Alaska by Rail and Road 11 days / 10 nights
Trip Overview
This tour is a great way to see Alaska and its breathtaking scenery. Travel at a relaxed pace aboard the Alaska Rail and with other scheduled transportation. From the unspoiled wilderness of Kenai Fjords National Park to Alaska's great interior region, this Alaskan tour includes many major Alaskan highlights. In twelve days you will experience Alaska's scenic glaciers and shoreline, view wildlife in Denali National Park, jet boat the Talkeetna River, and cruise on a classic sternwheeler in Fairbanks.Trip Images
Can you figure out what is located on or behind the Alaskan Railroad train?
An endless road to never ending beautiful landscapes of Alaska!
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The Alaskan Railroad, offering the gold star service.
A picture perfect postcard for Alaska.
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2 nights Anchorage
2 nights Seward
1 night Talkeetna
2 nights Denali
2 nights Fairbanks
1 night Anchorage
Depart from Anchorage
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Anchorage ArrivalToday you will start your Alaskan journey by arriving in Anchorage and making your way to the hotel. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2 - Anchorage
Start your first day off by taking part in a 3-hr guided Anchorage sightseeing tour. Throughout the tour you will also visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 3 - Anchorage to Seward (4 hrs train)
At 6:45H this morning, depart on the Alaska Railroad to Seward, with an approx. 11:05H arrival. Once in Seward, transfer to hotel on your own and enjoy the change of scenery! Admission for the Alaska SeaLife Center and a 2 hr Exit Glacier Tour is included. Overnight in Seward.
Day 4 - Kenai Fjords National Park
Depart on a 6-hour wildlife and glacier cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park bright and early this morning. On your cruise, a variety of wildlife like Orca, sea lions, puffins and coastal glaciers will be a common sight! Overnight in Seward.
Day 5 - Seward to Talkeetna (7 hrs)
This morning, depart on a transfer by motor coach to Talkeetna. Early this evening, you arrive in Talkeetna. Spend the rest of the night exploring the old gold mining community, famous for its charm and being the main departure point for Mt McKinley climbing expeditions. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 6 - Talkeetna to Denali National Park (3 hrs train)
Enjoy a 2-hour riverboat tour on the Talkeetna River this morning, a great nature experience! Following the tour, continue on the Alaska Railroad towards Denali. Arrival in Denali in the early evening where you will overnight Denali Bluffs Hotel or similar.
Day 7 - Denali National Park
Enjoy a full day tour into the Denali National Park (55 miles/88km) today! The park, inhabited by lots of different animal species, is unlike any other. If you’re lucky, you may see bears, mountain sheep, caribou, wolves, moose, and a wild assortment of birds. The rest of day is at your leisure. Overnight in Denali Bluffs.
Day 8 - Denali to Fairbanks (4.5 hrs)
Enjoy the morning at your leisure before an afternoon transfer to train station by hotel shuttle. At 15:45H you will climb aboard the Alaska Railroad train from Denali Nat Park to arrive Fairbanks. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel on own (courtesy hotel shuttle available). Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 9 - Fairbanks
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fairbanks, featuring visit of a gold mining dredge, the historical downtown area, Alaska oil pipeline. A Sternwheeler riverboat tour is up next in the afternoon. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 10 - Fairbanks to Anchorage (1 hr flight)
Spend the morning relaxing or exploring! In the afternoon, a scheduled flight from Fairbanks will take you to Anchorage. (Option of a 12 hr train back to Anchorage)Upon arrival transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the night. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 11 - Anchorage departure
Today your Alaska by Rail and Road Trip comes to an end.
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Accommodations
Standard hotelsOptions & Upgrades
• Upgrade to GoldStar service on the train for a first-class experience• Add a few extra nights or tours
Dates & Prices
2010 Departure Dates Daily Departures - May 28 - September 5.| Dates & Rates | USD$ | |
| Double | Single | |
May 28 - Aug 29 2010 |
3,326 | 5,018 |
| Aug 30 - Sep 5 2010 | 2,946 | 4,339 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Upgrade to Goldstar service $250USD per adult onboard train routes
Includes
• 10 nights accommodation in standard hotels
• Alaska Railroad (standard seating) Anchorage to Seward; Talkeetna to Denali National Park; Denali to Fairbanks
• Scheduled coach transfer Seward to Talkeetna
• 3-hr guided Anchorage sightseeing tour including Alaska Native Heritage Center
• Admission to Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
• 2 hr guided Exit Glacier Tour in Seward
• 6-hr boat cruise into Kenai Fjords Nat Park with lunch in Seward
• 2-hr Jetboat tour in Talkeetna
• 6-8 hr bus tour into Denali Nat Park with snack
• Full day Fairbanks sightseeing including stop at Alyeska oil-pipeline, visit of gold dredge and Sternwheeler
Riverboat Tour
• Alaska Airlines Flight Fairbanks to Anchorage (coach class)
• Comprehensive documentation and information package
• All taxes
Not Included
• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Optional Activities
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
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From Australia toll-free: 1-800-992-872
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