8 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Make the most of your journey from Denali to Anchorage on a train ride that displays Alaska’s iconic landscapes through large windows. While it is hard to take in all of the surrounding scenery if you drive yourself, by taking the train you can relax and watch the rivers, lakes, and wildlife chug by. Plus, with a guide to narrate the trip, you don’t miss any of the details.
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.