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Alaska | Tour Code: 12510
Experience the best of Alaska on this unforgettable rail and coach journey. Travel in luxury aboard the Alaska Railroad, enjoy thrilling excursions like glacier cruises and bear viewing, and explore top destinations at a relaxed pace. This is the ultimate Alaskan adventure!
Highlights
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Embark on a breathtaking ride aboard the Coastal Classic Train in a Goldstar Railcar from Anchorage to Seward
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Explore Kenai Fjords National Park on an all-day cruise, venturing deeper into the park than other tours to witness the Northwestern Fjord
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Delight in a journey into the world of Alaska's glaciers, boarding the 26 Glacier Cruise in Whittier
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Experience the thrill of observing bears in their natural habitat during a fly-in bear viewing excursion
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Soar above the Alaskan wilderness with a small-group flightseeing tour from Talkeetna, providing breathtaking views of Denali and a glacier landing experience
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This holiday package is carefully designed by our team to give you complete Peace of Mind, with access to trusted local partners and expert support at your destination.
Overview
This classic Alaskan tour offers an immersive experience, exploring the state’s most famous destinations by both bus and the iconic Alaska Railroad. Begin your journey in Anchorage and travel south to Seward, where towering glaciers meet the sea. Enjoy a range of thrilling excursions from wildlife cruises in Kenai Fjords to kayaking. Along the way, experience the luxury of the Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar service, with panoramic views, onboard meals, and attentive service as you glide through breathtaking landscapes.
Next, venture to the heart of Alaska with a visit to Denali National Park, home to North America’s tallest peak and an abundance of wildlife, including grizzly bears, caribou, and wolves. Choose from a guided Tundra Wilderness Tour or a Jeep self-drive experience, or even upgrade to a helicopter flight over Denali’s glaciers. Continue your journey north to Fairbanks, where you’ll delve into Alaska’s Gold Rush history and embark on a classic sternwheeler river cruise.
This well-paced tour ensures you’ll have time to savour Alaska’s dramatic natural beauty without rushing. Each stop along the way offers unique experiences, from glacier hiking and bear viewing to exploring remote rivers and valleys. Travel by rail through some of the world’s most scenic landscapes, all while enjoying the comfort and luxury of GoldStar service, with access to glass-dome windows, an outdoor viewing platform, and gourmet onboard dining.
Inclusions
- Alaska Railroad (Coastal Classic) Anchorage to Seward GoldStar Service
- Alaska Railroad (Denali Star) from Anchorage to Talkeetna GoldStar Service
- Alaska Railroad (Denali Star) from Talkeetna to Denali Goldstar Service
- Alaska Railroad (Denali Star) from Denali to Fairbanks GoldStar Service
- Alaska Railroad (Glacier Discovery) from Anchorage to Whittier Adventure Class
- 4 nights in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook
- 2 nights in Seward at the Seward Windsong Lodge
- 1 night in Talkeetna at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
- 2 nights in Denali at the Grande Denali Lodge
- Meals as per itinerary
- Day tour Seward to Anchorage with lunch
- Northwestern Fjord Cruise with breakfast and lunch
- Aerial tram ride to the peak of Alyeska
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre Admission
- Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise with Lunch
- Fly-in Bear Viewing Safari with lunch
- Denali Flightseeing with Glacier Landing
Itinerary
Coastal Classic Train is ranked by the National Geographic Traveler among their Top Ten Train Rides in North America. A convenient round-trip schedule and picturesque landscapes along the route make the Coastal Classic Train a local favourite.
Glacier Discovery Train only offers the adventure class. These single-level railcars with a shared vista dome have high ceilings, large windows, as well as a truly surprising amount of legroom. Most seats recline and have footrests.
Denali Star Train is Alaska Railroad's flagship train, it features large curved glass windows that run the full length of the car, allowing excellent 360-degree viewing plus a private outdoor viewing deck. The full-service dining room can be found on the lower level.
Upon arrival in Anchorage, transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights.
Overnight in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook
Board the Coastal Classic Train in the Goldstar Railcar for a breathtaking ride to Seward. This scenic journey takes you along Cook Inlet and into the glacier-filled Chugach Mountains. Breakfast onboard will be served.
This afternoon personalise your excursion by choosing one of the two Freedom of Choice options below.
Overnight in Seward at the Seward Windsong Lodge
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Today, take an all-day Kenai Fjords Cruise. Travel farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than with any other cruise and visit the magnificent Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers, numerous alpine glaciers and marine wildlife like Stellar sea lions, seals, humpbacks, orcas and otters. A continental breakfast and deli-style lunch will be served onboard.
Overnight stay in Seward at the Seward Windsong Lodge
Begin your adventure with a short and easy walk to see views of Exit Glacier. Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre which provides care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife. Here you can safely observe and photograph some of Alaska’s largest land animals including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears and muskox. Take an aerial tram up Alyeska Mountain for views of Turnagain Arm, up to seven “hanging” glaciers and the endless peaks of the Chugach Mountain Range, then continue to Anchorage to arrive late afternoon.
Overnight in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook
Depart Anchorage by coach for an adventure into the exciting world of Alaska’s glaciers. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels over 140 miles into Prince William Sound. Watch for playful sea otters, harbour seals, kittiwakes, bears, whales or mountain goats. Get face to face with these towering masses of ice, so close you can “hear” the glaciers move and gaze at their brilliant blue hues. On the 26 Glacier Cruise, you’ll see several types of glaciers, including Alpine (hanging), Piedmont and Tidewater. Glacier calvings (when broken pieces of ice fall into the water and become icebergs) are normally seen on each cruise. Back in Whittier, board Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train for the final leg of the tour to Anchorage.
Overnight in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook
Experience an unforgettable half-day guided tour to witness Alaska’s black and brown bears in their natural habitat. Your adventure begins with a scenic float plane flight from Anchorage, taking you southwest to one of several prime bear-viewing locations - Redoubt Bay, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark, or Chinitna Bay - depending on the season and where the bears are actively foraging for food. Once there, you’ll have the rare opportunity to observe Alaska’s magnificent brown bears up close as they fish, forage, and interact in their untouched environment.
Overnight in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook
Depart early on the Denali Star Train by Goldstar Railcar to Talkeetna, best known as a base camp for climbers attempting Mount Denali and for the stunning views of this famous mountain. Take a stroll down the main street for river views, local brews and great eats. This afternoon view Denali from the air on this small-group flight over the Alaskan wilderness. Soar over rivers, valleys, and glaciers, and experience landing and walking on a glacier.
Overnight in Talkeetna at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
This morning take the Denali Star, Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, in the Goldstar Railcar to Denali National Park. The afternoon is open for optional activities such as whitewater rafting down the Nenana River, helicopter flightseeing over the Park, landing on a glacier or hiking.
Overnight in Denali at the Grande Denali Lodge
Time to explore the city! Personalise your day by choosing one of the two Freedom of Choice options below.
Overnight in Denali at the Grande Denali Lodge
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This morning is at leisure to enjoy optional activities such as whitewater rafting down the Nenana River, helicopter flightseeing over the park, landing on a glacier or hiking. By early afternoon, board Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star Train in the Goldstar Railcar to Fairbanks. Enjoy the late afternoon scenery as you travel north to Fairbanks where your incredible Alaskan adventure ends.
Additional Information
FROM price reflects the lowest available price within the advertised travel period (e.g. April to October). Pricing varies depending on travel dates, availability and demand, and may not be available on all departures. Higher pricing applies during peak and shoulder periods. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of enquiry or booking. Please refer to Pricing & Price Conditions for full details, including inclusions, exclusions and other conditions.
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