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

Alaska Railroad Tours - Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks, Whittier and Seward.

Let us treat you to an adventure of a lifetime via the Alaska Railroad!

SEWARD
Travel the Alaska Railroad from beautiful Anchorage to Seward. Seward is situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities. Known as the "Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park" Seward is known for its famous Resurrection Bay Tours, Whale Watching Tours and Kenai Fjords Glacier Cruises. Seward is home to Alaska's famous Alaska Sealife Center where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of North Pacific marine wildlife.

WHITTIER - GATEWAY TO PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND GLACIERS
Situated at the head of the Passage Canal on the western edge of Prince William Sound, the community of Whittier is approximately 60 miles southeast of Anchorage. This area originally was part of the portage route for the Chugach Indians of Prince William Sound traveling to fish the Turnagain Arm. Later the Russians and Americans exploring the region used this passage. It was used by prospecting miners during the gold rush as it was the quickest passage from the Sound to the Cook Inlet and Interior regions. It is a port for the largest cruise ships as well as the Alaska Marine Ferry's coming from Southeast Alaska.

TALKEETNA
The historic village of Talkeetna is nestled at the base of Denali (Mount McKinley), North America's tallest peak. Talkeetna has an outstanding panoramic view of the Alaska Range that can be enjoyed and photographed from several places as you wander through this town and discover what this unique location has to offer. Flightseeing, fishing, riverboat tours, hiking, Nordic skiing, mushing, mountain climbers, great lodging.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK & RESERVE
Denali's is the name given to the highest North American Mountain located 120 miles southwest of Fairbanks by Athabascans and means "High One". Denali's dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife with grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking, mountaineering, flightseeing, river rafting and enjoy some of the finest accommodations from Princess Lodges to an array of Alaska's finest world class Bed & Breakfasts accommodations. Whether climbing or admiring, the crowning jewel of North America's highest peak is awe inspiring 20,320 foot Mount McKinley.

FAIRBANKS
Known as the Interior of Alaska is located 370 miles north of Anchorage just off the Tanana and Chena Rivers and is Alaska's second largest city. Fairbanks is known for its riverboats and early gold prospectors but now plays a major role as an important supply route to the North Slope oil fields. During winter months some of the best display of northern lights or Aurora Borealis sightseeing is viewed. The highlights of Fairbanks not to be missed are the Riverboat Discovery, Athabascan Indian village, Alaska Pipeline and Chena Hot Springs.