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Kenai Fjords
Alaska the Greatland
9 days $5,195 pp $4,895 pp
  • Board the Alaska Railroad for a journey into the heart of Denali National Park
  • Search for wildlife while cruising past glaciers and icebergs in Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager
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Alaska Railroad
Alaska Wilderness Tour
7 days $2,415 pp $2,315 pp
  • Explore Alaska's cities & backcountry aboard the Denali Star
  • Spot wildlife in its natural habitat on a guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
  • Explore the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks
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Aurora Winter Train
Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
7 days $3,995 pp
  • Admire sensational views of Mt. Denali aboard the Alaska Railroad
  • View amazing animals on a tour of the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Head into the snowy wilderness to witness the incredible natural spectacle of the Northern Lights
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Explore America's Last Frontier

Alaska's pristine wilderness, national parks, and fascinating cities make it one of the top bucket list destinations for travelers. Embark on one of our many offerings throughout this majestic state.

Recommended Activities:  Explore Denali National Park, see the Northern Lights, or enjoy a wilderness tour.

Ride The Alaskan Railroad: With five routes to choose from, the award winning Alaskan Railroad makes for a great adventure.

Explore by Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or enjoy our escorted Alaska the Greatland tour guided by a tour manager. We also offer Alaska cruise and train tour combinations.

When should you travel to Alaska? Peak season is between June and August, with warmer temperatures and long daylight hours. Hotels are known to fill up quickly, so plan to book early. However, we offer tours year-round, including our popular Northern Lights tours which are a customer favorite. 

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Best Time to Admire the Northern Lights in Alaska

With clear skies and a fresh blanket of snow on the ground, there is no better time to view the Northern Lights than the long winter months of Alaska.

Exchange the Northern Lights for the "Midnight Sun" during these months when long daylight hours, especially in Fairbanks, make it nearly impossible to spot the wonder.

As the seasons start to change and the nights stretch longer, it may be possible to catch a glimpse of the Lights as "Aurora season" begins once more.

Although some cloud cover can obscure the view, the winter-clad landscapes and long nights make an incredible setting for hunting the Northern Lights. 

Most Popular Alaskan Vacations for 2025 & 2026

Discover unforgettable experiences in Alaska - From wildlife viewing in the summer to chasing the Northern Lights in winter, or relax with a combined railroad and ocean cruise vacation.

Northern Lights, Chena Hot Springs
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4.8 stars(35 reviews)
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Alaska Wildlife
4.5 stars(13 reviews)
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$2,425 pp $2,325 pp
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Northern Lights Swirling over Pine Trees
4.7 stars(20 reviews)
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$3,345 pp $3,145 pp
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Dining Hut under the Stars
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4.8 stars(17 reviews)
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$2,835 pp $2,735 pp
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Aurora Train
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Aurora Borealis
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Alaska Railroad
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Kenai Fjords
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Mount Denali
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Glacier Bay
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Caribou in Denali National Park
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Trestle Bridge, Denali National Park
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Alaska Railroad
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Northern Lights, Chena Hot Springs
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Aurora Borealis
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Sunrise at Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
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Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage
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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
10/Apr
Charlene M Moody
5 stars
“We enjoyed the whole trip. The tour guide Shari Osterude and Larry the bus driver were just amazing. The food was fantastic, the rooms were great, and all the excursions were wonderful. I am looking in the near future for another trip with Vacation by Rails!
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Northern Lights & Alaska Highlights
9/Apr
COLEEN HARRINGTON
5 stars
“Such a fun and unique adventure!
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Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
16/Mar
MICHAEL JAHNCKE
5 stars
“Great place to stay
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Ultimate Winter Wonderland: Iditarod & Northern Lights
6/Mar
RAMONA VEREGGE
5 stars
“Pleasantly surprised with all the included activities in this well-organized tour. We had an awesome and knowledgeable tour director Keri-Lynn who handled all the logistics. Finally saw the Northern Lights too! Sad that the restart of the Iditarod was delayed due to the lack of snow in Willow.. so we...
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Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
28 Sep 2024
BARKIN/NEIL JAY
5 stars
“Great combination of land and sea touring
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Alaska Wilderness Tour
22 Sep 2024
BARBARA HUNT
5 stars
“It was a great adventure!! Got see Alaskan country that would not of been accessible any other way!!
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Deluxe Alaska Highlights
11 Sep 2024
Greu
5 stars
“We had an 8 day awesome trip. It was nice having all the arrangements made for us. The hotels they booked were fabulous. We took a river raft float ride, helicopter ride of Denali, dog sled ride and kennel tour, took a wildlife bus tour at Denali National Park, ...
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Tour Alaska by Rail
06 Sep 2024
GARRY IVENS
5 stars
“We really enjoyed gold star experience from Anchorage to Seward.
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Alaska Circle Tour Rail & Car
05 Sep 2024
JEANETTE KRAEMER
5 stars
“We had a great time. It was the vacation of a lifetime.
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Alaska by Train

By land and sea, experience the massive glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks of America's Last Frontier, Alaska. Select an Alaska vacation package that best suits your travel preferences and enjoy options that range from daylight-only railway journeys to Alaska cruise and train tours that depart from Canada or from the USA. While you travel, experience popular destinations, such as Juneau, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park, while colorful frontier history come to life. A cruise and land tour is an ideal combo allowing you to uncover even more of Alaska's pristine wilderness and fascinating cities.

Depending on where you start your trip, an Alaska vacation can include travel on Amtrak trains or aboard the legendary Alaska Railroad. In 1903, the privately-owned Alaska Central Railway began constructing the rail line in Seward and created a route that extended 50 miles north. Today, the Alaska Railroad stretches much further - 470 miles north to Fairbanks via Denali National Park. In fact, the railroad was the catalyst behind the tourism boom in the national park. Your Alaska vacation package may also include a cruise tour to Alaska departing from Vancouver or a flight across the Arctic Circle to view the colors of the Aurora Borealis as they dance across the sky. Some tours incorporate time in the lower 48, as well, such as the Yosemite & Denali National Parks with Cruise 18-day tour that departs from San Francisco and includes a visit to Yosemite National Park in California before continuing north for an Alaska cruise and train trip.

 

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