Northwest Territories, Yukon &
Alaska Fjords/Canadian Inside Passage Cruise

ITINERARY

Day 01: August 06, 2026: Alberta - Yellowknife, NWT
Depart Alberta for a flight to Yellowknife, NWT. Yellowknife, the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, is known as the "Aurora Capital of North America" for its spectacular Northern Lights displays. Located on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake, the city blends Indigenous heritage with a history of gold mining and modern resource industries. Dinner & overnight in Yellowknife. [D]

Day 02: August 07, 2026: Yellowknife, NWT
Enjoy a tour of Yellowknife, visiting ‘Old Town, the Diamond Interpretive Centre, and have lunch on your own at the historic “Wild Cat Café”, one of the oldest establishments in the city.  Visit Buffalo Air made famous by the TV show, “Arctic Air”, plus time for you to visit the Interpretive Center and the Legislative Building on your own. Overnight in Yellowknife. [B/L]

Day 03: August 08, 2026: Yellowknife - Inuvik, NWT
This morning, transfer to the Yellowknife Airport for a flight to Inuvik, NWT. Inuvik, located in the Northwest Territories above the Arctic Circle, is a hub of Canada’s western Arctic. As this is the day of rest for the community, enjoy a day at your own leisure. Dinner and overnight in Inuvik. [B/D]

Day 04: August 09, 2026: Inuvik - Tuktoyaktuk - Inuvik, NWT
Depart Inuvik and travel along the legendary Inuvik–Tuktoyaktuk Highway, the only all-season road to the Arctic Ocean. Enjoy stunning tundra scenery and learn about the region’s history and culture from your guide. Arrive in Tuktoyaktuk, a welcoming Inuvialuit community on the Beaufort Sea. Visit local landmarks such as the pingos (unique ice-cored hills) and the iconic “End of the Road” Arctic Ocean marker. Experience a guided tour of Tuktoyaktuk, meet community members, and take the unforgettable opportunity to dip your toes in the Arctic Ocean. Return drive to Inuvik, reflecting on your once-in-a-lifetime journey to the top of the world. Overnight in Inuvik. [B/L]

Day 05: August 10, 2026: Inuvik - Dawson City, Yukon
After breakfast, enjoy the amenities of the lodge before a one-on-one experience with the famous sled dogs. The dogs are a special northern breed called Mackenzie River Huskies. Unlike racing sled dogs, these huskies are big, strong, and gentle, bred for pulling heavy loads in Arctic conditions rather than speed. They have thick coats to withstand extreme cold and are known for their calm, friendly personalities. An afternoon flight to Dawson City. Dawson City, Yukon’s historic heart, is a lively town that feels like stepping back into the Klondike Gold Rush era. With its wooden boardwalks, restored frontier buildings, and vibrant arts and cultural scene, Dawson blends history with northern charm. This evening you visit “Diamond Tooth Gerties” the first legalized gambling establishment in Canada and a chance to watch the Can-Can Dancers perform. Dinner & overnight in Dawson City. [B/D]

Day 06: August 11, 2026: Dawson City, Yukon
Today you travel out to Bonanza Creek to visit the giant dredge that once worked to extract millions of ounces of gold that came out of the creeks in the region.  Back in Dawson City with time to explore this UNESCO Site on your own.  With its numerous historic buildings and wooden sidewalks it seems like time has stood still. This evening, following dinner at a local restaurant, drive to the top of the Dome for an overview of Dawson City and the Yukon River and to get a glimpse of the midnight sun. Overnight in Dawson City. [B]

Day 07: August 12, 2026: Dawson City - Whitehorse, Yukon
A morning at your leisure, before transferring to the airport for a flight to Whitehorse. Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, is a vibrant northern city surrounded by wilderness and mountains along the Yukon River. Rich in Gold Rush history and culture, it’s also a hub for outdoor adventure, from hiking and canoeing to wildlife viewing, making it the perfect gateway to the Yukon. Enjoy a city tour with your local guide, including a visit to the Beringia Interpretive Centre, which brings to life the story of the Ice Age world of Beringia, a land bridge that once connected Asia and North America. The centre features life-sized exhibits of Ice Age animals like the woolly mammoth and giant beaver, along with fascinating displays on First Peoples’ history, archeology, and paleontology. Dinner & overnight in Whitehorse. [B/D]

