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Denali 2 Day Luxury Rail & Boat Adventure in Alaska - Anchorage

Denali 2 Day Luxury Rail & Boat Adventure in Alaska

Denali Parkeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 days

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels as the trip involves mostly seated rail travel and light walking around lodge areas.

Overview

Discover Denali National Park in style with a luxurious two-day adventure that includes scenic rail travel and unforgettable wildlife viewing. Perfect for nature lovers wanting comfort and excitement.

Boat Tour
Anchorage, Alaska

Denali 2 Day Luxury Trip with Rail - Anchorage RT

Take the luxurious Princess Rail to Denali with spacious dome-cars and outdoor vestibules

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About This Adventure

Embark on a breathtaking two-day adventure to Denali National Park with Alaska's trusted tour company. Travel in luxury dome railcars, enjoy stunning views, and experience the thrill of spotting wildlife. With comfortable lodge accommodations and guided insights, this getaway promises unforgettable memories amidst Alaska's majestic landscapes.

Experience Denali with Alaska's most trusted tour company

Departure Time

  • 9:15AM from Anchorage, return arrival time in Anchorage is 5:15PM.

Duration

  • 2 days, 1 nights

What's Included

  • 1 night hotel accommodations - at the Princess Denali Lodge or McKinley Chalet Resort near the northern Denali National Park entrance
  • Roundtrip travel on the luxurious Princess Rail/McKinley Explorer private train with dome cars
  • Early evening arrival offers time for a tour or two
  • Rail and hotel transfers in Denali National Park

Whats NOT included

  • Transportation to/from the Anchorage Railroad Depot
  • Meals & drinks (on train and at lodge)
  • Tips for guides/drivers/attendants
  • Tours in Denali & Healy

Minimum Booking

  • 1 to 4 guests per room
  • Additional rooms require separate booking
  • No discount for children on these packages

Guest/Participant Limitations

  • Pricing is based on total occupants per room, sadly there is no discount for children.

ADA Access

  • This excursion is able to accommodate guests with service animals or mobility assistive devices/wheelchairs.

Please note: Lodge rooms can only hold up to 4 adults or children per room.

$200 Deposit is due at time of booking, and full payment due once we confirm space. If we are not able to confirm space, we will offer alternative dates or refund you in full.

Please note the restrictive cancellation policy by Princess/Holland America. Travel insurance is HIGHLY encouraged.


Packed with unforgettable sights and adventures, this mini vacation is perfect for the traveler that is eager to visit Denali National Park. The sights from the high, glass-domed deluxe railcars are a spectacular way to travel between destination points and enjoy the Alaska landscape. With two days and one night, this tour offers you a chance for a quick getaway to Denali and tour on arrival. Don't forget that Denali National Park is your best chance to view Alaska's famed wildlife: moose, bears, foxes and wolverines! Catch a glimpse of the elusive mountain, the "Great One." This tour includes rail travel aboard luxury full-dome railcar to Denali National Park rail depot, transfer and baggage handling to and from a Denali area hotels, 1 night lodge in Denali Canyon, and rail travel back to Anchorage.

There is a free shuttle from the lodges at the Denali canyon valley to the main Denali National Park entrance.

Princess & Holland America operates their OWN train consist and crews - each car will have its own rail guide, pointing out the sites along the way, and a bar tender offering beverages and snacks along the way. The rail cars differ from other trains in that you are free to move about the entire train consist & the train cars have a varying degree of outside vestibules, ensuring everyone has the ability to see Alaska's wilderness.

Trains do have lifts for those who have limited mobility.


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Adventure Tips

Bring Binoculars for Wildlife Viewing

Binoculars will help you spot distant animals like bears, moose, and caribou during the rail journey and park explorations.

Layer Up for Variable Weather

Alaskan weather can change quickly; packing layers ensures you stay comfortable throughout chilly mornings and warmer afternoons.

Charge Your Camera Fully

The scenic vistas and wildlife provide incredible photo opportunities, so keep your camera or smartphone battery topped off.

Pack Snacks for Rail Transfers

While meals are provided, having some snacks on hand during rail trips helps keep energy levels up between stops.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Grizzly Bear
  • Mountain Goat

History

Denali National Park was established in 1917 to protect Alaska's highest peak and surrounding ecosystems, becoming a symbol of wilderness preservation.

Conservation

The park actively manages visitor impact through education and sustainable tourism practices to preserve its delicate habitats and wildlife.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Waterproof Jacket

Essential

Protects against rain and wind during unpredictable spring weather.

spring specific

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Ideal for walking around lodge grounds and easy trails in Denali.

summer specific

Warm Layers

Essential

Keeps you warm as temperatures cool during Autumn excursions.

fall specific

Camera with Extra Batteries

Essential

Captures stunning Alaskan landscapes and wildlife throughout the trip.