National Park Rail Tour

8 Days & 7 Nights

The National Park Rail Tour provides the perfect combination for Railroad enthusiasts and National Park Lovers. Explore the wildlife and glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park with Kenai Fjords Tours. Ride the Alaska Railroad through narrow valleys past massive glaciers and jagged mountain peaks. Access Alaska's backcountry by rail and float past icebergs near Spencer Glacier as you continue towards the Placer River for a scenic trip through spectacular wilderness.

Board the Train in Anchorage and continue north to view the spectacular beauty of Mt. McKinley from the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Escape deep into the heart of Denali National Park where the unspoiled beauty of 6 million acres surrounds your cabin at the remote Kantishna Roadhouse. Complete your adventure on the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage.

National Park Rail Tour includes:

Day 1 - Seward

• Tour starts from the Seward Small Boat Harbor
• Kenai Fjords Tours - National Park Tour (10:00 am - 6:30 pm)
• Dinner on Fox Island - A Kenai Fjords Tours exclusive!
• Overnight Seward Windsong Lodge

Day 2 - Seward / Girdwood

• Exit Glacier Tour (8:30 am - 10:30 pm)
• Resurrection River Rafting (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
• 
  
• Alaska Railroad Seward to Girdwood (6:00 pm - 8:55 pm)
• Overnight Alyeska Resort

Day 3 - Girdwood / Spencer Glacier / Anchorage

• Train Girdwood to Portage / Spencer Glacier (11:15 am)
• Spencer Glacier Raft Trip more details
• Coach Portage to Anchorage (5:15 pm - 6:45 pm)
• Overnight Anchorage Hotel

Day 4 - Anchorage / Talkeetna

• Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna (8:15 am - 11:05 am)
• Scenic flight over Denali National Park (4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
• Overnight Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge mountain side room

Day 5 - Talkeetna / Denali

• Add an optional scenic flight over Denali
• 
  Note: Scenic flight is not included in package tour price.
• Scenic Jetboat Tour (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Early evening narrated motorcoach - Talkeetna to Denali (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
• Overnight at the entrance to Denali National Park

Day 6 - Denali Backcountry Adventure

• Narrated bus into Denali National Park (2:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
• Overnight at Denali Back Country Lodge

Day 7 - Denali Backcountry Adventure

• Activities at leisure
• Second overnight at the Denali Backcountry Lodge

Day 8 - Denali / Anchorage

• Bus to Denali Park Entrance (6:30 am - 11:30 am)
• Alaska Railroad Denali to Anchorage (12:15 pm - 8:00 pm)
• Tour Ends

Reverse itinerary available upon request. Significant discounts are possible in May or September based on availability of accommodations and activities. Prices are stated per person. Taxes and fees are not included. Rates and dates are subject to change without notice. This package may be booked directly with Alaska Heritage Tours or through your personal Travel Agent. Click here for Booking Terms and Conditions.

[ Back to 'Our Favorites' ]