Clear skies in early August in Denali National Park.

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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 three nights and two full days to experience the Denali Park area. Modes of travel include deluxe dome train and Park Connection Motorcoach. 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

Travel into Denali National Park on a guided wildlife tour.
Hike with a guide in the Denali Park frontcountry and explore even more of the wider area's scenery on a Jeep excursion.
Travel in style on a deluxe dome train with reserved upper-deck seating.
Fly from Talkeetna into the Alaska Range aboard a ski plane for flightseeing and glacier landing amongst the tallest mountains in the state.
Cruise deep blue coastal waters of the Northwestern Fjord on a day tour out of Seward.
Hike with a local guide to an overlook of Exit Glacier.

Why Pick This Trip

With more time to spend in Denali National Park, this package provides a variety of ways to genuinely experience the remoteness and raw beauty of the park, its mountains, and wildlife. The same goes for the quality of excursions, transportation, and handpicked hotels throughout the itinerary. This is one's for the avid traveler ready to be wowed.

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 | 3 Nights

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 | Depart 11:30 AM | 5 Hours

Hike Denali Park trails alongside a guide well-versed in the area's flora, fauna, and fascinating natural history on this more challenging five-hour hike. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 1:30 PM | 8 Hours

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

Denali Park | Depart 7:00 AM | 5 Hours

Take the whole family on this fun and fully guided five-hour Jeep Wrangler driving excursion on a scenic route east of Denali National Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 2:45 PM | 2 Hours

Get behind the wheel or enjoy the ride from the passenger seat on this exciting side-by-side ATV excursion outside 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 6:30 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 9:00 AM | 7 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 11:15 AM | 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 reserved seats aboard a dome 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.

Today immerses you in Denali National Park, starting with a morning guided hike through what's known as the park's frontcountry. In the afternoon you'll delve deeper into the park borders on a wildlife bus tour fully narrated by a driver-guide. It's a long but memorable day. Overnight Denali.

You're heading farther afield today. The day starts with a jeep tour down the Denali Highway, a remote gravel road that parallels the eastern Alaska Range. Later in the day you'll keep the adventure going with an ATV tour. Overnight Denali.

After an early breakfast at the lodge, 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 near 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

Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.

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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: $4,844	Double: $3,433	Triple: $3,076	Quad: $2,850	Child: $1,618
Taxes & Fees	Single: $234	Double: $146	Triple: $119	Quad: $106	Child: $45
Total	Single: $5,078	Double: $3,579	Triple: $3,195	Quad: $2,956	Child: $1,663
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: $4,484	Double: $3,253	Triple: $2,956	Quad: $2,760	Child: $1,618
Taxes & Fees	Single: $207	Double: $132	Triple: $110	Quad: $99	Child: $45
Total	Single: $4,691	Double: $3,385	Triple: $3,066	Quad: $2,859	Child: $1,663
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 backcountry lodge in 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.

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 >