks

Route: Fairbanks to Anchorage

Price: From $6,900 per person

Overview: Discover Alaska’s wild interior on this 8-day journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Walk with reindeer, pan for gold, and learn about Alaska Native culture in Fairbanks before venturing deep into Denali National Park on a narrated wilderness tour. Ride a scenic dome railcar to quirky Talkeetna, hike with local guides, and kayak across Byers Lake with views of Denali on clear days. Comfortable lodge stays, most meals, and guided activities blend Alaska’s frontier charm with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
*Note: If there is a night in between your cruise disembarkation and the start of your Denali tour, that hotel night will not be included.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Fairbanks, Alaska

Drin gwiinzii (welcome) to Fairbanks, Alaska, the largest Interior city. Upon arrival, you will be met by an UnCruise Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 – Fairbanks, Reindeer and Gold

After breakfast, visit a local reindeer farm. You’ll connect with them through walks and learn about their importance in this amazing space. Continue with a visit to a local gold mining family to test your luck as you pan for gold and hear about Fairbanks’ mining heritage. In the afternoon, explore the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center and hear from a local Alaskan about life in the Interior.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 – Fairbanks to Denali

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your coach south to Denali National Park. Stop at the Denali Discovery Center in Healy for a box lunch and a short hike with a local naturalist guide. Continue to the Denali National Park Visitor Center to explore exhibits, talk with a ranger, or walk nearby trails.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 – Denali National Park

After breakfast, travel into Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour of approximately five to five-and-a-half hours. Your guide shares stories about the park as you watch for wildlife such as bears, moose, and caribou. In the afternoon, take a guided hike with Northern Epic Adventures of about three hours on trail.

Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner

Day 5 – Denali to Talkeetna by Rail

Enjoy a leisurely morning before transferring to the Denali Rail Depot for your scenic train ride south aboard a deluxe dome railcar. Have lunch on the train as landscapes roll by. Arrive in Talkeetna, a quirky town that serves as basecamp for Denali climbers. Dinner is on your own at the lodge or in town.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6 – Talkeetna – Hiking and Kayaking

Enjoy breakfast with a view before setting out on a hike along the Curry Ridge Trail. Take in sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, flora, and fauna. Later, kayak on Byers Lake in the heart of Denali State Park. The Curry Ridge hike is approximately five to six miles and four to four-and-a-half hours, so come prepared with good footwear, layers, water, and snacks.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Day 7 – Talkeetna to Anchorage

After breakfast, set out on a guided hike in the Talkeetna Lakes area. Look for loons, kingfishers, moose, and bears along the trail. Lunch is included in Talkeetna before you travel south to Anchorage by motor coach or scenic train. The Talkeetna Lakes hike has about a 200-foot elevation gain and some uneven terrain, so proper footwear and layers are important.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Note: In 2026, guests will take a motorcoach from Talkeetna to Anchorage. In 2027, guests will take the scenic train ride from Talkeetna to Anchorage and enjoy dinner on the train.

Day 8 – Transfer to Anchorage Airport for your departure flight.

Meals included: Breakfast