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ALASKARAILROAD.COM | 800.544.0552 TDD/Hearing Impaired: 907.265.2620 | LEP Assistance Available © Glenn Aronwits WELCOME ABOARD Alaska Railroad Corporation President &CEO Bill O’Leary Sincerely, where you want to go. aboard. We’re here to helpbuildyour journey andget you a visitor eagerto experience The Last Frontier, welcome Whether you're anAlaskan traveling for work orplay, or landscapes onearth. just happento traverse someof themost stunning local ingredients. Andthere’s nodenying thatourtracks room isproud to serve freshly prepared mealshighlighting and share stories abouttheRailroad. Our onboard dining knowledgeable onboard staff iseager to answer questions be just asspectacular asthedestination. Our friendly, Alaska Railroad, we believe thatthejourney should showcase someof thebest of Alaska –andhere atthe There’s nodoubt thatourRailbelt destinations Denali National Park. treasured wildlandsof theChugach National Forest and to thecharmingvillagesof Talkeetna andSeward, to the lands –from the larger hubs of Anchorage andFairbanks, Alaskan cities,towns, andprotected regularly scheduled service connecting of track,therailroad offers reliable, steel wheelsroll miles alongnearly500 state withsparse infrastructure. As passenger transportation linkinavast played anenduringrole asayear-round Since 1914,theAlaska Railroad has Denali Getaways Seward Getaway Just theBasics Taste of Alaska Alaska Wildlife Safari Deluxe Alaska Sampler Alaska’s National Parks by Rail RailsGlaciers, &Trails A How to Plan aRail Itinerary MULTI-DAY TRAVEL PACKAGES Important Information Schedules &Fares Route Depot Map Welcome Aboard! Locations Terms &Conditions Fairbanks Denali Talkeetna WhistleSpencer Stop Glacier Whittier Seward Girdwood Anchorage OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS To Talkeetna | Hurricane To Talkeetna 1 | Denali National Park 5 To Whistle Spencer Stop Glacier ToPrinceWilliam | Sound Whittier To Seward | Kenai Fjords National Park 43 DAY TRIPS A laska's Glaciers laska by Daylight

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WHO WE ARE ALASKA RAILROAD DEPOTS & STOPS The Alaska Railroad Corporation is a full- service railroad serving ports and communities throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska. ANCHORAGE Primarily, we serve as regularly scheduled public 411 West 1st Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 transportation in these regions – it’s been our Ticket sales, baggage service and gift shop. commitment since 1923. DENALI Mile 1.5 Denali National Park Road In the summer, the Alaska Railroad provides Denali Park, AK 99755 daily service to many Alaska destinations. Ticket sales, baggage service and gift shop. Passengers seeking rail-only travel will find schedules and fares beginning on page 9, while FAIRBANKS travelers seeking to explore Alaska may be 1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road interested in our multi-day adventure packages Fairbanks, AK 99701 (page 21) and day trips (page 41). Whatever your Ticket sales, baggage service and gift shop. reason for riding the rails, we think you’ll agree the views from our tracks are some of the most GIRDWOOD spectacular on earth. Brudine Road via Toadstool Drive Girdwood, AK 99587 WHERE WE GO No Alaska Railroad staff or services at this location. PORTAGE MP 80 Seward Highway The Alaska Railroad travels along approximately No Alaska Railroad staff or services at this location. 500 miles of track with three daily summer trains: the Coastal Classic to Seward, the SEWARD Denali Star to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and 408 Port Avenue, Seward, AK 99664 Fairbanks, and the Glacier Discovery to Whittier, Ticket sales and baggage service. Portage, Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Grandview. The Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train TALKEETNA runs Thursday through Monday out of Talkeetna Mile 13.5 Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, AK 99676 during the summer, serving remote homes only Ticket sales and baggage service. accessible by rail. WASILLA During non-summer months, the Aurora Winter 415 East Railroad Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654 Train provides service between Anchorage and No Alaska Railroad staff or services at this location. Fairbanks on weekends and select mid-week WHITTIER departures. The Hurricane Turn winter service Mile 1.3 West Camp Road, Whittier, AK 99693 runs once a month from Anchorage to Hurricane No Alaska Railroad staff or services at this location. on the first Thursday of the month. Boarding area under large white tent, across from the cruise ship terminal.

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Tanana River M ilepost 44 | TRAIL GLACIER Great views of Trail Glacier, Trail Creek & Trail Canyon. Milepost 45 | GRANDVIEW The site of a roadhouse for railroad workers. Named for the spectacular views of this alpine meadow in the 348 DENALI Kenai Mountains. R K P A L Milepost 48 | BARTLETT GLACIER A 313 N I O Named after Frank Bartlett, an Alaska Railroad T 304 A engineer, the glacier is visible just beyond a curve in N I L the tracks. A N E Milepost 55 | SPENCER GLACIER D 284 HURRICANE This magnificent wall of ice rises into view from our tracks. Countless adventure activities await you at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop (see page 47). TALKEETNA Milepost 224 | ALASKA RANGE 224 Here you can see a stunning view of Denali (20,320 ft.), Mount Hunter (14,960 ft.), Mount Foraker (17,400 ft.), Mount Russell (11,600 ft.) and Mount Dall (9,000 ft.). This is also home to the confluence of three major rivers: Talkeetna, Chulitna and Susitna. Milepost 284 | HURRICANE GULCH EST OR One of the line’s best photo vantage points, the bridge Susitna River F WASILLA AL N spans 918 feet – 296 feet above the creek. IO T A N Milepost 304 | BROAD PASS H Knik Arm C A The lowest pass in the Alaska Range. G U H ANCHORAGE C Milepost 313 | SUMMIT The summit of the Continental Divide is at 2,363 feet. O K I N GIRDWOOD C O L E T Summit Lake drains into both the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. PORTAGE WHITTIER PRINCE 55 WILLIAM Milepost 348 | DENALI PARK 48 SPENCER GLACIER SOUND 45 This milepost marks the entrance to Denali National 44 GRANDVIEW Park, home to North America’s highest mountain Kenai River peak, Denali. Kenai Lake Milepost 414 | MEARS MEMORIAL BRIDGE Skilak Lake This 700 foot mass of steel is one of the longest single-span bridges in the world. Dedicated by President SEWARD Warren G. Harding – who in 1923 drove the final (golden) spike – it marks the completion of the Alaska S RD O K J AR CT Railroad. If you look below, you can see Athabascan fish I F P SURRE ION A L RE N A E N AY wheels in the Tanana River. K IO B T A N

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Comfortably appointed and affordable,Adventure Class is © Glenn Aronwits a proud standard for passenger service on the Alaska Railroad.

Availability: All Alaska Railroad routes. Michael DeYoung Michael © >> VIEWING PLATFORM <<

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Michael DeYoung Michael of service offers © passengers an exceptional way to travel in the Last ADVENTURE CLASS FEATURES: >> INCLUDED DINING << Frontier. GoldStar • Large picture windows tickets include meals, all • Onboard dining available for purchase* soft beverages and two • Comfortable seats complimentary adult • Open seating in double-deck Vista Dome cars on most trains beverages per trip. • Bar service* © Glenn Aronwits • Fully accessible Availability: *No dining or bar service on the Hurricane Turn Train. Coastal Classic Train, Denali Star Train. Learn more at: AlaskaRailroad.com/Onboard 907.265.2494 • 800.544.0552 GOLDSTAR CLASS FEATURES: • Glass-dome ceilings • Upper-level outdoor viewing platforms • Included dining in the

© Glenn Aronwits lower-level full-service dining car • Comfortable forward- facing seats • Alaskan tour guide providing narration >> WILDERNESS CAFÉ << >> GLASS-DOME CEILINGS << • Private bar • Fully accessible 7 8

COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN ROUTE COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN FARES ANCHORAGE • GIRDWOOD • SEWARD ADVENTURE GOLDSTAR CLASS SERVICE Adult/Child* Adult/Child*

FROM ANCHORAGE

Girdwood $82/41 $171/95 Knik Arm Girdwood RT $127/64 $280/159 ANCHORAGE Seward $108/54 $212/124

O K I N GIRDWOOD Seward RT $172/86 $351/203 C O L E T PRINCE WILLIAM FROM GIRDWOOD SOUND Seward $108/54 $212/124

Seward RT $172/86 $351/203 EST OR F AL N Anchorage $82/41 $171/95 IO T A Kenai River N Anchorage RT $127/64 H $280/159 C A G U FROM SEWARD H Kenai Lake C Skilak Lake Girdwood $108/54 $212/124

Girdwood RT $172/86 $351/203 SEWARD S RD Anchorage $108/54 $212/124 O K J AR I F P A L N A E N Anchorage RT $172/86 $351/203 K IO T A N Visit AlaskaRailroad.com for value season pricing in May and September. URRECTION RES BAY INCLUDED GOLDSTAR DINING

Breakfast Entrée + Coffee, Tea or Juice

Soup or Salad + Dinner Entrée + Dessert COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN SCHEDULE All non-alcoholic beverages as well as two alcoholic beverages per trip. May 12 - September 16, 2018 RT refers to round-trip. DEPART ARRIVE As a provider of regularly scheduled public transportation, the Anchorage 6:45 AM Girdwood 8:00 AM Alaska Railroad offers U.S. military 20% off published retail rail fares. Additionally, we offer a College Multi-Ride Pass for students attending Girdwood* 8:05 AM Seward 11:05 AM Alaska colleges and universities. The Alaska Railroad Corporation offers a Half Fare Program for seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, Seward 6:00 PM Girdwood 8:50 PM and individuals with certain disabilities, allowing them to travel for half fare during the Alaska Railroad's winter service, learn more at Girdwood* 8:55 PM Anchorage 10:15 PM AlaskaRailroad.com/HalfFares. * Child rate is available for ages 2-11 years. Children under 2 that do not * Trains may depart early from these stops when all reserved passengers are onboard. require a seat may ride free of charge as infant in lap.

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DENALI STAR TRAIN ROUTE DENALI STAR TRAIN FARES ANCHORAGE • WASILLA • TALKEETNA • DENALI • FAIRBANKS ADVENTURE GOLDSTAR FAIRBANKS CLASS SERVICE Adult/Child* Adult/Child*

FROM ANCHORAGE OR WASILLA

Wasilla $65/33 $185/101 Talkeetna $104/52 $226/122 DENALI Denali $171/86 $314/174 Fairbanks $244/122 $441/252

FROM TALKEETNA

Anchorage $104/52 $236/133 Wasilla $104/52 $236/133 TALKEETNA Denali $97/49 $221/120 Fairbanks $144/72 $298/172

FROM DENALI

Anchorage $171/86 $325/187 WASILLA Wasilla $171/86 $325/187 Talkeetna $97/49 $221/120

ANCHORAGE Fairbanks $75/38 $173/101 DENALI STAR TRAIN SCHEDULE FROM FAIRBANKS May 16 - September 16, 2018 Anchorage $244/122 $440/252 Runs northbound to Fairbanks only May 16, southbound to Anchorage only September 16. Wasilla $244/122 $440/252 DEPART ARRIVE Talkeetna $144/72 $286/160 NORTHBOUND Denali $75/38 $162/101 Anchorage 8:15 AM Wasilla 9:30 AM Visit AlaskaRailroad.com for value season pricing in May and September. Wasilla* 9:35 AM Talkeetna 11:05 AM Talkeetna 11:20 AM Denali 3:40 PM INCLUDED GOLDSTAR DINING Denali 4:00 PM Fairbanks 8:00 PM Breakfast Entrée + Coffee, Tea or Juice SOUTHBOUND L Lunch Entrée + Coffee, Tea or Soda Fairbanks 8:15 AM Denali 12:10 PM Soup or Salad + Dinner Entrée + Dessert Denali 12:30 PM Talkeetna 4:40 PM All non-alcoholic beverages as well as two alcoholic beverages per trip. Talkeetna 5:00 PM Wasilla 6:15 PM

Wasilla* 6:20 PM Anchorage 8:00 PM * Child rate is available for ages 2-11 years. Children under 2 that do not require a seat may ride free of charge as infant in lap. * Trains may depart early from these stops when all reserved passengers are onboard. 13 14

GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN ROUTE GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN FARES ANCHORAGE • WHITTER • PORTAGE • SPENCER GLACIER • GRANDVIEW Adventure Class only. Adult/Child*

FROM ANCHORAGE OR GIRDWOOD

Girdwood $67/34

Knik Arm Girdwood RT $105/53

ANCHORAGE Portage (1st Stop) $84/42 Whittier $86/43 O K I N C O L E T Whittier RT $100/50

PORTAGE WHITTIER Spencer Glacier WS/RT/M $125/63 Grandview RT/M $135/68 SPENCER GLACIER FROM PORTAGE (1ST STOP) GRANDVIEW

Kenai River Anchorage or Girdwood $84/42 Whittier $28/14

Kenai Lake Whittier RT $47/24 Skilak Lake Spencer Glacier WS/RT $109/55

Grandview RT $119/60 GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN SCHEDULE May 26 - September 17, 2018 FROM PORTAGE (2ND STOP) Glacier Discovery Train will operate round trip from Anchorage to Whittier only on the following dates: May 12, 16, 19 & 23, 2018. Daily service will begin May 26, 2018. Spencer Glacier WS/RT $81/41

DEPART ARRIVE Grandview RT $91/46

Anchorage 9:45 AM Girdwood 10:55 AM FROM WHITTIER

Girdwood 11:00 AM Portage 1 11:30 AM Anchorage or Girdwood $86/43 Portage 1 11:35 AM Whittier 12:05 PM Portage $28/14

Whittier 12:45 PM Portage 2 1:15 PM Spencer Glacier WS/RT $81/41

Portage 2 1:25 PM Spencer WS 1:45 PM Grandview RT $91/46

Spencer WS 1:55 PM Grandview 3:20 PM Unless otherwise noted, summer trains offer dining and baggage service, no-smoking cars and wheelchair access. Grandview 3:30 PM Spencer WS 4:30 PM Fare Table Key:

Spencer WS 4:40 PM Portage 2 5:15 PM RT refers to round-trip. WS refers to Whistle Stop service. Whistle Stop includes optional guided hike with Portage 2 5:25 PM Whittier 6:05 PM U.S. Forest Service ranger. M signifies motorcoach transfers from Portage to Anchorage or Girdwood depots. Whittier 6:45 PM Portage 1 7:15 PM Spencer/Grandview passengers may disembark train at Portage at 5:20pm for motorcoach transfers to Girdwood (6:00PM) and Anchorage (6:45PM). Reservations are required. Portage 1 7:20 PM Girdwood 7:40 PM * Child rate is age 2-11 years. Children under 2 that do not require a seat may ride Girdwood 7:45 PM Anchorage 9:15 PM free of charge as infant in lap

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HURRICANE TURN TRAIN ROUTE TALKEETNA • HURRICANE

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E G N A This unique train – one of the last flagstop R trains in America – serves as the sole means of A HURRICANE K transportation for a stretch of roadless backcountry S

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Round-trip fare from Talkeetna to Hurricane $106 Adult/$53 Child

