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In addition to the sights, sounds and adventure of an Alaska tour on the Alaska Railroad, here are some additional Alaska tour options to consider during your Alaska visit courtesy of Denali Lodges and Alaska Denali Tours:

The Best of Kenai Alaska tour
3-daySouthcentral Alaska tour by rental car to Girdwood, Whittier and Seward. Includes a Prince William Sound glacier and wildlife cruise, and a wilderness dog sled ride and tour.

Anchorage  Seward Excursion
3-day Southcentral Alaska tour by luxury motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad to Seward and the Kenai Peninsula. Includes a Prince William Sound glacier and wildlife cruise, a wilderness dog sled ride and tour, and a tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Prince William Sound Adventure
3-day Alaska tour of Anchorage, Whittier and Prince William Sound. Includes a tour of the Alaska Native Heritage Center and a Prince William Sound glacier and wildlife cruise. Take an optional bear viewing/flightseeing tour.

Denali Backcountry Safari
5-day Denali National Park Alaska tour via motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad. Includes lodging at the deluxe Denali Backcountry Lodge deep within the park and activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and gold panning.

Anchorage Denali Fairbanks Venture
5-day Denali National Park and Fairbanks Alaska tour via deluxe motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad. Includes lodging at the deluxe Denali Backcountry, wildlife viewing, historic downtown Fairbanks tour, and a tour of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.

Anchorage Denali Seward Explorer by Car
7-day Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Seward Alaska tour by rental car. Includes a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, guided wildlife viewing in Denali National Park, a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise and a tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center.

The Two Most Popular National Park Adventures
7-day Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park Alaska tour via rental car and the Alaska Railroad. Includes a Kenai Fjords National Park glacier cruise, accommodations at the Denali Backcountry Lodge and activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and gold panning.

Prudhoe Bay & Denali Adventure
8-day Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay and Denali National Park Alaska tour via motorcoach, plane and the Alaska Railroad. Includes a Fairbanks riverboat cruise, a Prudhoe Bay oil field tour, accommodations at the Denali Backcountry Lodge and activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and gold panning.

The Perfect Post-Cruise Land Package
7-day Seward, Anchorage and Denali National Park Alaska tour via the Alaska Railroad and deluxe motorcoach. Includes a Alaska SeaLife Center tour, wilderness sled dog ride and tour, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, accommodations at the Denali Backcountry Lodge and activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and gold panning.

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Anchorage

Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Tours and Activities

Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an educational and cultural institution. The Center provides programs in both academic and informal settings.

Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Experience the Museum�s extraordinary permanent collection depicting 10,000 years of Alaska history - Native subsistence lifestyles, culture and more.

Historic Walking Tour
Downtown Anchorage Alaska is nearly flat, making for a delightful stroll. Throughout the summer, hanging floral baskets line the streets.

Anchorage Bear Viewing - Redoubt Bay Alaska Tour
Fly via floatplane from Anchorage to Redoubt Bay and land at the doorstep of a remote wilderness lodge in prime Alaska bear viewing country.

Anchorage Flightseeing Tour
Take off from Lake Hood, the world's largest seaplane base, for a spectacular seaplane adventure! Discover the Chugach Mountain Range, its secluded valleys and the Dall sheep that live there.

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Anchorage Hotels and Lodging

Alyeska Prince Hotel
AAA four-diamond rated hotel surrounded by mountains and hanging glaciers in the pristine wilderness, just 40 miles south of Anchorage and 90 miles from Seward.

Best Western Barratt Inn Anchorage
A full-service Anchorage hotel located minutes from the Airport, shopping, local entertainment, and downtown Anchorage.

Ramada Inn Anchorage
The Ramada Inn Anchorage is conveniently located downtown within walking distance of several local attractions, fine dining, local nightclubs, and shopping.

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Located only minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Anchorage and overlooking Cook Inlet with a backdrop of the Chugach Mountains.

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Denali National Park

Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Denali Backcountry Adventure
Go beyond the standard park tour and venture to Kantishna, deep inside Denali National Park. This full-day narrated bus trip explores the entire 95-mile Park Road.

Denali National Park Flightseeing Tour
Seeing Mt. McKinley from the ground is never a sure thing as it is located ninety miles from Denali Park entrance and conditions constantly change.

Denali National Park Heli-hiking & Heli-tours
Stunning views of Denali Park, ancient glaciers, towering peaks and a guided glacier hike combine to make this a memorable opportunity.

Denali National Park Iditarod Dog Kennel Tour
Step back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal tour of the homestead and Iditarod race kennel of an Iditarod champion.

Denali National Park Northern Lights Theatre
Don't miss this entertaining and informative presentation of Alaska's most awe-inspiring phenomena, the Alaska Northern Lights.

Denali National Park Whitewater Rafting
Choose from the two-hour introductory, family-oriented "McKinley Run" (class II & III), where you may see moose, sheep, caribou and bears.

Denali National Park Wilderness Safari
Take a covered and heated powerboat for a 3 hour round trip river safari into "bush Alaska." Travel to a remote trapper's camp in the wilderness.

