Anchorage / Denali / Anchorage Rail Tours
Back To Tours2 Days / 1 Nights (Tour 71A)
The ideal package for Anchorage-based travelers short on time, who want to visit Denali National Park. Relax in our glass-domed railcars and take in the scenic wilderness along the way, with views of towering mountains and rushing rivers.
Included in your Tour:- 1 night hotel accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance
- Rail and hotel transfers in Denali National Park
- Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury railcar
Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or home city air.
Anchorage accommodations and travel to and from the Anchorage railroad depot are not included.
Alternate hotel may be substituted.
Day 1 : Anchorage – Denali
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Anchorage Depot)
- Arrives 5:15 PM (Train Arrives Denali Depot)
Board the train at the Anchorage depot. Your journey traverses sparkling rivers and the legendary Matanuska Valley. Arrive in Denali National Park with an afternoon free for a wide range of optional Alaska tour activities — sightsee via jeep, ATV or river raft. For an entertaining evening, catch the frontier spirit at an optional Music of Denali dinner theater excursion. Overnight Denali-area hotel.
Day 2 : Denali – Anchorage
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Denali Depot)
- Arrives 5:45 PM (Train Arrives Anchorage Depot)
Reboard a luxury railcar for the return journey to Anchorage. Watch for Denali and other landmark sights along the way. Your vacation in Alaska comes to a close at the railroad depot in Anchorage.
3 Days / 2 Nights (Tour 72A)
This mini vacation is perfect for the traveler that is eager to visit Denali National Park. The sights from the high, glass-domed deluxe railcars are a spectacular way to travel between destination points and enjoy the Alaska landscape. With three days and two nights, this tour offers you more time to explore the Denali area and take part in some of the optional excursions that make this area special.
Included in your Tour:- 2 nights hotel accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance
- Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury railcar
- Ample time to explore Denali National Park
- Music of Denali Dinner Theater at McKinley Chalet Resort
- Rail and hotel transfers in Denali National Park
Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or home city air.
Anchorage accommodations and travel to and from the Anchorage railroad depot are not included.
Alternate hotel may be substituted.
Day 1 : Anchorage – Denali
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Anchorage Depot)
- Arrives 5:15 PM (Train Arrives Denali Depot)
Make your way to the Anchorage depot to board the train. Enjoy an incomparable sightseeing experience aboard a luxury glass-domed railcar. Take in the wide-open scenery as you travel through the Matanuska Valley, a farming region known for mammoth vegetables; past colorful towns like Wasilla, billed as the "Home of the Iditarod;" and along scenic rivers like the Susitna. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Denali National Park. Enjoy a night at leisure and visit the tour desk for information on the array of optional activities available in Denali National Park and surrounding areas. Spend the night at a Denali-area hotel located near the entrance to Denali National Park. Overnight Denali.
Day 2 : Denali
Enjoy a full day at Denali National Park, Alaska’s most popular inland destination. Experience the glaciers, lush terrain, and unique wildlife with many tour activity options. Visit the tour desk where friendly staff will assist in planning your day. Try a river rafting trip or fly-fishing excursion. This evening, enjoy a fun time at Music of Denali Dinner Theater at McKinley Chalet Resort, included in your tour. Overnight Denali.
Day 3 : Denali - Anchorage
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Denali Depot)
- Arrives 5:45 PM (Train Arrives Anchorage Depot)
Reboard the train and journey between the spectacular Alaska and Talkeetna ranges, which feature several spectacular peaks and glaciers, before heading back to Anchorage. Your tour ends at the rail depot.
4 Days / 3 Nights (Tour 73C)
With four days and three nights, this tour offers you more time to explore the Denali area and take part in some of the optional excursions that make this area special. Raft one of Alaska's glacial rivers or visit an Iditarod musher's dog kennel and learn about the importance of dog sled teams to Alaska history. Don't forget that Denali National Park is your best chance to view Alaska's famed wildlife: moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves.
Included in your Tour:- 3 nights hotel accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance
- Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury railcar
- Ample time to explore Denali National Park
- Music of Denali Dinner Theater at McKinley Chalet Resort
- Rail and hotel transfers in Denali National Park
Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or home city air.
Anchorage accommodations and travel to and from the Anchorage railroad depot are not included.
Alternate hotel may be substituted.
Day 1 : Anchorage - Denali
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Anchorage Depot)
- Arrives 5:15 PM (Train Arrives Denali Depot)
Departing from the Anchorage rail depot, you'll board one of our own railcars pulled by an Alaska Railroad locomotive for a journey to the Denali area. Enjoy magnificent views on our glass-domed railcars. Get to know the area this evening. Overnight Denali-area hotel.
Day 2 : Denali
Spend the day exploring Denali National Park or opt for an exciting excursion like rafting, golfing, or ATV riding. This evening, enjoy a fun time at Music of Denali Dinner Theater at McKinley Chalet Resort, included in your tour. Overnight Denali-area hotel.
Day 3 : Denali
Another day in Denali gives you a chance to see more of this popular destination. Learn about the area at the Denali National Park Visitor Center, sign up for a photography workshop or visit with champion sled dogs at their kennel. Take it all in on your last night. Overnight Denali-area hotel.
Day 4 : Denali - Anchorage
- Departs 9:15 AM (Train Departs Denali Depot)
- Arrives 5:45 PM (Train Arrives Anchorage Depot)
Reboard the train and journey between the spectacular Alaska and Talkeetna ranges, which feature several spectacular peaks and glaciers, before heading back to Anchorage. Your tour ends at the Anchorage depot.