For all Hurricane Turn fares, visit AlaskaRailroad.com. No dining or baggage service available on the Hurricane Turn Train. Child rate is age 2-11 years. Children under 2 that do not require a seat may ride free of charge as infant in lap. HURRICANE TURN TRAIN SCHEDULE Commuter coupon books are available for $100. Each book contains 10 coupons; one coupon is valid for up to 20 miles of travel. Alaska May 17 - September 17, 2018 Railroad Commuter Coupon books are valid for discounted adult Operates Thursday - Monday; no service Tuesday - Wednesday fares only and may be used for points between Talkeetna and Hurricane. Adult coupons may be used for child, military, or senior fares; or, a separate child, military, or senior fare may be purchased STOPS MILE NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND instead. Talkeetna 226.7 1:00 PM 7:15 PM Chase 236.2 1:15 - 1:30 PM 6:45 PM Curry 248.5 1:50 PM 6:20 PM Sherman 257.7 2:10 PM 5:45 - 6:00 PM Gold Creek 263.2 2:30 PM 5:30 PM Twin Bridges 270 2:45 PM 4:50 - 5:10 PM Chulitna 273.8 3:00 PM 4:45 PM Hurricane 284 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Glenn Aronwits ©

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION YEAR ROUND SERVICE In addition to our busy summer season, the Alaska Railroad offers winter rail vacations aboard the DINING OPTIONS Aurora Winter Train, traveling weekends and select mid-week dates between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Onboard food, bar service and beverages are Experience the quiet splendor of Alaska winter with available for purchase on our three main summer the Alaska Railroad. Visit AlaskaRailroad.com/winter trains, the Coastal Classic, Denali Star and Glacier for all winter rail options. Discovery, as well as the Aurora Winter Train. Full-service onboard dining in the lower level of the GoldStar cars is offered aboard the Coastal Classic and the Denali Star, and is included for GoldStar guests. All three daily summer trains feature the Wilderness Café, which offers hot and cold meal selections to eat on the go.

To see sample menus, visit AlaskaRailroad.com/dining. BAGGAGE The Alaska Railroad offers free baggage service for up to two pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. or less, at all manned depots (see page 4) during summer months. GIFT SHOPS The Alaska Railroad has summer gift shops in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. You can also visit AlaskaRailroadGiftShop.com to purchase Alaska Railroad memorabilia, gifts and clothing at our online store. We ship worldwide. Ron Niebrugge Ron 19 © 20 N MULTI-DAY TRAVEL PACKAGES

Alaska Railroad multi-day travel packages are itineraries that include rail travel, accommodations and activities for a complete and seamless Alaska adventure. Find our favorite trips on the following pages, or design your own custom rail journey. Glenn Aronwits ©

>> KENAI LAKE << HOW TO PLAN A RAIL ITINERARY KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK The Alaska Railroad acts only as an agent for its With daily summer service to many of Alaska's most clients in securing reservations from the various popular destinations, the Alaska Railroad is your non-affiliated hotels, transportation companies, ticket to a memorable Alaska journey. Book your rail and other third-party tour providers. While we will travel, accommodations and excursions with one call to our reservations team. make every effort to accommodate the requests of our customers, hotel and tour substitutions may be BOOK AN EXISTING ALASKA RAILROAD PACKAGE necessary to complete the itineraries based Choose one of our pre-planned rail itineraries, on availability. starting on page 25. Prices are not guaranteed until your booking is -OR- confirmed by the Alaska Railroad. PLAN A CUSTOM ALASKA ITINERARY We recommend purchasing travel insurance so you 1. Plan Your Destinations: Refer to the Alaska can plan your travel with complete peace of mind. Railroad route map (page 5) and train schedules (pages 9-18) to plan your itinerary. Most travelers CHARTER A PRIVATE RAILCAR opt to fly in or out of Anchorage or Fairbanks, Private cars may be charted on regular service trains or an or arrive or depart via the cruise port towns of entire train may be chartered for special group functions. Seward or Whittier. For more information, contact [email protected]. 2. Add Excursions: Activities abound in each stop TOUR SYMBOL LEGEND along the Railbelt. Pick from excursions like We’ve placed symbols below each tour to help plan flightseeing, river rafting, glacier cruises and your ideal journey. Tours are unescorted unless more (pages 55-60). otherwise specified.

3. Call to Book: Our Alaska reservations agents Wheelchair accessible are experts in building custom Alaska Railroad packages. Refine, finalize and purchase Limited mobility accessible your dream Alaska itinerary with one call – Requires ability to get in and out of buses, 800.544.0552. boats and/or airplanes Special Note to Cruisers: Alaska Railroad adventure packages make ideal pre- or post-cruise land tour options. Our itineraries can Short distance walking be customized to fit arrivals or departures out of Seward, Whittier, Moderate to strenuous activity Anchorage or Fairbanks to complement your Alaska cruise. Includes some meals Reservations: 907.265.2494 Toll-free: 800.544.0552 Web: www.AlaskaRailroad.com E-mail: [email protected] Reservations Fax: 907.265.2323 Hearing Impaired: 907.265.2620 LEP Assistance Available

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AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours For tour price and booking details, visit: and booking details, price tour For – The morning is yours to explore and shop explore to morning is yours – The – A historical Fairbanks City Tour treats you you treats Tour City Fairbanks – A historical – Take a tour on the Riverboat Discovery, a Discovery, the Riverboat on a tour – Take

to the University of Alaska, Museum of the North, of Museum Alaska, of the University to to fly Later, pipeline and more. the trans-Alaska in Anchorage. Overnight Alaska. via Ravn Anchorage William and Prince Whittier for Depart – 10 DAY the Enjoy Train. Sound on the Glacier Discovery DAY 7 . Fairbanks to Star the Denali take Later, in Denali. in Fairbanks. Overnight Denali Denali Add-on: Helicopter Optional Tour, Homestead Husky Rafting, River Flightseeing, Ride Wagon Drawn Covered Horse Golf, Tundra 59-60). pages (see DAY 8 in Interior life of a glimpse for sternwheeler, historic village Indian See dog sledding, an Alaska Alaska. in Fairbanks. Overnight more. and much Air Circle Arctic Add-on: Fairbanks Optional page 60). (see Adventure DAY 9 Glacier tidewater 26 Cruise and see immense and overnight. Anchorage to Return glaciers. another spend to Opt Add-on: Anchorage Optional Bay go Bear to Redoubt to day Fly in Anchorage. Anchorage’s page and enjoy 55) shop or (see Viewing culinary scene. Glenn Aronwits Glenn ©

and take in the spectacular scenery. Embark Embark scenery. in the spectacular and take Available late May – early September May late Available aboard the Denali Star Star the Denali aboard Talkeetna for – Depart

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Optional Denali Tour Upgrade: Kantishna Experience Experience Upgrade: Kantishna Denali Tour Optional Overnight in Denali. Overnight sightings are common, so keep your camera handy. handy. camera your so keep common, are sightings famed road into Denali National Park. Wildlife Wildlife Park. National Denali into road famed – Embark on a narrated bus tour along the bus tour on a narrated 6 – Embark DAY Dinner Theater. Overnight in Denali. Overnight Theater. Dinner entertainment and hearty grub at Alaska Cabin Nite Nite Cabin and hearty grub at Alaska entertainment the Denali Star Train. Enjoy an evening of rip-roarin’ rip-roarin’ of an evening Enjoy Train. Star the Denali aboard aboard Park National Denali to 5 – Journey DAY (see page 58). (see Optional Talkeetna Add-on: Denali Flightseeing Denali Add-on: Flightseeing Talkeetna Optional rivers. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Alaskan at the Talkeetna Overnight rivers. DAY 4 different three traversing safari jetboat guided river for moose. Overnight in Anchorage. Overnight moose. for a thrilling 3.5-hour experience Talkeetna, In Train. Anchorage aboard the Coastal Classic Train. Watch Watch Train. Classic the Coastal aboard Anchorage roadhouse and a tour of Exit Glacier. Depart for for Depart Glacier. Exit of and a tour roadhouse 56), including a dog sled ride, lunch at an Alaska lunch at an Alaska including a dog sled ride, 56),

