Discover Alaska by Rail
Jul 02, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Charming Alaskan towns, provides insight into delightful Denali National Park, and shares thoughtfully crafted itineraries that offer an authentic Alaskan experience.
Read more2021 Tour code: WC-DAHR-21
About the tour
Begin your Alaskan adventure in the state's largest city of Anchorage with a day to explore this grand city on your own. Next, you'll enjoy a train ride to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Here you'll see glaciers up close and personal on a float tour down the Placer River.
The next train journey takes you alongside Turnagain Arm with beautiful views on your way to Seward. Here you'll cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park with stunning views of glaciers-and hopefully spot whales and sea lions too. In Seward, you'll experience true Alaskan culture with a dog sled ride and a roadhouse lunch.
An overnight train ride takes you to Anchorage before you head to Denali. You'll have plenty of time to visit the beautiful Denali National Park, with a full-day bus tour followed by a free morning to explore the area on your own. Wrap up this excursion through Alaska's greatest spots as you loop back to Anchorage.
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Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums, and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage.
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4.7 / 5 · 18 reviews
BETH
Submitted 30 Sep 2019
Our agent, Frank H, was great! He answered all of my many questions and together we discussed which was the right travel package for us. Everything ran like clockwork in Alaska. Our shuttles were on time, our reservations were waiting for us and the trip was everything and more that I had hoped for. I would definitely use them again!
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DOUGLAS
Submitted 20 Sep 2019
What a fantastic trip. Our Alaskan adventure was perfect. The food and drinks were spot on at every turn. Never had to worry about our luggage, put it outside our room in the morning and it was in our room at the end of the day. Shuttles were on time and always available. Hotels were very nice and hotel staff was always very friendly. The Alaskan railroad staff was absolutely awesome. The excursions that we took were well thought out and always alot of fun.
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SHARON
Submitted 13 Sep 2019
Best vacation ever! Of course we don't normally spend this much on a normal vacation but it was a dream trip, bucket list thing. The best part was the friendships we made over the course of the first couple of days that stayed with us the whole trip - we laughed the whole week! The itinerary was well laid out and they fed us information as we needed it. I highly recommend Gold Star packages, worth every penny! Alaska was wonderful and I'd love to go back!
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JUDY
Submitted 18 Aug 2019
The Deluxe Alaska Sampler was one of the best trips we?ve ever taken! Alaska Railroad was an outstanding way to enjoy scenery you would never experience any other way. The train was spacious, clean, on time and had excellent dining facilities. The guides were enthusiastic and informative, and the train slowed down to let passengers see wildlife which had been spotted. The trip offered a wonderful variety of experiences each day.
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Jeanne B., Roseville, CA
Submitted 25 Dec 2018
Alaska is a wonderful place and we had fun excursions. Everything was well organized and we enjoyed the train rides.
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Leanna S, Arlington, TX
Submitted 19 Dec 2018
This was the best trip we've ever taken! Alaska is amazing! It was a little confusing that we didn't get any vouchers but everywhere we went, we were on a list and it was no problem, except for the aquarium in Seward-they just let us in on our word. It would have been nice to have had the vouchers before hand but overall maybe it was simpler not having to worry about losing them. Would definitely recommend doing this trip to everyone!
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