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Showcase Canada, from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Ocean. Depart from Vancouver, Calgary & Toronto

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Alaska Rail Tours - General Information

We offer a choice of rail travel options with full-domed and standard trains operating between between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Pulled by Alaska Railroad engines, the vintage 1950-era railcars are the latest addition to railroad travel in this incredible scenic state. All trains are offering a viewing platform  and onboard restaurants. Choose from 1-5 day package tours or travel individually onboard the Alaska Rail and take advantage of our complimentary dome car upgrades, competitive rates and flexibility.

All Alaska Rail Tours with guaranteed daily (seasonal) departures

NORTHBOUND TO FAIRBANKS SOUTHBOUND TO ANCHORAGE
Anchorage 08:15 Fairbanks 08:15
Talkeetna 11:25 Denali Park 12:00
Denali Park 15:45 Talkeetna 16:40
Fairbanks 20:15 Anchorage 20:15


 
ANCHORAGE TO SEWARD SEWARD TO ANCHORAGE
Anchorage 06:45 Seward 18:00
Girdwood 08:05 Girdwood 20:55
Seward 11:05 Anchorage 22:15


 
ANCHORAGE TO PORTAGE WHITTIER TO PORTAGE
Anchorage 10:00 Portage 17:15
Girdwood 11:15 Whittier 18:45
Portage 11:35 Portage 19:15
Whittier 12:20 Girdwood 19:35
Portage 13:15 Anchorage 21:15



Boarding:
30 Minutes prior to departure

Luggage: 2 Bags up to 50 pounds are allowed free of charge

In addition clients could bring carry-on luggage, which may be stored under your seat. Cameras, medication, binoculars should be in your carry-on bag.

Beverages: Bar and beverage services are available for purchase onboard

Meals: A full service dining room is available for your convenience.

Please do not bring your own food onboard.

Other Amenities: Gift Shop, Reserved Open Air Viewing Platform, Restrooms

Smoking: Is not permitted onboard

Wheelchairs: The rail cars are lift-equipped for clients confined to wheelchairs.

Tour Guides: Are onboard to provide narrated services.

Transfers: On request only Package tours usually include the transfer from the hotel to the railroad station.

Gold Star Service: The two new custom double-deck railcars may enhance your rail tour experience. (Upgrade – additional cost) through the following amenities: confirmed seats in luxury cars, complimentary appetizer, access to a private outdoor viewing platform, Gold-Star pin. Each double-deck dome car is 89 ft long and features a 36-seat dining room, picture windows rotating reclining seats, full bar, attendant.

Packages: Choose from “All Inclusive” Superior or First Class Rail transportation and accommodation Packages. Upgrades are available. Included service details for each package are listed.

Tour Extensions: In order to enhance your Alaska experience and the individuality of our program, our advertised tours are fully flexible. Sample: if you choose our 3-Day Denali Tour you are able to extend your tour in Denali, Talkeetna or in Anchorage. The rate for additional day’s are listed under each itinerary. No additional reservation or modification charges are applying.

Customized Tours: Our individual tour planning service is available to you free of charge. Use our long term and local expertise to customize a tour package exactly the way you want and save your-self time, efforts and money. Your advantage is to receive everything from one company instead of contacting a variety of different supplier or to gather valuable information from virtually hundreds of different sources.

Rates: Our rates are very competitive. Accordingly we encourage you to compare our rates with the competition.

Upgrades: If you – for example – prefer to travel only one-way in a upgraded class no problem, we can arrange this. If you want to switch in a certain destination between superior and first class hotels – no problem again we handle it.