Ride the train to denali park on the alaska railroad. Jul 09, 2016 this video covers the tundra wilderness tour of denali national park on tour bus run by the park. The countrys first national park, yellowstone, was established in 1872, and today, the united states is home to 58 national parks, each showcasing spectacular treasures. You could travel exclusively by the railroad on the fairbanks to seward rail adventure, or by a combo of bus and train on the. Alaska railroad denali park see our covid19 coronavirus updates for current guests and those still in the planning stage. While independent travelers can book seats for this comfortable. To experience the best of the park, we suggest taking one of our fascinating and aweinspiring interpretive tours. Ride the train to denali park on the alaska railroad alaskatrain. Only one road traverses the park denali park road92 miles 148 kilometers of which only 15 miles 25 kilometers are paved.
Mckinley and wildlife in denali national park alaska. Eight miles south of the entrance to the park, the denali cabins offer 46 cedar cabins for a cozy experience from midmay to midseptember. Questions concerning departure times, ticket refunds, etc. Travel tours of the denali national park usa today. Denali national park is ideal for animal and nature lovers but offers fewer outdoor activities than other parks. Home to denali, north americas tallest mountain, denali national park offers the best opportunity to view amazing wildlife. Enjoy views of the alaskan wilderness en route to denali national park. A cruise through kenai fjords national park and train ride from anchorage to seward. Travel in style and comfort on the ak rr to any of these places. We invite you to hop aboard our private bus tour for a onceinalifetime adventure into the heart of denali national park. This is the only place where you will find real time online booking for all classes of alaska train service, from the alaska railroads adventure class and goldstar domes, to. Getting there in denali national park region frommers. It captures the natural beauty of alaska landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy sweeping views of snowcapped mountain ranges while traveling along the alaska mountain range to denali national park.
Throughout your adventure, each vantage pointwhether ascending a mountain, riding the alaskan railroad, or in the most remote backcountry locationoffers changing sights and things. For these reasons, nearly all visitors travel into the park by shuttle bus or tour bus. Denali rail tours train from anchorage north to fairbanks. Book a flightseeing tour around 20,310 denali, north americas tallest peak, with one of the highly skilled. Enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the denali star train to denali national park. With over six million acres of pure, rugged wilderness at your feet, denali national park and preserve provides visitors with the opportunity to explore, discover, and learn about this rare and incredible. Denali park excursions our guide to denalis best trips. Along the way, our local guides will ensure you the best. Get gorgeous views from the denali national park area and have a chance to walk around one of denalis pristine. Children in the interest of all of our passengers, and. Youll understand why denali, north americas highest peak, is known as the great one to the indigenous athabascan people when you see it towering over the surrounding landscape. Guided bus tours in denali national park kantishna. The alaska railway offers eight day tours that can be tacked onto the train ride to and from. Shuttle and tour bus options from the park concessionaire are offered in various lengths, from 4.
While visiting the park, keep an eye out for the big five. When guests arrive at the kantishna roadhouse after an exhilarating bus ride through the national park, they are greeted with spacious grounds, the beautiful log roadhouse building, and log cabins. Focusing on visiting denali national park with a wilderness lodge stay, this deluxe independent tour is perfect as pre or post cruise program. All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach. The route spans two of alaskas five geographic regions southcentral and interior alaska. Book your stay at the kantishna roadhouse backcountry resort in the beautiful denali national park. The denali national park visitors center is actually more of a campus. Alaska cruise denali national park princess cruises. Every summer morning, the northbound denali star train departs anchorage for the 356mile, 12hour journey to fairbanks, with. The 10 best denali national park and preserve tours. Enjoy alaska rail tours by train to national parks, alaska cities with car rental. Learn about denali national park and other train destinations served by the. Of all the activities in the area, a fullynarrated denali national park bus tour is.
A flight from anchorage to fairbanks, a cruise through kenai fjords national park, and a train ride from anchorage to seward are included in the price of your tour. Featuring time in alaskas largest city, ample views of stunning landscapes, and a visit to denali national park, this journey is jampacked. If arriving by train, choose accommodations near the. The denali cabins are conveniently located away from the busy areas near the entrance of denali national park. From may 2031 each year, the tundra wilderness tour travels a slightly shorter distance, because the denali park road doesnt open fully til early june. Tour includes scenic bus and rail travel between anchorage and denali and a day inside denali national park. While the main summer season at denali is generally may 20 through the second or third week of september, there can be plenty to see and do outside of that season. Travel from fairbanks to denali and on to anchorage from the unique perspective of the alaska railroad. Enjoy scenic rail travel along the historic alaska railroad and overnight at a denali national or denali state park hotel. Instead of the big bus tours, explore the park your way.
