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RMAN01 Anchorage and Beyond - Motorcoach & Rail Combo Tour from Anchorage

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You have five days and you would like to visit Alaskas popular Denali National Park and join a Prince William Sound glacier cruise - then this coach and rail tour is the perfect fit. This tour starts and ends in Anchorage and is easily combined with a breathtaking Inside Passage cruise. In the first part of the journey you will travel by motorcoach to Denali Park. The Parks Highway offers spectacular scenery and you will appreciate the comfortable seating, generous legroom, and large picture windows of the custom motorcoaches. Your knowledgeable bus driver-guide will offer tour highlights along the route, and ample photo and restroom stops will be made. Denali National Park is one of Alaska’s most popular attraction and natural habitat for many types of wildlife including caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, bald eagles, and the mighty grizzly bears. It is most likely you will spot some of them while taking our full day Denali Transit Bus to Fish Creek, Wonder Lake or Kantishna Roadhouse. You may exchange this tour and join the guided Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour. Then it is time to board the last full-service railroad in North America and choose between the “Adventure Class” seating in the one-storey railway car or the “Deluxe Dome Railcar” on board the Alaska Railroad or with one of the privately operated trains. All train cars feature large panorama windows ensuring unobstructed views around every bend of the majestic beauty of the glaciers, mountains and Alaskan wildlife. The leisure train ride to Anchorage provides many spectacular vistas of the Alaska Range. Spend the night in Alaska’s largest city, enjoying metropolitan amenities. Board the Glacier Discovery train and travel south along Cook Inlet to Whittier where you’ll board the catamaran for a full day wildlife and glacier cruise into Prince William Sound. The major attraction is Prince William Sound, arguably one of the most scenic places in Alaska to see spectacular coastal scenery, marine wildlife and calving tidewater glaciers. On  request,  this  trip  can  be  customized  and  can  be  organized  in  reverse  order.

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Hatcher Pass Motorcoach

Anchorage – Denali National Park | Motorcoach Tour ( Overnight: Denali Village )

Board the motorcoach in downtown Anchorage at 7:30 AM or 3:00 PM for your six-hour journey to Denali National Park. Travel north along the Parks Highway through the fertile Matanuska Valley and Denali State Park, with spectacular views of Mt. Denali on clear days. Plenty of photo and rest stops are made along the way, allowing you to enjoy the changing landscapes and take in the scenery. Continue through the scenic Alaska Range before arriving in the Denali area. Upon arrival, check into your hotel in Denali Village. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to relax or explore the surrounding area. You can explore Denali Village on your own or choose an optional excursion, such as a flightseeing tour, whitewater rafting trip, or visit to a working sled dog kennel.
Eielson Visitor Center

Denali National Park ( Overnight: Denali Village )

Today is dedicated to exploring Denali National Park and its spectacular wilderness. Board your included Denali Transit Bus and travel into the park along the Denali Park Road. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves. Your driver provides information about the park's landscape, wildlife, and history, with opportunities to stop for wildlife viewing and photography. The included transit bus journey takes you toward Fish Creek. The flexible transit bus service also allows you to get off along the route for hiking and exploring, then continue later on another bus. Optional upgrades and additional excursions are available for travelers who would like to explore farther into the park or enjoy a more guided experience.
Denali Motorcoach Tour

Denali National Park – Anchorage | Rail Tour ( Overnight: Anchorage )

Board the Alaska Railroad and relax in your comfortable reclining seats, have a delicious lunch onboard or listen to the commentaries from an onboard interpreter. Just south of Denali you'll enter Broad Pass, offering majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions. Your rail tour continues via Wasilla and crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop before arriving in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Nestled along the Chugach Mountains, the coastal city is brimming with activities for the outdoorsy and adventurous, as well as the more relaxed. Visit the Log Cabin Visitor Center and its Crossroad, Ship Creek Viewpoint overlooking Cook Inlet and the Resolution Park with its Captain Cook Monument. Try out one of the popular seafood restaurants this evening.
Prince William Sound Cruise

Anchorage | Prince William Sound Day Tour ( Overnight: Anchorage )

