Denali National Park with Alaska Railroad Northbound
- Alaska
- Independent USA Rail Holidays, Rail Holidays,
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Introduction
Enjoy the best Alaska has to offer on your 8-day journey to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. After exploring Anchorage, board the Alaska Railroad for a trip to Talkeetna, the gateway to Denali. Then continue to the crown jewel of Alaska, Denali National Park. Board Alaska Railroad once more and continue north on the Denali Star to the town known for its Gold Rush, Fairbanks.
This trip also operates in reverse. Click here to view the Southbound itinerary.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Your Journey Begins In Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage! Check into your hotel and drop off your luggage so you can begin exploring.
Day 2: Anchorage, AK
Today, enjoy a guided 15-mile scenic tour through Anchorage and learn about its history and the culture. Be sure to check out Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base, and watch them take off and land.
Day 3: Talkeetna, AK
Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Talkeetna. Just before arrival you’ll have stunning views of Denali rising above the Susitna River.
Day 4: Denali National Park, AK
Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Denali National Park.
Day 5: Denali National Park, AK
On your full day tour into the heart of Denali, you’ll travel through the forest and tundra, see the wild rivers and glaciers, and learn what makes this an amazing Alaskan landscape. You’ll be sure to see some wildlife on your tour with 39 species of mammals in the park including the big five, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears.
Day 6: Fairbanks, AK
Later this afternoon, board Alaska Railroad for the journey north winding along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below, as you make your way to Fairbanks.
Day 7: Fairbanks, AK
Spend the day exploring Fairbanks. Take a stroll along the Chena River, visit one of the many art galleries filled with paintings and pottery or check out some of the shops with Alaska Native art and jewelry. Feeling adventurous? Perhaps you want to try kayaking or rafting on the river.
Day 8: Your Journey Ends In Fairbanks
Have a safe journey home.