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

Spencer Glacier Float Tour - Rafting


Call 907-764-2067 for reservations.

$202 from Anchorage or Girdwood
$188 from Whittier or Portage per person
Available May 16 - Sept. 14, 2009

Ride the rail to Spencer Glacier and steal away on a gentle float tour among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River. Professional guides, raingear, and rubber boots are provided. Please dress in warm layers. Conditions around the icebergs are chilly.

This tour departs from Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, or Whittier. A deli-style lunch is included. Tours departing from Anchorage or Girdwood include one-way rail and a return to Anchorage by motorcoach from the Portage stop. The motorcoach will make a stop in Girdwood for passengers staying at Alyeska Resort. Motorcoach arrives Anchorage at 6:45 pm.

Operating under permit, Chugach National Forest

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