6 days

Alaska by Rail

Start Location Anchorage
End Location Fairbanks
Code
AKRL
Starting From
$4,395 USD
Places Visited

Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks

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Tour Overview

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in the rugged beauty of Alaska! Start in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, where you’ll immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, enjoying traditional songs, stories, and captivating dance performances. From there, embark on a scenic journey aboard the Alaska Railroad to Denali, with incredible views of Mt. McKinley and the Susitna River, keeping an eye out for migrating caribou and other wildlife. In Denali, you’ll explore the wilderness where grizzly bears, moose, and wolves roam free, and experience a thrilling wildlife tour. Then, continue to Fairbanks, where you’ll cruise the historic Chena and Tanana Rivers on an authentic sternwheeler, visit an Athabascan village, and indulge in a mouthwatering salmon dinner paired with lively entertainment. Each day is filled with spectacular scenery, unique cultural experiences, and delicious Alaskan cuisine, making this the ultimate Alaskan adventure you won’t forget!

Start Location Anchorage
End Location Fairbanks

Top Highlights

  • Gold Mining Dredge
  • Top of the World Highway
  • Alaskaland & Palace Grand Theatre
  • Sternwheeler Discovery Cruise
  • Chena Native Village
  • Denali National Park
  • Tundra Wilderness Tour
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
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Make this trip matter and reduce your carbon print.

As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Anchorage, AK

    Welcome to Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Explore the past and experience the first people at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Anchorage’s premier cultural attraction. Hear the songs and stories and see the dancers. This evening enjoy a group dinner with your new friends.

    Overnight: Anchorage


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Anchorage, AK

    Anchorage is headquarters to the Alaska Railroad and the journey to Denali begins here—a transfer to the train station this morning. A quick stop in Talkeetna, the track follows the serpentine banks of the Susitna River. On clear days, more views of Mt. McKinley emerge across the river presenting many chances for photos. The train moves into Broad Pass, at 2,363 feet it's the highest point on the railroad, and where caribou migrate through during the fall. Thousands of travelers visit Denali National Park and Preserve to see wildlife like wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, and bear, and, of course, Mt. McKinley. Check in to your accommodations and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

    Overnight: Denali


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3: Denali, AK

    Today's morning, a sightseeing tour to view the abundant wildlife that thrives in Denali will be a trip highlight. You'll enjoy sightings of moose, black and grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, coyotes, foxes, and possibly wolves, while bald and golden eagles soar overhead. Tonight, enjoy a group Dinner at a local Dinner Theatre.

    Overnight: Denali


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Fairbanks, AK

    This morning you will enjoy at leisure and board your train this afternoon. Onboard 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. Upon arrival into Fairbanks, a transfer will be waiting for you from your accommodation.

    Overnight: Fairbanks


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5: Fairbanks, AK

    This Morning after breakfast, a transfer will bring the group to the Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour. Climb aboard the Riverboat Discovery Vessel for an unforgettable cruise into the history of interior Alaska. Travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat operating in Alaska. This narrated tour provides background on the area’s natural history and the Athabascan Native Culture. You will see a floatplane take off, meet sled dogs, witness the “wedding of the rivers”, and gain insight into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture. Native guides will lead a tour of the Chena Indian Village. Tonight, step back in time and visit Alaskaland (Pioneer Park) for a delicious baked salmon dinner, followed by a musical revue at the Palace Theatre and Saloon.

    Overnight: Fairbanks


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 6: Day of Departure

    The group will receive a transfer from the hotel to the airport.


    Meals: Breakfast

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DATES & PRICES

Status Trip start Trip End price deposit single supplement Book
AVAILABLE
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
$4,395 USD
$500 USD
$5,895 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • Service of a professional Tour Leader
  • Comfortable Coach
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners

What’s Not Included

  • 15% provincial tax on top of tour base rate
  • Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
  • Gratuities to guide (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
  • Credit card payment fees, where applicable
  • Meals not listed
  • Attractions not listed
  • Airfare — domestic and international (Unless Specified)
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Anchorage, AK

    Welcome to Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Explore the past and experience the first people at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Anchorage’s premier cultural attraction. Hear the songs and stories and see the dancers. This evening enjoy a group dinner with your new friends.

    Overnight: Anchorage


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Anchorage, AK

    Anchorage is headquarters to the Alaska Railroad and the journey to Denali begins here—a transfer to the train station this morning. A quick stop in Talkeetna, the track follows the serpentine banks of the Susitna River. On clear days, more views of Mt. McKinley emerge across the river presenting many chances for photos. The train moves into Broad Pass, at 2,363 feet it's the highest point on the railroad, and where caribou migrate through during the fall. Thousands of travelers visit Denali National Park and Preserve to see wildlife like wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, and bear, and, of course, Mt. McKinley. Check in to your accommodations and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

    Overnight: Denali


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3: Denali, AK

    Today's morning, a sightseeing tour to view the abundant wildlife that thrives in Denali will be a trip highlight. You'll enjoy sightings of moose, black and grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, coyotes, foxes, and possibly wolves, while bald and golden eagles soar overhead. Tonight, enjoy a group Dinner at a local Dinner Theatre.

    Overnight: Denali


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Fairbanks, AK

    This morning you will enjoy at leisure and board your train this afternoon. Onboard 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. Upon arrival into Fairbanks, a transfer will be waiting for you from your accommodation.

    Overnight: Fairbanks


    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5: Fairbanks, AK

    This Morning after breakfast, a transfer will bring the group to the Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour. Climb aboard the Riverboat Discovery Vessel for an unforgettable cruise into the history of interior Alaska. Travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat operating in Alaska. This narrated tour provides background on the area’s natural history and the Athabascan Native Culture. You will see a floatplane take off, meet sled dogs, witness the “wedding of the rivers”, and gain insight into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture. Native guides will lead a tour of the Chena Indian Village. Tonight, step back in time and visit Alaskaland (Pioneer Park) for a delicious baked salmon dinner, followed by a musical revue at the Palace Theatre and Saloon.

    Overnight: Fairbanks


    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 6: Day of Departure

    The group will receive a transfer from the hotel to the airport.


    Meals: Breakfast

Download Full Itinerary

DATES & PRICES

Status Trip start Trip End price deposit single supplement Book
AVAILABLE
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
$4,395 USD
$500 USD
$5,895 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • Service of a professional Tour Leader
  • Comfortable Coach
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners

What’s Not Included

  • 15% provincial tax on top of tour base rate
  • Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
  • Gratuities to guide (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
  • Credit card payment fees, where applicable
  • Meals not listed
  • Attractions not listed
  • Airfare — domestic and international (Unless Specified)
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

Ask A Question

or

YOU CAN CALL US AT
1-866-347-6881

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