Enjoy a narrated tour to Portage, an hour south of Anchorage, along the Seward Highway.

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The Conservation Center is a refuge for orphaned and injured wildlife, such as moose, musk oxen, bears, caribou, bison and birds. The animals are kept in large enclosures resembling their natural habitat.

Explore the extensive gift shop at the center with a wide selection of handmade Alaskan arts and crafts.

Take a cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier for fantastic views of the blue-white icebergs that decorate Portage Lake. The cruise is narrated by a US Forest Service representative.

Learn about the rich history of Alaska's early Native American inhabitants, the gold rush saga and the many interesting events that have made Anchorage a beacon of adventure.

Departing downtown Anchorage, you'll drive along Turnagain Arm -- a glacial/tidal waterway named by Captain Cook as he searched for the Northwest Passage.

Scenic backdrops, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and topaz-blue glaciers line your route.

Your destination is Chugach National & State Park, and you will stop to photograph the best sights, including the Ring of Glaciers. Take time to relax and absorb the beauty of this award-winning excursion.

See fascinating wildlife in a natural setting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, including mountain goats and American bald eagles.

Bring your cell phone or DSLR camera and enjoy some coaching to help you capture some stunning landscape photos.

Notes:

This tour is a tour suited to all levels of fitness. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.

You've already booked your helicopter, sightseeing, or outdoor adventure in Juneau; now, how about a great introduction to Alaska's capital or a fond farewell with a ride on Juneau Goldbelt Tram? Buy in advance through Holland America Line to avoid the ticketing lines.

Enjoy an exhilarating tramway ride through the Alaska rainforest up Mount Roberts to 1,800 feet above Juneau. Take in the beautiful views with the Chilkat Mountains to the north, Stephens Passage to the south, Douglas Island to the west and, in the east, Silver Bow Basin, where gold was discovered in 1880. Watch for wildlife and birds on your way to the bear-viewing platforms.

Visit Goldbelt Tram Gifts & Gallery at the Mountain House. This is not just a gift shop -- it's an educational experience because you can watch local artisans crafting traditional objects. The store carries everything from comfortable, affordable clothing and charming souvenirs to exquisite crystal and museum-quality handcrafted Native artworks, both traditional and modern.

Stop in the gallery for the finest traditional weaving, carving, and Native art prints.

Enjoy the award-winning film, Seeing Daylight on the history and culture of the Tlingit people. Dine with a view at the Timberline Bar & Grill on fresh seafood (at your own expense).

You've traveled so far already, now is a great time to make the 65-mile journey into the Yukon.

Board a deluxe motor coach and experience the magic and the mystery of the famed Yukon Territory. Your adventure begins on the docks of Skagway and soon you'll be climbing the South Klondike Highway to the top of the White Pass -- 3,292 feet above sea level -- with views of majestic peaks, waterfalls, and glaciers from the coach. Leaving White Pass and the USA behind, you'll enter Canada and the unspoiled and untamed beauty of the Yukon Territory.

Marvel at the chain of lakes that form the headwaters of the Yukon River, explore the rustic town of Caribou Crossing (Carcross). Snap a quick photo of the world's smallest desert (time permitting), and enjoy the tales of the Klondike Gold rush provided by your guide throughout your journey.

A stop at Wild Adventure Yukon is an opportunity to satisfy your wilderness appetite with a delicious chicken barbecue lunch complete with Granny's homemade donuts.

Tour Yukon's most extensive Wildlife Museum, strolling among the creatures of Yukon's past and present, with favorites including steppe bison, grizzly bears, monster moose, woolly mammoth, and the world's largest mounted polar bear. Absorb some authentic Canadian culture by visiting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Center. This interpretive display focuses on the history of Canada's Mounties and highlights their role in the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush.

At the Dog Musher's Village, visit with Iditarod dog mushers and take pictures with sled dogs and husky puppies; or, for an extra fee, join them for a dog-cart ride with actual Iditarod and Yukon Quest dogs along scenic trails. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the petting farm with alpacas, donkeys, miniature goats, horses and a pony.

Back at Fraser, British Columbia, you'll board the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad for a truly unforgettable ride down this historic and breathtaking narrow-gauge track.

Notes:

This adventure crosses the US/Canadian border; US and Canadian citizens must carry a passport and ship ID. All other nationalities must have a valid passport, visa and ship ID.