Riding the Alaska Railroad, you see all the best of Alaska including Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks. This vacation makes all the major stops on the railroad: Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks. Along the way you’ll see wildlife and glaciers and even ride a dog sled! Several trips explore Alaska’s backcountry on land and at sea. This trip creates the memories you’ll take back home and treasure forever.

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• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
• Rail transportation throughout including travel aboard the Coastal Classic, Glacier Discovery Train, and Denali Star Train
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary

Scenic highlights of your trip include:

• Anchorage
• Kenai Fjords National Park
• Spencer Glacier
• Portage
• Denali National Park

Day 1 - Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2 - Kenai Fjords National Park
Depart early on the Coastal Classic Train to Seward. Upon arrival, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park. See hanging and tidewater glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and perhaps even a gray or humpback whale. Overnight Seward. (L)

Day 3 - Real Alaska
Start the day at the Alaska SeaLife Center examining Alaska’s marine life up-close. Then, spend the afternoon on the Real Alaska Tour. This tour includes an Exit Glacier Tour, lunch at an Alaska roadhouse and a dogsled ride. Evening departure to Girdwood aboard the Coastal Classic Train. Overnight Girdwood.

Day 4 - Spencer Glacier
Travel via the Glacier Discovery Train to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Float among the icebergs at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer River. A short train ride to Portage follows the float tour. A motorcoach transfer from Portage to Anchorage gets you back in time for dinner. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 5 - Denali National Park
Travel north to Denali National Park via the Denali Star Train. Enjoy a hearty meal and rip-roarin’ entertainment at Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater (choose a 5:30 pm or 8:30 pm reservation). Overnight Denali.

Day 6 - Explore Denali
Travel into Denali National Park on a narrated tour. Your guide will highlight history, flora, and fauna as you make your way to the heart of the Park, Kantishna. Once there, enjoy a buffet lunch before traveling back to the Park entrance. Overnight Denali.

Day 7 - Denali/Anchorage
Take the wheel of a 4WD Jeep for a thrilling guided journey into Denali’s backcountry. This 3.5-hour tour includes a hearty Alaskan snack and fabulous scenery. This afternoon, return to Anchorage on the Denali Star. Overnight Anchorage.