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Yellow Fairbanks / Denali / Anchorage Rail Tour - 93C Itinerary

This 4-day, 3-night tour is packed with unforgettable sights and adventures. Journey south from Fairbanks to Denali National Park, where you'll have time to take an optional tour like river rafting or ATVing. Later, reboard the train continue south to Anchorage. Experience scenic vistas and watch for wildlife as you travel.

Included in your Tour:

• 1 night hotel accommodations in Fairbanks
• 1 night hotel accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance
• 1 night hotel accommodations in Anchorage
• Travel aboard Alaska Railroad's Adventure Class (picture window) from Fairbanks to Denali (upgrade available)
• Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury, glass-domed railcar from Denali to Anchorage
• Airport, hotel, and rail transfers included

Available during check-out:
Upgrade your rail experience from Fairbanks to Denali for $100 per person. The standard tour features Alaska Railroad’s Adventure Class for this rail component of the tour. When you choose the upgrade, you will travel aboard Alaska Railroad's GoldStar service instead.  Adventure Class railcars do not feature a dome and meals are available for purchase.  GoldStar service is aboard Alaska Railroad’s domed railcars and breakfast aboard the train is included.  

With the standard option, rail travel from Denali to Anchorage is aboard our own luxury, glass-domed rail service (meals not included, but available for purchase) and the upgrade applies only to the portion of the trip from Fairbanks to Denali.

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Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or home city air.

 

Day 1: Fairbanks

We'll transfer you from the airport to your Fairbanks hotel. The evening is free to spend as you choose. Overnight Fairbanks hotel.

Day 2:  Fairbanks – Denali

Transfer to the Fairbanks depot to board the train. Pass by the University of Alaska and the gold mining town of Ester. Take in sights like the Mears Memorial Bridge outside the town of Nenana, site of the famed Nenana Ice Classic. Also on the route are coal fields, and the beautiful Nenana River Canyon. By mid-day, arrive at Denali National Park where you’ll transfer to your comfortable accommodations. Here, you can choose from a wide range of optional activities like river rafting or a jet boat safari. For the perfect end to your day, check out our optional Music of Denali Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali-area hotel.

Day 3: Denali – Anchorage

This morning, board your luxury railcar for the return journey to Anchorage. Enjoy the scenic views from the glass-domes on the top deck. Opt for lunch in the lower-level dining car. Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free to explore the area. Overnight Anchorage hotel.

Day 4: Anchorage

We’ll take you from your hotel to the airport and bid you a fond farewell.