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20 Night Alaska to Japan Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture and Land Tour

From Sapporo to Anchorage

National Geographic Resolution

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14184485
  • Departs: Tue, Jul 13, 2027
  • Returns: Sat, Jul 31, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jul 12, 2027
    Day
    1
    Sapporo, Japan
    • Sapporo, Japan
    Arrive in Sapporo and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jul 13, 2027
    Day
    2
    Sapporo, Japan
    • Sapporo, Japan
    • Land Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Tuesday - Jul 13, 2027
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Otaru, Japan
    The capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo is known for its relaxed atmosphere compared to Japan's more bustling cities. Enjoy the open-air parks and museums and the culinary delicacies of the region before embarking the ship in Otaru this afternoon.
    Wednesday - Jul 14, 2027
    Day
    3
    • Oshima Peninsula, Japan
    Today, the ship arrives at the southern tip of Hokkaido Island. Rapid modernization in the late 1800s transformed this region, creating a unique blend of contemporary development, traditional fishing villages, and historic castles and fortifications from earlier eras of Japanese history. Explore the preserved buildings and walls of these castles and shrines, visit a local fish market to witness the living cultural heritage of the area, or simply soak in the natural beauty overlooking the Tsugaru Strait. ...
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    Thursday - Jul 15, 2027
    Day
    4
    Aomori, Japan
    • Aomori, Japan
    On the northern coast of Japan's main island of Honshu is Aomori City. With the Hakkoda mountains in the distance, this bountiful countryside is known for its apple orchards, world-famous seafood, local treasures of Tsugaru lacquerware, and painted kites. Explore the tranquil Seiryu-ji temple with its impressive bronze statue of Dainichi Nyorai. Learn about Nebuta Matsuri, the summer festival with colorful papier-mache floats, and see the amazing artistry up close. ...
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    Friday - Jul 16, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Muroran, Japan
    Dock at Muroran and choose to drive to Shikotsu-Toya National Park, filled with mirror-like lakes and forest-covered hills set against the silhouette of the snowcapped Mount Yotei stratovolcano. Alternatively, drive to the lush town of Shiraoi to visit the newly opened National Ainu Museum and Park, an open-air museum where visitors can experience various elements of Ainu culture. ...
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    Saturday - Jul 17, 2027
    Day
    6
    Kushiro, Japan
    • Kushiro, Japan
    Arrive on the northeastern shore of Hokkaido. With a deep connection to the sea, Kushiro is known for a variety of seafood, fresh from the sea. Experience the bustle of the local market, where the daily catch is on display. Explore the Kushiro City Museum and delve into the rich history of the city and the traditions of the Ainu people. Following your morning of exploration, enjoy a meal loved by locals: robatayaki, or "fireside grilling". You will select your favorite seafood and grill it over the hot coals at your seat-a very special treat. ...
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    Sunday - Jul 18, 2027
    Day
    7
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    As the ship sets a course for the Aleutian Islands, enjoy discussions with your naturalists. Join them on deck to identify the seabirds that follow the ship and the volcanic cones in the distance that make up the "Ring of Fire". Be on the lookout for unexpected visits from whales and other marine mammals. There is also an array of shipboard activities to enjoy: attend a photo workshop with your National Geographic photographer, treat yourself to a massage or a wellness class or cozy up in the library with a good book. As you make your way toward North America, you will repeat of one calendar day (July 19) crossing the International Date Line. ...
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    Monday - Jul 19, 2027
    Day
    8
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    • Crossing the International Date Line
    Monday - Jul 19, 2027
    Day
    9
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Tuesday - Jul 20, 2027
    Day
    10
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Wednesday - Jul 21, 2027
    Day
    11
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Thursday - Jul 22, 2027
    Day
    12
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Friday - Jul 23, 2027
    Day
    13
    Aleutian Islands, United States
    • Aleutian Islands, United States
    With 69 islands, countless islets, and tens of millions of seabirds, the Aleutians offer much to discover. Spend four days exploring these rugged and remote volcanic islands-some of which still harbor active volcanoes. Learn about the culture of the Aleuts, fishing and hunting people who have inhabited these islands for millennia. Observe marine mammals such as northern fur seals, Steller sea lions, and a variety of whales, as well as prolific birdlife. Witness how the weather-wind, rain, fog, and glorious sunshine-impacts all aspects of life in this spectacularly scenic region. ...
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    Saturday - Jul 24, 2027
    Day
    14
    Aleutian Islands, United States
    • Aleutian Islands, United States
    Sunday - Jul 25, 2027
    Day
    15
    Aleutian Islands, United States
    • Aleutian Islands, United States
    Monday - Jul 26, 2027
    Day
    16
    Aleutian Islands, United States
    • Aleutian Islands, United States
    Tuesday - Jul 27, 2027
    Day
    17
    Baby Islands, United States
    • Baby Islands, United States
    • Dutch Harbor, United States
    The westernmost tip of the Alaska mainland gives way to a 1,100-mile-long string of islands that separate the Bering Sea from the northern Pacific: the Aleutian Islands. Explore this wildlife-rich archipelago in the Baby Islands, east of Unalaska. Here, dynamic tides offer the chance to look for sea otters and fur seals, as well as rare seabirds. Stand on deck as the ship navigates Baby Pass and be on the lookout for the islands' wildlife. Arrive at Dutch Harbor, site of a fierce World War II battle and now one of the world's most important fishing ports. ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 28, 2027
    Day
    18
    • Pribilof Islands, United States
    A naturalist's paradise, the Pribilof Islands welcome three million seabirds and a million marine mammals each summer during the breeding season. Cruise beneath the cliffs of St. George, rocky outcrops that harbor one of the largest seabird colonies in the Northern Hemisphere. Watch for horned and tufted puffins, red-legged kittiwakes, crested auklets, and rare Asian vagrant species seldom seen in North America. Go ashore on St. Paul, home to the majority of the Pribilofs' more than half a million northern fur seals. After two days exploring these remote islands, strike off across the Bering Sea toward Nome, Alaska. ...
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    Thursday - Jul 29, 2027
    Day
    19
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Friday - Jul 30, 2027
    Day
    20
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Saturday - Jul 31, 2027
    Day
    21
    Nome, United States
    • Nome, United States
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 21 - Saturday - Jul 31, 2027
    Day
    21
    • Air Travel
    • Anchorage, United States
    Arrive in the remote city of Nome, on the coast of the Bering Sea. Enjoy breakfast onboard and disembark to explore the town prior to your flight to Anchorage. Lunch is included in town before boarding the flight. In Anchorage, transfer to the airport for flights home.


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