Alaska Railroad
Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train
One-day Alaska flagstop train through backcountry with on-request stops
1 dayprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
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.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$284 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
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
- How much does it cost?
- From $284 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $284 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- 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.
