Alaska by Day

Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Your day is at leisure; you may choose to book an excursion, visit museums or taste your way through the city's many restaurants and breweries. Overnight Anchorage.

There's so much to see and do from Alaska's largest city. The possibilities are pretty endless! Speak to your rail specialist for details.

Depart for Whittier and Prince William Sound aboard the Glacier Discovery Train. The 26 Glacier Cruise travels over 140 miles into Prince William Sound. Watch for playful sea otters, harbour seals, kittiwakes, bears, whales or mountain goats. Get face to face with these towering masses of ice, so close you can "hear" the glaciers move and gaze at their brilliant blue hues. On the 26 Glacier Cruise, you'll see several types of glaciers, and calvings are normally seen on each cruise. Overnight Anchorage.

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Board the Coastal Classic Train for a breathtaking ride along Turnagain Arm and through scenic Grandview. Upon arrival in Seward, embark on a 6-hour Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay in search of whales, sea otters, Dall's porpoises and other marine life. Sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings as your captain navigates the ship through the pristine waters to the best whale and wildlife viewing areas. Explore several types of glaciers, including the enormous Bear Glacier, the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. Overnight Seward.

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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Seward. Fill it with as much or as little as you like. Relax in this charming coastal town, take a hike, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center or book an excursion.

Some excursion options include: Bear Glacier Iceberg Kayaking or Paddleboarding with transport via boat or helicopter, Helicopter tours, or a Scenic Flightseeing Tour with Glacier Landing. Speak to a rail specialist to chat through your options. Overnight Seward.

Continue to explore the charming port community of Seward. Take in the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty as your guide shows you the sights of Seward, known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. Then, head out to Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park. A short walk along the nature trail takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose or bear on the mountainside. During the salmon runs, see salmon swimming upstream to spawn. A hearty lunch will be served at nearby Resurrection Roadhouse before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Wilderness Dog Sled Ride and Tour. This afternoon, depart for Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train. Overnight Anchorage.

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Depart for Talkeetna today. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, experience a thrilling 3.5-hour exciting trip aboard the "McKinley Queen" as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. The trip will take you on three rivers: the Talkeetna, Chulitna, and Susitna. You will travel through the Chulitna River Gorge and experience an Alaskan braided river, with a number of channels separated by small and often temporary islands. Overnight Talkeetna.

Relax with a free morning in the quaint town of Talkeetna or opt to add a Flightseeing to explore Denali National Park from the air. Board a small aircraft for an up-close look at North America's highest peak and the rugged wilderness of Denali National Park.

Late morning, journey to Denali National Park aboard the Denali Star Train. This evening, you have time to explore on your own and spend the night at leisure. Overnight Denali.

Embark on a narrated bus tour to experience the wilderness and wildlife of Denali National Park. Your experienced guide will keep you informed and on the lookout for bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and more. The bus will make stops throughout the tour to check out scenic overlooks before making the return journey. Overnight Denali.

The day is yours to explore Denali. Relax and take in the vast wilderness surrounding you or enjoy a hike and keep an eye out for wildlife. Late this afternoon, take the final leg of the Denali Star Train to Fairbanks, known as the Golden Heart City. Overnight Fairbanks.

Explore Fairbanks on a tour on the Riverboat Discovery, a historic sternwheeler, for a glimpse of life in Interior Alaska. See dog sledding, an Alaska Indian village and much more. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this northern town at leisure. Overnight Fairbanks.

Your vacation concludes today when you check out of your hotel. If you want to continue north to explore the Arctic, speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights and sightseeing experiences from Fairbanks.