Cruising around rock formations in the Kenai Fjords.

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

An Alaska vacation package full of favorites: Riverboat in Fairbanks, flightseeing in Talkeetna, whale watching in Seward.

Aerial view of Wilderness Express dome car.

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

An Alaska vacation package full of favorites: Riverboat in Fairbanks, flightseeing in Talkeetna, whale watching in Seward.

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

An Alaska vacation package full of favorites: Riverboat in Fairbanks, flightseeing in Talkeetna, whale watching in Seward.

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

An Alaska vacation package full of favorites: Riverboat in Fairbanks, flightseeing in Talkeetna, whale watching in Seward.

Trip Overview

Over the course of nine days, explore Alaska's complete "railbelt," a chain of destinations linked by the state's main train line. This popular Alaska vacation package visits Anchorage, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Seward. With so much distance to cover, the package includes a variety of transportation types. This makes for efficient travel, while also ensuring there's something new to see on every leg. In between those travel days activities range from the minimally active (wildlife bus tour) to the adventurous (rafting) to the jaw-dropping (flightseeing). The package starts and ends in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Keep travel days interesting with varied transportation, including the railroad and Park Connection Motorcoach.
Experience the unique frontier history of Fairbanks aboard a classic sternwheeler riverboat.
View pristine scenery deep within Denali National Park on a wildlife bus tour.
Visit Aialik Bay and many other sites by boat within Kenai Fjords National Park.
Take a hike with a local guide to Seward's quickly retreating Exit Glacier.

Why Pick This Trip

Without good planning, long trips can be tiring enough to take away from the experience. This nine-day package is designed to minimize trip fatigue without skimping on a single day of Alaska adventures. It includes seamless travel connections, a bit of down time, a variety of transportation, and diverse activities.

What's Included

Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.

Day 1

Aviator Hotel Anchorage - Port View 1 King

Anchorage | 1 Night

Within walking distance of many downtown Anchorage landmarks, enjoy modern accommodations and luxe amenities at this freshly renovated hotel. Learn More >

Day 2

Wilderness Express Anchorage to Talkeetna

Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 11:05 AM

Make the quick trip to Talkeetna aboard a private railcar with upper deck dome seating, full-service dining, and outdoor observation platform. Learn More >

Day 2

Denali Experience Scenic Flight - 4 PM

Talkeetna | Depart 4:00 PM | 1 Hour

Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Day 2

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Main Lodge

Talkeetna | 1 Night

When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >

Day 3

Wilderness Express Talkeetna to Fairbanks

Depart 11:20 AM | Arrive Fairbanks 8:00 PM

Spend the day seeing the sites aboard this premier railway service. Wilderness Express features include reserved dome car seating, outdoor viewing platform, and full-service dining area. Learn More >

Day 3 & 4

Springhill Suites Fairbanks - 1 King Bed

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Convenient to the Fairbanks airport, train, depot, museums, and more, enjoy spacious, modern rooms at this all-suite hotel. Learn More >

Day 4

Riverboat Discovery Cruise Fairbanks - PM

Fairbanks | Depart 2:00 PM | 3 Hours

Ride on a historic sternwheeler on this fully narrated three-hour tour featuring floatplane and sled dog demonstrations and an Athabascan village walk. Learn More >

Day 5

Wilderness Express Fairbanks to Denali Park

Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Denali Park 12:10 PM

Ride south to Denali National Park aboard this privately owned and operated dome car. Service features a la cart breakfast and comfortable reserved seats in the car's upper deck. Learn More >

Day 5

Denali Rafting Wilderness Run - 3 PM

Denali Park

Float down the Nenana River on mild water excursion with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Day 5 & 6

Grande Denali Lodge - Standard

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Minutes away from the Denali National Park entrance, this mountaintop property offers standard guest rooms and premium rooms with a view as well as fine dining at the Alpenglow Restaurant and Peak Spirit Lounge. Learn More >

Day 6

Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour - AM

Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5.5 Hours

Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >

Day 7

Bus Denali to Seward

Depart 7:15 AM | Arrive Seward 5:45 PM

Board the premier Park to Park motorcoach for the only same-day transfer service between Denali Park and Seward. Learn More >

Day 7 & 8

Gateway Hotel Seward - Standard

Seward | 2 Nights

Tucked along a salmon stream and within walking distance to most of Seward's main attractions, the Gateway Hotel is also this small coastal community's newest hotel. Learn More >

Day 8

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise - 9:30 AM

Seward | Depart 9:30 AM | 7.5 Hours

Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. Learn More >

Day 9

Seward Exit Glacier Naturalist Hike - 11:15 AM

Seward | Depart 11:15 AM | 3 Hours

Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by foot on this two-hour guided hike with views of Exit Glacier. Learn More >

