Alaska Railroad

The Coastal Classic train runs south from Anchorage to Seward and provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, especially as it curves along Turnagain Arm and the waters of Cook Inlet.

Mt McKinley in clouds

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Canoe

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Glacier

The Glacier Discovery Train at Spencer Glacier.

GoldStar 08

The Alaska Railroad's Maiden Voyage of their new double-deck dome carriage.

Gods Country from AKRR

This beautiful scenery surrounds the train as it rolls along through the Matanuska Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage and south of Denali.

Fireweed Mirror Train

The Coastal Classic Train passes through some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery as it travels south between Anchorage and Seward.

Bartlett Glacier Looms

Photo by Darwin Keichline

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

GoldStar Seating

With comfortable reclining seats that can also swivel to face each other, and expansive views on both sides and above, GoldStar is the perfect way to enjoy the best train in the world.

Seward to Anchorage

Photo by Jan F. Horwath

Portage

Alaska Railroad train at Portage.

Alaska

Aerial of Alaska

Aerial of train

Aerial of Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train

Anchorage-Talkeetna (RT) With Wilderness Jetboat Adventure


Call 907-764-2067 for reservations.

GoldStar Service is available for this package.

Peak: $243 Value: $205
Peak GoldStar: $413 Value GoldStar: $375
Value Fares run May 15 through May 31 and September 1 through 14, 2009.
Peak Fares run June 1 through Aug 31, 2009.
Prices based on per person, double occupancy.
Available May 15 - Sep 14, 2009.

Rail from Anchorage to Talkeetna, 8:15 am - 11:05 am. Then climb aboard the "Talkeetna Queen" with Mahay's Riverboat for panaoramic views of Mt. McKinley. Visit an authentic trapper's cabin. Tour includes a guided quarter-mile wilderness walk. McKinley Jetboat Adventure is noon - 2:00 pm. Return to Anchorage via rail - Talkeetna to Anchorage, 4:40 pm - 8:00 pm.

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