Vacations By Rail
Alaska the Greatland
9 daysfrom $5,499
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Tour Alaska by Rail
From the magnificent Kenai Fjords to the immense Denali National Park, this 9-day independent rail tour takes you to the best of Alaska.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage, the economic and social hub of Alaska. Take the day to explore on your own.
- Day 2railovernight: Seward
Anchorage to Seward
Travel from Anchorage to Seward on Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic train, a 4-hour scenic journey. Seward sits at the edge of the Kenai Peninsula on Resurrection Bay, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Day 3railovernight: Anchorage
Seward - Anchorage
A 6-hour cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park reveals glaciers, forest and the chance to spot humpback whales, before returning to Anchorage by train.
- Day 4overnight: Talkeetna
Anchorage - Talkeetna
Board the Denali Star to Talkeetna, then set out on a wilderness jet-boat tour with an experienced guide and naturalist, watching for nesting bald eagles and beavers.
- Day 5overnight: Denali
Talkeetna - Denali National Park
Travel from Talkeetna to Denali National Park, home to North America's highest peak, a grizzly bear population and soaring bald eagles.
- Day 6overnight: Fairbanks
Denali National Park - Fairbanks
A comprehensive bus tour delves into Denali National Park for wildlife and history, before boarding the Denali Star in the evening bound for Fairbanks.
- Day 7overnight: Fairbanks
Fairbanks
A sightseeing tour and Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour explore Fairbanks, the 'Golden Heart City', and its Gold Rush history.
- Day 8overnight: Anchorage
Fairbanks - Anchorage
Fly from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city.
- Day 9
Tour ends in Anchorage
Your tour ends today in Anchorage.
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
- Rail travel on the Alaska Railroad
- Flights and airport transfers: Alaska Airlines flight Fairbanks to Anchorage (coach class)
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
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