Alaska Vacation Quote
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Trip Overview
Destination: Alaska
Travel Dates: 04Sept2025
Group Size: 2 Adults
Contact Us
Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick
Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com
Phone Number: (949)432-9024
Suggested Itinerary
Disembark Viking Cruise in Seward
Transfer from Seward to Anchorage (See Transportation Options Below)
Explore Anchorage
Take Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna (8:20 AM - 11:05 AM)
Afternoon of Hiking & Exploration
Morning to Explore or Relax in Talkeetna
Take Train from Talkeetna to Denali (11:20 AM - 3:40 PM)
Day in Denali National Park - Tundra Wilderness Tour
Return to Denali National Park - Hop on/Hop Off Bus
Morning to Relax or choose a half day tour
Transfer from Denali to Fairbanks (See Transportation Options Below)
Explore Fairbanks
Fly Home
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Transportation
Seward to Anchorage
Discover for yourself why National Geographic Traveler ranked the Coastal Classic Train among their Top Ten Train Rides in North America. Depart Seward at 6 PM and arriving in Anchorage at 10:15 PM
From $108/Adult
Seward to Anchorage Bus – Narrated Direct Transfer 2.5-3 hour shuttle option is the best alternative to get from your cruise ship in Seward to Anchorage airport. Bus departs cruise terminal at 8:30 AM. Anchorage Hotel Drop Off is available on select days and times.
From $69/Adult
Pick up at 9:00 AM from the Seward Cruise Port to Anchorage down town hotel or to the Anchorage International airport. Allow up to 3 hours from pickup to drop off in Anchorage.
$299/Adult (6 Adults Maximum)
Our private transfer from Seward to Anchorage is a great option for groups looking to avoid large crowds on buses and trains, request any stop along the way, and have your own private tour guide! Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska worry-free! Our experienced guide will pick you up from the cruise terminal or hotel, handle all luggage and provide a comfortable, informative, and seamless trip to Anchorage. Along your ride up the scenic Seward Highway and Kenai Peninsula you can request to make any stop for scenic photos, activities, food, or shop. If a customer would like to book an excursion or additional activity along the route entry fees are not included. Our private transfers are flexible to accommodate our customer’s needs, and we strive to offer the best customer support from booking to drop off.
$220/Adult (8 Adults Maximum)
Anchorage to Talkeetna
Traveling between Anchorage and Talkeetna, the train crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Just south of Talkeetna, watch for views of Denali rising high above the Susitna River. North of Talkeetna, the tracks veer away from the road system and into the backcountry Hurricane area; this region offers views of the snaking Indian River, the occasional remote cabin and the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge. Depart Anchorage at 8:20 AM and arrive in Talkeetna at 11:05 AM.
From $95/Adult
From Anchorage the motorcoach heads north via the Glenn Highway passing the military facility Joint Base Elmendorf and Richardson, known to locals as JBER, and the growing community of Eagle River. After entering the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, your journey continues north on the Parks Highway passing through Wasilla. You will then pass many popular recreation and fishing areas such as Big Lake and Deshka Landing which provides access to one of South-central Alaska’s best salmon fisheries. Departing Anchorage at 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM daily (during summer operating season) and arriving in Talkeetna about 2.5 hours later
From $75/Adult
Talkeetna to Denali
Just south of Denali National Park, Broad Pass offers majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions; north of the park, the train winds along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below. Depart Talkeetna at 11:20 AM and arrive in Denali at 3:40 PM.
From $95/Adult
To travel to Denali National Park, your motorcoach will head north from Talkeetna. This trip takes less than three hours and travels on the Parks Highway. The highway borders Denali State Park and offers wonderful views of the Talkeetna Mountains and the Alaska Range. When visible, Mt. Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, is the star of the show. The motorcoach travels through Broad Pass, elevation 2400 feet, a wide mountain pass that features some of the most beautiful scenery along the Parks Highway. Keep an eye out for caribou and moose while driving through Broad Pass. You will pass by the small community of Cantwell before arriving into the Denali Park area. Departing Talkeetna at 9:00 AM and 5:45 PM daily (during summer operating season)
From $95/Adult
Denali to Fairbanks
Complete the route spans that spans two of Alaska’s five geographic regions – Southcentral and Interior Alaska by transferring to Fairbanks after Denali. Depart Denali at 4:00 PM and arrive in Fairbanks at 8:00 PM.