DAY 3 Overnight in Seward. Overnight Seward lunch. salmon and prime rib buffet all-you-can-eat – Travel south on the Coastal Classic Train to Train Classic the Coastal south on 2 – Travel DAY an Cruise and enjoy Bay Wildlife on a Resurrection journey. get a good night's sleep before tomorrow's early rail early rail tomorrow's sleep before a good night's get arrive early to explore Alaska's largest city and to city and largest Alaska's explore to early arrive DAY 1 >> SPENCER GLACIER <<

GLACIERS, RAILS & TRAILS

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DAY 1 – Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. DAY 6 – Watch for wildlife and incredible views as Book an excursion, or explore shops, museums and you travel 92 miles into the farthest reaches of the restaurants at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage. Park on the famed Park Road. Spend the night at the Denali Backcountry Lodge. DAY 2 – Depart on the Glacier Discovery Train for the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, home to DAY 7 – This day is completely dedicated to enjoying bears, moose and more. Continue on to the Spencer the Denali backcountry, with options to hike, pan for Glacier Whistle Stop, where you’ll raft amid icebergs gold, fish for grayling, mountain bike or just relax. in full view of Spencer Glacier. Travel to Girdwood Overnight at the Denali Backcountry Lodge. and overnight at the Hotel Alyeska. DAY 8 – After a hearty breakfast, guests return DAY 3 – Enjoy spectacular views of backcountry to the Denali Train Depot for the short train trip glaciers aboard the Coastal Classic Train to the to Talkeetna. This funky little village is known for charming port town of Seward. Travel by boat to its spectacular views of Denali. Arrive late in the your home for the evening: the island getaway of afternoon and stretch your legs with a guided hike, the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. spotting wildlife and learning about old-growth forest. DAY 4 – Watch for wildlife and glaciers aboard a day cruise of stunning Resurrection Bay. Upon your return DAY 9 – In Talkeetna, a jetboat ride takes you deep to Seward, board the Coastal Classic Train for a late into the National Wild River Park of Devil's Gorge. evening arrival into Anchorage. Depart on the Denali Star Train for the final leg from Talkeetna to Anchorage, arriving in the evening. DAY 5 – Travel to Denali National Park aboard Overnight in Anchorage. the Denali Star Train. This scenic, full-day trip from Anchorage offers chances for views of Denali along with wildlife and backcountry beauty. The late afternoon arrival at the Park leaves time for exploration. Overnight in Denali. For tour price and booking details, visit: AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours

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ALASKA’S NATIONAL PARKS BY RAIL

Available early June - late August Glenn Aronwits ©

DAY 1 – Arrive in Anchorage and overnight. DAY 5 – Travel via the Glacier Discovery Train to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Float among the DAY 2 – Take the Denali Star, the Alaska Railroad’s icebergs at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer flagship train with service toDenali National Park. River. A short train ride to Portage follows the float Watch for views of Denali and keep an eye out tour, and a motorcoach transfer from Portage to for wildlife. Later, enjoy an evening of rip-roarin’ Girdwood gets you back in time for dinner. Overnight entertainment and hearty grub at Cabin Nite Dinner at the Hotel Alyeska. Theater. Overnight in Denali. DAY 6 – Take the Coastal Classic Train to Seward. DAY 3 – Travel into Denali National Park on a Upon arrival, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, 13.5-hour narrated bus tour. Your guide will interpret watching for glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and the history, flora and fauna as you make your way to perhaps even a whale. Lunch included. Evening train the heart of the Park, Kantishna. Once there, enjoy a departure from Seward to Anchorage. Overnight in buffet lunch before traveling back to the Park entrance. Anchorage. Overnight in Denali. Optional: add a third National Park! Enjoy a scenic DAY 4 – The morning is at your leisure before your flight to Lake Clark National Park for a full day of journey back to Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. bear viewing in remote Chinitna Bay. Overnight in Anchorage. Optional Denali Add-ons: Husky Homestead Tour, Tundra Golf, River Rafting or Denali Helicopter Flightseeing (see For tour price and booking details, visit: pages 59-60). AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours

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Glenn Aronwits Glenn © >> KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK << 32 AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours For tour price and booking details, visit: and booking details, price tour For – Travel into Denali National Park on a on a Park National Denali into – Travel via the Park National Denali north to – Travel – The morning is at your leisure to explore. explore. to leisure morning is at your – The DAY 5 a hearty meal and rip-roarin’ Enjoy Train. Star Denali Theater. Dinner Nite Cabin at Alaska entertainment in Denali. Overnight DAY 6 guide will highlight Your bus tour. 13.5-hour narrated to way your you make fauna as and flora the history, enjoy there, . Once Kantishna the Park, the heart of Park to the back traveling lunch before a buffet in Denali. Overnight entrance. DAY 7 on the Denali Anchorage to afternoon, return That in Anchorage. Overnight Star. spend another to Opt Add-on: Anchorage Optional to go Bear Bay Redoubt to and fly day in Anchorage page 55). (see Viewing

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Coastal Classic Train. Overnight in Anchorage. Overnight Train. Classic Coastal sled ride. Evening departure to Anchorage on the Anchorage to departure Evening sled ride. , lunch at an Alaska roadhouse and a dog roadhouse Glacier, lunch at an Alaska DAY 4 includes Exit This Tour. Alaska afternoon on the Real whale. Lunch included. Overnight in Seward. Overnight included. Lunch whale. sea lions and perhaps even a gray or humpback or humpback a gray even sea lions and perhaps . See hanging and tidewater glaciers, sea otters, sea otters, glaciers, . See hanging and tidewater Park Seward DAY 3 Hotel Alyeska. Hotel gets you back in time for dinner. Overnight at the Overnight dinner. back in time for you gets Girdwood to Portage from transfer motorcoach short train ride to Portage follows the float tour. A tour. the float follows Portage ride to short train at Spencer Glacier and down the Placer River. A River. Glacier the Placer at Spencer and down . Float among the icebergs among the icebergs . Float Stop Glacier Whistle Spencer Spencer to Train 2 – the GlacierRide Discovery DAY a good night's sleep before tomorrow's rail journey. rail tomorrow's sleep before a good night's arrive early to explore Alaska's largest city and to get city and to largest Alaska's explore early to arrive and overnight. Plan to Plan and overnight. in Anchorage 1 – Arrive DAY DELUXE ALASKA SAMPLER ALASKA DELUXE >> CHINITNA BAY <<

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DAY 1 – Arrive in Anchorage and overnight. Plan to Center. Re-board the train and continue on to the arrive early to explore Alaska’s largest city and get a Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop, where you’ll enjoy good night’s rest before tomorrow’s adventure. an adventurous afternoon of rafting amid glacial icebergs. Travel to Girdwood and overnight at the DAY 2 – Travel north on the Denali Star Train to Hotel Alyeska. Denali National Park. Upon arrival, visit the Husky Homestead kennel to get an in-depth look at what it DAY 6 – Board the Coastal Classic Train for Seward, takes to win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race – and gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Spend the get a chance to cuddle a sled dog puppy. Overnight day cruising the fjords, watching for humpback and in Denali. orca whales, sea lions, otters and more. Return by rail to Anchorage and overnight. DAY 3 – Embark on a full-day journey along the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Your experienced guide DAY 7 – Depart from Lake Hood, the world’s will keep you informed and on the lookout for bears, busiest float plane airport, for a scenic flight to moose, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Enjoy lunch one of the most concentrated and viewable bear in the heart of the park before making the return populations in Alaska. Enjoy a day of bear viewing journey. Overnight in Denali. with your experienced naturalist guide before returning to Anchorage. DAY 4 – The morning is yours to explore in Denali. That afternoon, take the Denali Star Train south to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage. DAY 5 – Ride the Glacier Discovery Train along For tour price and booking details, visit: scenic Turnagain Arm to Portage, where you’ll AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours disembark to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation 33 34 TASTE OF ALASKA JUST THE BASICS

