The Alaska Railroad Corporation provides vacation packages that include rail transportation, sightseeing tours, and hotel accommodations at nearly all of the popular tourist destinations across the state. The railroad's famed GoldStar service features double-decked rail cars with domed viewing and open-platform areas. "Choose complete packages that range from five nights to 12 nights and from $1,799 to $5,439 per person," says the corporation. Visitors may pick from a variety of tour options including a journey from the Arctic Circle to Glacier Bay, an 11-day trip available June 5 to August 11 only. Those with a yearning to take in the spectacular scenery of Alaska's national parks may opt for a six-day trek through Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park, which includes boarding a raft for an up-close view of the Spencer Glacier. Or choose a five-day adventure on the Denali and Spencer Glacier Trip, a breathtaking jaunt that includes jet boat rides, floating amidst the glaciers, and taking to the air for a "flight seeing" tour around Mount McKinley.
Alaska Railroad Corporation
327 W Ship Creek Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-265-2494
alaskarailroad.com
Alaska Tour and Travels is a private travel agency arranging a combination of rail and travel vacations across the state. Their tour packages include the Denali Park & Kenai Fjords Combo, which begins by boarding the Alaska Railroad in Anchorage for a day trip along the rails to Seward, before embarking on a cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park, and a motor coach trip to Denali, then culminating with a return trip by rail to Anchorage. The agency provides several other packages that combine railroad journeys with motor coach and air excursions and will customize any package to better meet a visitor's specific desires.
Alaska Tour and Travel
9170 Jewel Lake Road, Suite 202
Anchorage AK 99502
907-245-0200
alaskatravel.com
The Gray Line of Alaska operates Alaska Rail Tours, featuring full-domed rail service between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Each fully-domed passenger car allows travelers an unencumbered view of the scenic beauty of the region. Rail or coach-only passenger service is available, with the option to customize a journey with a number of sightseeing and hotel options. "Our luxury railcar service is comparable to the Alaska Railroad Gold Star service but at a savings of over $50," says the company, whose daily service stretches along the same tracks as that of the Alaska Railroad's Gold Star route. Each railcar has two levels, with the main seating and bar area perched above the top, and the dining service and open-air platform located below.
Gray Line of Alaska
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
888-628-3843
alaskarailtours.com