Day 9

Alaska Railroad Seward to Anchorage - Adventure Class

Depart 6:00 PM | Arrive Anchorage 10:15 PM

Relax aboard the northbound Coastal Classic on this scenic evening ride through mountain passes and glacial valleys on the way into Anchorage. Learn More >

Day 9

Aviator Hotel Anchorage - Port View 1 King

Anchorage | 1 Night

Within walking distance of many downtown Anchorage landmarks, enjoy modern accommodations and luxe amenities at this freshly renovated hotel. Learn More >

Day 9

Tour concludes in Anchorage

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Day 1

Arrive Anchorage

Arrive into Anchorage and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2

Anchorage to Talkeetna

This morning you'll board a deluxe dome train bound for Talkeetna. Enjoy reserved seating underneath full-length dome windows and access to a private dining car with delish breakfast.

This afternoon you'll head out on an hour-long flightseeing tour into the Alaska Range and around the magnificent granite massifs that flank Denali. The views are epic. Overnight Talkeetna.

Day 3

Talkeetna to Fairbanks

Your train to Fairbanks departs late morning, so take some time before to visit the Denali National Park Ranger Station just off Main Street in Talkeetna. The station, which is where all climbers must check in before attempting to climb Denali, showcases some interesting mountaineering history.

Board the train once more for your afternoon ride to Fairbanks. Overnight Fairbanks.

Day 4

Fairbanks

Enjoy some down time at your riverside hotel this morning before taking a history and culture tour aboard a classic sternwheeler on the Chena River. Overnight Fairbanks.

Day 5

Fairbanks to Denali National Park

Head to the Fairbanks Depot this morning to catch the train heading south to Denali National Park. The trip takes about four hours, winding through rolling tundra on the way to a precipitous stretch of track along the Nenana River Canyon before reaching the Denali Depot.

This afternoon you're headed onto the river itself for a raft trip. Overnight Denali.

Day 6

Denali National Park

Rise early this morning for your guided bus tour into Denali National Park. You'll travel many miles today, riding along a solitary gravel road that winds across rivers, valleys, and glacial plains that dominate the park's boundless landscape. It is very common to see wildlife on this popular excursion. Overnight Denali.

Day 7

Denali National Park to Seward

Today you'll travel aboard the Park Connection, a motorcoach service offering same-day transportation between Denali Park and Seward. Bring any electronics that need charging on board. Seats are conveniently equipped with power outlets. A brief midday stop is made in Anchorage. Overnight Seward.

Day 8

Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

The misty waters of Kenai Fjords National Park await you today as you head out on a scenic wildlife cruise from Seward. The setting is beautiful in its rugged moodiness, with the coastline often draped in wispy clouds and the water a deep, endless blue. The cruise visits Aialik Bay and at least one tidewater glacier before returning to Resurrection Bay. Overnight Seward.

Day 9

Kenai Fjords National Park to Anchorage

You'll take one final trip into Kenai Fjords National Park today, this time by foot on a guided hike to Exit Glacier. The rest of the day is yours to explore Seward before your evening train ride back to Anchorage. The package ends with a final overnight in Anchorage.

Rates & Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.

Typical PEAK Season Prices

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $5,990	Double: $3,990	Triple: $3,391	Quad: $3,092	Child: $1,170
Taxes & Fees	Single: $471	Double: $277	Triple: $219	Quad: $190	Child: $46
Total	Single: $6,461	Double: $4,267	Triple: $3,610	Quad: $3,282	Child: $1,216
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Typical VALUE Season Prices

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $5,897	Double: $3,922	Triple: $3,331	Quad: $3,036	Child: $1,149
Taxes & Fees	Single: $467	Double: $275	Triple: $217	Quad: $189	Child: $46
Total	Single: $6,364	Double: $4,197	Triple: $3,548	Quad: $3,225	Child: $1,195
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Options and Add-Ons

This is one of our most popular highlights of Alaska tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. If getting above the Arctic Circle is on your bucket list, add the Arctic Circle Air Adventure to your full day in Fairbanks. Prefer a dryer sort of adventure than whitewater rafting? Switch to ziplining or ATVing near Denali. The choices are endless, and just a few suggestions are listed below.

You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.

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Kenai Fjords Northwestern Fjord Cruise

Seward | Depart 8:30 AM | 8 Hours

Cruise into the farthest coastal reaches of Kenai Fjords National Park on this remote and immersive nine-hour boat tour from Seward. Learn More >

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Arctic Circle Air Adventure

Fairbanks | Depart 7:00 AM | 5 Hours

Spend two hours flightseeing and three hours on the ground exploring the extreme environment above the Arctic Circle on this guided tour out of Fairbanks. Learn More >

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Denali Wilderness ATV Tour (4 Wheeler)