Alaska to Japan – Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 19 days
Day 1: Arrive in Sapporo and transfer to your hotel. Day 2: 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. Day 3: 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…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Resolution |
| Length | 19 days |
| Region | Alaska & Yukon |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2027-07-12 to 2028-07-11 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Sapporo, Japan |
| Day 2 | Otaru, Japan |
| Day 3 | Oshima Peninsula, Japan, Japan |
| Day 4 | Aomori, Japan |
| Day 5 | Muroran, Japan |
| Day 6 | Kushiro, Japan |
| Days 7–11 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 12–15 | Aleutian Islands, AK, United States |
| Day 16 | Baby Islands, United States |
| Day 16 | Dutch Harbor, AK, United States |
| Day 17 | Pribilof Islands, Alaska, AK, United States |
| Days 18–19 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 20 | Nome, AK, United States |
| Day 20 | Air travel |
| Day 20 | Anchorage, AK, United States |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-07-12 | 2027-07-31 | 19 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-07-11 | 2028-07-30 | 19 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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