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DAY 1 – Arrive in Anchorage and overnight. DAY 1 – Arrive in Anchorage and overnight. Explore downtown, or take in the expansive views of the DAY 2 – Depart for Talkeetna aboard the Denali Alaska Range on a walk along the Tony Knowles Star Train. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, take a flightseeing tour of Denali and the Alaska Range. Coastal Trail. See walls and rivers of ice and North America’s DAY 2 – Travel north to Talkeetna on the Denali highest peak. Overnight in Talkeetna. Star Train. Talkeetna is best known as base camp for DAY 3 – In Talkeetna, take a jetboat ride 130 miles climbers attempting Denali and for the stunning round trip into the National Wild River Park of views of this famous mountain. Take a stroll down Devil’s Gorge. Tour includes lunch. Later, return to the main street for river views, local brews and great Anchorage on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in eats. Overnight in Talkeetna. Anchorage. DAY 3 – Travel to Denali National Park aboard the DAY 4 – Depart early on the Coastal Classic Train to Alaska Railroad’s flagship train – the Denali Star. The Seward. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise into Kenai evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight in Denali. Fjords National Park. See glaciers, sea otters, sea lions and perhaps even a humpback whale. Lunch is DAY 4 – Get out and explore! The Alaska Railroad included. Overnight in Seward. offers a wide range of Denali activities. See pages DAY 5 – Today, enjoy the Real Alaska Tour, which 59-60 for tour options. Overnight in Denali. includes a dog sled ride, lunch at an Alaska DAY 5 – Visit the main Denali National Park Visitor’s roadhouse and a visit to Exit Glacier. Depart for Center to learn about the Park and its flora and Anchorage aboard the Coastal Classic Train. Watch fauna. Later, make the return journey to Anchorage for moose. Overnight in Anchorage. on the Denali Star Train. Overnight in Anchorage.

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These rail journeys make the perfect complement to DAY 1 — Departing early from Anchorage, enjoy the an Alaska cruise from Seward or Whittier, and may be rail journey south aboard the Coastal Classic Train, customized for the perfect pre- or post-cruise land tour. watching for views of Turnagain Arm, the Placer SEWARD, 4 Days/ 4 Nights River, and Spencer, Bartlett and Trail Glaciers. Arrive Available late May — mid-September 2018 to the port town of Seward and board a day cruise bound for Kenai Fjords National Park. Watch for From Seward, cruise the Kenai Fjords National Park massive glaciers, humpback and orca whales, sea and then take the Alaska Railroad’s most scenic rail lions, otters and more. Overnight in Seward. trip to Anchorage on the Coastal Classic Train. Ride the Denali Star Train north to spend two nights in DAY 2 — Enjoy the Real Alaska Tour: visit the Seavey Denali National Park. Venture deep into the heart of family’s sled dog kennel and learn about what it Denali on a guided bus tour of the famed park road, takes to win the Iditarod. You'll even get to enjoy a known for spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing. sled dog ride of your own! Stop for a delicious lunch Return to Anchorage by rail. at an Alaska Roadhouse before visiting Exit Glacier SEWARD, 5 Days/ 5 Nights and touring the city of Seward. That evening, board Available late May — mid-September 2018 the Coastal Classic Train for the return journey to Anchorage. An overnight in Seward allows time for a cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park as well as a day to choose to visit the Alaska SeaLife Center or take the Real Alaska Tour. Enjoy the Coastal Classic Train to travel to overnight in Anchorage. Ride the Denali Star Train to two nights in Denali National Park, and venture deep into the heart of Denali on a guided bus tour of the famed park road. Return to Anchorage by rail. WHITTIER, 5 Days/ 5 Nights Available late May — mid-September 2018 For tour price and booking details, visit: From Whittier, board the Glacier Discovery Train AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours for a journey into Alaska’s stunning backcountry. Your evening in Anchorage includes time to enjoy dinner at one of downtown’s many fine restaurants. Take the Denali Star Train for a night in Talkeetna, known for a charming Main Street and excellent views of Denali; then continue the journey north for two nights in Denali National Park, venturing deep into the heart of Denali on a guided bus tour of the famed park road. Return to Anchorage by rail. 37 38 – Start with oneofSTEP thesehotel/rail– 1 combos: alike. Build aDenali Getaway inthree steps: Denali isamust-see for Alaska visitors andlocals ANCHORAGE –DENALIFAIRBANKS DENALI GETAWAYS ANCHORAGE –DENALIANCHORAGE For tour price andbookingdetails, visit: FAIRBANKS –DENALIFAIRBANKS Available mid-May -mid-September AlaskaRailroad.com/SummerTours (Includes 2nights inDenali Park) (Includes 1night inDenali Park) (Includes 1night inDenali Park) 39 (or reverse) Fairbanks and may be your fastestbe transfermay Fairbanks option. and confirm. Taxi service is readily available in Anchorage and hotels offer shuttle service too, however, please call to at theDenali Depot. In Anchorage andFairbanks, most Shuttle Service –Denali hotel shuttles meet thetrain daily way and highway theother. is available between Denali andAnchorage. Take rail one Motorcoach Options –One-way motorcoach transportation OTHER DENALIINFORMATION: 800.544.0552 to buildyour custom Denali Getaway. Visit Hotel andtour options are available atmost rail stops. consider addingarail legononeof ourother trains. STEP 3–Once you’ve selectedyour Denali Getaway, details andmore options.) Cabin Nite Dinner Theater. (See pages59-60 for Tundra Wilderness Tour, river rafting, flightseeing, STEP 2–Choose whichtours you oractivities prefer: AlaskaRailroad.com for more information, orcall 40

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Seating is reserved in a heated cabin. in a heated Seating is reserved eat salmon and prime rib buffet and dessert bar. and dessert bar. eat salmon and prime rib buffet National Park Ranger and features an all-you-can- and features Ranger Park National types of marine birds. The cruise is narrated by a by cruise is narrated The marine birds. types of lions, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and many harbor seals, bald eagles and many lions, porpoise, plenty of wildlife, such as humpback whales, sea as humpback such wildlife, of plenty which includes views of tidewater glaciers and glaciers tidewater of which includes views Travel via rail to Seward and enjoy this 6-hour cruise and enjoy Seward to via rail Travel

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dessert bar. Seating is reserved in a heated cabin. in a heated Seating is reserved dessert bar. an all-you-can-eat salmon and prime rib buffet and salmon and prime rib buffet an all-you-can-eat up-close view of Surprise Glacier. This tour includes tour This Glacier. Surprise of view up-close and a working salmon hatchery. The highlight is an highlight The salmon hatchery. and a working tidewater glaciers, bird rookeries, marine wildlife marine wildlife rookeries, bird glaciers, tidewater by a Chugach National Forest Ranger, featuring featuring Ranger, Forest National a Chugach by Express catamaran for a 5.25-hour cruise narrated a 5.25-hour cruise narrated for catamaran Express Ride the rail to Whittier and board the Fairweather the Fairweather and board Whittier to the rail Ride

Ranger, and a hot lunch is included. a hot and Ranger, narrated by a Chugach National Forest Service Service Forest National a Chugach by narrated catamaran in Alaska. This 5-hour cruise is fully This in Alaska. catamaran comfort aboard the Klondike Express – the fastest – the fastest Express the Klondike aboard comfort College and Harriman Fjord while traveling in while traveling Fjord and Harriman College view majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers in glaciers alpine and tidewater majestic view you will explore the serenity of Esther Passage, Passage, Esther of the serenity will explore you Ride the rail to Whittier. On the 26 Glacier Cruise, the 26 On Whittier. to the rail Ride >> SPENCER GLACIER << 48 Current dates and pricing: dates Current BEARS, TRAINS AND ICEBERGS AlaskaRailroad.com/DayTrips with Chugach Adventures with Chugach with Chugach Adventures with Chugach

