Alaska’s Beauty: McKinley Explorer Adventure Tour

This morning, prepare to check out and head to Anchorage Railway Station for your journey on the Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna. Relax in your seat and enjoy the breathtaking scenery through large picture windows. Keep an eye out for wildlife and the majestic Mt. Denali. About three hours into the trip, you'll witness one of the most spectacular views of McKinley. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, we'll transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, get ready for the Talkeetna Wilderness Jet Boat Safari. This adventure offers the chance to observe nesting bald eagles, beaver activity, and encounters with moose and bears in their natural habitat. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Talkeetna.

Start your day by checking out from your accommodation and heading to Talkeetna Railway Station. Board the Alaska Railroad bound for Denali. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy stunning views of Mount McKinley during the journey. As you near Denali Park, you'll cross Broad Pass, the highest point on the Alaska Railroad at 2,363 feet above sea level. Upon arrival in Denali, you'll be taken to your hotel. In the evening, you can choose to take a glacier flightseeing or glacier landing tour. Relax and spend the night at your hotel in Denali.

Start your day with the Denali Tundra Tour in Denali National Park. Known for its stunning scenery, towering mountains, and diverse wildlife, this tour is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts. Spot moose, bears, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, and more on this 53-mile journey deep into the park. Your certified naturalist driver will provide informative commentary on the park's history and geography throughout the tour. Afterward, relax and unwind at your hotel in Denali for the night.

This morning, it's time to check out and head to Denali Railway Station for your journey on the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks. Leaving Denali, you'll enjoy views of the scenic Nenana River Canyon, a popular spot for whitewater rafting. The train crosses the Tanana River on one of the world's longest single-span bridges before reaching Fairbanks. Upon arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel. Relax and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Fairbanks.

Tomorrow morning, set off on an adventure through Alaska's captivating gold mining history with the Gold Dredge Tour. Board the Tanana Valley Railroad for an immersive journey into the heart of Alaska's gold fields. Along the way, marvel at the iconic Trans-Alaska pipeline and explore fascinating exhibits about this remarkable engineering feat. A short train ride with live commentary will lead you to the Gold Dredge site, where you'll witness firsthand how these dredges operated in the gold fields. After a brief lesson on gold mining, you'll receive your own 'poke' filled with pay dirt, giving you the chance to try your hand at gold panning! In the afternoon, check out from your accommodation and head to Fairbanks Airport for your connecting flight to your next destination.