Alaska Railroad
Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train
One-day Alaska flagstop train through backcountry with on-request stops
1 dayprice on request
100% rail
Alaska Railroad · Day trip / excursion
Curry Jetboat Adventure by Rail
One-day train and jetboat adventure from Talkeetna to Curry, Alaska
Alaska Railroad operates this one-day jetboat and rail adventure from Talkeetna in south-central Alaska. You board the Hurricane Turn Train at Talkeetna Depot for a backcountry ride to Curry, then transfer to a jetboat for a ride on the Susitna River. The journey includes a guided stop at a Dena'ina Native encampment and a historic trapper's cabin, with opportunities to spot wildlife and views of Denali. The jetboat returns you to Talkeetna by day's end. The trip combines a signature Alaska Railroad experience, the flagstop service, with river-based wildlife viewing and cultural stops, making it suitable for families and first-time rail travellers seeking a compact Alaska adventure.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a one-way journey; return is by jetboat to Talkeetna, not by train
- The operator publishes no detailed itinerary with timing or distance breakdowns; confirm logistics with Alaska Railroad before booking
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
- What is included in the price?
- One-way rail from Talkeetna to Curry on the Hurricane Turn Train, a jetboat excursion on the Susitna River, a guided tour of a trapper's cabin and Dena'ina Native encampment, and a snack.
- Is this trip guided?
- Yes, a guide leads the jetboat ride and the stop at the trapper's cabin and Native encampment.
- How long is the trip?
- This is a one-day excursion. You meet your guide at Talkeetna Depot and return to Talkeetna the same day by jetboat.
- What wildlife might I see?
- The jetboat ride on the Susitna River offers views of wildlife and potential sightings of Denali.
- What is the Hurricane Turn Train?
- It is Alaska Railroad's train service from Talkeetna to Curry, known for its unique flagstop schedule that allows passengers to disembark at remote backcountry locations.