The national park service does not operate any of these tours. Denali from the denali park entrance area, including the hotels. Yellow tours include hotel accommodations in anchorage andor fairbanks at the beginning and the end of your rail trip. Just south of denali national park, broad pass offers majestic views of the alaska range in all directions. The bus tours are hosted by experienced driverguides who share natural history stories while helping passengers spot wildlife. Packages also have a range of transportation options. Traveling between anchorage and talkeetna, the train crosses the knik river with the chugach mountains as a backdrop. A variety of train based tours that include denali national park are available. Rain or shine, denali park is filled with wonder and wildlife. The 10 best denali national park and preserve tours tripadvisor. Most travelers that book with us take the bus for part of their trip, heres why. This unique tour takes you 60 miles into the park, increasing your chance to see incredible wildlife as well as majestic mt. You know you want to see denali national park, but how. Blue denali rail tours start and end at the rail depot anchorage, fairbanks or both and.
Trains operate daily during the summer months and you can choose from several different classes or levels of rail service. An amazing denali getaway is just a train ride away. Tourist train from anchorage to denali national park alaska. Anchorage to denali national park train alaska shore. During your rail tour, youll also enjoy overnight hotel accommodations in denali andor mckinley. Eight miles south of the entrance to the park, the denali cabins offer 46 cedar cabins. Explore denali national park like you never thought possible with the denali tundra wilderness tour. Visit the exhibits at the denali visitor center, attend a ranger talk, see the cabin nite dinnertheater show. Denali experience flightseeing tour from talkeetna.
Anchorage to denali national park train alaska shore excursions. Pass over hurricane gulch bridge, the longest and tallest on the alaska railroad. Use the denali shuttle bus to reach back country destinations, sit back and enjoy the wildlife and scenery. Take a selfie at the park sign, explore the denali national park visitor center, tour historic buildings, venture down hiking trails, and visit the park s own sled dogs at the denali kennels. Outdoor enthusiasts can book one of several travel tours of denali national. Book a 14 night blue denali rail tour from anchorage, fairbanks, or seward and. Denali national park tours alaska shore excursions. Learn more about the interior alaska by rail package. In the summer season midmay to midseptember the alaska railroad s denali star train stops twice daily, connecting denali to anchorage, talkeetna and fairbanks. For great scenery and an authentic alaskan experience, the millers think the alaska railroad should not to be missed. Experience the grandeur of denali national park firsthand while staying at denali backcountry lodge, an alaska wilderness lodge located deep within the park enjoy expansive views of the alaska range, including spectacular mt. Denali backcountry lodge vacation alaska tour denali. Suggested itineraries in denali national park region frommers. Comfortable, grandiose and incredibly scenic, this tour is full of adventure.
Getting there in denali national park region by train. Explore the many denali park travel options ranging from dome car trains to. Park tour availability is limited and is assigned on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Denali national park and preserve is home to six million acres of wild lands, an abundance of wildlife and the tallest mountain in north america. It takes us thru the best wildlife viewing portion of the park road for a distance of about 90km. Bookable for 2021 visiting denali national park is a top highlight of any alaska vacation. Our local guides will ensure you get the best opportunities to view the parks legendary. In an effort to preserve the fragile ecosystem of denali national park and preserve, the national park service has limited access on park road for private vehicles. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with go ahead tours for an additional cost. Railroad tours denali train tours denali national park. The alaska railroad connects over 400 miles of alaskas highlights.
