Alaska Highlights – 9 Days Scenic Rail & Wilderness Tour
Overview
Take a 9-day trip through Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks to witness Alaska's breathtaking beauty. Savor breathtaking national parks, wildlife cruises, and picturesque train journeys that provide the ideal fusion of nature, adventure, and breathtaking scenery.
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Day 1/ Anchorage (Arrival):
Arrival in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel on your own. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2/ Anchorage - Seward:
Early in the morning, transfer on your own to the Anchorage train station & depart on the Alaska Railroad for Seward. Upon arrival in Seward, transfer to hotel on your own. Rest of afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Seward.
Day 3/ Seward - Anchorage:
In the morning, depart on a 6-hour cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. Upon return, transfer back to train station on your own. Later, depart Seward by rail for Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage, transfer to hotel on your own. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 4/ Anchorage - Talkeetna:
In the morning, transfer to Anchorage train station on own. Depart aboard the Alaska Railroad for a scenic train ride through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley to Talkeetna. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 5/ Talkeetna - Denali:
Late this morning, you will depart Talkeetna by rail & continue north to Denali National Park. Upon arrival in Denali, transfer to hotel by courtesy shuttle. Overnight in the Denali park entrance area.
Day 6/ Denali National Park - Fairbanks:
Early this morning, depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. Following the tour, you will travel by train to Fairbanks. Upon arrival in Fairbanks, transfer to hotel via courtesy shuttle or on own. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 7/ Fairbanks:
Start your day with a tour of historic Fairbanks. In the afternoon, travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers for 3 hours on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat operating in Alaska. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 8/ Fairbanks - Anchorage
Today, transfer to the Fairbanks International Airport on your own for your midday flight (Not included) to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage, transfer to your Anchorage hotel on your own. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 9/ Anchorage (Departure):
Depending on your departure flight, you might have some free time. Take the hotel courtesy shuttle or a taxi to the airport. Depart or start an additional program.
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What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels (as per selected category)
- Daily breakfast (if included with hotel plan)
- Alaska Railroad scenic train journeys:
- Anchorage – Seward
- Seward – Anchorage
- Anchorage – Talkeetna
- Talkeetna – Denali
- Denali – Fairbanks
- Kenai Fjords National Park 6-hour cruise
- Denali National Park bus tour
- Fairbanks city tour
- Sternwheeler riverboat cruise in Fairbanks
- Courtesy shuttle transfers where provided (Denali & Fairbanks)
- All sightseeing as per itinerary on SIC basis
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International & domestic airfare (including Fairbanks – Anchorage flight)
- Visa charges and processing fees (USA Visa)
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers and station transfers (on own unless specified)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Porterage, tips, and personal expenses (laundry, minibar, etc.)
- Optional tours and activities
- Early check-in / late check-out at hotels
- Any increase in taxes, fuel surcharges, or entrance fees
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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