Alaska Rail & Road Circle

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Anchorage. Upon arrival, independently make your way to your hotel, your base for the next two nights.

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Sheraton Hotel & Spa, Anchorage

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Sheraton Hotel & Spa, Anchorage

The recently remodeled rooms and suites seamlessly blend intuitive designs with unparalleled comfort and convenience. Each room offers spectacular city, Cook Inlet, or Chugach Mountain views and is adorned with Sheraton sweet sleeper beds, flat-screen television, hairdryer, coffee maker, refrigerator, iron/ironing board, and alarm radio. Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is also available in every room.

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Early this morning take the Denali Star, Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, in the Goldstar Railcar with service to Denali National Park. Watch for views of Denali and keep an eye out for wildlife. Arrive mid-afternoon; the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy an optional activity. Breakfast and lunch is included onboard the train today.

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Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

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Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

The Denali Cabins are made up of 46 individual cedar cabins that are comfortably heated and appointed with private baths and blackout curtains for a peaceful night’s sleep. All cabins come well-appointed with Wi-Fi, telephones, televisions and private bathrooms.

CLASSIC CABIN: Relax in the simple comforts of a classic cedar cabin, featuring one extra-long full sized bed. Each cabin includes individual private bath, wireless internet, television and phone. Ideally designed for singles or couples, up to two guests.

STANDARD CABIN: These private cedar cabins feature two extra-long full sized beds, a private bath, wireless internet, television and phone. The charming design comfortably sleeps up to four guests.

DELUXE FAMILY CABIN: These spacious cedar cabin suites feature two extra-long full sized beds, and a separate living area with a convertible futon. Each cabin includes a private bath, wireless internet, television and phones. Perfectly designed for families or a group of friends, these abodes comfortably sleep up to six guests.

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Today you can personalise your day by choosing one of these exciting excursions:

Option 1: Denali Highway Jeep Excursion (Self-Drive Guided 4×4 Excursion)
Ranked #2 in ‘Drives of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveller magazine, this 4-hour guided tour takes you along 135 miles of gravel road in a 4×4. Explore the stunning Denali Highway, taking in scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range, glaciers, and local wildlife, all off the beaten path.

Option 2: Tundra Wilderness Tour (Coach Tour)
This half-day tour combines incredible scenery with a narrated history of the park road. Spot Denali National Park’s wildlife and enjoy picturesque highlights such as the craggy cliffs of Cathedral Mountain, the wildlife-rich Sable Pass, and the braided washes of the East Fork River.

Option 3: Denali Summit Flightseeing (Small Aircraft, Upgrade Option)
See Alaska’s majestic Denali up close from a small aircraft. Listen to commentary through your headset as you fly over snow-covered peaks, jagged ridgelines, and glacier-carved valleys, getting within half a mile of the mountain peak.

Option 4: Denali Glacier Landing (Helicopter, Upgrade Option)
Experience the vastness of the Denali National Preserve from the air. Soar over rolling tundra, spotting caribou, moose, bears, and Dall sheep, before landing on the massive Yanert Glacier. Snow-capped peaks and glaciers surround you in this unforgettable helicopter adventure.

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Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

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Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

The Denali Cabins are made up of 46 individual cedar cabins that are comfortably heated and appointed with private baths and blackout curtains for a peaceful night’s sleep. All cabins come well-appointed with Wi-Fi, telephones, televisions and private bathrooms.

CLASSIC CABIN: Relax in the simple comforts of a classic cedar cabin, featuring one extra-long full sized bed. Each cabin includes individual private bath, wireless internet, television and phone. Ideally designed for singles or couples, up to two guests.

STANDARD CABIN: These private cedar cabins feature two extra-long full sized beds, a private bath, wireless internet, television and phone. The charming design comfortably sleeps up to four guests.

DELUXE FAMILY CABIN: These spacious cedar cabin suites feature two extra-long full sized beds, and a separate living area with a convertible futon. Each cabin includes a private bath, wireless internet, television and phones. Perfectly designed for families or a group of friends, these abodes comfortably sleep up to six guests.

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This morning is at leisure to enjoy optional activities such as: whitewater rafting down the Nenana River, helicopter flightseeing over the park, landing on a glacier or hiking. By early afternoon, board Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star Train in the Goldstar Railcar to Fairbanks. Enjoy the late afternoon scenery as you travel north to Fairbanks. Dinner is included onboard the train today.

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River’s Edge Resort, Fairbanks

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River’s Edge Resort, Fairbanks

Offering a total of 94 rooms and cottages, there are three accommodation options when staying at River’s Edge Resort. Enjoy the beauty of authentic Alaska in your own private cottage setting situated along the banks of the Chena River by choosing a River Cottage. They have two queen beds, air conditioning, flat screen television, coffee maker, refridgerator, microwave oven and a patio with river views. Garden Cottages have all the same amenities, with a patio overlooking the gardens. The Main Lodge offers Lodge Junior Suites on the second floor, with king size beds, air conditioning, flat screen television, coffee maker, refridgerator, microwave oven and complimenatry WiFi. Please note that there isnt a lift at this property.

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Settle in for a day of driving through some of Alaska’s most diverse and dynamic landscapes. You’ll drive the Richardson Highway along the Tanana River through Delta Junction, home to the Delta Bison Sanctuary. Continue south where you will begin to enter the Chugach Mountains that ring the coast of Alaska from Prince William Sound. At Thompson Pass you may wish to stop at one of the pullouts for the scenery and views of Worthington Glacier before you begin the descent into Valdez.

