Alaska National Parks by Rail 7 days / 6 nights

Trip Overview

Experience the majesty of Alaskan wilderness and Alaskan National Parks in less than a week with this Alaska rail vacation. Journey on the Denali Star and Coastal Classic trains, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, and enjoy the spectacular scenery this grand state is known for.

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Explore the Wild Alaskan landscape by Train
Begin your journey in beautiful Anchorage
Visit the coastal towns of Seward and Alyeska
Head North on the Alaskan Goldstar
Dine in style on the way to Denali Natl. Park
Spend two nights in Majestic Denali Natl. Park

Map

Arrive Anchorage
1 night Anchorage
2 nights Denali
1 night Anchorage
1 night Alyeska
1 night Anchorage
Depart from Anchorage

Detailed Itinerary

ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Anchorage
Welcome to Alaska! Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the sights and unique frontier spirit of the town. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 2 - Anchorage to Denali
Begin your adventure in Anchorage as you travel by Alaska rail onboard the Denali Star from Anchorage to Denali. Overnight in Denali.

Day 3 - Denali Backcountry Tour Keep your eyes out the window, searching for wildlife, as you travel the length of this remote and restricted road into the heart of Denali Park on this full day Alaska wildlife tour. Overnight Denali.

Day 4 - Return to Anchorage
Continue your Alaskan train vacation this afternoon as you travel back to Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 5 - Seward & Kenai Fjords / Girdwood Your Alaska vacation takes you onboard the Coastal Classic Train from Anchorage to Seward. Upon arrival in Seward, board a vessel for an Alaska cruise in Kenai Fjords. Don’t forget your camera! This evening continue on Alaska Railroad’s Coastal Classic Train from Seward to Girdwood. Stay the night at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.

Day 6 - Spencer Glacier Travel on the Glacier Discovery train from Girdwood to Spencer Glacier. Float among the icebergs at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer River. Travel by train a short distance to Portage following the float trip, then by motorcoach from Portage to Anchorage. Spend your last night in Anchorage.

Day 7 - Depart Anchorage
Your holiday with Fresh Tracks comes to an end today, you will make your way to Anchorage airport for your flight home.

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Accommodations

Standard Inns & Lodges

Options & Upgrades

• Add on additional nights in any locations, or additional tours such as a glacier flight seeing tour

Dates & Prices

2010 Departure Dates This train tour starts daily May 31 - September 7, 2010
Dates & Rates Double
USD $
May 31 - Sep 7 2010 2,428
Price Notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room

Included
• 6 nights hotel or lodge accommodation
• 3 different sightseeing trains – Coastal Classic (Goldstar service), Denali Star Train (Goldstar service), and Glacier Discovery (Adventure Class)
• Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour, includes snack meal
• Cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park, includes lunch
• Float trip at Spencer glacier
• Coach transfer from Portage to Anchorage
• Complimentary airport and rail station shuttle
• All taxes

Not Included • Meals and attractions unless already specified
• Airport / hotel transfers
• Airfare
• Optional activities
• Gratuities and personal items
• Trip Cancellation Insurance

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