Deluxe Alaska Sampler 7 Days, 7 Nights

Available May 31 - September 5, 2012

Riding the Alaska Railroad, you see all the best of Alaska, including Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks in seven days and seven nights. This trip makes all the major stops on the railroad – Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks.

Along the way you’ll see wildlife and glaciers and even ride a dog sled. Several trips explore Alaska’s backcountry on land and at sea. This trip creates the memories you’ll take back home and treasure forever.

Early booking is recommended.

Adventure Class: $2,365
GoldStar Service: $2,695

Prices shown are brochure rates, available 5/21-8/31, 2012. Other dates are available, however prices may vary. Prices are based on per person, double occupancy, and are subject to change without notice.

Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage on your own and spend the night in Anchorage.

Day 2: Coastal Classic Train - Anchorage to Seward, 6:45 am - 11:05 am. Cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm. Overnight in Seward.

Day 3: Start the day at the Alaska SeaLife Center, then spend the afternoon on the Real Alaska Tour, take a dog sled ride, lunch at an Alaskan roadhouse, and cap it off with the Exit Glacier Tour, 11:05 am - 5:00 pm. Coastal Classic Train - Seward to Girdwood, 6:00 pm - 8:55 pm. Stay the night at Alyeska Resort.

Day 4: Glacier Discovery Train - Girdwood to Spencer Glacier, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm. Float among the icebergs at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer River. Short train ride to Portage follows the float tour. Motorcoach transfer from Portage to Anchorage, 5:20 pm - 6:45 pm. Overnight in Anchorage.

Consider adding a morning flight to the glacier for a dog sled ride.

Day 5: Denali Star Train - Anchorage to Denali, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm. Alaska Cabin Nite dinner show, 5:30 pm or 8:30 pm. Stay the night in Denali.

Day 6:  Denali Backcountry Adventure - Travel the entire restricted road through Denali on this 13.5-hour tour. Overnight in Denali.

Day 7: Take the wheel of a 4WD Jeep for a spectacular guided journey into Denali's backcountry. This 3.5-hour tour includes a hearty Alaskan snack and fabulous scenery. 7:30 am departure. Denali Star Train- Denali to Anchorage, 12:15 pm to 8:00 pm. Overnight in Anchorage.