Glaciers, Trains & Trails of Alaska

Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums, and restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage.

Enjoy a full day tour from Anchorage with a local guide. Travel down Turnagain Arm and look our for alpine scenery, glaciers, and wildlife as you journey towards Girdwood. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local eatery before an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska. Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska's favorite animals. As your sightseeing tour continues south into Kenai Fjords National Park, stop for a stroll and views of Exit Glacier before arriving in Seward. Overnight Seward.

*This sightseeing tour does not operate on Tuesdays. Rail Service in GoldStar Class will be substituted.

• Lunch

Today you are treated to a cruise traveling through the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay for up close encounters with wildlife. Sail alongside large bird rookeries and sea lion colonies, providing stops for pictures and to view passing whales and sea otters. Another highlight of the cruise is the opportunity to view several types of glaciers, including the enormous Bear Glacier, the largest in Kenai Fjords National Park. Late afternoon, the cruise makes its way to Fox Island to enjoy an exclusive visit and dinner. Overnight Seward.

• Lunch, Dinner

You have a full day to explore the coastal town of Seward. Perhaps visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska's premier public aquarium and only permanent marine mammal rehabilitation facility. You may also choose experience a Dog Sled Ride & Tour or a Flightseeing Tour with Glacier Landing. This evening, board the Coastal Classic Train for a late evening arrival into Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.

Travel to Denali National Park aboard the Denali Star Train. This scenic, full-day trip from Anchorage offers views of Mt. Denali along with wildlife and backcountry beauty. The late afternoon arrival at the Park leaves time for exploration. Overnight Denali.

Set out to explore the park with views from above with a spectacular helicopter ride. Fly above Denali National Preserve and take in the expansive beauty. Keep an eye out for the wildlife that calls this park home - caribou, moose, bear and Dall sheep. View the snowy peaks and glaciers before setting down on ice for a glacier landing. With boots provided, walk upon ancient glacial ice and immerse yourself in the Alaskan Range. Overnight Denali.

*Due to a landslide and partial road closure in Denali National Park, the Denali Backcountry Lodge is not taking reservations for the 2022 season. Instead this tour will stay at the entrance to Denali and will take Helicopter tour with glacier walk. 

• Lunch

Set out for an exciting guided tour on Denali Highway. You will traverse the wilderness through the low valleys as high mountain peaks come into view. Wildlife can be seen roaming about in its natural habitat, and you will be in awe of the untouched beauty of Alaska. Overnight Denali.

*Due to a landslide and partial road closure in Denali National Park, this tour now explores the Denali Highway instead of traveling into the national park.

After a hearty breakfast, return to the Denali Train Depot for the short train trip to Talkeetna. This small village is known for its spectacular views of Denali. Overnight in Talkeetna.

• Breakfast

Enjoy a trip aboard the fifty-two passenger "Talkeetna Queen" or one of her 15 or 20 passenger little sister boats, as you are whisked into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. These are the most technologically advanced river jetboats in Alaska designed to safely navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible. Stand in the splendor of Mt. Denali and the great Alaska Range from a spectacular vantage point on the Susitna River. Later today, depart on the Denali Star Train for the final leg from Talkeetna to Anchorage, arriving in the evening. Overnight Anchorage.

Your journey through exciting and scenic Alaska concludes today.