Experience Alaska’s wild beauty from one of America’s most famous historic railways.

Welcome to Anchorage! This thoroughly modern city is the economic and social hub of Alaska, with nearly half of the state's residents living in the vicinity. Take the day to explore Anchorage on your own. Overnight Anchorage.

Today, travel from Anchorage to Seward on Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic train. On the 4-hour journey, sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty outside your window before arriving in Seward. Named after the Secretary of State who brought Alaska into the Union, Seward is a scenic wonderland. The town sits at the edge of the Kenai Peninsula on Resurrection Bay and is the perfect gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Overnight Seward.

Begin the day with an exciting 6-hour cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. From your ship, you'll be able to see the contours of glaciers and vast expanses of lush forest. If you're lucky, you may even see a humpback whale breaching. Later, return to Anchorage by train, where you'll have another evening to experience all this bustling city has to offer. Overnight Anchorage.

Today, board the Denali Star bound for the tiny, unique town of Talkeetna. From Talkeetna, you'll set out on a thrilling wilderness jet-boat tour through this wildlife-rich region. Keep an eye out for nesting bald eagles and beavers, and learn about the area's history and wildlife from your experienced tour guide and Naturalist. Overnight Talkeetna.

Travel today from Talkeetna to Denali National Park. This immense park is a land of extremes. Here, you'll find the highest peak in North America, Denali, a formidable grizzly bear population, soaring bald eagles, and unparalleled scenery as far as the eye can see. Overnight Denali.

On today's comprehensive bus tour, delve deep into Denali National Park. See wildlife, discover unbelievable photo opportunities, and learn about the history of this immense and wildly diverse region. This evening, board the Denali Star bound for Fairbanks, the largest city in Alaska's Interior. Overnight Fairbanks.

Tucked away in the heart of Alaska's impossibly beautiful interior, Fairbanks is quintessential Alaska. Here in the Golden Heart City, you can meet an endless range of fascinating people, peruse Native art and jewelry, and maybe even see the Northern Lights. During today's sightseeing tour and Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour, you'll explore Fairbanks and discover its Gold Rush history and scenic delights. Overnight Fairbanks.

Fly today from Fairbanks to coastal Anchorage. Upon your arrival, transfer to your hotel and take the rest of the day and evening to explore lovely Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.

Say goodbye to wild Alaska! Your tour ends today in Anchorage.

Superior Accommodations

Hotel accommodations include Hilton Hotel, Anchorage; Harbor 360 Hotel, Seward; Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna; Grande Denali Lodge, Denali and River's Edge Resort, Fairbanks.
Train accommodations are in GoldStar Class. GoldStar Class is a premium class of service offering passengers an exceptional way to travel across Alaska. Glass-dome ceilings allow for panoramic views as Alaska unfolds along the tracks, and an outdoor, upper-level viewing platform -- the only of its kind in the world -- offers fresh air and an excellent vantage point for photos. On the lower level of GoldStar railcars, passengers enjoy a full-service dining room; GoldStar tickets include meals, all soft beverages and two complimentary adult beverages per trip for passengers over 21.

The Alaska Railroad's flagship train, the Denali Star is a wonderful way to see Alaska at its most untamed. This train takes a deep dive into the heart of the Last Frontier, following a 356-mile route between Anchorage in the south and Fairbanks in the center of the state. Each of these miles is rife with intrigue, presenting some of Alaska's most popular destinations, such as Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park, and stunning Alaskan panoramas filled with rivers, mountains, and wide-open expanses. The train offers a fantastic perspective on North America's highest peak, Denali, and an unmatched view of Hurricane Gulch and Healy Canyon - and these things are just the beginning.

Noted as one of the Top Ten Train Rides in North America by National Geographic Traveler, the Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic brings forth some of Alaska's most impressive coastal vistas. Look upon the Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm, Alaska's Backcountry, glaciers, and Resurrection Bay as the train follows a 110-mile-plus route between Anchorage and Seward.  

• Upgrade your accommodations or class of service on the train
• Upgrade your room category at select hotels
• Add private transfers

Many of our guests choose to spend additional nights before or after their trip. Vacations By Rail would be happy to make hotel arrangements for you.

Select from a variety of exciting excursions and sightseeing opportunities to enhance your rail vacation.