Trip Overview

Visit Alaska's most popular destinations on this self-guided 7-day vacation package featuring travel by train and motorcoach to Fairbanks, Denali Park, Talkeetna, and Seward. Experience many of Alaska's iconic offerings. See its wildlife and learn its history. View unparalleled sights and marvel in wild, untouched nature.

Trip Highlights

• Relax in a private cottage at a quaint property on the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks.
• Experience the living history of gold prospectors in Alaska and then try to strike it rich during an interactive gold panning demo.
• Cruise 20 miles of the Susitna River aboard a custom built jetboat and tour a traditional Alaskan encampment on this two-hour guided river adventure.
• Catch views of Denali on clear days while staying at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
• Spot tidewater glaciers, whales, and more on an scenic Kenai Fjords National Park day cruise.

Why Pick Alaska Tour & Travel

We specialize in custom Alaska travel packages. We can offer expert advice and make changes to this package until it is the perfect fit for your party. We never mark up our packages with hidden costs or fees, a common practice in the industry. On our What's Included tab on this page you can click though and see the individual prices for everything included in the tour, and we stand behind these prices with our lowest price guarantee.

We have been exclusively in the Alaska travel business for 25 years, and have helped over 250,000 visitors plan their perfect Alaska vacations. We have an A+ rating with the Alaska BBB and nearly 1,000 Five Star reviews with Trip Advisor. Learn more here.

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.

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Day 1 & 2

River's Edge Resort Cottages - Standard

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Relax in a private riverfront or garden cottage in this quaint property. The resort, which offers a free shuttle service to the Fairbanks airport and depot, is located on the banks of the Chena River. Learn More >

Day 2

Riverboat Discovery Cruise Fairbanks - AM

Fairbanks | Depart 8:45 AM | 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 2

Gold Dredge 8 Fairbanks - PM

Fairbanks | Depart 1:45 PM | 2 Hours

A two-hour exploration of Alaska's rich mining history featuring a short train ride, visit to a dredge, and chance to pan for gold. Learn More >

Day 3

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 3 & 4

Denali Bluffs Hotel - Standard

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Enjoy unparalleled hospitality minutes from the Denali National Park entrance. The hotel offers standard and deluxe rooms as well as a restaurant serving up the area's best barbeque. Learn More >

Day 4

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 5

Wilderness Express Denali Park to Talkeetna

Depart 12:30 PM | Arrive Talkeetna 5:05 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 >

Day 5

Talkeetna Wilderness Jetboat Tour - 6:30 PM

Talkeetna | Depart 6:00 PM | 2 Hours

Cruise 20 miles of the Susitna River aboard a custom-built jetboat and tour a traditional Alaskan encampment on this two-hour guided river adventure. Learn More >

Day 5

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 6

Bus Talkeetna to Seward

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 >

Day 6

Seward Windsong Lodge - Standard

Seward | 1 Night

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. Learn More >

Day 7

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - 8 AM

Seward | Depart 8:00 AM | 6 Hours

Cruise the coastline of Kenai Fjords on this six-hour wildlife and glacier tour from Seward. Learn More >

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.

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Map

Here is our general tour map showing all the destinations we offer. You can see a larger version here, or click on the SHOW INTERACTIVE MAP link below to see a map for this specific tour.

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Options & Upgrades

Keep in mind we can add or remove services to make this tour package a perfect match for your party. Your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose.

Give us a call at 800-208-0200 or request a quote for more specifics. If you prefer, you can add the components of this tour package to your My Trip planner and make modifications on your own.