An Alaska cruise and land tour must rank as one of the best holidays you can take. Spectacular scenery, the safety and comfort of a cruise liner and the opportunity to visit several different places on your holiday without the need to drive long distances.

An Alaska Cruise and Land Tour gives you the combination of the luxury of an Alaska Cruise Vacation together with the excitement of an Alaskan land tour to capture the beauty of the natural landscape. Whilst you may need a little longer than the normal one week holiday to get real value out of such a you will be able to experience the coastal views and the rugged interior of Alaska in one holiday.

During the land based tour you will have the opportunity to visit some of the spectacular scenery in Alaska. Ascend the mountain ranges in the national parks and explore Mount McKinley the highest peak. Choose the right operator and this can be combined with stays in mountain cabins and observation of the wildlife whilst being chauffeured in luxury motor coaches so that someone else takes the strain of any driving.

Often you do not need to decide on what sites and what excursions you will partake in before the tour starts. You can take the weather and your stamina into account before you book the add-ons to your tour whilst you are resting on the cruise liner.

The ship-based tour can be more relaxing as you sit on deck and see the world arrive at your doorstep. Most cruise lines call at several interesting ports on the journey to allow you to explore historic towns and see rivers and lakes close to the shoreline.

During the passage you may also be luck to see whales passing by and most cruise liners include optional small boat excursions to view whales and other sea life along the way. Being in a small motor boat and observing a whale close up is an unforgettable experience and one that will being you closer to nature.

When you are considering your next special holiday do include an Alaska cruise and land tour in your deliberations. It packs a lot into a limited period of time but will truly bring you that experience of a lifetime you are looking for.

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