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RR#03 Alaska Highlights by Rail from Anchorage or Fairbanks |
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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.
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RR # 03 Alaska Highlights by Rail from Anchorage to Fairbanks |
| From / to |
Anchorage - Fairbanks
Fairbanks - Anchorage |
| Accommodation |
Superior or First Class Hotels or Lodges |
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Departure Day
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Daily
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| Departure Month |
May - September |
| Duration |
6 Days |
| Rail Service |
Domed Car & Regular Seating - See Below |
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 Services Included
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Superior
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First Class
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| • 5 Nights Accommodation *** Hotels |
• 5 Nights Accommodation **** Hotels |
| • All Local Taxes |
• All Local Taxes |
| • Luggage Handling |
• Luggage Handling |
| • Full Day Denali Park Shuttle Bus Ticket |
• Full Day Denali Park Shuttle Bus Ticket |
| • Denali National Park Entrance Fee |
• Denali National Park Entrance Fee |
| • Detailed Tour & Travel Documentation |
• Detailed Tour & Travel Documentation |
| • Fairbanks Riverboat Discovery Cruise |
• Fairbanks Riverboat Discovery Cruise |
| • Hotel Transfer |
• Hotel Transfer |
| • Reserved Seats |
• Reserved Seats in Upper Level Domed Cars |
| • Rail Tour Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks |
• Rail Tour Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks |
| • Flight Fairbanks – Anchorage VS |
• Flight Fairbanks – Anchorage VS |
| • Flight Tax & Other Charges |
• Flight Tax & Other Charges |
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• Complimentary Non-alcoholic Beverages |
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• Priority Check-in & Boarding |
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• Use of Private Outdoor Viewing Deck |
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• Priority Dining Room Seating |
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• Enhanced & Rotating Reclining Seats |
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Day
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Routing
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Anchorage
Enjoy a full day in Anchorage at leisure. Optional: 2-hour city sightseeing tour. You can also easily explore the sights of Alaska's largest city on your own: walk along the coastal trail with a beautiful Cook Inlet view, shop on 4th Avenue, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Museum or check out the enormous salmon run down in Ship Creek Overnight: Anchorage
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Anchorage - Talkeetna
Depart Anchorage at 8:15 am and arrive in Talkeetna 11:05 am. Transfer to a beautiful deluxe mountain lodge with breathtaking Alaska Range & Mt.McKinley vistas. Day at leisure. Optional: Take a flightseeing trip within 6-Miles of McKinley's 20.320 ft summit and get a picture perfect view of the Kahiltna and Ruth Glacier with its Great Gorge - over 9.000 ft deep - as well as onto magnificent ice-falls. You'll also see the Sheldon Amphitheatre - the largest of its kind in the world. During the tour you may catch also sights of mountain climbers. Highlight will be an adventurous glacier landing. Overnight: Talkeetna
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Talkeetna - Denali National Park
Depart Talkeetna at 11:05 am. Enjoy sweeping views of snowcapped mountain ranges while traveling along the Alaska Mountain Range 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). Upon arrival at the Denali Village train station at 3:45 pm transfer to your pre-reserved hotel at the national park entrance. Remaining day at leisure or for outdoor activities. Overnight: Denali National Park
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Denali National Park
Early departure (pre-reserved time & seating) 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 (best) view of “ the Mountain”. Watch for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Caribou, Wolf and Fox along the ridges and river beds or observe one of the 150 different bird species which inherit the park area. This trip offers some great hiking opportunities too. Return to the national park entrance anytime at your own pace. Overnight: Denali National Park
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Denali National Park - Fairbanks
Spend the morning at Denali National Park with a ranger sled dog demonstration, raft of float on the Nenana River or take a scenic flightseeing tour around the magnificent three - Mt. McKinley, Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter. Leave Denali at 3:45 pm and arrive in Fairbanks around 8:00 pm. Overnight: Fairbanks
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Fairbanks - Anchorage
Morning 3.5-hours Riverboat Discovery Cruise. See an authentic Alaska fish camp, get a sled dog demonstration through Susan Butcher - 3 times Iditarod Champion and get a first-hand look into a Athabascan Native Village. Remaining day on your own. Choose a return flight to Anchorage from 3:00 pm onwards (flexible departures)
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Rates in US Dollar per Person
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Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 15 - May 31
September 04 - September 15
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Superior
Regular Car
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$1250.00
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$850.00
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$750.00
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$699.00
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Superior
Regular Car
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$1390.00
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$950.00
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$830.00
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$770.00
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May 15 - May 31
September 04 - September 15
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First Class
Domed Car
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$1540.00
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$1050.00
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$930.00
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$870.00
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First Class
Domed Car
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$1880.00
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$1250.00
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$1075.00
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$980.00
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Note: Children up to 11 years = 50 % Reduction. Deduct $100.00 p.p. if flights are not needed.
Note: We operate the same tour also from Fairbanks
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Flexible Tour Options – Upgrades & Sightseeing
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Rate
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Anchorage City Sightseeing Tour
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$40.00
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Upgrade Deluxe Domed Car Seating to/from Denali - One Way Off Season
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$80.00
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Upgrade Deluxe Domed Car Seating to/from Denali - One Way High Seasonss
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$85.00
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Additional Park Shuttle Tickets including Reserved Departure & Seating
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$40.00
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Upgrade Shuttle Bus to Escorted 8-Hour Wildlife Tour including Boxed Lunch
Departure: 2:00 pm / Return 8:00 pm
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$95.00
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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
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$100.00
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2-Hour Mt.Mc.Kinley Flightseeing Tour including Glacier Landing
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$240.00
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Flexible Tour Options – Additional Days
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Talkeetna Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 15 - June 10
September 01 – September 20
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Superior
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$130.00
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$65.00
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$45.00
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$40.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$160.00
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$80.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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May 15 - June 10
September 01 – September 20
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First Class
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$160.00
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$80.00
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$58.00
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$50.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$200.00
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$105.00
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$75.00
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$60.00
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Denali Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 15 - June 10
September 01 – September 20
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Superior
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$130.00
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$65.00
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$50.00
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$44.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$160.00
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$80.00
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$60.00
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$50.00
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May 15 - June 10
September 01 – September 20
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First Class
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$180.00
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$90.00
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$67.00
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$55.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$270.00
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$135.00
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$100.00
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$78.00
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Anchorage Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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Superior
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$135.00
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$68.00
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$49.00
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$40.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$150.00
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$80.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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First Class
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$150.00
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$80.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$190.00
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$95.00
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$67.00
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$54.00
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