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Get up close and personal to the icebergs on this the icebergs to Get and personal up close Experienced up. for ages 5 and suitable float mellow beautiful up to right you will row guides and professional viewsstunning panoramic and offer icebergs picturesque From Glacier mountains. the Spencer of and surrounding Placer the pristine will begin the trip down guides there, of the hanging glaciers views grand affording still River glacier scenic the most trip is one of This and mountains. of the Spencertour out and the first in Alaska trips river boots and rubber gear, guides, rain Professional area! about adding Ask rail. round-trip Includes provided. are dinner with glacier views. on a salmon bake Ride the Glacier Discovery Train to Portage. Take Take Portage. to Train the GlacierRide Discovery Conservation Wildlife the Alaska to shuttle a brief for center rehabilitation premier Alaska’s Center, 1.5 of hours and orphaned animals. Enjoy injured the animals. view to and driving options walking at the about the animals knowledgeable Guides are for alltour and fun an interesting offer and can center the Glacier to Return ages. A bag lunch is provided. Glacier Spencer on to or and continue Train Discovery in boarding guests for available (Only Grandview. to or Girdwood.) Anchorage Kerrick James Kerrick ©

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Alaska Wildlife Center Visit Center Wildlife ADD-ON: Alaska OPTIONAL or Girdwood by motorcoach from the Portage stop. the Portage from motorcoach by or Girdwood Girdwood include one-way rail and return to Anchorage to and return rail include one-way Girdwood for purchase onboard. Departures from Anchorage or Anchorage from Departures onboard. purchase for Bartlett Glacier and Spencer Glacier. Food is available Food Bartlett Glacier Glacier. and Spencer of the railbelt: enjoy exceptional views of Trail Glacier, Glacier, Trail of views exceptional enjoy the railbelt: of Alaska Wildlife Center Visit Center Wildlife ADD-ON: Alaska OPTIONAL areas scenic the most some of through you takes journey alpine meadows, wildlife and wildflowers. This railThis and wildflowers. wildlife alpine meadows, historic Loop District where you’ll be surrounded by be surrounded you’ll where District Loop historic Journey by rail into the Grandview Valley and the Valley the Grandview into rail by Journey walk. Lunch is available for purchase on the train. purchase for is available walk. Lunch glacier overlook is fully accessible and well worth the worth and well is fully accessible glacier overlook you book if you want this option. The gravel trail to the to trail gravel The this option. want book if you you Forest Service Ranger; please tell your agent when agent your please tell Ranger; Service Forest guided 2.6-mile round-trip hike with a Chugach National with a Chugach hike round-trip guided 2.6-mile A day trip to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop includes a Glacier Spencer Stop A day trip to Whistle interpretive kiosks, a campsite and restrooms. a campsite kiosks, interpretive Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop features waiting shelters, waiting features Glacier Stop Spencer Whistle to a myriad of outdoor recreation possibilities. The possibilities. recreation outdoor of a myriad to a remote stretch of the forest and opens the door the forest of stretch a remote The Alaska Railroad provides rail transportation into transportation rail provides Railroad Alaska The partnership with the Chugach National Forest Service. Forest National with the Chugach partnership The Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop is part of a unique is part of Glacier Stop Spencer The Whistle >> SPENCER GLACIER << 50 with Ascending Path with Ascending Current dates and pricing: dates Current AlaskaRailroad.com/DayTrips ICEBERG VIEWING HIKE ICEBERG VIEWING

Enjoy a leisurely 4-mile hike around the shore of of the shore around 4-mile hike a leisurely Enjoy naturalist Path with an Ascending Lake Spencer your starting by the crowds from Get away guide. See blue ice people turnaround. most where hike includes tour This an iceberg. touch and maybe even is considered tour and deli lunch. The a guided hike and layers in warm dress Please moderate. to easy only. 7-70 hiking shoes. Ages Matt Hage Matt ©

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hiking boots. No cotton attire. Ages 13-70 only. 13-70 Ages attire. cotton No hiking boots. and paddling gear. Wear rain gear, fleece jacket and and jacket fleece gear, rain Wear and paddling gear. guide, very small ratios, deli lunch and all glacier deli lunch and all glacier small ratios, very guide, a 3-mile round-trip paddle, 2 hours glacier hiking, 2 hours paddle, a 3-mile round-trip are made. This all day tour includes round-trip rail, rail, includes round-trip all day tour This made. are crevasses, find ice caves and learn how glaciers glaciers and learn how caves find ice crevasses, and explore a glacier all in a day. Peer deep into deep into Peer in a day. a glacier all and explore in the world can you: ride a train, sea kayak, hike hike sea kayak, ride a train, you: can in the world with a professional glacier guide. Nowhere else Nowhere glacier guide. with a professional Walk on blue ice and sea kayak amidst icebergs icebergs amidst and sea kayak on blue ice Walk

climbing. All climbing gear is provided. Ages 14-70 only. 14-70 Ages climbing gear is provided. climbing. All depart tours Climb Glacier and Ice on Spencer Glacier Hike The note: Please activities, strenuous are considered Both only. or Girdwood from Anchorage cotton) (NOT warm, clothes comfortable Wear is required. but no experience Train. Classic is via the Coastal from Spencer return The and hiking shoes. PM. at 10:15 in Anchorage and arrives PM Departs at 8:15 Spencer on Spencer Glacieron Spencer try plus an opportunity to ice skills. This tour includes everything in the Glacier Hike in the Glacier Hike includes everything tour skills. This Consider the ice climbing option to learn some vertical learn some vertical to climbing option the ice Consider

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Ride from Fairbanks on the Denali Star Train and and Train Star on the Denali Fairbanks from Ride National Denali exploring the afternoon enjoy tour flightseeing a scenic for Air Denali Join Park. to Return and Denali. Park National Denali of Star. the northbound Denali aboard Fairbanks Ride the Denali Star Train to Talkeetna for an for Talkeetna to Train Star the Denali Ride Aviation will fly Denali. K2 around afternoon flight the summit. Tour Denali’s within six miles of you south and the entire Park National Denali of glaciers Glacier landing Range. and the Alaska Denali side of aboard Anchorage to Return is available. upgrade Star. the southbound Denali

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provided. unfold, weather permitting. Rain gear and boots permitting. Rain weather unfold, Excellent views of Denali and the Alaska Range Range and the Alaska Denali of views Excellent sightings are common along the rushing glacial river. along the rushing glacial river. common are sightings is popular with ages 5 and up. Salmon and beaver Salmon and beaver is popular with ages 5 and up. Travel by rail to Talkeetna. This gentle 4-mile raft trip 4-mile raft gentle This Talkeetna. to rail by Travel guided 1/4-mile wilderness walk. wilderness guided 1/4-mile and Alaska Native encampment. Tour includes a encampment. Tour Native and Alaska history of the area. Visit an authentic trapper’s cabin trapper’s an authentic Visit the area. of history views of Denali. Learn about the flora, fauna and about the flora, Learn Denali. of views jetboat for a guided river adventure. Enjoy panoramic panoramic Enjoy adventure. a guided river for jetboat Take the Denali Star Train to Talkeetna. Board a Board Talkeetna. to Train Star the Denali Take >> SUSITNA RIVER <<

