Alaska's National Parks By Rail

7 Days/7 Nights

Available early June - early September

On this week-long Alaska rail itinerary, explore some of the nation's most treasured wild lands: Denali National Park & Preserve and Kenai Fjords National Park. Along the way, you'll have the chance to watch for wildlife by land and sea, and float among glacial icebergs on a guided rafting tour.

Travel Package Highlights:

  • Ride the Coastal Classic, Denali Star and Glacier Discovery Trains
  • Wildlife viewing tour in Denali National Park
  • Glacier and wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Fly-out bear viewing in Chinitna Bay
  • Iceberg float at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop

 

TOUR PRICE: $4,389 GoldStar Service // $3,695 Adventure Class

 

CALL TO BOOK: 800.544.0552

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 1

Arrive in Fairbanks. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Day 2

Take the Denali Star, the Alaska Railroad's flagship train to Denali National Park. Watch for views of Denali and keep an eye out for wildlife. Later, enjoy an evening of rip-roarin' entertainment and hearty grub at a local dinner theater. Overnight in Denali.

 

Day 3

Embark on the Tundra Wilderness Tour, a 5-hour bus tour of the first 43 miles of the famed Denali Park Road. Your guide will interpret the history, flora and fauna of the area. Overnight in Denali.

 

Day 4

The morning is at your leisure before your journey back to Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 5

See wild Alaska brown bears in their natural habitat of Chinitna Bay on a fly-out bear viewing excursion. Overnight in Anchorage. 

 

Day 6

Travel via the Glacier Discovery Train to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Float among the icebergs at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer River. A short train ride to Portage follows the float tour, followed by motorcoach transfer from Portage to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 7

Depart early on the Coastal Classic Train to Seward. Upon arrival, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park. See hanging and tidewater glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and perhaps even a whale. Lunch included. Evening train departure to Anchorage.

 

 

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Package prices may vary from the published rates with hotel and tour selections. All prices are subject to change without notice. Please call for quote: 800.544.0552.