This morning, travel by motorcoach from Anchorage to Whittier, passing along the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. In Whittier, board the luxurious catamaran for the 26 Glacier Cruise through Prince William Sound. Explore the serenity of Esther Passage, view majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers in College and Harriman Fjords, and watch for marine wildlife such as whales, sea otters, sea lions, and harbor seals. Your captain will point out interesting sights and provide commentary throughout the cruise. After the cruise, board the Alaska Railroad for a scenic return journey to Anchorage, traveling along Turnagain Arm and enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and coastline. Included: 26 Glacier Cruise
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Anchorage

Spend some time at the Alaska Native Heritage Center: the Gathering Place is center stage for Alaska Native dancing, compelling Native Games demonstrations and intriguing storytelling. The Hall of Cultures features exhibits and demonstrating Alaska Native artists. Visitors discover more about each of the five major culture groups through engaging exhibits. The Theatre hosts a variety of movies all day, including the Heritage Center produced film, "Stories Given, Stories Shared". Guests stroll through six authentic life-sized Native dwellings around beautiful Lake Tiulana and are introduced to the traditional life ways of the native people.  

Rates in US $ / per Person
Comfort Hotel Category Single Double Triple Quad Child
May 18 - May 31 $2876 $1931 $1652 $1513 $796
June 1 - August 31 $2923 $1963 $1679 $1537 $809
September 1 - September 13 $2876 $1931 $1652 $1513 $796
First Class Hotel Category Single Double Triple Quad Child
May 18 - May 31 $3363 $2286 $1972 $1815 $971
June 1 - August 31 $3457 $2333 $2003 $1839 $971
September 1 - September 13 $3363 $2286 $1972 $1815 $971

What’s included

04 Nights Comfort OR First-Class Accommodation

Hotel and State Taxes

Denali Transit Bus Ticket to Fish Creek

Prince William Sound Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

Denali Railroad Station Transfer

Tour Documentation

Sightseeing Information

Motorcoach Transfer Anchorage – Denali National Park

Railroad Transportation Denali National Park – Anchorage

Motorcoach Transfer Anchorage – Whittier

Railroad Transportation Whittier – Anchorage (Standard Category only)

Comfort Hotel Category includes Reserved Seats in Standard Adventure Class Train
( upgrade to Dome Car Train is available for 170.00 per person )

First Class Hotel Category includes Reserved Seats in Upper Level Panorama Dome Car Train,
Priority Check-in & Boarding, Use of Private Outdoor Viewing Platform,
Priority Dining Room Seating, Enhanced Reclining Seats

Tour Departures

Daily  from  May  18th  –  September  13th

Denali: Extend Denali Transit Bus Tour to Wonder Lake

The Denali Transit Bus is the official shuttle bus service into Denali National Park. The shuttle is best suited for those visitors who are seeking flexibility in their day trip into the Park and would like to have the option of getting off the bus to hike or explore on your own. Excellent hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities all along the Park Road. Created by retreating glaciers, Wonder Lake offers visitors stunning views of Mt. Denali and the Alaska Range, as weather permits. Along the Park Road, alder and willow carpeted hills are dotted with kettle ponds often frequented by waterfowl and other wildlife. Reflection Pond, an amazing photo stop on a clear day, requires you utilize the Kantishna Transit Bus or hike 2.5 miles from the Wonder Lake turnaround stop.

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Wonder Lake Campground sign at Mile 85 in Denali National Park

Denali: Exchange Transit Bus Tour to Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour

The fully narrated 62-mile Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park is led by a certified naturalist driver/guide who will also provide historical and geographical background of the area. The tour will last approximately eight to nine hours and includes ample photo and rest stops. When your tour driver is able, he/she will take video footage of animals along Park Road and project these images onto drop-down video screens, featured only our specially designed tour buses. This way you can get a close-up look at the roadside action. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a “Tundra Wilderness Tour” DVD, which will feature some of the video footage shot from your tour! Guests cannot switch buses throughout the day (only the Denali Transit Bus allows this).

