Grand Alaska Rail Tour Cruise Connector

From May 17, 2025 to September 12, 2025

From May 17, 2026 to September 12, 2026

5 Days / 4 Nights
Whittier or Seward to Fairbanks or Fairbanks to Whittier or Seward
Price from USD $2,456 per person

INTRODUCTION

Before or after your cruise, embark on a 5-day Alaska Rail tour through the heart of Alaska.

Departing from either the Seward or Whittier cruise ship terminal, you'll explore Anchorage with an option to go bear viewing and travel to Denali National Park onboard Alaska Railroad.

Enjoy the style and comfort of a Goldstar railcar, with glass-domed ceilings, upper-level outdoor viewing platforms, inclusive dining, a private bar and full commentary of your journey. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Seward or Whittier to Anchorage
 
Option 1. Seward Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage | Small Group Tour
 
Option 2. Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage | Small Group Tour
Day 2
Anchorage | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 10 Excursions
 
Option 1. Anchorage Brew Tour
 
Option 2. Turnagain Arm Wildlife Tour with Alyeska Tram
 
Option 3. Hatcher Pass Hike and History Tour
 
Option 4. Anchorage Flightseeing Safari
 
Option 5. Sunset Photo Safari
 
Option 6. Anchorage Scenic City Tour
 
Option 7. Instalaska Smartphone Turnagain Tour
 
Option 8. Upgrade Option: Alaska Bear Viewing Tour
 
Option 9. Upgrade Option: Fly-in Guided Fishing Excursion
 
Option 10. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Excursion
Day 3
Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska Railroad
Day 4
Denali | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Denali Highway Jeep Excursion | Self-Drive Guided 4x4 Excursion
 
Option 2. Tundra Wilderness Tour | Coach Tour
 
Option 3. Upgrade Option: Denali Summit Flightseeing | Small Aircraft
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Denali Glacier Landing | Helicopter
Day 5
Denali National Park Entrance to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad

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5 Days / 4 Nights
Whittier or Seward to Fairbanks or Fairbanks to Whittier or Seward

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INTRODUCTION

Before or after your cruise, embark on a 5-day Alaska Rail tour through the heart of Alaska.

Departing from either the Seward or Whittier cruise ship terminal, you'll explore Anchorage with an option to go bear viewing and travel to Denali National Park onboard Alaska Railroad.

Enjoy the style and comfort of a Goldstar railcar, with glass-domed ceilings, upper-level outdoor viewing platforms, inclusive dining, a private bar and full commentary of your journey. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Seward or Whittier to Anchorage
 
Option 1. Seward Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage | Small Group Tour
 
Option 2. Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage | Small Group Tour
Day 2
Anchorage | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 10 Excursions
 
Option 1. Anchorage Brew Tour
 
Option 2. Turnagain Arm Wildlife Tour with Alyeska Tram
 
Option 3. Hatcher Pass Hike and History Tour
 
Option 4. Anchorage Flightseeing Safari
 
Option 5. Sunset Photo Safari
 
Option 6. Anchorage Scenic City Tour
 
Option 7. Instalaska Smartphone Turnagain Tour
 
Option 8. Upgrade Option: Alaska Bear Viewing Tour
 
Option 9. Upgrade Option: Fly-in Guided Fishing Excursion
 
Option 10. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled Excursion
Day 3
Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska Railroad
Day 4
Denali | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Denali Highway Jeep Excursion | Self-Drive Guided 4x4 Excursion
 
Option 2. Tundra Wilderness Tour | Coach Tour
 
Option 3. Upgrade Option: Denali Summit Flightseeing | Small Aircraft
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Denali Glacier Landing | Helicopter
Day 5
Denali National Park Entrance to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad

MAP

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DETAILED ITINERARY

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INCLUDED

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Arrange a call with an Alaska Train Travel Designer and bring your vacation to Alaska one step closer!

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REVIEWS

We are so grateful for the careful planning and ideal itinerary for our vacation. We loved every hotel or mountain cabin we stayed in, the boat ride through the Seward fjords, Alaska Railroad, the bush ride into Denali Park for a close enough encounter with a mama grizzly and her 2 cubs....and awesome scenery at every curve.

Wayne Michigan, United States

Excellent trip. Well planned out. We were able to get all our additional destinations accommodated.

Paul Williams Canada

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed our unexpected trip. Thank you for organising this so quickly for us to fill in the extra 5 days after the cruise was terminated. Everything went so smoothly, and we were on everyone's' 'list' on all the transfers. The best part was the small plane flight back from Denali- it was brilliant. The cruises on the Fiords were also a highlight. So, thanks again. We are thinking of coming back to view the Northern Lights at Fairbanks and also the start of the Iditarod.

Lynne Sydney, Australia

Not being able to travel Internationally we decided on Alaska for our summer vacation, We worked with Samantha who has been to Alaska many times and recommended the perfect itinerary for us. This trip has made us want to go back to Alaska to experience more - next time will be another luxury remote lodge.

Jeff Los Angeles, CA

They were professional and pleasant to work with. When the fires starts in various areas that they would be touring Alaska Train Trips were great in helping to make adjustments to the clients reservations. The clients were thrilled with there trip.

Jemma L New York

Alaska Train Trips is part of Alaska by Design and i use this company for all my Alaska Business, they are so knowledgeable and i usually work with Samantha or Jasmine.

Janie P Austin, TX

Alaska Train Trips which is part of Alaska by Design created a perfect itinerary for my clients. They returned with great memories and were extremely pleased with all aspects of their trip.

Michael Figueriedo Spain

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