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Denali National Park Hotels and Lodging

Denali Backcountry Lodge
Denali Backcountry Lodge lies at the very end of the restricted 95 mile Park Road, nestled in a snug valley carved by Moose Creek as it winds to the Yukon.

Denali Cabins *
Denali Cabins is a collection of 45 cedar cabins located near the entrance to Denali National Park which combines the charm of Alaskan cabins with the comfort of a hotel room.

* Save time and money when you book one of our Denali Motorcoach packages.

The Denali Overnight Express includes round trip Anchorage to Denali transportation, Denali Cabins lodging and a deluxe continental breakfast.

The Denali Backcountry Express package includes transportation, two nights at Denali Cabins with breakfast, a narrated 95 mile park wildlife viewing tour and a buffet lunch at the exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge.

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Fairbanks

Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Arctic Circle Driving Tour
This all day Arctic Circle Alaska tour takes you north from Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway and parallels the clearly visible Trans Alaska Pipeline in many places.

Northern Fairbanks Alaska Tour
Fly north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below. Witness remnants of the gold mining that continues nearly 100 years.

Fairbanks Gold Mine Tour
This tour is a "hands on" experience for the entire family to enjoy. It is informative and interactive, and part of the action includes learning to pan for Alaska gold.

Historic Fairbanks City Tour
Board a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach for a 3 1/2 hour Fairbanks Alaska tour - the state's interior hub. A knowledgeable local tour guide will assist you.

Fairbanks Riverboat Discovery Tour
Welcome aboard the Discovery III, an authentic sternwheeler riverboat. Your three-and-a half hour Alaska tour cruise will take you into the heart of Alaska.

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Fairbanks Hotels and Lodging

River's Edge Resort
Located only minutes from the airport and with easy access to the Fairbanks highway system. The River's Edge Resort enjoys a tranquil and scenic setting along the banks of the Chena River.

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Girdwood

Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Spencer Glacier Tour

Ride the rail through the Chugach National Forest to Spencer Glacier and steal away on a gentle float tour among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River.

Alyeska Tram Tour with Lunch

Experience the Alyeska Tram Tour, lunch is included. The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride bringing you to a viewing deck which provides breath taking panoramic views of majestic mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and an array of wildlife.

Girdwood Hotels and Lodging

Hotel Alyeska
Alyeska Prince Hotel is a four diamond rated hotel in the pristine wilderness 40 miles south of Anchorage.

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Portage

Schedules and Fares  Adventure Class

Seward

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Your host will be a uniformed National Park Ranger as we guide our ship alongside massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies.

Real Alaska Tour
Take in the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty as your guide shows you the sights of Seward before heading out to magnificent Exit Glacier.

Alaska Sealife Center
The Alaska SeaLife Center is a non-profit marine science facility dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research.

Kenai Fjords Glacier Cruise
This cruise travels into Kenai Fjords National Park and to the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Your host will be a uniformed National Park Ranger.

Kenai Fjords National Park & Resurrection Bay Sea Kayak Adventures
Sea kayak beneath towering glaciers. Have whales and sea lions swim within arm's reach of your sea kayak.

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Seward Hotels and Lodging

Harborview Inn
Harborview Inn is a first-rate Seward Alaska hotel that offers old fashioned Alaskan hospitality, a spectacular location with breathtaking views, and is rated 2 diamonds by AAA.

Hotel Edgewater
Directly overlooking Resurrection Bay, this Seward Alaska hotel offers exceptionally beautiful views from most of the guest rooms and is located in downtown Seward.

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Talkeetna

Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Tours and Activities

The traditional staging point for climbers looking to conquer Mt. McKinley, Talkeetna is a quaint town with a colorful past and quite a few things to do and see. Please take a few minutes to view the best Talkeetna hotel and lodging.

Talkeetna Hotels and Lodging

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

A luxurious getaway with an unmatched view of Denali and the Alaska Range, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge provides stunning views of the south side of Mt. McKinley.

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Wasilla

 Schedules and Fares  Goldstar Service | Adventure Class

Nancy Lake
Nancy Lake area has remained wild and natural. A prime place for recreation and enjoyment of nature. The area provides tranquil settings for canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping. In winter, the rolling topography is ideal for cross-country skiing, dog mushing and snowmachining.

Summit Lake State Recreation Site

There is a trail around Summit Lake, and along the bluff above, and west, of the lake. The views from the bluff viewpoint are outstanding, including the Willow Creek Drainage, the Susitna Valley, and the western arc of the Alaska Range.  

Independence Mine State Historical Park

The visitor center will open on June 9th from 10 am to 7 pm daily. Guided tours will start on June 14th at 1:00pm and 3:00pm daily on weekdays. On weekends and holidays an additional tour is offered at 4:30 pm. There is a day use parking fee and a separate tour fee. The visitor center is closed during the winter.

Wasilla Hotels and Lodging

Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

While enroute to Denali National Park from Anchorage, consider staying overnight in the Mat-Su Valley and Wasilla at the Best Western Lake Lucille Inn

 

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Whittier

Schedules and Fares  Adventure Class

Prince William Sound Cruise
In addition to witnessing glacier events like calving and icefalls, you'll also see breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls and wildlife.

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