This 7-day / 7-night package is focused on helping you get the most out of Alaska's National Parks over the span of a week. You will ride on three separate trains operated by the Alaska Railrod – the Denali Star, Coastal Classic and Glacier Discovery. Spend time in Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, do some bear watching in Chinitna Bay and float amidst icebergs at the foot of Spencer Glacier.

 

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Highlights
  • 7 Days / 7 Nights
  • Available late May through late August
  • Ride three of Alaska Railroads most popular trains, the Denali Star, the Coastal Classic and the Glacier Discovery Train
  • Fly-in for Alaskan Brown Bear viewing at Redoubt Bay
  • Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Tour an Alaskan Iditarod champion sled dog kennel
  • See impressive glaciers and marine wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park

Itinerary

Day 1:You will begin your journey in the city of Fairbanks where you will have plenty of options to explore at your leisure on day one, from museums to shops, restaurants and more. Or take part in a local Fairbanks excursion to get your Alaska adventure kick-started.
Day 2:You will start your rail journey on the Denali Star Train as you depart Fairbanks for Denali National Park. Upon Arrival in Denali, you will head over to the Husky Homestead where you will cuddle some adorable Husky pups, meet champion Iditarod athletes (both human and canine) and learn all about what it takes to be successful at dog sled racing and carving out a life in interior Alaska.
Day 3:Day three will continue your Denali National Park adventures, only today you will be traveling deep into the park on an interpretive backcountry bus tour along the park road all the way to the old mining town of Kantishna. Along the way you will have plenty of opportunities to see some of Alaska’s big five for wildlife… Dall Sheep, Moose, Grizzly, Wolves and Caribou. You’ll enjoy a tasty lunch in the park before returning to your lodge at the Denali Park entrance.
Day 4:Enjoy exploring the Denali area on your own for a while in the morning, and then catch a ride on the Denali Star down to Anchorage where you will spend the night.
Day 5:Day five you will board the Glacier Discovery Train for a day of beautiful scenic sightseeing through the Alaskan wilderness and along the beautiful coastline. Along the journey you will disembark for a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, as well as an afternoon adventure rafting amidst the icebergs at the foot of Spencer Glacier. Close the evening out with a trip to Girdwood where you will stay at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 6:On day six you will travel to Kenai Fjords National Park on the Coastal Classic Train and spend the day cruising the fjords. Watch for humpback whales and orcas, sea lions otters and more. Return to Anchorage by rail and spend the night in Anchorage.
Day 7:You will end your 7 day adventure strong with a short flight on a float plane to Redoubt Bay where you will join your naturalist guide for a half-day of bear viewing in an area with one of the most concentrated bear populations in all of Alaska. At the end of the day, return to Anchorage to complete your weeklong adventure.

Rates

GoldStar Service$3,885
Adventure Class$3,345
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Package prices may vary from the published rates with hotel and tour selections. All prices are subject to change without notice. Please call for quote.

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Terms & Policies

BAGGAGE POLICY

Checked Luggage: The Alaska Railroad offers checked baggage service. Luggage storage is NOT available at any train station. For your safety and the safety of others, only one carry-on is allowed per person. Each ticketed passenger may check two (2) pieces of luggage when traveling aboard the Alaska Railroad, and up to four pieces aboard the Aurora Winter Train (policy may not be applicable for charters). Aurora Winter Train baggage service available in Anchorage and Fairbanks only. The luggage weight limit is 50 pounds per bag. Baggage service varies by depot location. The baggage fee for bikes, excess, oversized, and overweight bags is $20.00 per item. Due to space constraints full size non-inflatable kayaks and canoes are not permitted. You may bring deflated watercrafts for $20.00 per item.

Carry-on Luggage: One carry-on item is allowed per person. Carry-on bags may not exceed 15” x 14” x 6”. Please remember to carry on medications, cameras or other items that you will need during your train ride.

Animals: All animals must be transported in the baggage car in a kennel (provided by the passenger). There is a $20.00 fee for transporting each kennel. Only Service Animals are permitted in passenger cars.

Firearms: Firearms, including rifles and revolvers, are not allowed inside passenger coaches or depots. Firearms may be transported in the baggage car only if: (1) They are unloaded; (2) they are stored in a locking hard-sided case; (3) the bolt action is removed or a trigger locking guard is applied.
Concealed weapons are not allowed onboard any trains or in any depot. Bear Spray must be placed in checked luggage.

Hunting/Fishing: During hunting and fishing season, game and/or fish must be cleaned, packed in bags, and placed in coolers before being loaded in the bag car. Inflatable kayaks, canoes and rafts must be deflated and packed in a backpack or duffle bag.
Due to space contraints full size non-inflatable kayaks and canoes are not permitted.

