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Alaska and the Yukon
Alaska and the Yukon
BOOK BY 30 September 2026 & SAVE up to $1000 per person
Few places stop you in your tracks quite like Alaska — a land of staggering scale, where glaciers inch to the sea, grizzlies roam ancient forests, and peaks vanish into cloud. Begin in Vancouver before flying north into the wilderness of the Yukon where you’ll follow the historic Klondike gold rush trail to Dawson City, then crossing into Alaska. Three nights in Denali National Park offers the chance to spot Alaska’s Big Five wildlife and the journey south aboard the McKinley Explorer train to Anchorage sets the scene perfectly for the final chapter — a seven-night cruise through the iconic Inside Passage aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam. Previous tour groups have returned with stories they’re still telling. Don’t miss this journey of lifetime.
Your travel itinerary
Monday 07 June
Auckland – Vancouver
Dinner
Depart Auckland on an evening Air New Zealand flight, crossing the International Dateline to arrive in Vancouver mid-afternoon. Check into your downtown hotel with the afternoon free before a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Tuesday 08 June
Vancouver
Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park with the afternoon free to explore and enjoy the city.
Wednesday 09 June
Vancouver
Breakfast
Today is yours to explore Vancouver or choose an optional 12-hour tour to Vancouver Island and Butchart Gardens.
Optional Vancouver Island Tour – $625 per person - Just a 1.5-hour ferry ride from Vancouver lies the serene beauty of Vancouver Island — a world away from the city’s energy. Explore Victoria, the island’s charming capital, before losing yourself in the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a breathtaking 55-acre masterpiece that has been enchanting visitors for over a century.
Thursday 10 June
Vancouver
Breakfast
Today enjoy an included Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge tour.
Friday 11 June
Vancouver – Whitehorse - Dawson
Breakfast
Dinner
Today fly to Whitehorse and then on to Dawson. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay.
Saturday 12 June
Dawson City
Breakfast
Dinner
Today enjoy an immersive Klondike Gold tour where you can follow the route of the Klondike gold stampeders.
Dawson City is the heart of the world-famous Klondike Gold Rush. The town today pays tribute to these men who risked everything, including their lives during the rush from 1896.
Sunday 13 June
Dawson City - Fairbanks
Breakfast
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Fairbanks, Alaska’s golden heart city. Rest of the day at leisure.
Monday 14 June
Fairbanks (Riverboat Discovery & Gold Dredge)
Breakfast
Lunch
Spend a fascinating day in Fairbanks panning for gold at the iconic Gold Dredge No. 8, where tales of the gold rush era come to life, before cruising the Chena and Tanana rivers aboard the authentic sternwheeler Discovery III, taking in dog sled demonstrations, bush pilot performances, and a glimpse into Native Alaskan culture.
Tuesday 15 June
Fairbanks – Denali
Breakfast
Dinner
Morning at your leisure before travelling by coach to Denali. Afternoon at your leisure.
Denali is home to North America’s highest peak, Mt McKinley, and the national park covers approximately 24,000 sq km of abundant Taiga forests and rolling tundra. You may see Alaska’s ‘Big Five’ - bear, grey wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and moose.
Wednesday 16 June
Denali National Park
Breakfast
Dinner
After an early breakfast, travel to an Iditarod Husky training and breeding centre. Spend time with champion sled dogs, cuddle the puppies and tour the kennel. Afternoon free for other optional tours and to explore independently.
Thursday 17 June
Denali National Park
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, venture deep into Denali on the Tundra Wilderness Tour - a five-hour adventure through spectacular scenery and the best way to spot wildlife. Return to your lodge with the afternoon free before a cocktail reception tonight.
Friday 18 June
Denali National Park - Anchorage
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Board the luxurious McKinley Explorer train to Anchorage. Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty, including spectacular views of Mt McKinley and wildlife, before checking into your lodge with free time this evening. The dome rail cars feature seating in the upper dome and an outdoor viewing deck.
Saturday 19 June
Anchorage
Enjoy a morning tour of Anchorage with the rest of the day free to explore at leisure.
Anchorage - home to half the population of the state of Alaska with the high-rises complementing natures towering peaks in the surrounding countryside. Shopping, performing arts, museums and the Alaska Native Heritage Centre all make Anchorage a must-visit.
Sunday 20 June
Anchorage - Whittier
Dinner
A transfer by train to Whittier to board the ‘MS Nieuw Amsterdam’ early afternoon. Settle into your stateroom with dinner served as you sail out of Whittier, later entering the scenic wonders of the iconic Inside Passage, one of the most spectacular waterways in the world.
Monday 21 June
Hubbard Glacier
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Enjoy scenic cruising past Hubbard Glacier, North America’s longest tidewater glacier. Watch in awe as massive icebergs calve into the sea, dwarfing even the largest cruise ships.
Tuesday 22 June
Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cruise the stunning, ice-studded fjords of the national treasure for a full nine hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates. A wonderful experience!
Wednesday 23 June
Skagway
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Explore the historic port town of Skagway, once the main gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush and Alaska’s largest settlement. Today, it welcomes visitors eager to experience its rich history, wildlife, and stunning scenery. Optional shore excursions include the White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad.
Thursday 24 June
Juneau
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Enjoy a full day in Alaska’s capital, Juneau, blending rugged charm with modern flair. Explore at your leisure or join a shore excursion, including a visit to the impressive Mendenhall Glacier.
