2024 Tour code: WC-AWAR-24
About the tour
A round-trip journey from Anchorage, this unbelievable vacation takes you on a true wildlife safari without having to stamp your passport. You will see animals in their natural habitats, visit sled dogs at their home, ride aboard three of the Alaska Railroad's most popular branch lines and fly into a remote destination to see some of Alaska's giant bears roaming about.
Your journey begins in Anchorage, where you have ample time to sightsee, explore and acquaint yourself with Alaska before setting out on the Denali Star bound for Denali National Park. Enjoy two nights accommodation at Denali, including a tour of the National Park. From Denali, you will ride the Denali Star back to Anchorage, then the Glacier Discovery Train to Portage, where the Wildlife Conservation Center is the next place you will experience Alaska's wildlife. Animals such as black and brown bears, wolves, lynx, moose, elk, caribou, porcupines and eagles call this park home.
From Portage, the Coastal Classic Train takes you to Kenai Fjords National Park - a place where marine life swims amongst icebergs, fjords and glaciers. Here, you will see humpback whales and orcas, seals and sea lions, otters, seabirds and so much more. The final leg of your trip takes you back to Anchorage and then out to Redoubt Bay by floatplane for guided bear viewing. This adventure is full of amazing sights and unique experiences that you will not soon forget.
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Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. The day is yours to explore the shops, museums, and surrounding beauty. Perhaps book an excursion or taste your way through Anchorage's many restaurants and breweries. Overnight Anchorage.
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4.5 / 5 · 19 reviews
PATRICIA A FELIX
Submitted 20 Aug 2023
Too much time spent travelling by train between towns and no time to explore the towns .Seward excursion was extremely unpleasant with BIG swells and people getting seasick. The trip should've been cancelled. The wildlife viewing was scarce compared to what was advertised. The float trip from Spencer Glacier was miserable, wet and cold. I realize you cannot predict weather but alternatives should be available.
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MARYANN KINGMAN ROULIER
Submitted 12 Aug 2023
I love Alaska!! This was my first visit and I was thrilled: huge mountains, green trees, wildlife, and water everywhere, all visible from the train, a boat, or a floatplane!
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HAROLD HARDER
Submitted 09 Aug 2023
The overall trip was excellent, and the superior accommodations (including Goldstar rail) were also excellent. The only issue was that we booked about a year in advance, but VBR did not secure the accommodations & tours until several months later when they were no longer available; thus, we had to accept different choices.
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DAVID GABEL
Submitted 03 Sep 2022
Every reservation and instruction was perfectly clear and ready for us. We loved the variety of places and activities. We would definitely recommend this trip!
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DANIEL MAISLER
Submitted 31 Aug 2022
Why WHY WHY!!?? would you book us in to a hotel with such negative reviews? (Hilton, Anchorage). The staff broke in to luggage of several members in our party and stole items. The management was no where to be found. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. The bear viewing was outstanding as were the boat trip to the glacier and the rafting adventure. However, the experience at the Hilton left a very negative impression on the entire trip.
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DEANNA MARTINEZ
Submitted 31 Aug 2022
Well first thing was the hotel Hilton, the rooms were small and food was terrible only breakfast option. We had our luggage in storage there and had it broke into. With no help from the hotel. The train was good, food options not so good.
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