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LUXURY TRAIN in Alaska from Anchorage to Denali (Holland America Line's McKinley Explorer)

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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 14 nightsFrom AnchorageVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are on a 14 day Trek around Alaska and Canada we are doing a cruise tour

the food has been excellent the staff has been excellent super excellent experience so far

this is the clearest visibility we have had of these mountains all day it's been overcast it's been very very cloudy even raining and now at night it's 10 o'clock y'all to us it should be dark we've got the clearest view ever

tomorrow we are going into Denali National Park then we are taking a flight over the summit of Mount Denali pretty cool

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Rent a car in Anchorage to explore beyond the downtown area
βœ“Visit Beluga Point to watch the tide rush in and potentially see beluga whales
βœ“Purchase a prepaid meal plan for the land portion of the cruise tour

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather and packing for cold temperatures β€” Bring gloves, hats, and scarves; the weather can be cold and drizzling even in summer
Navigating the land portion of the cruise tour β€” The land portion works differently than a cruise; you can pay for meals as you go or buy a prepaid meal plan

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Holland America Line cruise tour in Alaska?
QHow does the land portion of a cruise tour work?
QWhat are some must-see spots in Anchorage and Denali?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Anchorage4Β½ Happy Bacon
Denali4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Flight over Mount Denali summit
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We are about to embark on one of the most exciting adventures of our lives! We are heading to ALASKA!! Not the cruise that we have done before but a land tour + cruise with Holland America Line to see so much more! We will visit: Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson (Canada), Whitehorse (Canada), Skagway, Ketchikan and ending in Vancouver!! We are beyond excited!! We start with two days in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, before beginning our cruise tour. Staying right in downtown, there is a lot to see and do in walking distance. Did you know that Ship Creek is the most fished urban creek in North America? When we were there, hundreds of people were on the banks fishing for salmon! Also, if you have a car, there are a lot of beautiful places just outside of Anchorage! We visited Beluga Point, named so as the best spot to view Beluga whales during peak season, but has gorgeous scenery all year! The snowcapped mountains are breathtaking! Beginning our cruise tour, we took a quick bus ride from our hotel to the train station to board the McKinley Explorer - HAL's LUXURY train that will take us to Denali! This ride is absolutely spectacular!! The train car has two parts, the upper part has a glass dome so from your seat, you can enjoy a 180-degree view of the beauty of Alaska. And the bottom of the train car is the dining room, where you can enjoy specialty Alaskan meals for breakfast and lunch. We had a bison sandwich and reindeer chili... where else can you have food like this? The train ride is about 6 hours and takes you through small towns, along rivers and past stunning mountains. And always be on the lookout for wildlife as you never know what will pop up next to the train! We saw lots! There was even a bear sighting, but we missed that one. When you arrive a the train station in Denali, you move from the train to a bus to the final destination for the next two days at the McKinley Chalet Resort right outside of Denali National Park. The resort is beautiful and expansive! You can walk anywhere you want to go, but there is also a shuttle that will take you as well. Everything you need is onsite including two full restaurants, snack bars, bars and live entertainment. Denali Square is the heart of the resort where you can sit around a campfire into the night. Speaking of night... fun fact is that you are in 'the land of the midnight sun' where it never really gets dark! It is so strange to be outside after 11pm and it is bright! But no worries, there are blackout curtains on the windows! #AlaskaCruiseTour #Denali #LuxuryTrain #ad Please SUBSCRIBE, Comment, Like, Share & Follow! *Download our 101 Cruise Tips* http://bit.ly/3JfY0Rd *Check out our travel & camera gear on Amazon* https://www.amazon.com/shop/eecctravels This link has all of the camera gear we use to create our videos!! Above is an affiliate link which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. *Support our channel* Become part of our Travel Fam: https://www.patreon.com/eecctravels *Merch* Get your EECC Travels merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/eecc-travels *Get our music* Check out our music program Epidemic Sound for thousands of songs for your videos! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/rtknk6/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EECCTravels Also find us at: EECC Travels Website: http://eecctravels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eecctravels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EECC-Travels TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eecctravels Twitter: https://twitter.com/eecctravels Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eecctravels/ Email: alisa@eecctravels.com