Discover Alaska by rail on the last full-service railroads in North America - or with one of the privately operated trains. Admire the breathtaking nature in glass-domed or regular rail car compartments - all with large panorama windows ensuring unobstructed views of snowcapped mountain ranges, pristine scenery and wildlife. Relax in your comfortable reclining seats, take a delicious lunch onboard or listen to the commentaries through a local tour escort. Our rail tour packages are available from Anchorage, Seward, Whittier, Talkeetna and Fairbanks. So whether you arrive by air or cruise ship you may choose from an extensive pre-designed selection of tours or use our complimentary trip planning service for a fully customized Alaska rail experience in a world-class destination.

Whittier

Departure Day

Daily

• Motorcoach Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage

• Motorcoach Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage

Whittier - Anchorage
Individual arrival in Whittier. Board the deluxe motorcoach at 9:45 am for a scenic 2-hour tour to Anchorage. The Seward Highway follows the North Shore of Turnagain Arm through the Chugach State Park with panoramic views of the Chugach/Kenai Mountains. Your driver/guide informs you about the area and leaves you plenty of time for photostops and restroom brakes. Look out for beluga whales traveling up Turnagain Arm, dall sheep gracing on the mountain ridges or moose walking on the mud flats. Arrive in Anchorage and check in your hotel. Overnight: Anchorage

Anchorage - Denali National Park
Board the Alaska Railroad in Anchorage for the departure at 8:15 am. Enjoy sweeping views of snowcapped mountain ranges while traveling from Anchorage via Wasilla and Talkeetna to Denali National Park, home of the tallest mountain in North America. Along the way, you may spot a variety of wildlife (optional onboard lunch). You will be picked up at the Denali rail station at 3:45 pm and transferred to your hotel. The remaining afternoon is at leisure to attending a rafting tour, watch a sled dog demonstration by the park range or go on a short hiking trip. In the evening enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking Nenana River Canyon.

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Denali National Park
Early departure (pre-reserved time) for a full day national park and wildlife observation tour within the shadows of 20.320 foot Mt. McKinley to the Eielson Visitor Center or scenic Wonder Lake with a immense view of “ the Mountain”. Watch out for grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolf and fox moving along the ridges and riverbeds or observe one of the 150 different bird species which inherit the park area. From the park road you enjoy great hiking opportunities. Return to the Denali Park entrance anytime during the day. Overnight: Denali National Park

Denali National Park - Anchorage
Spend the morning at Denali National Park and watch a sled dog demonstration presented by the park ranger. Join a exhilarating rafting or float trip on the Nenana River or take a scenic flightseeing tour around the magnificent three - Mt. McKinley, Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter. Transfer to the Denali Rail Station. Leave Denali at 12:15 pm and return to Anchorage around 8:00 pm. End of tour or transfer to a local hotel.

Flexible Tour Options – Upgrades & Sightseeing

Type

Upgrade Deluxe Domed Car Seating - One Way

Upgrade Shuttle Bus to Escorted 8-Hour Wildlife Tour including Boxed Lunch
Departure: 2:00 pm / Return 8:00 pm

Upgrade Shuttle Bus to Escorted 12-Hour Kantishna Wilderness Lodge Tour with Lunch,
Interpretive Program, Gold Panning, En-route Refreshments
Departure: 6:00 am / Return 6:00 pm