Camping: The Federal Railroad Administration regulates the transport of all types of camping stove fuels and/or motor fuels on passenger trains. Federal Railroad Administration regulations prohibit the transport of fuel, other than five liters or less of white gas per container in the bag car. No propane is allowed in bag cars. Kerosene and propane may be transported aboard the Glacier Discovery Train, which is outfitted with a special compartment; these fuels must be checked with the conductor at the time of boarding. Bear Spray must be placed in checked luggage.

Luggage storage is not available at any train station. All passengers, baggage and shipments are subject to inspection.

OTHER POLICIES

PAYMENT: Full payment is required at time of booking for rail-only bookings. For multi-day travel package reservations made 36 days or more prior to travel, a nonrefundable payment of 10% of the gross booking cost is due, or the reservation will be released; the remaining payment is due in full 60 days prior to travel. Multi-day travel package reservations made within 35 day of travel require payment in full at time of booking. ARRC accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards.

LATE BOOKINGS: Package bookings that are made within 35 days require a minimum of 24 hours to confirm availability. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

REFUNDS: Adventure Packages and Day Trips that are canceled 36 or more days before travel will be refunded 90% of the booking value. No refunds will be issued 35 or less days before travel. No refunds will be issued for unused services.

Rail-only bookings that are canceled one (1) or more days before travel will be refunded 90% of the booking value. No refunds will be issued the day of travel.

CHANGE FEES: All paid bookings are subject to a 10% change fee. Changes are allowed on packages up to 36 days before travel and on rail-only bookings up to one day prior to travel. A “package” is any rail booking that includes a non-rail component. Change fees apply only to the changed value of the booking. No change fees apply when the change increases the cost of the booking. Changes to packages that include airline flights, or the Denali Backcountry Lodge or Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, may incur additional fees. Any charges incurred by the Alaska Railroad as a result of changes made by the customer will be applied to the booking in addition to the change fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance so you can plan your travel with complete peace of mind. Ask your reservations agent about available plans and for a travel insurance quote.

CHECK-IN: Plan to check in one hour prior to the scheduled departure time. Reservations and seat assignments may be altered or reassigned if passenger and baggage are not checked in 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. The Transportation Security Administration requires that any Alaska Railroad passenger 18 years of age or older present a government issued photo ID, or two forms of ID, one of which must be issued by a government authority. Children ages 2 to 15 may only travel in the company of an adult 18 years or older.

BAGGAGE: Each ticketed passenger may check two (2) pieces of luggage when traveling aboard the Alaska Railroad, and up to four pieces aboard the Aurora Winter Train (policy may not be applicable for charters). Aurora Winter Train baggage service available in Anchorage and Fairbanks only. No single piece may weigh over 50 lbs. A special handling fee of $20 per bag applies to oversized bags, bicycles, animals checked in the baggage car and other recreational equipment. Firearms may be transported only as checked baggage and must be either disassembled (slide or bolt removed) or have a lock (trigger or cable type) installed to prevent operation, and must be in a locked case. Concealed weapons are not permitted onboard. Federal Railroad Administration regulations prohibit the transport of fuel, other than five liters or less of white gas per container in the bag car. No propane is allowed in bag cars. Kerosene and propane may be transported aboard the Glacier Discovery Train, which is outfitted with a special compartment; these fuels must be checked with the conductor at the time of boarding. Animals must be transported in kennels in the baggage car. Visit the Baggage Policy page for more information.

LOST AND FOUND: Lost items will be held for 30 days. If you believe you have lost an item at the Alaska Railroad, please contact Lost-Found@akrr.com or 907.265.2576.

SCHEDULES AND FARES: Delays can occur with rail service. Do not book your rail arrival and air departure on the same day. The Alaska Railroad will not be responsible for missed connections. Schedules, fares and tours are subject to change without notice.

ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION: The Alaska Railroad will provide the best alternate service available in the event of unforeseen circumstances that may require any part of our service to be altered.

ACCESSIBILITY: ARR will provide wheelchair lifts at all summer stations: Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks, Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Spencer Glacier, Grandview, and Seward. Winter trains offer wheelchair lifts at Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna and Fairbanks only. Accessibility on other connecting modes of transport can vary, so please check with an agent for details. Alaska Railroad’s passenger trains are wheelchair accessible and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service animals are welcome aboard.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: The Alaska Railroad Corporation acts only as an agent for its clients in securing reservations from the various non-affiliated hotels, transportation companies, sightseeing operators and other third parties and is in no way to be considered as the principal or operator of the services. The Alaska Railroad Corporation shall have no liability for loss or damage to baggage or property, due to acts or omissions of any third party carrier, hotel operator, restaurant or another supplier of services or facilities. The Alaska Railroad Corporation reserves the right to cancel, substitute transportation, or alter for any reason, any rail trip or tour itinerary as current conditions, in the Alaska Railroad’s sole opinion, may require.

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