From $67/Adult
Experience a smooth, comfortable ride in our modern fleet of high roof vans. We provide convenient, door to door transportation from Denali National Park Entrance to Fairbanks. Depart Denali at 12:30 PM and arrive in Fairbanks around 3:30 PM
From $150/Adult
Activities & Tours
Anchorage
Take a comfy seat aboard a cable car for this 1-hour Anchorage tour by trolley. As you roll along in the city, delight in sights like moose (safely) crossing the road and seaplanes descending on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard. Gain unique into the local history and culture of Alaska's most populous city from guides with generational ties to the region. Trolleys run regularly and your wallet-friendly outing comes with a complimentary coupon booklet with some $200 in travel savings.
From $25/Adult
More than 1,000 moose live year around inside greenbelts and neighborhoods throughout the Anchorage Bowl. Here are some of the best places to view moose in Anchorage: Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Earthquake Park, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Kincaid Park
Price Varies
Talkeetna
Experience Talkeetna through nature. Check out Talkeetna Riverfront Park or Walk across the Railroad Bridge
Hiking
Combine great views of the Alaska Range and Denali with the thrill of ziplining. Set in the forested ridges above the Talkeetna River Valley, this is the farthest-north canopy tour in North America. On these nine ziplines and three suspension bridges, you can get up close to the birch, cottonwood, and spruce trees of the boreal forest — it’s earth’s largest ecosystem and a critical nesting habitat for migrating songbirds.
From $164/Adult
Denali
The Tundra Wilderness Tour is the premier tour of Denali National Park and Preserve! This tour offers wonderful diversity for visitors. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you on this tour. The Tundra Wilderness Tour will guide you along the spectacular road corridor, promising different experiences every day, as Denali’s wildlife moves at its own pace and according to the seasons. Travel to the Murie Cabin near the East Fork River to experience where Adolf Murie lived while conducting his famous research inside what was then known as Mount McKinley National Park!
From $144/Adult
The Denali Transit Buses provide a “hop on/hop off” system for those looking to experience Denali National Park and Preserve on their own timeline. However, reservations to enter the park are made for a specific departure time so please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes early at the Denali Bus Depot prior to your reserved departure time to board the bus. Once your bus is underway and has left the paved section of the roadway, passengers can “hop on/hop off” at their discretion by simply requesting to be let off the bus. To catch another bus, simply stand anywhere along the Denali Park Road in the direction in which you wish to travel, then wave down any green bus. If the first bus is full, you and your party will have to wait until the next bus. Transit buses are green buses and will have a sign which indicates the destination of the bus is heading. Buses generally run about every 30 minutes on average.
For wildlife viewing, stop at mile 9 (moose), miles 38-43 (bears) and mile 64 (bears & caribou). For hiking, stop at mile 53 or 66. For epic views, stop at mile 9, 46, 58 or 85.
From $33.25/Adult
Experience Alaska from the only zipline course in the Denali National Park region. Soar over the trees during a 3-hour ziplining experience just outside Denali National Park, with expert guides who lead you along a course with six suspension bridges and seven ziplines. Fly through the boreal forest and over the tundra on this memorable tour that promises exhilarating thrills, incredible scenery and a fun challenge.
From $329.98/Adult
While Alaska is among the top places in the world to catch the northern lights, the elusive natural phenomenon can be difficult to spot on your own. Luckily, with a local tour guide to take you to the best spots in the Denali area, you can greatly increase your chances of witnessing the light show. Plus, along the way, your guide breaks down the mysterious science behind the northern lights.
From $139/Adult
Get a closer look at Alaska’s majestic Denali from the comfortable window seat of a small aircraft. Slip on your provided headset to hear commentary from your guide as you fly over the snow-covered peaks, jagged ridgelines, and glacier carved valleys of Denali National Park, and get within half a mile of the mountain peak.
From $466.35/Adult
Fairbanks
Fairbanks is arguably the most popular destination for visitors who want to see the Northern Lights. It's situated underneath the aurora oval, so viewing is great right from town. It's also a great basecamp for trips beyond the Arctic Circle. You can see the lights from August 21 to April 21.
Price Varies
Traditional dog sleds require about 1.5 FEET of snow before they can safely be used? So in summer, fall and early winter, we train our dogs on wheels! This unique method of dog mushing is crucial for training long distance racing dogs. Come check it out!
From $135/Adult
Experience Fairbanks nature on one of it’s many trails. Check out Chena Riverwalk or Angel Rock Trailhead.
Hiking