Alaska Railroad · Day trip / excursion

Curry Jetboat Adventure by Rail

One-way flagstop train ride and Susitna River jetboat day trip

Alaska Railroad's Curry Jetboat Adventure by Rail begins at the Talkeetna Depot, where travellers meet their guide and board the Hurricane Turn Train for a one-way ride into the backcountry, taking advantage of the train's flagstop schedule to disembark at Curry. There, a guide leads a tour of what remains of this historic resort location. From Curry, travellers board a jetboat for a ride on the Susitna River, watching for wildlife and views of Denali, with a guided stop at a Dena'ina Native encampment and trapper's cabin, before the jetboat returns everyone to Talkeetna. A snack is included along the way. The trip suits travellers who want a guided mix of scenic rail and river travel in one day, with an interest in Alaska Native history and backcountry wildlife, rather than a straightforward round-trip train ride.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator does not publish a detailed stop-by-stop itinerary for this day trip, so timings at Curry and along the river are not confirmed here.
  • The rail portion runs one-way from Talkeetna to Curry on the train's flagstop schedule; the return to Talkeetna is by jetboat, not by train.

Included

  • One-way rail from Talkeetna to Curry aboard the Hurricane Turn Train
  • Jetboat excursion
  • Guided tour of trapper cabin and Alaska Native encampment
  • Snack

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, one-way, from Talkeetna to the historic Curry stop aboard the Hurricane Turn Train.
Which train runs this route?
The Hurricane Turn Train, using its flagstop service between Talkeetna and Curry.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is guided. A guide meets travellers at the Talkeetna Depot and leads the stops at Curry and the Dena'ina encampment.
How do you get back to Talkeetna?
By jetboat. The train ride to Curry is one-way; the return trip is made by jetboat.
What is included?
One-way rail from Talkeetna to Curry, the jetboat excursion, a guided tour of a trapper's cabin and Alaska Native encampment, and a snack.

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