Cruising around rock formations in the Kenai Fjords.

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

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

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

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

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

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

Best of Alaska Highlights - Tour 160

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

Overview
What's Included
Itinerary
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Rates & Dates
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Trip Overview

Over the course of nine days, explore Alaska's complete "railbelt," a chain of towns and sites from Fairbanks to Seward 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 (whitewater rafting) to the jaw-dropping (flightseeing). The package starts and ends in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Keep travel days interesting with varied transportation, including the Alaska Railroad and Park Connection Motorcoach.
Experience the unique frontier history of Fairbanks aboard a classic sternwheeler riverboat.
Reach the famous Stony Hill Overlook 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.

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 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 >

Talkeetna | Depart 2:30 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 >

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 11:20 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 >

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Located on the banks of the Chena River, this Alaskan-owned property features spacious double queen guest rooms, a waterfront deck, and complimentary shuttle service to and from the Fairbanks airport and train depot. Learn More >

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 >

Depart 8:15 AM | Arrive Denali Park 12:10 PM

Make the trip from Fairbanks to Denali on this comfortable train offering reserved seating in both Adventure Class and GoldStar Dome cars. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 3:00 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 | 2 Nights

Enjoy unparalleled hospitality at this Alaskan-owned property minutes from the Denali National Park entrance. The hotel offers Hillside and premium RiverView rooms as well as a full-service restaurant serving up the area's best barbeque. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 8 Hours

Fully narrated eight-hour and 124-mile roundtrip bus tour into Denali National Park with a turnaround point at the famous Stony Hill Overlook. 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 >

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 10:00 AM | 8 Hours

Cruise alongside glaciers and through scenic bays on this popular 8.5-hour tour to Kenai Fjords National Park and Fox Island. 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.

Arrive into Anchorage and transfer to your downtown hotel via courtesy shuttle. Overnight Anchorage.

This morning you'll board the Alaska Railroad train bound for Talkeetna. Enjoy reserved seating, access to a dome car, and a café car offering grab-and-go breakfasts treats and snacks.

This afternoon you'll head to the Talkeetna Airport for an hour-long flightseeing tour into the Alaska Range and around the magnificent granite massifs that flank Denali. Make sure your camera is fully charged, the views are epic. Overnight Talkeetna.

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 climbing Denali, showcases some interesting mountaineering history.

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

Head to the Fairbanks Depot this morning to catch the Alaska Railroad 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 an exhilarating whitewater raft trip down the canyon's roiling rapids. Overnight Denali.

Rise early this morning for your guided bus tour into Denali National Park. You'll travel over 100 miles today, riding along a solitary gravel road that winds across rivers, within valleys, and across glacial plains dominating the park's boundless landscape. It is very common to see wildlife on this popular excursion. The tour returns after reaching the Stony Hill Overlook, which offers fantastic views of Denali in clear weather. Overnight Denali.

Today you'll travel aboard the comfortable 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.

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's cliffsides 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, stopping for an early dinner on Fox Island, and docking once again at the Seward harbor. Overnight Seward.

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.

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: $3,965	Double: $2,775	Triple: $2,418	Quad: $2,239	Child: $933
Taxes & Fees	Single: $213	Double: $130	Triple: $105	Quad: $92	Child: $29
Total	Single: $4,178	Double: $2,905	Triple: $2,523	Quad: $2,331	Child: $962
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: $3,571	Double: $2,526	Triple: $2,217	Quad: $2,063	Child: $881
Taxes & Fees	Single: $196	Double: $122	Triple: $99	Quad: $88	Child: $29
Total	Single: $3,767	Double: $2,648	Triple: $2,316	Quad: $2,151	Child: $910
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 the trip for 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.

Denali Park | Depart 6:30 AM | 13 Hours

Take a guided bus tour into the heart of Denali National Park, enjoy a hearty lunch at the Kantishna Roadhouse, and spot iconic wildlife on this full-day excursion. 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 >

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 >

Denali Park | Depart 7:45 PM | 2 Hours

Hear the tale of the first successful ascent of the 20,320-foot-high Denali during this lively two-hour dinner theater at the McKinley Chalet Resort. Learn More >