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Visitors boarding tour buses in Denali National Park

Denali: Exchange Transit Bus Tour to Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour

The Kantishna Wilderness Trails tour is the premier Denali Park wilderness bus excursion. Spend the entire day in Denali National Park and discover a piece of Alaska's gold rush history and warm hospitality at the historic Kantishna Roadhouse, located just past Wonder Lake on the banks of Moose Creek. Your 12 to 13-hour fully-narrated excursion to Kantishna travels via a custom motorcoach through 95 miles of Denali National Park's prime wildlife habitat. The last 30 miles allow for full viewing of Mt. Denali, weather permitting. The wilderness backcountry of Denali Park provides diverse habitats which support big-game species such as black bear, grizzly, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolf, and wolverine. Hot beverages and refreshments are included en route to the Kantishna Roadhouse. After a hearty deli style lunch in the dining room at the Roadhouse, relax and visit the Historical Recorder's Cabin and enjoy a dog sled demonstration or gold panning. Guests cannot switch buses throughout the day (only the Denali Transit Bus allows this).

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Pond and fall tundra with spruce trees in Denali National Park

Denali: Exchange Transit Bus Tour to Denali Backcountry Adventure Bus Tour

The Denali Backcountry Adventure Tour is another premier Denali Park Wildlife bus excursion. This full-day, 13-hour tour travels 95 miles in each direction to the Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna. You'll travel by private bus with a trained naturalist driver/guide giving interpretation along the way helping you search for bear, moose, caribou and other wildlife while pointing out the biology and geology of the region. Several photo and rest stops will be made. Snacks, drinks and lunch are provided. Lunch is served at the exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna. Lunch consists of a sandwich bar, soups, fruits, snacks, fresh baked goods and non-alcoholic drinks. After lunch try your luck at gold panning near the lodge or take a guided nature walk before returning to the Park entrance.

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Hiker photographing Denali from the fall tundra

Anchorage: Bear Viewing Tour Day Trip to Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park

Take off from Anchorage to an all day bear viewing expedition past glaciers and volcanoes - within the land of the giant animals: the brown bear country of southwest Alaska. You'll fly to Katmai's - worlds famous Brooks River Falls where brown bears feed on salmon. Each year millions of sockeye salmons burst from the Bering Sea into lakes and streams of the Katmai National Park. These fish provide the primary food source for the worlds largest population of brown bears. As many as 50 bears may be viewed up-close-and-personal from elevated boardwalks and viewing platforms fishing along the 1 1/2 mile Brooks River during peak season (July). Local National Park Rangers are answering all of your questions about this incredible park during the self guided full day tour. Lunch is included at Brooks Lodge.

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Brown bear standing in a waterfall fishing for salmon
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DJ, Phoenix: We've been home for two weeks now. Sorting the many pictures we found ourselves once again touring in Alaska. The Inside Passage cruise from Seattle, the motorcoach tour along the Parks Highway, the Prince Williams Sound glacier cruise, touring in Denali National Park and the animal observations were already very impressive. This trip has been one of our most beautiful. Thanks to your team everything worked out wonderfully. We would like to thank you for the good organization of the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Anchorage and Beyond motorcoach and rail tour?

It is a five-day tour with 4 nights: two nights in Denali Village and two nights in Anchorage. It starts and ends in Anchorage.

How do I travel on the Anchorage and Beyond tour?

You travel by motorcoach from Anchorage to Denali (departing Anchorage at 7:30 AM or 3:00 PM, about six hours), then return from Denali to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad. A day trip by motorcoach to Whittier and back by rail takes you on the Prince William Sound glacier cruise.

What is included in the Anchorage and Beyond tour (RMAN01)?
  • 4 nights Comfort or First-Class hotel accommodation with state taxes
  • Motorcoach transfer Anchorage - Denali National Park and rail Denali - Anchorage
  • Denali transit bus ticket to Fish Creek and the Denali railroad station transfer
  • Prince William Sound glacier and wildlife cruise, with motorcoach Anchorage - Whittier and rail Whittier - Anchorage (Standard category only)
  • Tour documentation and sightseeing information
What is the difference between the Comfort and First Class hotel categories on this tour?

Comfort Hotel Category includes reserved seats in Standard Adventure Class on the train. First Class Hotel Category includes reserved seats in the Upper Level Panorama Dome Car, priority check-in and boarding, use of the private outdoor viewing platform, priority dining room seating and enhanced reclining seats.

When does the Anchorage and Beyond tour depart?

The page lists departures daily from May 18 to September 13.