Arctic
Alaska by Train
Arctic
Arctic
Experience Alaska in the most transcending points of the Alaska Railroad Train
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Anchorage, Alaska
Ends: Anchorage, Alaska
Language: English speaking voyage
Available late May - early September 2022
FROM:
USD 2,065
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2,725 GoldStar Service // $2,065 Adventure Class
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.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
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.
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2
Take the Denali Star Train to Talkeetna, Alaska. Once there, you're in for a treat: a flightseeing tour of Denali and the entire Alaska Range. See walls and rivers of ice and North America's highest peak on this unforgettable experience. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 3
In Talkeetna, a jetboat ride journeys 130 miles roundtrip into the heart of Devil's Gorge. Tour includes lunch. Later, return to Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 4
Depart early on the Coastal Classic Train to Seward. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. See hanging and tidewater glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and perhaps even a pod of whales. Lunch included. Overnight at the Seward Windsong Lodge.
Day 5
Today, explore the charming port community of Seward, Alaska. The Real Alaska Tour includes a dog sled ride, lunch at an Alaskan roadhouse and a tour of massive Exit Glacier. Later, depart for Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2
Take the Denali Star Train to Talkeetna, Alaska. Once there, you're in for a treat: a flightseeing tour of Denali and the entire Alaska Range. See walls and rivers of ice and North America's highest peak on this unforgettable experience. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 3
In Talkeetna, a jetboat ride journeys 130 miles roundtrip into the heart of Devil's Gorge. Tour includes lunch. Later, return to Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 4
Depart early on the Coastal Classic Train to Seward. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. See hanging and tidewater glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and perhaps even a pod of whales. Lunch included. Overnight at the Seward Windsong Lodge.
Day 5
Today, explore the charming port community of Seward, Alaska. The Real Alaska Tour includes a dog sled ride, lunch at an Alaskan roadhouse and a tour of massive Exit Glacier. Later, depart for Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train. Overnight in 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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