Talkeetna 2 Day Express Luxury RailTour from Anchorage

Offered by Alaska Travel Desk In Skagway, Alaska

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About us

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

The shuttle between Trapper Creek & Talkeetna operates every hour, please check with the lodge front desk on exact times and cost. *In 2023 it was $10 USD roundtrip.

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

Trains do have lifts for those who have limited mobility.

What we'll do

Departure Time
- 9:15AM from Anchorage, return arrival time in Anchorage is 5:30PM.

Duration
- 2 days, 1 nights

What's Included
- 1 night hotel accommodations - at the Princess Mt McKinley Lodge
- Roundtrip travel on the luxurious Princess Rail/McKinley Explorer private train with dome cars
- Enjoy the best views of Denali from this lodge
- Access Denali National Park from the south entrance
- Rail and hotel transfers between Talkeetna rail depot & Trapper Creek

Whats NOT included
- Transportation to/from the Anchorage Railroad Depot
- Meals & drinks (on train and at lodge)
- Tips for guides/drivers/attendants
- Tours in Talkeetna/Trapper Creek

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

Guest/Participant Limitations
- Pricing is based on total occupants per room, sadly there is no discount for children.

ADA Access
- This excursion is able to accommodate guests with service animals or mobility assistive devices/wheelchairs.
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Please note: Lodge rooms can only hold up to 4 adults or children per room. Most lodge rooms are either 1 King or 2 Queen beds.

The railtour bookings are requested once we receive them, we do our best to keep the calendar updated. Should your railtour NOT be available, we will offer a full refund or upgrade/offering to a similar railtour.

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

What to expect / what's provided

Alaska Travel Desk will contact you for all the guest information (legal names, dates of birth, gender) to confirm your booking. Confirmation will be sent within 24 hours from time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

RailTour cancellation policy: Refundable less $25 administrative fee per person when cancelled 46 days in advance or more. Nonrefundable within 46 days of travel.

Cruise Transfers: Refundable less $15 administrative fee 30 days in advance. Nonrefundable within 30 days of travel.

We highly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance/protection.

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