Other animals such as wolves, marmots, squirrels, and ptarmigan are also routinely spotted. Denali rail tours anchorage talkeetna denali fairbanks. Your knowledgeable driver guide will share the biology, geology, and history of the. Tours depart from anchorage or fairbanks but do not include hotel stays in the departing and arriving cities. Ready to hop on the train and go straight to the heart of denali national park. If your alaska cruisetour does not include a denali national park tour, reserve your spot via the cruise personalizer, by calling princess cruises or contacting your travel advisor. Starting in anchorage, fairbanks, or seward, choose between denali national park and the south denali area near talkeetna. The trip on the railroad north from anchorage will take you just under eight hours, or you can ride south from fairbanks in about four. The result is a worldclass flightseeing trip, with landings on denali s glaciers. The denali backcountry adventure will take you along the full 92. Our local guides will ensure you get the best opportunities to view the park s legendary landmarks, introduce you to a host of authentic alaskan activities and a unique creekside lunch at our miners day lodge, and take you through the rugged habitats of bears, moose, caribou and more. Denali backcountry adventure 2020 denali national park.
Blue packages range from 1 4 nights with overnight accommodations in denali, near talkeetna, or both. On the day of return, the bus departs the roadhouse at 6. Select a month and any additional options to search tour availability. Suggested itineraries in denali national park region. Includes roundtrip rail and two nights in denali park. The unspoiled natural environment of denali national park and towering 20.
Children in the interest of all of our passengers, and for their comfort, children under the age of six years are not accommodated on the kantishna wilderness trails bus. Ready to hop on the train and go straight to the heart of denali. Stop by the denali national park visitor center and watch a short film about the park. Its common for guests to see grizzly bears, moose, black bears, and caribou. The countrys first national park, yellowstone, was established in 1872, and today, the united states is. You will be able to experience the beauty of alaskas national parks in style as you journey from kenai fjords in the south to denali national park in the north. Breathtakingly beautiful, alaska with over six million acres of pure, rugged wilderness at your feet, denali national park and preserve provides visitors with the opportunity to explore, discover, and learn about this rare and incredible. Seward, girdwood, portage, whittier, anchorage, wasilla, talkeetna, denali national park, or fairbanks. This 6night precruise escorted land tour features wilderness lodge stays in denali national park and talkeetna mountains, and hotel overnights in anchorage.
Adventure class cars offer comfortable seating and large picture windows. Alaskas denali national park is magnificent no matter which way you see itby foot, car, or waterbut it is especially impressive. The park attracts approximately 400,000 adventureseeking travelers every year, according to the national park service. Its a journey rich in wildlife, history and wilderness. If arriving by train, choose accommodations near the park shuttles and courtesy vans can get you around or rent a car for use while in the area. Kantishna roadhouse backcountry resort national park. Every summer morning, the northbound denali star train departs anchorage for the 356mile, 12hour journey to fairbanks, with stops in wasilla, talkeetna and denali national park. If the weather is clear, you might have a chance to spot denali, the tallest mountain in north american. A variety of trainbased tours that include denali national park are available. Retrace the steps of denali s first tourist by traveling to denali national park on the railroad from anchorage, talkeetna, or fairbanks. Fly denali is the only company north of the alaska range with a permit to land on glaciers inside denali national park. Roughly 400,000 intrepid travelers journey to denali national park and preserve each year, primarily between late may and early september. Denali national park region suggested itineraries in denali national park region the hotel stay itinerary.
The alaska railway offers eight day tours that can be tacked onto the train ride to and from denali for a threeday. Americas national parks were born of the idea to protect the countrys natural wonders for all to enjoy. This fiveday train itinerary takes you through three of alaskas biggest attractions. The northbound denali star train departs anchorage for the 356mile, 7. On a clear day, passengers enjoy sights of the trains namesake peak. First, travel in alaska railroad s gold star service deluxe dome. Packages range in length, going from fourday trips to denali national park up to a tenday trip that also visits talkeetna, seward, and other small alaska towns. Heres how to pick between your best options from the different park bus tours. Experience rail travel across alaska at our best rate.
Blue denali rail tours start and end at the rail depot anchorage, fairbanks or both and range from 1 to 4 nights in the denali area. Explorer tours feature rail travel with denali national park as a focal point. Denali national park, one of the grandest wilderness areas on the planet. The center itself is the main national park service welcome and information center and it is surrounded by other facilities that. Travel to the historic village of talkeetna to board the alaska railroad. See 50% more of denali national park than most park tours, with hours of amazing scenery and wildlife. Denali, is almost the first thing that comes to mind for anyone visiting alaska. Denali rail tours denali national park tours alaska.
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