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and includes lunch. the float. The tour departs from the Talkeetna Depot Depot Talkeetna the the float.tour departs from The view the flora and fauna. Rain gear is provided on Rain gear is provided fauna. and flora the view spawning areas, walk on a glacial silt island, and on a glacial silt island, walk spawning areas, will make stops along the way to show you salmon you show to along the way stops will make permitting, offers stellar views of Denali. Your guide Denali. of views stellar permitting, offers meanders through wilderness areas, and weather and weather wilderness areas, through meanders Raft Adventures. The glacial-fed Susitna River River Susitna glacial-fed The Adventures. Raft gentle float trip back to Talkeetna with Denali View View Denali with Talkeetna to float trip back gentle Ride the Hurricane Turn to Chase and enjoy a and enjoy Chase to Turn the Hurricane Ride

River Valley, Denali and Hurricane Gulch. and Hurricane Denali Valley, River service provides, while visitors savor views of the Indian of views savor while visitors provides, service appreciate the flexible backcountry access the flagstop the flagstop access backcountry the flexible appreciate along the same route as the Denali Star Train. Locals Locals Train. Star as the Denali along the same route 55-mile stretch of wilderness, north of Talkeetna Talkeetna wilderness, north of of 55-mile stretch The Hurricane Turn runs through a remote and beautiful a remote runs through Turn Hurricane The through Monday, during the summer season. the summer during Monday, through This train departs from the Talkeetna Depot, Thursday Depot, Thursday the Talkeetna departs from train This one of the last true flagstop trains in North America. in trains true flagstop last the one of The Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train is widely considered is widely considered Train Flagstop Turn Hurricane The TALKEETNA TALKEETNA OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS © Glenn Aronwits

EXCURSIONS BY DESTINATION GIRDWOOD COASTAL CLASSIC OR GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAINS There is no shortage of exciting adventures all along the Railbelt. The following tours can be paired with a rail Nature Hike Hike through America’s northernmost temperate rainforest. journey to create a custom day trip; or, add/substitute Learn about this unique ecosystem on the 5-mile “out and these tours to an Alaska Railroad multi-day adventure back” hike. This 3-hour tour includes interpreted guided package (pages 25-40) or build your own multi-day hiking and snack. Alaska Railroad vacation. For more details and current Alpine Glacier Hike pricing, visit AlaskaRailroad.com/DayTrips. Ride the scenic Alyeska Tram up to 2,300 feet and hike a scenic ridgeline surrounded by the seven glaciers of the Girdwood Valley. Enjoy outstanding views and frequent photo and rest stops along the way. Travel onto a snow- ANCHORAGE covered glacier. Summer Glacier Dog Sled Tour ALL TRAINS Enjoy a spectacular round-trip helicopter ride into the majestic Chugach Mountains and onto Punch Bowl Glacier, Alaska Native Heritage Center 3,200 feet above sea level. Once there, drive a team of Visit Alaska’s premier interactive cultural destination for Alaskan huskies across the snowfield. Includes transfer. This exciting programs designed to introduce you to the Native is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! cultures of Alaska. Open daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center Through a combination of art, history and science, the SEWARD Anchorage Museum creates a rich, deep understanding of COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN the human experience and offers something for everyone. Open daily, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Wildlife and Glacier Cruises A day cruise of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Anchorage Half-Day Hike Park is an Alaska must-do. See pages 43-44 for more Explore the unique coastal mountains surrounding information on these tours. Anchorage with a naturalist guide. This 3- to 4-hour excursion includes two hours of interpreted, guided hiking, Alaska SeaLife Center transfers and a snack. Alaska’s only public aquarium and marine wildlife rescue center. Get up close to the unique sea animals, birds and fish Bear Viewing of Alaska. Open Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Travel deep into the wilds on a fly-out Alaska bear viewing Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. trip. Observe Alaska brown and black bears up close as they congregate in remote, untouched areas of Alaska, Real Alaska Tour near salmon streams and tidal estuaries. Tour includes This tour is a great way to see Seward in a day. Visit Exit round-trip flightseeing, transfers, bear viewing and a meal. Glacier, pause for lunch at the Resurrection Roadhouse and cap off the day with a 1.5-hour wilderness dog sled Fly-In Fishing ride and tour. This backcountry adventure takes you to some of Alaska’s finest fishing holes. Take off from Lake Hood in Anchorage Seward Canopy Adventures via floatplane to a remote wilderness lodge for a day on The coastal rainforest surrounding Resurrection Bay the water. Fish for king or silver salmon, trout or arctic makes for an incredible backdrop on this 3-hour guided grayling depending upon the season. ziplining adventure.

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WHITTIER Denali Flightseeing GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN This is a tour you will never forget. Your window seat affords endless views of the rugged mountains of the Take the Glacier Discovery Train from Anchorage, Girdwood Alaska Range, winding rivers of ice and the majestic or Portage and enjoy an afternoon cruise of the glacier rich Denali. Ask about glacier landings. Prince William Sound. See pages 45–46 for rail/cruise day trips to Whittier and Prince William Sound. Talkeetna Lakes Hike Tour Explore Talkeetna’s best trail with a great naturalist SPENCER GLACIER guide. A whole new scene of beauty unfolds around every WHISTLE STOP turn on this 3-mile moderate hike. Transportation from GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN your Talkeetna-area lodging is included.

Hiking, rafting, glacier walks or ice climbing all await you at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. View Spencer Talkeetna River Float Glacier day trips on pages 47–50. This gentle, 4-mile raft trip is popular for ages 5 and up. Salmon and beaver sightings are common along the rushing glacial river. Excellent views unfold of Denali, TALKEETNA weather permitting. Rain gear and boots provided. HURRICANE TURN TRAIN

Hurricane Turn Flagstop Service Denali Hike & Flightseeing Offering round-trip service from Talkeetna to Hurricane. Fly by float plane with K2 Aviation for an exclusive day Experience one of the last true flagstop trains in North hike in Denali National Park, in the shadow of Denali. America — the Hurricane Turn. Backcountry Alaska comes Land on Moraine Lake located between Ruth and alive along this 55-mile stretch of wilderness you can only Backside Glaciers. Meet your guide and get ready to access by rail. explore. Tour is 4 hours and includes transfers, round-trip TALKEETNA flightseeing, trekking poles and energy snack. DENALI STAR TRAIN Talkeetna Canopy Adventure Wilderness Jetboat Excursion Learn about the natural environment of Alaska’s boreal Embark on a 2-hour adventure. Enjoy panoramic views of forest from an exhilarating vantage point as you zipline Denali, weather permitting. Visit an authentic trapper’s amid the treetops on this 3-hour world-class canopy tour. cabin and Alaska Native encampment. Tour includes a guided 1/4-mile wilderness walk.

Devil’s Canyon Adventure For current pricing and availability: This 5-hour, 130-mile round-trip river excursion through AlaskaRailroad.com/DayTrips Denali State Park and into the Wild River Park of “Devil’s 800.544.0552 Gorge” offers a safe, dry and comfortable way to experience whitewater. Also includes a 1/4-mile walking tour of a Dena’ina Indian camp and trapper’s cabin. Deli lunch included.

