Alaska Railroad · Rail package / short break

Seward Getaway

2-day Anchorage to Seward rail getaway with a Kenai Fjords cruise

Alaska Railroad's Seward Getaway packs a rail journey, a wildlife cruise and a land tour into a 2-day, 1-night trip from Anchorage. Day one leaves Anchorage in the morning on the Coastal Classic Train, traveling south through roadless backcountry to Seward, where the Real Alaska Tour visits the Seavey family's Iditarod-champion sled dog kennel for a tour and a sled dog ride, followed by lunch at an Alaskan roadhouse, a stop at Exit Glacier, and a city tour of Seward before the overnight. Day two shifts to the water for a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, watching for glaciers, humpback and orca whales, sea lions and otters, before boarding the Coastal Classic Train that evening for the return to Anchorage. Listed as a summer package, it suits travelers who want a condensed sample of Alaska's rail travel, wildlife and Iditarod history without committing to a longer trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists this as a 'Summer Packages' item without exact operating dates; confirm current-season availability and departure dates with Alaska Railroad.
  • No specific hotel is named for the overnight stay in Seward, only that one night is included.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Seward

    Departing early from Anchorage, enjoy the rail journey south through roadless backcountry. Arrive to the port town of Seward and enjoy the Real Alaska Tour: visit the Seavey family's sled dog kennel and learn about what it takes to win the Iditarod. You'll even get to enjoy a sled dog ride of your own! Stop for a delicious lunch at an Alaskan Roadhouse before visiting Exit Glacier and touring the city of Seward.

  2. Day 2rail

    Today, board a day cruise bound for Kenai Fjords National Park. Watch for massive glaciers, humpback and orca whales, sea lions, otters and more. That evening, board the Coastal Classic Train for the return journey to Anchorage.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The Coastal Classic Train travels south from Anchorage to Seward through roadless backcountry.
  • Day 1The Real Alaska Tour stops at the Seavey family's Iditarod-champion sled dog kennel for a tour and a sled dog ride, followed by a visit to Exit Glacier.
  • Day 2A day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park watches for glaciers, humpback and orca whales, sea lions and otters.
  • Day 2The Coastal Classic Train returns to Anchorage that evening.

Questions travellers ask

What is included on day one?
A morning rail journey from Anchorage to Seward on the Coastal Classic Train, the Real Alaska Tour (a visit to the Seavey family's Iditarod-champion sled dog kennel with a sled dog ride), lunch at an Alaskan roadhouse, a stop at Exit Glacier, and a city tour of Seward.
What happens on day two?
A day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park to watch for glaciers, humpback and orca whales, sea lions and otters, followed by the evening train back to Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train.
Which rail seating options are available?
Adventure Class, from $955, or GoldStar Service, from $1,215, described as a premium dome-car service.
When does this package run?
It is listed under Summer Packages; exact dates are not given in the evidence.

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