Alaska Railroad Denali to Anchorage One Way | La Vacanza Travel

Alaska Railroad Denali to Anchorage One Way

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: United States, Alaska, Denali National Park
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  • 8 hours
  • Denali National Park
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Make your travel time between Denali National Park and Anchorage a highlight of your trip, by booking a ticket aboard the Alaska Railroad's Denali Star Train. Relax in comfortable seats and watch Alaska unfold from large picture windows. Local guides share Alaska history and the stories behind the sights as you travel south. On a clear day, this route offers incredible views of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. 

The route spans two of Alaska’s five geographic regions – Southcentral and Interior Alaska. Just south of Denali National Park, Broad Pass offers majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions; north of the park, the train winds along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below. North of Talkeetna, the tracks veer away from the road system and into the backcountry Hurricane area; this region offers views of the snaking Indian River, the occasional remote cabin and the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge. Traveling between Talkeetna and Anchorage, the train crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Just south of Talkeetna, watch for views of Denali rising high above the Susitna River. 
• Depart Denali at 12:30 pm
• Arrive Anchorage at 8:00 pm
• Explore Anchorage on your own, accommodations booked separately and at own expense
• (Option for accommodations or additional rail transportation - to be scheduled directly with Alaska Railroad after booking)Snack bar and optional dining available for purchase.

Inclusions
  • One-way rail transportation from Denali to Anchorage
  • Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout journey
  • Comfortable reserved seating
  • Optional dining and snack bar

Exclusions
  • Lodging in Anchorage
  • Tours and activities in Anchorage
  • Transportation after arriving in Anchorage
  • These options can be booked independently or through Alaska Railroad directly after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants (0-1) may be added to a reservation as lap children (not requiring a paid, reserved seat) but they must be registered in the booking. To register an infant as a lap child, please indicate so in the “Special Requests” option in the final checkout and include the infant’s name, age and gender.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA


Departure Time

12:30 PM


Return Details

Anchorage Depot, 411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

KS80537

16 Jan, 2024

Comments on riding the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage: We loved it, but do take note - the first 2-3 hours have great mountain views, and then there's a long, comparatively dull stretch where you can't see the forest for the trees. Near the end of the journey things pick up again - better scenery, with mountains. Dinner offered cod or pot roast. The cod was great, and was easily the better choice (based on tasting both). There was also an alcoholic blueberry drink that we all really liked.

KarlynByham

26 Sep, 2023

The best way to enjoy scenic Alaska in comfort. Recommend the Gold Star upgrade for some care views, comfortable seats and ease of food purchase. It’s not as premium as the price suggests, but it’s the only game it town to experience the views.

366billl

27 Aug, 2023

The trip was painfully slow, over 10 hours. They should have warned us to dress extra warmly because the air conditioning was kept deliberately low. I suspect for them to sell more comfort food and drink

Shravan_P

29 Jul, 2023

Tour is very good but the train is very slow .. please plan accordingly. Good scenic views and very good snacks to eat

W8143XUmichelles

26 Jul, 2023

The BEST WAY TO SEE beautiful Alaska for the tourist! The staff was helpful and friendly, both, and on the train. The food was good for a train. The drinks were awesome and the narration and watching out those special interest places along work great you are sure to see some wildlife and the poor guys are keeping an eye out the entire time and so are the passengers, so any wildlife they will slow down and point it out.

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The BEST WAY TO SEE ALASKA!!! Views great - narration along the way great. Gold Star is the way to go!!!

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Best train ride ever

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Unforgettable Trip to Beautiful Alaska

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Excellent service on the train, organization when things don't go according to plan was a little sketchy

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Great way to see Alaska

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Scenic train journey

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