Clear skies in early August in Denali National Park.

Premium National Parks Adventure - Tour 122

Delve deeper into the Denali National Park backcountry. Explore more of Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the state’s remote wonders over eight incomparable days in Alaska.

K2 Denali Experience Flight in front of Denali.

Premium National Parks Adventure - Tour 122

Delve deeper into the Denali National Park backcountry. Explore more of Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the state’s remote wonders over eight incomparable days in Alaska.

Premium National Parks Adventure - Tour 122

Delve deeper into the Denali National Park backcountry. Explore more of Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the state’s remote wonders over eight incomparable days in Alaska.

Premium National Parks Adventure - Tour 122

Delve deeper into the Denali National Park backcountry. Explore more of Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the state’s remote wonders over eight incomparable days in Alaska.

Coastal Classic travelling towards Seward.

Premium National Parks Adventure - Tour 122

Delve deeper into the Denali National Park backcountry. Explore more of Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the state’s remote wonders over eight incomparable days in Alaska.

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Trip Overview

Over eight days and nights, this Alaska travel package takes visitors from the depths of Denali National Park to the farthest inlets of Kenai Fjords National Park. The package features a two-night stay at the Kantishna Roadhouse, an all-inclusive backcountry lodge near the end of the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Modes of travel include the Alaska Railroad, Park Connection Motorcoach, and Wilderness Express, a privately-owned dome train service with reserved upper-level seating and 360-degree views. Along the way, activities range from whitewater rafting and flightseeing to a guided hike and day cruise. The package begins and ends in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Spend two nights at the Kantishna Roadhouse, an all-inclusive backcountry lodge in Denali National Park.
Travel aboard the premier Wilderness Express dome train service, classic Alaska Railroad, and efficient Park Connection Motorcoach.
Fly from Talkeetna into the Alaska Range aboard a ski plane for a flightseeing and glacier landing amongst the tallest mountains in the state.
Cruise deep blue coastal waters of the Northwestern Fjord on a Kenai Fjords day tour.
Hike with a local guide to Exit Glacier, one of Seward's closest trail-accessible glaciers.

Why Pick This Trip

This package includes three nights and two full days in Denali National Park, providing more time to experience the remoteness and raw beauty of the park, its mountains, and wildlife. The package also includes two premium events, two nights at an all-inclusive backcountry lodge and tickets on the luxury Wilderness Express dome car service.

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.

Anchorage | 1 Night

Conveniently located just three blocks from the Anchorage train depot, this creek-side hotel offers comfortable double queen rooms, an indoor pool, fully equipped fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Learn More >

Depart 8:15 AM | Arrive Denali Park 3:40 PM

Enjoy a reserved seat on the upper deck of a private railcar on this specialty service along the Denali Star route between Anchorage and Denali National Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:30 PM | 3 Hours

Splash through wilder rapids in the Nenana River Gorge on this three-hour trip with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Denali Park | 1 Night

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

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Fully unwind, completely disconnect, and experience the remoteness at the Kantishna Roadhouse, a backcountry lodge in the heart of Denali National Park. Learn More >

Depart 12:30 PM | Arrive Talkeetna 4:40 PM

Settle in for a relaxing luxury train experience aboard this private railcar service. All passengers enjoy upper-level dome car seating on a southbound trip that takes just over four hours. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 7:00 PM | 1 Hour

Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

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 >

Depart 11:00 AM | Arrive Seward 5:45 PM

Ride in comfort aboard a luxury Park Connection motorcoach offering same-day transfers from Talkeetna to Seward. Learn More >

Seward | 2 Nights

Just three miles north of Seward, this full-service lodge invites guests into a secluded forest setting while providing convenient shuttle service to local activities. The onsite restaurant is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Learn More >

Seward | Depart 8:30 AM | 9 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 >

Seward | Depart 1:15 PM | 2 Hours

Explore Kenai Fjords National Park's only road-accessible glacier on this two-hour guided hike to the toe of Exit Glacier. Learn More >

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 >

Anchorage | 1 Night

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.

Fly into Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle. The rest of the day is yours to explore Anchorage at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

Settle into your upper-level dome car seats aboard the premier Wilderness Express train bound for Denali National Park. This evening you'll take advantage of the long daylight hours on an evening Nenana River whitewater rafting trip. Overnight Denali.

After a relaxed morning at the hotel, transfer to the Denali Depot to catch the bus to the Kantishna Roadhouse. The bus provides transportation, but the drive is an enjoyable wildlife tour fully narrated by a knowledgeable driver-guide. It's likely you'll see Denali Park wildlife on the trip, which takes about six scenic hours with plenty of bathroom and snack breaks. Overnight Kantishna.

Enjoy a full day in the Denali backcountry. Go on a guided hike, fly fish, stroll to Wonder Lake, soak in the solitude. All meals and activities included. Overnight Kantishna.

After an early breakfast at the Roadhouse, the first part of the morning bus ride out of the park is quiet with only a few buses traveling between Kantishna and the Eielson Visitor Center. It's an ideal time to glimpse clear mountain views and wildlife.

The bus arrives in time for you to transfer to the midday train leaving for Talkeetna. Once in Talkeetna, take a flightseeing trip with a glacier landing among the peaks in the south side of Denali National Park. Overnight Talkeetna.

Today is a travel day, with transportation to Seward provided by the Park Connection Motorcoach. The coach leaves late morning and stops for a break in Anchorage before proceeding along the Turnagain Arm, through the Kenai Mountains, and into Seward. Overnight Seward.

This morning you'll trade travel by land for a full-day boat tour out of Seward and into the far reaches of Kenai Fjords National Park. The day's destination is the isolated Northwestern Fjord and the colossal tidewater glaciers flowing into its otherwise calm water. Overnight Seward.

See a different side of Kenai Fjords National Park on a guided hike to the park's only road-accessible glacier. Afterwards, you'll catch the evening train back to Anchorage. The package concludes with a final overnight in Anchorage.

Map

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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.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $4,704	Double: $3,542	Triple: $3,185	Quad: $3,006	Child: $1,971
Taxes & Fees	Single: $182	Double: $121	Triple: $102	Quad: $93	Child: $48
Total	Single: $4,886	Double: $3,663	Triple: $3,287	Quad: $3,099	Child: $2,019
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.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $4,594	Double: $3,487	Triple: $3,148	Quad: $2,979	Child: $1,971
Taxes & Fees	Single: $174	Double: $117	Triple: $100	Quad: $91	Child: $48
Total	Single: $4,768	Double: $3,604	Triple: $3,248	Quad: $3,070	Child: $2,019
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 tour packages to Denali and Kenai Fjords, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. For example, many of our guests choose to add a return trip by plane from the Kantishna Roadhouse. Want some more adventure? Switch from the guided naturalist hike in Seward to an earlier Exit Glacier ice hiking excursion. 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.

Denali Park | Depart 8:00 AM | 1 Hour

For visitors planning a full-day bus trip into Denali National Park, this one-way flightseeing trip makes for a shorter but no less scenic return to the park entrance. Learn More >