Day 08 - August 13, 2026: Whitehorse - Skagway, Alaska
Depart Whitehorse for a scenic drive to Carcross, Alaska, where you’ll have some free time to explore this historic town at your own pace. Next, board the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway for a breathtaking ride along rugged mountains, waterfalls, and valleys from the BC/Alaska border to Skagway, Alaska, learning about the region’s gold rush history along the way. Dinner & overnight in Skagway, Alaska [B/D]

Day 09 - August 14, 2026: Skagway - Juneau, Alaska
Enjoy a narrated wildlife and sightseeing ferry cruise through Lynn Canal, the most spectacular stretch of Alaska's Inside Passage. Stop along the way for nesting eagles, waterfalls, sea lions or harbor seals. Arrive to Juneau and transfer to the Seabourn Encore cruise ship. Embark the ship, and enjoy the rest of your day exploring the ship, before it departs at 9:00pm. (B/D)

Day 10 - August 15, 2026: Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm Glacier and Stephen’s Passage: Scenic Cruising
A short distance south from Alaska's capital of Juneau, where Holkham Bay cuts into the coastline under a dramatic back-drop of high snow-capped peaks and the verdant Tongass National Forest, lies the entrance to Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness. From Holkam Bay, the waterway is bisected into Tracy Arm to the north and Endicott Arm to the south. Each arm terminates at a stunning blue river of ice: North and South Sawyer glaciers in Tracy Arm and Dawes glacier in Endicott Arm. One of the straightest stretches of the Inside Passage is the Stephens Passage just south of Juneau, a 105-mile channel between 5,000-foot peaks that cuts through the Alexander Archipelago between Admiralty Island on the west and the mainland and Douglas Island on the east. (B/L/D)

Day 11 - August 16, 2026: Wrangell, Alaska
One of the thousands of islands of the Alexander Archipelago, Wrangell Island sits at the heart of the Tongass National Rain Forest and receives approximately 80” (203 cm) of rain per year. The city of Wrangell, a true Alaskan frontier town, sits at the northern end of the island, a short distance from the mouth of the mighty Stikine River. The history of Wrangell is deeply rooted in the Tlingit people, the fur trade and the gold rush. The Stikine River trade route brought the Tlingit people here thousands of years ago, evidenced by some forty petroglyphs at Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site and Totem Park. (B/L/D)

Day 12 - August 17, 2026: Cruising Behm Canal & Rudyerd Bay
The 108-mile Behm Canal runs from the Clarence Strait through the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska, and into the channel separating Revillagigedo Island from the mainland. It forms part Inside Passage on the route between Ketchikan and the Misty Fjords National Monument. Carved by glaciers and covered in a green carpet of mosses and lichens, Misty Fjords receives more than 150” (381 cm) of rain per year. Western hemlock, Sitka spruce, and western red cedar dominate the prolific vegetation along its shore. (B/L/D)

Day 13 - August 18, 2026: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert, set amongst the coastal mountains, is the jumping-off point for travelers joining the coastal ferries to Haida Gwaii, Vancouver or north to Alaska. Highlights include the quaint Cow Bay with its shops and restaurants, the Museum of Northern British Columbia, the totem carving house or the stunning sunken gardens. (B/L/D)

Day 14 - August 19, 2026: Grenville Channel, Whale Channel & Princess Royal Channel
Grenville Channel is a long, well-protected channel along the northern British Columbia coast between the large Pitt Island and the mainland. It is an important shipping lane, and you are likely to see ships of many different types and sizes as you pass through. Whale Channel is a picturesque waterway separating Gil Island from Princess Royal Island in British Columbia’s Inside Passage. The Princess Royal Channel separates the largest island along British Columbia’s coast from the mainland. It is located roughly halfway between Bella Bella in the south and Prince Rupert in the north, in one of the province’s most remote areas. (B/L/D)

Day 15 - August 20, 2026: Scenic Cruising through Johnstone Strait, Seymour Narrows & Alert Bay
Johnstone Strait is a well-protected shipping route passing 68 miles/110 km along the northeast shore of Vancouver Island between the island and the mainland of British Columbia. The Seymour Narrows is a 3-mile/5 km stretch of the Discovery Channel north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is notorious for the strength of the tidal currents flowing through it. Located on the now-dormant Alert Bay volcanic belt, Cormorant Island is host to Vancouver Island's oldest northern community, the small town of Alert Bay. It is located in the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation and today is a blend of both aboriginal and pioneer culture. (B/L/D)

Day 16 - August 21, 2026: Vancouver, BC - End of Tour
All good things must come to an end. Disembark the ship and transfer to the Vancouver airport for flight home. (B)