Overview & Highlights

Discover Alaska on a 6-Day Escorted Tour

Experience Alaska’s Interior as you journey through Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Anchorage. Cruise the Chena River aboard an authentic sternwheeler, explore the Museum of the North, and travel deep into Denali on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. Complete your adventure aboard the Alaska Railroad’s deluxe dome railcars, enjoying spectacular views of Alaska’s iconic wilderness.

# of Days: 6 Days
Leaving From: Fairbanks
Starting Price: $2,019 plus $199 taxes per person
Destinations: Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks
Includes:
  • Luxury Dome Railcar
  • Fairbanks Riverboat Discovery
  • Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks
Itinerary

  • 1

    Day 1 - Arrive Fairbanks

    Fly into Fairbanks. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in Fairbanks, the Heart of the Interior.

  • 2

    Day 2 - Fairbanks Sightseeing and Riverboat Cruise

    Today learn how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. This afternoon cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska’s interior during the late 1800’s. (Breakfast Included)

  • 3

    Day 3 - Fairbanks to Denali National Park

    Board your luxury dome rail car for a scenic train journey south to Denali National Park.  (Breakfast Included)

  • 4

    Day 4 - Denali National Park

    Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This journey is narrated allowing for insight into the animals, flora
    and fauna of this spectacular region including a snack on the bus. Early May & September tours are shortened due to road conditions. Overnight Denali. (Continental breakfast and a snack included)

     
     
  • 5

    Day 5 - Denali Park to Anchorage

    After breakfast, board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic transfer south to Anchorage. Watch for a glimpse of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Enjoy dinner on the train as the host shares information about the rail belt and stories of adventure in Alaska. Overnight Anchorage.  (Continental breakfast and Dinner included)

     
     
  • 6

    Day 6 - Anchorage departure

    Today your tour ends with a hotel courtesy transfer to the Airport. (Breakfast Included)

Pricing

Alaska Explorer

Departure Dates

Double

3rd/4th

Single

July 12, 26; August 9;

September 6, 2026

$2,019

$1,449

$3,199

TAXES

$199

$179

$329

May 17, 2027

$2,199

$1,449

$3,199

May 31; June 21; July 19, 26; August 9; September 6, 2027

$2,249

$1,499

$3,279

TAXES

$229

$179

$329

* Prices are per person based on the occupancy shown.
* 3rd and 4th person rates are based on sharing with two full-fare guests.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all rates shown are per person in U.S. Dollars, sharing double occupancy. All rates are subject to change.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all tours are available for daily departure within the effective date range.

 

Map
2026 Brochure Cover

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