Adventure with Alaska Railroad

DAY 1 – YOUR JOURNERY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE

Welcome to Anchorage! Check into your hotel and drop off your luggage so you can begin exploring. (Overnight in Anchorage)

DAY 2 – ANCHORAGE

Today, enjoy a guided 15-mile scenic tour through Anchorage and learn about its history and the culture. (Overnight in Anchorage)

DAY 3 – SEWARD

Board the Alaska Railroad for your trip from Anchorage to Seward. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure exploring this port town where many cruise ships embark. (Overnight in Seward)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK

Today, enjoy a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and witness the beauty of the mountains, glaciers and wildlife. This evening, travel by train back to Anchorage for the night. (Overnight in Anchorage)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 – TALKEETNA

Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Talkeetna. This small charming town is known as the gateway to Denali. (Overnight in Talkeetna)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 – DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Denali. (Overnight in Denali)

Meals: Lunch

DAY 7 – DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Denali, the Crown Jewel of national parks, is a true wilderness and only has one road bisecting the park. On your included sightseeing tour, you’ll adventure into the heart of Denali National Park. Stop at the Polychrome Overlook which is known for its gorgeous kaleidoscope of colours formed by volcanic rock. Be sure to look out for grizzlies, moose and caribou. (Overnight in Denali)

Meals: Lunch

DAY 8 – FAIRBANKS

Your train to Fairbanks leaves late this afternoon so you can spend the day exploring downtown Denali or perhaps you want to take a short hike on one of the many trails. (Overnight in Fairbanks)

Meals: Dinner

DAY 9 – FAIRBANKS

Enjoy the day exploring Fairbanks and learning about its history and how it became a boomtown once gold was discovered in the early 1900’s. (Overnight in Fairbanks)

DAY 10 – YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN FAIRBANKS

ALASKA RAILROAD

Luggage Guidelines

• The Alaska Railroad offers checked baggage One carry-on is allowed per person. Each ticketed passenger may check two pieces of luggage when traveling aboard the Alaska Railroad, and up to four pieces aboard the Aurora Winter Train. Aurora Winter Train baggage service available in Anchorage and Fairbanks only. The luggage weight limit is 50 pounds (around 22kg) per bag.
• Baggage service varies by depot location.
• Luggage storage is not available at any train station.
• One carry-on item is allowed per person. Carry-on bags may not exceed 15” x 14” x 6”. Please remember to carry on medications, cameras or other items that you will need during your train ride.
• Different rules for outsize items such as bicycles.

Check-in Times

• Passengers need to check-in at the ticket counter one hour early at the Anchorage and Fairbanks depots, and 30-45 minutes at Talkeetna, Seward or Denali. At depots, boarding for all trains occurs 20-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Dining

• Alaska Railroad offers two onboard dining options: The Wilderness Cafe and the GoldStar Dining Room.
• The casual Wilderness Cafe snack bar car offers grab-and-go refreshments like baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and both non-alcoholic and adult beverages. The Wilderness Cafe is available on all Alaska Railroad routes and in some cases includes table seating.
• Sit-down dining aboard Alaska trains is available in the GoldStar Dining Room. Depending on the route, the dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are prepared onboard and oftentimes feature local produce and ingredients. The drink menu includes craft beer, wine, and signature cocktails. The dining room is equipped with four-person booths and picture windows. Sit-down dining is available on the Coastal Classic and Denali Star trains. It is not available on the Glacier Discovery route

Notable Scenery

• Various national parks, some fjords, ancient geology and (if we’re lucky), the Aurora Borealis.
• The Alaskan Railroad goes through some truly breathtaking scenery, along with rugged routes and either through or near some National Parks (you can go, for example, on a day cruise from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park The Denali Star follows the Susitna river, and goes past The Chugach Mountains just north of Anchorage.
• Between Talkeetna and Denali, the train crosses Hurricane Gulch with amazing views. fter Denali, the train snakes along the Nenana River. On a clear day it’s possible to see Mount Denali (otherwise known as Mount McKinley) from the train, the tallest mountain in North America.
• The route also offers various photo opportunities, such as the Talkeetna Mountains and into the Matanuska Valley, and Broad Pass, the highest point on the Alaska Railroad at 2,363 feet, featuring impressive panoramic views of the Alaska Range.