Near-perfect mirror shot taken along the Parks Highway.

Denali Express to Seward - Tour 142

Before setting out on a cruise from Seward, experience the splendor of Denali National Park.

Guests on the Denali Star can travel between Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Denali Express to Seward - Tour 142

Before setting out on a cruise from Seward, experience the splendor of Denali National Park.

Lush green landscape after rain in Denali Park.

Denali Express to Seward - Tour 142

Before setting out on a cruise from Seward, experience the splendor of Denali National Park.

Bald eagle soars in Kenai Fjords National Park.

Denali Express to Seward - Tour 142

Before setting out on a cruise from Seward, experience the splendor of Denali National Park.

Overview
What's Included
Itinerary
Map
Rates & Dates
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Trip Overview

Travel to Denali National Park ahead of a Seward to Vancouver cruise with this quick and convenient land package. The full itinerary features travel by the Alaska Railroad north to Denali National Park and transfer to Seward via the Park Connection Motorcoach. Favorite activities in the park area include a Nenana River raft trip and an immersive wildlife tour down the Denali Park Road. One night in Anchorage and two in the Denali Park area are also included. This four-day, three-night Alaska vacation package begins in Anchorage and ends in Seward.

Trip Highlights

Travel the Denali Star railroad route between Anchorage and Denali National Park.
Float mild waters on a scenic raft trip down the Nenana River.
See Denali National Park's fascinating wildlife during a guided bus tour.
Easily transfer from Denali to Seward in a single day aboard the Park Connection Motorcoach.

Why Pick This Trip

This shorter four-day land package is efficient, but it also provides for a rich experience within Denali National Park. It complements cruises leaving out of Seward by showcasing a side of Alaska unique from what you'll see by ship. Plus, it conveniently ends in Seward in time for cruise check-in.

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 near the Anchorage train depot, this hotel offers double queen rooms and complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Learn More >

Depart 8:20 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

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

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Stay in a cedar cabin or comfortable lodge room at this resort-style property. The Village is seven miles from the entrance to Denali Park and offers guests free shuttle service to and from area attractions. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5 Hours

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

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 >

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 complimentary shuttle. Explore Anchorage at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

It's a quick transfer from your nearby hotel to the Anchorage Depot for the Alaska Railroad train headed to the Denali Park area. After a brief stop into Talkeetna, the route crisscrosses glacial rivers and mountain valleys on its way up to the summit of the Continental Divide, the track's highest point. From here is a winding 35 miles along the Nenana River to the Denali Depot.

You'll get to see the river up close this evening on a scenic raft trip through its calmer waters. Overnight Denali.

You'll travel deep within Denali National Park today, journeying by bus well beyond where the public road ends and the restricted Park Road begins. Along they way you'll stop often for wildlife sightings and to take in park's vast landscapes. Overnight Denali.

You'll travel some 360 miles from the Denali Park area to Seward today aboard the comfortable Park Connection Motorcoach. After a brief midday stop in Anchorage, your land package concludes in Seward.

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: $1,787	Double: $1,263	Triple: $1,108	Quad: $1,031	Child: $402
Taxes & Fees	Single: $102	Double: $57	Triple: $43	Quad: $37	Child: $0
Total	Single: $1,889	Double: $1,320	Triple: $1,151	Quad: $1,068	Child: $402
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: $1,523	Double: $1,109	Triple: $997	Quad: $937	Child: $380
Taxes & Fees	Single: $85	Double: $49	Triple: $38	Quad: $33	Child: $0
Total	Single: $1,608	Double: $1,158	Triple: $1,035	Quad: $970	Child: $380
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 pre-cruise tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. For example, if you have extra time, it's possible to add a day in Anchorage for a bear viewing trip or glacier helicopter tour. 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.

Palmer | Depart 8:45 AM | 1 Hour

Take a walk on one of Alaska’s beautiful glaciers on this popular helicopter flight and guided ice walk departing just an hour outside of Anchorage. Learn More >

Anchorage | Depart 8:05 AM | 1 Hour

Connect to the Alaska Glacier Lodge for a few nights’ stay or for a helicopter day tour with this convenient shuttle transfer from Anchorage. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 7:40 AM | 3 Hours

Offering active exploration of the unique natural setting of the Denali Park area, guests return from this three-hour walking tour both energized and educated. Learn More >