Railbookers · Independent rail package

The Arctic Circle and Denali National Park with Alaska Railroad

Rail and road journey from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle and Denali

The Arctic Circle and Denali National Park with Alaska Railroad is a 7-day independent package operated by Railbookers. It starts in Fairbanks, travels north by road on the Dalton Highway across the Yukon River to the Arctic Circle, then heads south to Denali National Park and on to Anchorage aboard the Alaska Railroad. As an independent package, there is no escort; travelers make their own way between stops. Denali National Park is described as known for its landscapes and wildlife. Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day breakdown of hotels for this package, and the Arctic Circle portion of the route is by road rather than by train. It suits travelers drawn to remote Alaska scenery who are comfortable combining road and rail travel.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm which segments are by rail and which are by road with them before booking.
  • The journey to the Arctic Circle is described as traveling by road on the Dalton Highway; only the Fairbanks to Denali to Anchorage legs are described as Alaska Railroad travel.

Questions travellers ask

Is the whole trip by train?
No. Railbookers describes the Fairbanks to Denali to Anchorage legs as travel on the Alaska Railroad, while the journey north to the Arctic Circle is by road on the Dalton Highway.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package, so you travel on your own schedule between stops.
Which places does the trip visit?
Fairbanks, the Arctic Circle by road, Denali National Park, and Anchorage.
What will I see along the way?
The route crosses the Yukon River on the way to the Arctic Circle and passes through Denali National Park, described by the operator as known for its landscapes and wildlife.
How much does it cost?
From $2,249 per person (USD) for the 7-day, 6-night package.

Similar journeys, different answers