Friday 25 June
Ketchikan
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Explore Ketchikan, a uniquely Alaskan port known for its native culture, salmon fishing, and misty fjords. It’s the ancestral home of the Tlingit people and features the world’s largest collection of totem poles.
Saturday 26 June
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cruise Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage - a breathtaking maze of fjords, forested islands, and snow-capped peaks teeming with wildlife at every turn.
Sunday 27 June
Vancouver - Auckland
Breakfast
After breakfast disembark the MS Nieuw Amsterdam. You have time at leisure before your return flight home tonight.
Cross the International Dateline.
Tuesday 29 June
Arrive Auckland
Optional Five Night Canadian Rockies by Rail Extension
Click here to view - Optional Five Night Canadian Rockies by Rail Extension
Inclusions
- Economy return flights Auckland – Vancouver
- Domestic flights Vancouver – Whitehorse – Dawson – Fairbanks
- Four nights’ accommodation in Vancouver
- Vancouver City Sights Tour
- Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge tour
- Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge tour in Fairbanks
- Klondike Gold Tour
- Three nights’ in Denali National Park
- Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour
- Iditarod Husky Training and breeding centre experience
- McKinley Explorer Train, Denali - Anchorage
- Seven night Inside Passage cruise Whittier – Vancouver on board MS Nieuw Amsterdam, including meals, entertainment and lectures
- Holland America ‘Have It All’ package if booked by 30 September 2026.
- Port taxes, State taxes (NZD795 pp)
- Onboard cruise gratuities (NZD525)
- All transfers and transport as specified
- Meals as specified
- Airline fuel surcharges and airport / government taxes NZD197
- Pukekohe Travel escort – subject to 15 passengers travelling
Cost
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Estimated Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland | Twin Share | Single |
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| Neptune Suite | $22,187 | $34,405 |
| Signature Suite | $21,518 | $33,973 |
| Veranda Stateroom | $20,360 | $30,995 |
| Ocean View Stateroom | $18,997 | $28,395 |
| Inside Stateroom | $18,400 | $28,900 |
| Business Class Upgrade | To be confirmed |
| Premium Economy Class Upgrade | To be confirmed |
| Early Booking Discount ( 30 September 2026 ) | $150 |
| Previous International Pukekohe Travel Tour Discount | $100 |
*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
Exclusions
- Items of a personal nature
- Canada eTA (CAD14)
- USA ESTA (USD40.27)
- Land gratuities for drivers and guides (approx USD 15 per person / per day)
- Meals not specified
- Travel Insurance (please ask us for a quote)
Booking Conditions
- A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person (twin share) or $2,500 per person (single) is required to secure your place on this tour
- Full payment is due no later than 04 March 2027
Cancellations
- From date of booking until 04 March 2027 loss of deposit
- After 04 March 2027 – no refund
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.
General Information
Documentation
- A current New Zealand passport is required, valid six months beyond the date of travel
- A current ESTA visa for the USA is required (Alaska). We can help with this (USD40.27)
- A Canadian eTA visa is required, to be applied for online by client (CAD14)
- All other passport holders please ask
Currency / Money
- Canadian Dollars are used in Canada while Alaska’s currency is the USD
- ATMs are readily available
- Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most towns and cities
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Climate / Temperatures (June) |
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MAX |
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Vancouver |
12˚C | 20˚C |
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Anchorage |
9˚C | 17˚C |
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Fairbanks |
11˚C | 22˚C |
| Juneau | 9˚C | 16˚C |
Health and Mobility
To ensure the tour is enjoyable for you and others in the group, a good standard of fitness and mobility is required. The ability to walk unaided for 500 metres and negotiate steps and uneven surfaces is essential. Mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.
Ship Information
MS Nieuw Amsterdam
- Holland America Line Signature-class cruise ship
- Capacity: 2,106 passengers – 929 crew
- Launched: 2010
- Tonnage: 86,700
- 936 feet long
- Speed: 22-24 knots
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Neptune Suite (465-502sq. ft) - Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, deep soaking tub, full-size shower. Exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge, personal concierge, priority check-in and laundry service.
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Signature Suite (393-400sq. ft) - Feature a sitting area with floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Full size Whirlpool bath.
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Verandah Stateroom (228-405 sq. ft) Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony overlooking the ocean and a spacious sitting area and a bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.
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Ocean View (169-267sq. ft) With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed.
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Inside (143-225sq. ft) Feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed |
HOLLAND AMERICA HAVE IT ALL PACKAGE – Valued at US$139 per day
- Shore Excursions – US$100 credit per person toward shore excursion purchases.
- Crew Appreciation – paid on behalf of guest for stateroom gratuities only. (Up to $17 per day)
- One night specialty dining on board.
- Elite Beverage Package Upgrade – up to 15 beverages per day priced at US$16 or less. Includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, bottle water (sparkling or still) and coffee.
- Premium WiFi Upgrade – WiFi Premium Package included
Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions please visit our website Terms and Conditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy.
Note:
Pukekohe Travel reserves the right to correct errors and omissions on our website without recourse.
* Itinerary subject to change
Early Booking Discount
Save $150 if your deposit is paid by 30 Sep 2026
Previous Client Discount
Our previous International Tour clients can save a further $100 per person
