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

View map

DETAILED ITINERARY

Read more

INCLUDED

Read more

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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

Schedule a Call

REVIEWS

We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories. We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance and recommendations along the way.

Nick Florida, United States

We had a fantastic time. Everything ran like clock work, the activities we did were extremely well organised, informative and above all fantastically enjoyable. We cannot thank everyone enough for their professionalism and organisational skills. To top everything off we saw the most amazing display of the Northern Lights, something I will never forget.......we certainly will be back.

Hazel Scotland

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

Paul Williams Canada

Nothing was too much trouble for Jennifer or Karen when we were planning our holiday. They were able to tailor our trip to what we wanted. We have recommended Alaska Rail Vacations to our friends and they also had an amazing experience.

Anne Mathews Australia

Alaska Rail Vacations were very helpful and had a quick turn around on price quotes. All my clients have enjoyed their trips thanks to the arrangements made by there amazing team

Tracey Los Angeles, CA

Excellent services! Our clients were extremely satisfied with the itinerary, hotels and tours you have offered. We will contact you again for our next clients. Thanks again for all!

Polona Australia

I enjoyed working with Alaska Rail Vacations, I was introduced to them by Debra Roberts and Karen did a great job for me with a couple of my reservations

Haleh M California, USA

The team at Alaska Rail Vacations never fail to off excellent service. Clients enjoyed a wonderful experience! Our go to company for Alaska

Tina M Los Angeles, CA

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