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18 Night Grand Alaska National Parks Land and Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks

Ship: American Constitution

Cruise Line: American Cruise Lines

Sailed: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 from Fairbanks, United States

Ended: Sunday, Sep 6, 2026

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 departure of the American Constitution. If American Cruise Lines modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Aug 19, 2026

Fairbanks, United States

Arrive in Fairbanks, the largest city in Alaska's interior and a key gateway to the state's northern wilderness regions. Meet your Adventure Guides and settle into your included hotel stay before beginning your introduction to the region's vast northern landscapes and welcoming community.

Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 20, 2026

Fairbanks, United States

After breakfast, join your Adventure Guides and fellow travelers for a full-day exploration of Fairbanks, a city founded in 1901 during Alaska's gold rush era. Begin at the Museum of the North, located on the University of Alaska campus, where exhibits trace the state's natural and cultural history-from ancient artifacts and Native art to modern scientific discoveries. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, an engineering achievement completed in 1977 to carry oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Continue to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, home to an acclaimed collection of early automobiles and period fashions that capture the innovation and optimism of the early 20th century.

Day 3 - Friday - Aug 21, 2026

Denali National Park, United States

After breakfast, set out along Denali Park Road for a guided exploration led by a local naturalist. This scenic route offers insight into Alaska's dynamic ecosystems and the enduring forces that shaped them. Watch for wildlife in their natural habitat and take in views of snowcapped peaks that have inspired generations of explorers across the greater Denali region. Pause midday for lunch surrounded by the quiet grandeur of the park before returning to your hotel to prepare for the evening's entertainment. At the Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre, enjoy a hearty meal paired with an engaging retelling of frontier life during the early 1900s Gold Rush-a lively glimpse into the humor and resilience that defined this era.

Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 22, 2026

Denali National Park, United States

Behold a landscape shaped by time and legend, where dense forests rise to alpine slopes, and the great peak of Denali commands the horizon as the centerpiece of the Alaska Range. Once known as Mount McKinley, the mountain's original name, Denali, meaning "the high one" in the Koyukon Athabascan language, reflects the deep connection Alaska Native peoples have long held with this land. Accompanied by a trained naturalist, learn how Denali became a symbol of both cultural reverence and conservation, preserved as a national park in 1917 to protect its wildlife and vast wilderness. As twilight settles over the range, the fading light casts a golden glow across the tundra and glacial valleys. Grizzly bears wander through open meadows, moose feed near quiet streams, and the sounds of the wild fill the evening air, a reminder that Denali remains as untamed and awe-inspiring as it was centuries ago.

Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 23, 2026

Denali National Park, United States

Train Travel

Anchorage, United States

In the morning, board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic journey from Denali to Anchorage. As the train winds south, panoramic windows reveal river valleys, distant peaks, and the vast expanse of the Alaskan wilderness. Anchorage, founded as a railroad construction camp in 1914, has grown into Alaska's largest city and a gateway to both commerce and adventure. Framed by the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, the city balances modern life with proximity to untamed nature. On clear days, Denali rises on the horizon, a striking reminder of the frontier spirit that continues to shape this northern hub.

Day 6 - Monday - Aug 24, 2026

Anchorage, United States

Bus Travel

Seward, United States

Day Boat Travel

Kenai Fjords National Park

Day Boat Travel

Seward, United States

Kenai Fjords National Park reveals the meeting point of mountains, glaciers, and sea. Established in 1980 to protect nearly 700,000 acres of coastal wilderness, the park showcases the slow, powerful movement of ice that has shaped Alaska's southern coast for millennia. As you travel through these waters, watch for humpback and orca whales, sea otters drifting through kelp beds, and puffins nesting along the cliffs. Your captain and naturalist guide share insights into the park's geology, marine life, and the early explorers who first charted these fjords along Alaska's southern Gulf Coast. Conclude the day in Seward, one of Alaska's oldest communities, founded in 1903 as the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad. Over dinner with fellow travelers, take in the town's harbor views and relaxed pace.

Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 25, 2026

Seward, United States

Bus Travel

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, United States

Bus Travel

Anchorage, United States

Traveling north toward Anchorage, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre sanctuary established in 1993 to protect and rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Chugach Mountains in Southcentral Alaska, the center provides a rare opportunity to observe Alaska's native species up close, from brown bears and bison to caribou and wolves. Knowledgeable staff share insight into the center's ongoing conservation efforts and Alaska's broader history of wildlife preservation. After your visit, return to Anchorage for an evening of rest at your hotel, preparing for the cruise portion of your Alaskan journey.

Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 26, 2026

Anchorage, United States

Air Travel

Juneau, United States

After exploring Alaska's national parks, take a short flight from Anchorage to Juneau, the state capital since 1906. Nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel, the Southeast Alaskan coastal capital, Juneau, is the only U.S. capital unreachable by road, accessible only by air or sea. Upon arrival, enjoy a group lunch before checking into your hotel, where mountain and harbor views reflect the city's unique setting within the Tongass National Forest. Founded during the 1880s gold rush, Juneau has long balanced its frontier heritage with a vibrant modern culture. In the evening, explore its historic streets, lined with shops, galleries, and landmarks that speak to its mining past and maritime ties.

Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 27, 2026

Juneau, United States

Cruise Begins

Juneau, United States

Participate in a Juneau City Exploration which concludes at the ship, a fitting introduction to Alaska's capital city and frontier spirit. Then, step aboard your ship alongside the crew and fellow guests to begin your voyage north along Alaska's coastal waterways.

Day 10 - Friday - Aug 28, 2026

Glacier Bay, United States

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay is one of Earth's grandest living laboratories. American Cruise Lines is among the few granted access to these protected waters. From the deck, watch immense glaciers meet the sea as harbor seals rest on floating ice. Onboard naturalists interpret each sight with insight into the park's evolving ecosystems and the centuries of Indigenous presence that long preceded exploration. Guests may also experience a guided hike along forest trails or visit the Glacier Bay Lodge within the national park.

Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 29, 2026

Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States

Savor a mesmerizing journey through Alaska's coastal paradise, where winding waterways are flanked by lush rainforests, rugged cliffs, and snow-capped peaks. Eagles soar above, whales breach nearby, and glaciers glisten in the sun. Charming coastal towns pass by, each with unique culture and history.

Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 30, 2026

Skagway, United States

Once a booming outpost for stampeders, Skagway preserves the character of the Gold Rush era in its wooden storefronts and historic saloons. Step aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, tracing the perilous path taken by Klondike stampeders in 1898. Trek through the National Park Service district, where preserved buildings tell the story of a town built on ambition and grit. Stops along the scenic route at Dead Horse Trail, Brackett Wagon Road, and Pitchfork Falls showcase the beauty and history of this legendary landscape.

Day 13 - Monday - Aug 31, 2026

Endicott Arm, United States

Cruising Dawes Glacier, United States

Journey through Endicott Arm, a fjord formed by ancient glacial movement and defined by granite cliffs that rise steeply from the water's edge. As the ship travels deeper into the channel, narrow streams tumble from the cliffs, and harbor seals rest on drifting ice. Humpback whales and bald eagles are often seen nearby, drawn by the nutrient-rich waters of the fjord. At the far end, Dawes Glacier comes into view-a massive tidewater glacier that descends from the Stikine Icefield. When ice breaks free and falls into the sea, the sound rolls through the valley, a vivid reminder of Alaska's ongoing transformation.

Day 14 - Tuesday - Sep 1, 2026

Petersburg, United States

Founded by Norwegian fishermen, Petersburg remains a working harbor where tradition meets innovation. Explore its docks and canneries or venture out on a guided flightseeing or jet boat excursion for sweeping views of the LeConte Glacier. In town, stroll through "Little Norway" and continue "out the road", as locals say, to Falls Creek waterfall, where salmon often gather in this Southeast Alaska fishing community.

Day 15 - Wednesday - Sep 2, 2026

Wrangell, United States

Once governed by four different nations, Wrangell holds one of Alaska's most layered histories. Visit Petroglyph Beach to see ancient carvings etched into the rocks or join a jet boat trip up the Stikine River-a vital corridor during the Gold Rush. A local expert will guide you through the botanical wonders of Tongass National Forest, home to some of the world's oldest temperate trees and part of Southeast Alaska's vast rainforest ecosystem.

Day 16 - Thursday - Sep 3, 2026

Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States

As you cruise through Misty Fjords, the sense of scale is immediate and unforgettable. Glaciers carved this landscape over thousands of years, creating narrow passages, steep rock walls, and waterfalls that tumble directly into the sea. From the comfort of the ship, admire the massive granite cliffs rising from reflective waters, their upper reaches often veiled in mist. Lush rainforest blankets the shoreline, dominated by spruce and hemlock, while seals, whales, and seabirds can be spotted along the route. Accessible primarily by boat or floatplane, Misty Fjords remains quiet and remote, an impressive showcase of the region's raw geology and thriving natural habitats.

Day 17 - Friday - Sep 4, 2026

Metlakatla, United States

Metlakatla is a unique and culturally rich port located on Annette Island and is the only federally recognized Indian reservation in Alaska. Home to the Tsimshian people, who relocated here from British Columbia in the late 1800s, the community maintains strong traditions. View totem poles and cultural displays that share clan histories and traditions passed down through generations. Visit the longhouse which stands as a central gathering place, where ceremonies, dances, and storytelling continue to play an important role. Explore the Metlakatla Museum & Visitor Center to learn about the Tsimshian people and the founding of the settlement.

Day 18 - Saturday - Sep 5, 2026

Ketchikan, United States

Ketchikan lies within the vast Tongass National Forest, where towering spruce and cedar dominate the landscape along one of the most popular Alaska Inside Passage cruise routes. Experience Alaska Native artistry at Totem Bight State Park or join in on the fun at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show to see world-champion athletes at work. For a new perspective, board a duck boat for a tour that travels both land and water through historic Ketchikan Harbor.

Day 19 - Sunday - Sep 6, 2026

Ketchikan, United States

Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking the ship, taking one last look at the scenery that has surrounded you throughout the voyage. As you travel home, reflect upon your Alaska adventure, the unforgettable landscapes, rich cultures, and the new friends made along the way.

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