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Denali Heli-Hiking DENALI View Denali National Park by air on a scenic flight to a DENALI STAR TRAIN backcountry hike. The naturalist guided heli-hiking adventure Tundra Wilderness Tour delivers panoramic views of the Alaska Range. Terrain is One of the most popular tours of Denali National Park! A moderate. Snack and water provided. narrated bus tour takes you across a spectacular slice of the Explore Denali Hike Alaska Range with mountain views and lots of wildlife. A snack Challenge your senses on an interpretive hike in Denali National box and hot beverage are included in this 6-to 8-hour tour. Park. Trek through forests with spectacular views of crystal clear Denali Backcountry Adventure lakes and alpine peaks. Three hike options available rated from This 13.5-hour narrated bus trip explores the entire moderate to strenuous. Estimated duration is 3 to 3.5 hours. 92-mile restricted Denali Park Road with stunning landscapes Horse Drawn Covered Wagon Ride and opportunities for wildlife sightings. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Enjoy a relaxing and entertaining expedition into Alaska's scenic the Denali Backcountry Lodge. Ask about upgrading to a fly-out backcountry via horse drawn covered wagon. Includes hearty, option. family-style meal. Kantishna Experience Treasure Hunt Adventure A 12-hour narrated journey to the end of the Park road, Wonder Gain spectacular views and hidden treasures on this fun, guided Lake and Kantishna. It includes lunch and an interpretive stop geocaching adventure. Includes hearty, family-style meal. at the historic cabin of Fannie Quigley, an infamous Kantishna resident. Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater FAIRBANKS This popular dinner theater highlights the Gold Rush tale of DENALI STAR TRAIN Fannie Quigley. A family-style, all-you-can-eat dinner of fresh Alaska salmon, BBQ ribs and dessert is served. Riverboat Discovery River Rafting In Denali One of Alaska’s top tours – a sternwheeler river adventure. See Raft the mighty Nenana River! Choose from a gentle, family- an operating fish wheel, a bush pilot demo, and a famous dog friendly float to a full-day whitewater adventure. There’s a raft sled team. Go ashore for a guided tour of an authentic Alaska trip to suit your level of adventure and schedule. Professional Native village. Includes snacks. guides and equipment included. Historical Fairbanks City Tour Denali Air Peak Experience Flightseeing Tour Guided air-conditioned motorcoach tour that visits all the best Breathtaking views, spectacular glaciers, and snow-covered highlights of Fairbanks, including a stop at the Museum of the peaks. This fully narrated excursion features incomparable North. views of the Alaska Range and Denali. The best views of Denali Arctic Circle Air Adventure are by air! A round-trip journey by air across the Arctic Circle. Highlights Denali Highway Jeep Excursion include incredible views of the mighty Yukon River, the Brooks Stunning panoramas, frequent wildlife sightings and the chance Mountain Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. Cross to see spectacular views of Denali make this guided, 4-hour the Arctic Circle and view the trans-Alaska pipeline. Denali Highway excursion an unforgettable drive! Snacks and Arctic Circle Drive Adventure drinks provided. A 1-day guided round-trip journey by land across the Arctic Husky Homestead Tour Circle along the remote Dalton Highway. Highlights include Join a small group for this 1.5-hour, fully narrated tour of the viewing the trans-Alaska pipeline and the mighty Yukon River. homestead and kennel of 4-time Iditarod champion Jeff King. Denali Helicopter Flightseeing View Denali while you fly over rugged foothills and winding For current pricing and availability: glaciers in Denali Park. Ask about a glacier landing. AlaskaRailroad.com/DayTrips Tundra Golf 800.544.0552 Your chance to play nine holes at one of the nation's northernmost golf courses. 59 60 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENT: For Rail-only and Day Trip reservations made 36 days BAGGAGE: Alaska Railroad passengers are allowed two pieces of or more prior to travel, ARRC offers a 72-hour courtesy hold; after checked baggage and one carry-on. Two extra pieces of baggage (for 72 hours, ARRC requires payment in full, or the reservation will be a total of four) may be checked for an additional fee. No single piece released. Rail-only and Day Trip reservations made within 35 days may weigh over 50 lbs. A special handling fee of $20 per bag applies to of travel require payment in full at the time of booking. For Multi- oversized bags, bicycles, animals checked in the baggage car and other Day Travel Package reservations made 36 days or more prior to recreational equipment. Firearms may be transported only as checked travel, ARRC offers a 72-hour courtesy hold. After the 72-hour hold, baggage and must be either disassembled (slide or bolt removed) a nonrefundable payment of 10% of the gross booking cost is due, or or have a lock (trigger or cable type) installed to prevent operation, the reservation will be released; the remaining payment is due in full and must be in a locked case. Concealed weapons are not permitted 60 days prior to travel. Multi-Day Travel Package reservations made onboard. The Federal Railroad Administration prohibits the transport within 35 days of travel require payment in full at the time of booking. of other than five liters or less of white gas per container in the bag car; ARRC accepts company or corporate checks and Visa, MasterCard, kerosene and propane may be transported on the Glacier Discovery Discover and American Express credit cards. Train but must be checked with conductor at time of boarding. Animals must be transported in kennels in the baggage car. Visit AlaskaRailroad. LATE BOOKINGS: Package bookings that are made within 35 days com/baggage for more information. require a minimum of 24 hours to confirm availability. Full payment is required at the time of booking. SCHEDULES AND FARES: Delays can occur with rail service; the Alaska Railroad recommends a minimum of six hours between scheduled REFUNDS: “Multi-Day Travel Packages” and “Day Trips” that are rail arrival time and an air departure. The Alaska Raliroad will not be canceled 36 or more days before travel will be refunded 90% of the responsible for missed connections. Schedules and prices are subject to booking value. No refunds will be issued 35 or less days before travel. change without notice. No refunds will be issued for unused services. The Glaciers, Rails & Trails package is subject to a 36 - 59 day cancellation fee of 50%. As a provider of regularly scheduled public transportation, the Alaska Railroad offers U.S. military 20% off published retail rail fares. Rail-only bookings that are canceled one (1) or more days before Additionally, we offer college student discounts including a College travel will be refunded 90% of the booking value. No refunds will be Multi-Ride Pass for students attending Alaska colleges and universities. issued the day of travel. The Alaska Railroad Corporation offers a Half Fare Program for Seniors CHANGE FEES: All paid bookings are subject to a 10% change fee. (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals Changes are allowed on packages up to 36 days before travel and with certain disabilities, allowing them to travel for half fare during the on rail-only bookings up to one day prior to travel. A “package” is any Alaska Railroad's winter service. rail booking that includes a non-rail component. Change fees apply ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION: The Alaska Railroad will provide the only to the changed value of the booking. No change fees apply when best alternate service available in the event of unforeseen circumstances the change increases the cost of the booking. Changes to packages that may require any part of our service to be altered. that include airline flights or the Denali Backcountry Lodge may incur additional fees. Any charges incurred by the Alaska Railroad as a ACCESSIBILITY: We are pleased to provide wheelchair lifts at all result of changes made by the customer will be applied to the booking stations. Accessibility on other connecting modes of transport can vary, in addition to the change fee. All changes or cancellations must be so please check with an agent for details. Alaska Railroad’s passenger made during business hours through the Alaska Railroad Reservations trains are wheelchair accessible and comply with the Americans with Office at 800.544.0552 or 907.265.2494. Disabilities Act. Service animals are welcome aboard. TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend that you purchase GROUPS: A group is 15+ paying adult passengers traveling on trip cancellation insurance so you can plan your travel with complete the same route and on the same day. For more information e-mail peace of mind. Ask your Alaska Railroad reservations agent for a [email protected] or call 907.265.2240. travel insurance quote and about the available plans. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: The Alaska Railroad Corporation CHECK-IN: Plan to check in one hour prior to the scheduled acts only as an agent for its clients in securing reservations from the departure time. Reservations and seat assignments may be altered various non-affiliated hotels, transportation companies, sightseeing or reassigned if passenger and baggage are not checked in 15 operators and other third parties and is in no way to be considered minutes prior to scheduled departure. The Transportation Security as the principal or operator of the services. The Alaska Railroad Administration requires that any Alaska Railroad passenger 18 years Corporation shall have no liability for loss or damage to baggage of age or older present a government issued photo ID, or two forms of or property, due to acts or omissions of any third party carrier, hotel ID, one of which must be issued by a government authority. Children operator, restaurant or another supplier of services or facilities. under the age of 16 may only travel in the company of an adult 18 The Alaska Railroad Corporation reserves the right to cancel, substitute years or older. transportation, or alter for any reason, any rail trip or tour itinerary as current conditions, in the Alaska Railroad’s sole opinion, may require. 61 62 Alaska Railroad P.O. Box 107500 Anchorage, AK 99510-7500 Glenn Aronwits ©

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