Best of Denali & Kenai Fjords - Tour 120
In seven days see a spectrum of Alaska, from its whales to its grizzlies, its fjords to its mountain peaks.
Best of Denali & Kenai Fjords - Tour 120
In seven days see a spectrum of Alaska, from its whales to its grizzlies, its fjords to its mountain peaks.
Best of Denali & Kenai Fjords - Tour 120
In seven days see a spectrum of Alaska, from its whales to its grizzlies, its fjords to its mountain peaks.
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Trip Overview
Spend seven days and six nights exploring favorite sites on this popular Alaska vacation package. The itinerary focuses on two areas, Seward and Denali Park. Activities and transportation are picked specifically for active travelers who want to experience Alaska by foot, boat, train, and even plane. The itinerary includes an overnight in Anchorage, two nights at a hotel on the Seward harbor, one night at a Talkeetna lodge, and two nights in the Denali Park area. This affords travelers time for day tours into Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park, both of which often provide opportunities for wildlife viewing. The package starts and ends in Anchorage.
Trip Highlights
- Spot marine wildlife and float alongside massive tidewater glaciers on a day cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Explore deep into the Denali National Park backcountry on a guided bus tour.
- Travel by train through Alaska's scenic country between Seward, Anchorage, and Denali Park.
- See the mightiest peaks in the Alaska range on a flightseeing experience out of Talkeetna.
Why Pick This Trip
Alaska is vast and its landscapes diverse. This itinerary links two wildly different settings into a seamless trip ideal for guests traveling in Alaska for the first time.
What's Included
Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.
Anchorage | 1 Night
Just minutes from the Anchorage airport, the Courtyard is a top choice for travelers arriving late or departing early from Anchorage. Learn More >
Depart 6:45 AM | Arrive Seward 11:20 AM
Travel along the Turnagain Arm, past glaciers and gorges in the Kenai Mountains, and through Sitka spruce forests on this scenic Alaska Railroad route. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 1:15 PM | 3 Hours
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by foot on this two-hour guided hike with views of Exit Glacier. Learn More >
Seward | 2 Nights
Tucked along a salmon stream and within walking distance to most of Seward's main attractions, the Gateway Hotel is also this small coastal community's newest hotel. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 11:30 AM | 6 Hours
Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. Learn More >
Depart 10:30 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 5:30 PM
Relax aboard the Park Connection motorcoach connecting coastal Seward to the views and adventures awaiting in Talkeetna. Learn More >
Talkeetna | 1 Night
When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >
Talkeetna | Depart 1:30 PM | 1 Hour
Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Depart 5:45 PM | Arrive Denali Park 8:30 PM
Leave in the morning or leave in the evening aboard a luxury Park Connection motorcoach bound for the entrance to Denali National Park. Learn More >
Denali Park | 2 Nights
Enjoy unparalleled hospitality minutes from the Denali National Park entrance. The hotel offers standard hillside and premium deluxe rooms as well as a restaurant serving up the area's best barbeque. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5.5 Hours
Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 7:30 AM | 3 Hours
Float down the Nenana River on mild water excursion with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >
Depart 12:30 PM | Arrive Anchorage 8:00 PM
Alaskan owned and operated, this premier rail service offers passengers reserved seating in a luxury dome car and delicious dining options for lunch and dinner. The southbound Wilderness Express arrives in Anchorage at 8 PM. Learn More >
Itinerary
Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.
Fly into Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Explore Anchorage at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.
Board the southbound train to Seward in the morning. After departing the Anchorage Depot, the route follows the Turnagain Arm. The first of many glaciers come into sight at Girdwood and Portage after which the train cuts into the Kenai Mountains. Upon arrival into Seward, meet a local naturalist guide for a mellow hike to Exit Glacier. Overnight Seward.
Take time in the morning to explore the shops and docks within Seward's quaint Small Boat Harbor before climbing aboard a spacious catamaran for a six-hour boat tour to Kenai Fjords National Park. You'll cruise past the gnarly spires and cliffsides framing Resurrection Bay. These protected waters provide the best chance to glimpse orcas, whales, sea otters, porpoises, seals, and an array of birdlife. Neighboring fjords lead to massive tidewater glaciers.
Upon returning to land, enjoy a final night in Seward.
This morning you'll meet the Park Connection Motorcoach for a comfortable ride north to Talkeetna. A midday stop in Anchorage gives you a chance to grab lunch. The motorcoach continues north along the Parks Highway to Talkeetna, delivering you directly to your hotel. Overnight Talkeetna.
Today's adventure takes you by air into the Alaska Range. At midday you'll climb into a bush plane flown by an experienced mountain pilot for an hour-long flight to Denali and the extraordinary ring of peaks surrounding it. After landing back in Talkeetna, return to your hotel and catch the Park Connection to the Denali Park area. Overnight Denali.
A wildlife bus excursion into Denali National Park awaits! You'll ride through untamed landscapes, stopping frequently to view wildlife spotted by your driver-guide. Overnight in Denali.
Your final day starts with a scenic raft trip on the Nenana River. The earlier hour gives rafters a better chance to spot wildlife along the water. Once the float concludes, transfer to the Denali Depot and board a deluxe dome train car back to Anchorage. The route takes you over some of the rail's most dramatic sections of track, climbing up and over Broad Pass and crossing the precipitous Hurricane Gulch. Your Alaskan adventure concludes upon returning to Anchorage.
Map
Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.
Rates & Dates
The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $4,201 | Double: $2,895 | Triple: $2,505 | Quad: $2,310 | Child: $968 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $336 | Double: $209 | Triple: $170 | Quad: $151 | Child: $45 |
| Total | Single: $4,537 | Double: $3,104 | Triple: $2,675 | Quad: $2,461 | Child: $1,013 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $3,811 | Double: $2,666 | Triple: $2,329 | Quad: $2,161 | Child: $934 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $303 | Double: $192 | Triple: $159 | Quad: $142 | Child: $45 |
| Total | Single: $4,114 | Double: $2,858 | Triple: $2,488 | Quad: $2,303 | Child: $979 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
Options & Upgrades
This is one of our most popular Alaska tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. For example, many of our guests choose to upgrade their rail tickets to Seward, while others add a day in Anchorage for a bear viewing trip. Need more adventure? Try whitewater rafting in Denali instead of the included scenic float. The choices are endless, and just a few suggestions are listed below.
You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.
Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1.5 Hours
Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 8:30 AM | 8.5 Hours
Explore the farther reaches of Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day boat trip designed for birders, photographers, and marine wildlife enthusiasts. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 8:00 AM | 6 Hours
Fly by floatplane into the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat, an isolated wilderness area home to a dense population of black and brown bears. Learn More >
Package Detail
- Tour ID 120
- Price From $2,666 + Tax
- Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 5/23/2025 to 9/4/2025
- Travel By Train, Motorcoach
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali Park
Next Steps
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