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Tour Alaska by Rail
Tour Description:
EXPERIENCE ALASKA’S WILD BEAUTY FROM ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS HISTORIC RAILWAYS.
From the magnificent Kenai Fjords to the immense Denali National Park, this independent rail tour takes you to the best of Alaska. Ride the historic Alaskan Railroad through breathtaking scenery and visit the historic towns that once housed Alaska’s first frontiersmen.
Highlights:
* Rail travel on the Alaska Railroad
* Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
* Alaska Airlines Flight Fairbanks to Anchorage (coach class)
* Boat tour into Kenai Fjords National Park
* Jetboat tour in Talkeetna
* Denali National Park tour
* Sightseeing tour of Fairbanks with the Museum of the North
* Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour
* All taxes included
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Arrive in Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage! This thoroughly modern city is the economic and social hub of Alaska, with nearly half of the state's residents living in the vicinity. Take the day to explore Anchorage on your own. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 2 - Anchorage to Seward
Today, travel from Anchorage to Seward on Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic train. On the 4-hour journey, sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty outside your window before arriving in Seward. Named after the Secretary of State who brought Alaska into the Union, Seward is a scenic wonderland. The town sits at the edge of the Kenai Peninsula on Resurrection Bay and is the perfect gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Overnight Seward.
Day 3 - Seward - Anchorage
Begin the day with an exciting 6-hour cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. From your ship, you'll be able to see the contours of glaciers and vast expanses of lush forest. If you're lucky, you may even see a humpback whale breaching. Later, return to Anchorage by train, where you'll have another evening to experience all this bustling city has to offer. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 4 - Anchorage - Talkeetna
Today, board the Denali Star bound for the tiny, unique town of Talkeetna. From Talkeetna, you'll set out on a thrilling wilderness jet-boat tour through this wildlife-rich region. Keep an eye out for nesting bald eagles and beavers, and learn about the area's history and wildlife from your experienced tour guide and Naturalist. Overnight Talkeetna.
Day 5 - Talkeetna - Denali National Park
Travel today from Talkeetna to Denali National Park. This immense park is a land of extremes. Here, you'll find the highest peak in North America, Denali, a formidable grizzly bear population, soaring bald eagles, and unparalleled scenery as far as the eye can see. Overnight Denali.
Day 6 - Denali National Park - Fairbanks
On today's comprehensive bus tour, delve deep into Denali National Park. See wildlife, discover unbelievable photo opportunities, and learn about the history of this immense and wildly diverse region. This evening, board the Denali Star bound for Fairbanks, the largest city in Alaska's Interior. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 7 - Fairbanks
Tucked away in the heart of Alaska's impossibly beautiful interior, Fairbanks is quintessential Alaska. Here in the Golden Heart City, you can meet an endless range of fascinating people, peruse Native art and jewelry, and maybe even see the Northern Lights. During today's sightseeing tour and Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour, you'll explore Fairbanks and discover its Gold Rush history and scenic delights. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 8 - Fairbanks - Anchorage
Fly today from Fairbanks to coastal Anchorage. Upon your arrival, transfer to your hotel and take the rest of the day and evening to explore lovely Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 9 - Tour ends in Anchorage
Say goodbye to wild Alaska! Your tour ends today in Anchorage.
