Arctic
Alaska by Train
Arctic
Arctic
All Aboard! Ride the Alaskan Railroad Train covering almost 500 miles of rails in 7 dyas
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Fairbanks, Alaska
Ends: Anchorage, Alaska
Language: English Speaking Voyage
FROM:
3,585.-
$4,369 GoldStar Service // $3,585 Adventure Class
June - early September 2023
Train More info about this activity
As steel wheels roll along nearly 500 miles of track, the railroad offers reliable, regularly scheduled service connecting Alaska cities, towns and protected lands – from the larger hubs of Anchorage and Fairbanks, to the charming villages of Talkeetna and Seward, to the treasured wildlands of the Chugach National Forest and Denali National Park.
The Alaska Railroad travels along approximately 500 miles of track with three daily summer trains: the Coastal Classic to Seward, the
Denali Star to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks, and the Glacier Discovery to Whittier, Portage, Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Grandview. The Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train runs Thursday through Monday out of Talkeetna during the summer, serving remote homes only accessible by rail.
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
Aerial Sightseeing More info about this activity
Experience glaciers, icebergs and wildlife from a low-flying aircraft.
A unique photographic opportunity and a birds eye angle to add on this amazing landscapes.
Travel Package Highlights:
Ride the Coastal Classic, Glacier Discovery and Denali Star Trains
Fly-in bear viewing
Denali Backcountry Adventure in Denali National Park
Visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Marine wildlife and glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
Day 1
Arrive in Fairbanks. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 2
Travel south on the Denali Star Train to Denali National Park. Explore at your leisure. Overnight in Denali.
Day 3
Embark on a full-day journey along the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Your experienced guide will keep you informed and on the lookout for bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Enjoy lunch in the heart of the Park before making the return journey. Overnight in Denali.
Day 4
The morning is yours to explore in Denali. That afternoon, take the Denali Star Train south to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 5
Ride the Glacier Discovery Train along scenic Turnagain Arm to Portage, where you’ll disembark to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Re-board the train and continue on to the Spencer Glacier, where you’ll enjoy an adventurous afternoon of rafting amid glacial icebergs. Overnight at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 6
Board the Coastal Classic Train for Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Spend the day cruising the fjords, watching for humpback and orca whales, sea lions, otters and more. Return by rail to Anchorage and overnight.
Day 7
Depart from Lake Hood, the world’s busiest float plane airport, to Redoubt Bay, home of one of the most concentrated and viewable bear populations in Alaska. Enjoy a half-day of bear viewing with your experienced naturalist guide before returning to Anchorage.
Day 1
Arrive in Fairbanks. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 2
Travel south on the Denali Star Train to Denali National Park. Explore at your leisure. Overnight in Denali.
Day 3
Embark on a full-day journey along the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Your experienced guide will keep you informed and on the lookout for bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Enjoy lunch in the heart of the Park before making the return journey. Overnight in Denali.
Day 4
The morning is yours to explore in Denali. That afternoon, take the Denali Star Train south to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 5
Ride the Glacier Discovery Train along scenic Turnagain Arm to Portage, where you’ll disembark to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Re-board the train and continue on to the Spencer Glacier, where you’ll enjoy an adventurous afternoon of rafting amid glacial icebergs. Overnight at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 6
Board the Coastal Classic Train for Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Spend the day cruising the fjords, watching for humpback and orca whales, sea lions, otters and more. Return by rail to Anchorage and overnight.
Day 7
Depart from Lake Hood, the world’s busiest float plane airport, to Redoubt Bay, home of one of the most concentrated and viewable bear populations in Alaska. Enjoy a half-day of bear viewing with your experienced naturalist guide before returning to Anchorage.
INCLUSIONS
GOLDSTAR SERVICE
The Alaska Railroad’s premium class of service offers passengers an exceptional way to travel across Alaska. Glass-dome ceilings allow for panoramic views as Alaska unfolds along the tracks, and an outdoor, upper-level viewing platform -- the only of its kind in the world -- offers fresh air and an excellent vantage point for photos. On the lower level of GoldStar railcars, passengers enjoy a full-service dining room; GoldStar tickets include meals, all soft beverages and two complimentary adult beverages per trip for passengers over 21.
GoldStar Service features:
• Glass-dome ceilings
• Upper-level outdoor viewing platforms
• Inclusive dining at the lower-level full-service dining car
• Private bar and two complimentary adult beverages
• Comfortable forward-facing seats
• Alaskan tour guide providing narration
• Fully accessible
ADVENTURE CLASS
Experience rail travel across Alaska at our best rate. Adventure Class cars offer comfortable seating and large picture windows. Adventure Class guests are encouraged to travel between railcars, whether to take advantage of the open seating in our Vista Dome cars or visit the Wilderness Café.
Adventure Class features:
• Confirmed seat with large picture windows
• Onboard dining and bar service available for purchase in the Wilderness Café*
• Freedom to explore between Adventure Class cars
• Access to open seating in Vista Dome car (summer only; excludes Glacier Discovery Train)
*No dining or bar service on the Hurricane Turn Train
EXCLUSIONS
Any expenses not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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