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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez

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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez

The Best Western features 88 comfortable guestrooms. Each accommodation features a flat screen television, pillow-top bed, WiFi, air conditioning, coffee maker microwave and mini-fridge. Bedding is a queen bed, king bed or two double beds and there are Standard and Harbour View options.

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Discover the magic of Alaska on this seven hour Columbia Glacier cruise from Valdez. A local captain and crew will guide you through the Trans Alaska Pipeline Terminal and Columbia Bay before arriving at Columbia Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in South-central Alaska. Look out for wildlife along the way; if you’re lucky you could spot porpoises, puffins, sea lions and sea otters among other creatures.

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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez

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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez

The Best Western features 88 comfortable guestrooms. Each accommodation features a flat screen television, pillow-top bed, WiFi, air conditioning, coffee maker microwave and mini-fridge. Bedding is a queen bed, king bed or two double beds and there are Standard and Harbour View options.

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Today you will drive back north on the Richardson Highway with great views of the Wrangell Mountains as you return to Glennallen (weather permitting). Here you follow the Glenn Highway towards Palmer/Anchorage until you reach Sheep Mountain Lodge. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the scenic mountain views or recreational activities in the area. There are over 20 km/12 mi of trails near the lodge perfect for exploring. Birds and wildflowers abound. Maps are provided in each cabin for self-guided hiking.

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Sheep Mountain Lodge, Chicakloon

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Sheep Mountain Lodge, Chicakloon

Sheep Mountain Lodge offers 14 guestrooms and suite in  three different accommodation types. All options are relatively basic due to the location, and are traditional in style, with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. The Guesthouse has three guestrooms with a shared bathroom. Each room has 2 queen beds with a private entrance, table, chairs, dresser, microwave, coffee maker, small refrigerator, and a deck with a magnificent view. The Shower House (shared, private showers/toilets) is just a short walk outside the Guesthouse. There are seven Classic Cabins which have private bath/shower and overlook the scenic Matanuska River Valley. These cabins have a queen bed or twin beds, a deck with seating, small refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. The highest level of accommodation are the four handcrafted Premier Cabins, which have a kitchenette and private bathroom/shower. Each cabin has two queen beds and a full size pull out sleeper sofa, plus a furnished deck where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Matanuska Valley and Chugach Mountains.

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Drive the Glenn Highway south to Anchorage. Highlights on today’s trip include the Independence Mine in beautiful Hatcher Pass and the many communities in the Mat-Su Valley. This valley contains many farms with the remarkable growing season in Alaska and offers beautiful views of the Chugach Range. Continue on through Anchorage along the Seward Highway towards scenic Turnagain Arm, a body of water featuring the world’s second highest tides at over 30 feet. Keep an eye out for Beluga whales chasing salmon in the bay or Dall sheep along the highway. In Seward we suggest a visit to Exit Glacier and the SeaLife Center.

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Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

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Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

This comfortable Alaskan lodge offers 180 guestrooms and suites, spread among fifteen two-story buildings (please note there are no elevators). All rooms include flat screen television, private bathroom and mini fridge. Standard rooms accommodate up to four guests, offering two queen beds and feature Alaska-style log furniture. There is also the option to have an outdoor balcony or deck. Upgraded rooms include Premium Room with deck and Premium Suite with deck, the latter benefitting from a small living area.

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Today you can personalise your day by choosing one of these exciting excursions:

Option 1: Tonsina Point Resurrection Bay Kayaking Adventure
Explore the stunning Resurrection Bay, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and several Alaska state parks. Enjoy abundant opportunities to hike, sea kayak, and soak in the breathtaking scenery.

Option 2: Bear Lake Kayak/Canoe Trip
Paddle across the calm waters of scenic Bear Lake, just outside Seward, guided by fun-loving experts. Along the way, stop at a salmon weir to learn about the Sockeye salmon life cycle. Keep your eyes open for eagles, loons, and even bears during this peaceful adventure.

Option 3: Wilderness Dog Sled Ride Tour
Visit the Seavey Family Homestead and tour the tether-free summer camp for Iditarod athletes. Meet the dogs, feel their excitement as teams are hitched to comfortable summer sleds, and mush for two miles through the lush Alaskan rainforest.

Option 4: Exit Glacier Hike
Take a moderate hike to view the jewel of the Resurrection River Valley – Exit Glacier. Marvel at this massive wall of blue ice as it descends from the Harding Ice Field down to the Resurrection River.

Option 5: Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise
Embark on a 3 ½ hour Kenai Fjords cruise along 55 miles of rugged coastline. Sail past Bear Glacier, sea lion colonies, and seabird rookeries, and watch for whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, and eagles along the way. Snap plenty of memorable photos of Alaska’s spectacular wildlife and scenery.

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Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

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Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

This comfortable Alaskan lodge offers 180 guestrooms and suites, spread among fifteen two-story buildings (please note there are no elevators). All rooms include flat screen television, private bathroom and mini fridge. Standard rooms accommodate up to four guests, offering two queen beds and feature Alaska-style log furniture. There is also the option to have an outdoor balcony or deck. Upgraded rooms include Premium Room with deck and Premium Suite with deck, the latter benefitting from a small living area.

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You may choose to extend your holiday with an extra night in Anchorage. If not, it’s just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Seward to Anchorage Airport, where you’ll return your rental car and check in for your flight back to the UK.