Trip Overview

Visit Alaska's most popular destinations on this self-guided 9-day vacation package featuring travel by train and motorcoach to Whittier, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Denali Park, Seward, and Anchorage. Experience many of Alaska's iconic offerings. See its wildlife and learn its history. View unparalleled sights and marvel in wild, untouched nature.

Trip Highlights

• Catch views of Denali on clear days while staying at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
• Experience the enormity of the Alaska Range aboard a Denali flightseeing tour from Talkeetna.
• Take a guided journey through the living history of Fairbanks aboard a Chena River sternwheeler.
• Travel south from Fairbanks to Denali Park aboard the Alaska Railroad's scenic Denali Star route.
• Float mellower sections of the Nenana River on a relaxed, scenic raft trip.
• Spot tidewater glaciers, whales, and more on an scenic Kenai Fjords National Park day cruise.

Why Pick Alaska Tour & Travel

We specialize in custom Alaska travel packages. We can offer expert advice and make changes to this package until it is the perfect fit for your party. We never mark up our packages with hidden costs or fees, a common practice in the industry. On our What's Included tab on this page you can click though and see the individual prices for everything included in the tour, and we stand behind these prices with our lowest price guarantee.

We have been exclusively in the Alaska travel business for 25 years, and have helped over 250,000 visitors plan their perfect Alaska vacations. We have an A+ rating with the Alaska BBB and nearly 1,000 Five Star reviews with Trip Advisor. Learn more here.

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.

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Day 1

Bus Whittier to Talkeetna

Depart 9:45 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 5:30 PM

Transfer from a cruise ship in Whittier to lodge in Talkeetna in one day via this comfortable, efficient Park Connection Motorcoach service. Learn More >

Day 1

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Main Lodge

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 >

Day 2

Denali Experience Scenic Flight - 8:30 AM

Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 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 >

Day 2

Alaska Railroad Talkeetna to Fairbanks - Adventure Class

Depart 11:20 AM | Arrive Fairbanks 8:00 PM

Connect from the funky town of Talkeetna to Alaska's largest northern city on this 8.5-hour train ride north to Fairbanks. Learn More >

Day 2 & 3

River's Edge Resort Cottages - Standard

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Relax in a private riverfront or garden cottage in this quaint property. The resort, which offers a free shuttle service to the Fairbanks airport and depot, is located on the banks of the Chena River. Learn More >

Day 3

Riverboat Discovery Cruise Fairbanks - PM

Fairbanks | Depart 2:00 PM | 3 Hours

Ride on a historic sternwheeler on this fully narrated three-hour tour featuring floatplane and sled dog demonstrations and an Athabascan village walk. Learn More >

Day 4

Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali - Adventure Class

Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Denali Park 12:10 PM

Make the trip from Fairbanks to Denali on this comfortable train offering reserved seating in both Adventure Class and GoldStar Dome cars. Learn More >

Day 4

Denali Rafting Wilderness Run - 3 PM

Denali Park

Float down the Nenana River on mild water excursion with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Day 4 & 5

Grande Denali Lodge - Standard

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Minutes away from the Denali National Park entrance, this mountaintop property offers standard guest rooms and premium rooms with a view as well as fine dining at the Alpenglow Restaurant and Peak Spirit Lounge. Learn More >

Day 5

Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour - AM

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 >

Day 6

Bus Denali to Seward

Depart 7:15 AM | Arrive Seward 5:45 PM

Board the premier Park to Park motorcoach for the only same-day transfer service between Denali Park and Seward. Learn More >

Day 6 & 7

Seward Windsong Lodge - Standard

Seward | 2 Nights

Just three miles north of Seward, this full-service lodge invites guests into a secluded forest setting while providing convenient shuttle service to local activities. Learn More >

Day 7

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - 11:30 AM

Seward | Depart 11:30 AM | 6 Hours

Cruise the coastline of Kenai Fjords on this six-hour wildlife and glacier tour from Seward. Learn More >

Day 8

Alaska Railroad Seward to Anchorage - Adventure Class

Depart 6:00 PM | Arrive Anchorage 10:15 PM

Relax aboard the northbound Coastal Classic on this scenic evening ride through mountain passes and glacial valleys on the way into Anchorage. Learn More >

Day 8

Alaska SeaLife Center Seward

Seward

Unlock the mysteries of Alaska's rich and diverse marine ecosystem at this renowned education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation facility. Learn More >

Day 8

Courtyard Marriott Anchorage - 1 King Bed

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 >

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.

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Map

Here is our general tour map showing all the destinations we offer. You can see a larger version here, or click on the SHOW INTERACTIVE MAP link below to see a map for this specific tour.

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Options & Upgrades

Keep in mind we can add or remove services to make this tour package a perfect match for your party. Your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose.

Give us a call at 800-208-0200 or request a quote for more specifics. If you prefer, you can add the components of this tour package to your My Trip planner and make modifications on your own.