Arrival Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel on your own. Overnight in Anchorage.
Photo Journey:
Enjoy this tour of Alaska's top destinations (NPS)Photo Journey:
Day 2: Take a cruise into Prince William Sound from WhittierPhoto Journey:
Day 4: Depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park (NPS/Kent Miller)Photo Journey:
Day 5: Ride the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Fairbanks (Garrett Bentley)Photo Journey:
Day 6: Cruise on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat operating in AlaskaPhoto Journey:
Day 7: Enjoy a scenic train ride to the town of Talkeetna (Brandon Rathgeber)Home » Tours » Alaska Railroad Tours » Alaska’s Gems Tour
Our “Alaska’s Gems” Tour is an excellent option for a family vacation in Alaska! Travel on the Alaska Railroad, take a comfortable scheduled bus transfer and visit Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, and Talkeetna. Begin your Alaska adventure with a cruise into the world-renowned Prince William Sound in Southcentral Alaska with its magnificent glaciers and coastal mountain scenery. Your next destination is Denali National Park for a bus tour with the opportunity to see Alaska’s wildlife and view the mountain of Denali, also known as the “Great One.” This all-encompassing Alaska vacation tour continues to Fairbanks with a riverboat cruise and time for an optional trip to cross the Arctic Circle. On your return to Anchorage, stop in the unique small town of Talkeetna, the staging area for climbing expeditions to Denali. This “Alaska Gems” vacation is ideal for families visiting Alaska and those who want to experience the many diverse landscapes that Alaska offers travelers.
Transfers in Anchorage, meals, optional excursions, and gratuities.
Begin your day at with an approx. 3-hour bus transfer to Whittier at 9:15am. From Whittier you depart on the 26 Glacier Cruise in the early afternoon. Your comfortable vessel take you on a breath-taking cruise into Prince William Sound to view glaciers and wildlife. On the 5-hour boat tour you will have the opportunity to see many different glaciers up close, both tidewater flowing into the sea as well as many other nestled in the mountain peaks surrounding you. After the cruise, return to Anchorage by bus transfer in the evening at about 7:30pm. Overnight in Anchorage.
Today, depart on a narrated bus tour into Denali National Park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, look for wildlife, such as bears, caribou, and moose, as well as views of the Mountain. Your experienced driver/guide will provide commentary. The tour is approximately 4-6 hours long and takes you approx. 30 – 43 miles into the park, depending on weather and road conditions. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the Denali park entrance area. You may wish to visit the Denali Visitor Center, or enjoy an optional tour such as river rafting or flightseeing. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.
Your morning is free for optional excursions or do some hiking in the surrounding area. In the late afternoon, you will depart on the Alaska Railroad north to Fairbanks. Along the way enjoy beautiful views of the Nenana River and many scenic tundra lakes. Upon arrival in the evening a transfer to your hotel is provided by a courtesy hotel shuttle. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Today you will travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers for a 3.5 hour float trip 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 an authentic trapper’s cabin, unique log homes, as well as bush plane in action and sled dogs. The rest of your day, use your free time to explore the city on your own; or take an optional flightseeing excursion over part of Alaska’s Arctic region (see Tour Add-ons). Overnight in Fairbanks.
Today depart Fairbanks and enjoy the day on a scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad to the quaint town of Talkeetna. En route you will pass by Denali and arrive at Talkeetna in the afternoon. This small town has an authentically Alaskan charm, as well as some of the best views of mountain Denali. Relax in the evening. Overnight in Talkeetna.
This morning and early afternoon you will have free time to relax or take an optional whitewater jet boat adventure (see Tour Add-Ons). Depart Talkeetna at 5:00pm for a 3-hour journey on the Alaska Railroad to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage, transfer to your hotel on own. Overnight in Anchorage.
* During the month of May, you will depart Anchorage by scheduled bus transfer at 3:00pm and arrive in Denali at approx. 8:30pm. Starting June 1st, you will depart Anchorage by scheduled bus transfer at 6:30am in the morning and arrive in Denali at approx. 12:30pm.
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Child rate for 11 years and younger, sharing room with 2 full paying adults with existing bedding. Maximum 4 people per room.
Maximum 4 people per room
Children ( 0 - 11 years )
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