DENALI ADVENTURE

Tour Highlights

Yes, you CAN experience Denali and Alaska’s Interior before or after your cruise!

This amazing add-on fits well before or after your Southeast Alaska adventure when cruising with Seabourn, The Boat Company, Uncruise, and Alaska Dream Cruises that begin or end in Juneau or Sitka.

Our package will take care of everything for you – including airfare to/from Juneau and Sitka and Anchorage, where the railtour to Denali will begin and hotels as needed.

You’ll explore Denali on the Alaska rails in the most luxurious Dome Cars on the line, onboard the McKinley Explorer Private Train. This amazing upscale offering puts travelers in a specially-built railcar with large wrap-around windows with an open air platform to give you the full Alaska wilderness experience. While onboard, you can sit back with a cup of coffee, espresso, or even a morning mimosa as Alaska’s pristine wilderness whisks by your window. Thoughtful car attendants will point out wildlife and views along the journey, including the rare opportunity to see Denali from the train! Guests will receive a welcome kit onboard the train with a full itinerary, room keys, and dinner show tickets in Denali. Once in Denali (or Talkeetna), you’ll be shuttled directly to the lodge and straight to your room – no need to stop at the front desk. Your luggage should be awaiting you in your room.

There’s also plenty of time to take in a tour with Black Diamond Resort, be it a horse-carriage drawn ride or ATV trip with a truely delicious Alaskan bbq (don’t forget, the sun doesn’t go down in Denali in the summer!) – which you can now get for just $85 PER PERSON (normal price is $116) – and our travel partner also offers upgrades to ATV or Side-by-Side for just $45.

Guests will have at least one full day to explore Denali on their own, or we can offer a variety of amazing excursions and tours.

Also offered are a limited number of Extended Adventures which have an additional day in Denali or transfer to Talkeetna, where the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers amazing views of Denali & the park!

Your return trip will be seamless as your bags get transferred for you and guests can just leave the resort & hop on the bus, to take the same trip back to Anchorage. Once in Anchorage, we’ll help you with any transfers needed – the arrival time is perfect for the evening flight to Juneau or Sitka if you are wanting to do this package BEFORE your cruise.

The Trip

See Denali and More!

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Departure Point

Juneau, Sitka for post cruise; Anchorage for pre-cruise

Key Destinations

Denali & Anchorage

Activities

Rail adventure, wildlife viewing, adventure travel

Availability

Available most days starting in May 13, 2026 thru September 11, 2026.

Things You'll See

Brown Bear in Coastal Meadow, Pybus Bay, Alaska

Wildlife

Enroute you'll be able to spot numerous species of Alaska wildlife, including bears, moose, marmots, eagles, and others! Keep your eyes & cameras ready!

Hurricane Gulch

One of the longest & tallest train bridges in the US, this scenic point is 300 feet above Hurricane Creek, offering one of the most scenic stops to view Denali National Park.

Denali National Park & Preserve

Explore part of this 7,400 square mile National Park from Denali (or Talkeetna), with both land & air tours offered. Denali's peak, at 20,310 feet, is visible from hundreds of miles away!

Alaska from the air

The package includes a scenic flight between Anchorage and Juneau or Sitka, depending on your cruise boarding / disembarkation point.

Alaska Rails

There's no better way to experience Alaska's interior than from the comfort of your private domecar. The 4 to 8 hour journey provides America's most scenic rails from the comfort of your seat.

Anchorage

Our package includes an overnight in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Talk to us about extending your stay and exploring more of our largest city and region!

What's Included

Flight to/from Anchorage and Juneau or Sitka
Scenic DOME CAR rail between Anchorage & Denali
Rail guide and narration on train
Luggage handling on rail portion
Transfers to/from Lodge

1 night pre-trip lodging in Anchorage
2+ nights upscale lodge in Denali
Dinner show in Denali
Post travel support

Things You'll Need

Pre-Cruise tours begin in Anchorage - we are happy to assist with air!
Meals & drinks not included

Tips for guides
Trip Insurance to protect your vacation

Pricing

5 Day Package with 2 nights in Denali

Starting at $1809 per person, this package can vary based on flight times and hotels selected.

6 Day Package with 3 nights in Denali and 1 night in Talkeetna

Starting at $2029 per person, this package can vary based on flight times and hotels selected.

Availability

Hotels & Lodges

Anchorage Westmark - 1 night

For the short time you'll be in Anchorage, our base hotel is the Westmark, located right downtown and a short walk to restaurants, museums, and even the rail depot. Rooms have 2 queen or 1 king bed.

Anchorage Aspen Suites (NEW)

For the short time you'll be in Anchorage, one of our main hotels is the newly renovated Aspen Suites Hotel downtown. Newly renovated suites include 1 king or 2 queen beds.

Denali Princess Lodge

One of our core lodges in "Glitter Gulch", near the main entrance to Denali National Park is the Denali Princess Lodge, offering comfortable king or 2 queen/double beds. Amazing views & plenty of activities await you at our premier lodge.

McKinley Chalet Lodge

Adjacent to the Denali Princess is the McKinley Chalet Lodge, boasting river views and also home to the Music of Denali dinner show (part of your package). Many rooms offer views of the Nenana River

Grande Denali

Certain packages also include the Grande Denali Lodge, overlooking Glitter Gulch with spectacular views and comfortable rooms.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

The premier lodge for our 5 day packages that include an overnight in Talkeetna area, this Trapper Creek lodge offers direct views of Denali from its sprauling grounds.

Upgrade: Anchorage Aloft

One of Anchorage's newest hotels - the Aloft offers all the same amenities and comforts you'd expect back home from Aloft, including air conditioning, in-room wifi, and a convenient location in Mid-Town Anchorage. We offer this property as an upgrade.

Upgrade: Anchorage Courtyard

The Courtyard in Anchorage is actually one of our favorite hotels; hotel offers free shuttle to & from TSIA and has a year round heated pool, bar, and restaurant. We offer this property as an upgrade.

Flights

All Flights between Southeast Alaska & Anchorage are with Alaska Airlines, offering Boeing 737 service between Juneau, Sitka, and Anchorage. Flight times below are estimated.

Pre Cruise Denali Tours: Your flights to Alaska will need to be to ANCHORAGE, and return from either Juneau or Sitka. If you have already booked your flights, we can happily assist you with updating your flights. The flight provided with our package will be from Anchorage to Juneau or Sitka, departing the same day your train returns to Anchorage. Hotel in Juneau or Sitka is your responsibility (some cruise lines include this). Pre-cruise flights will depart Anchorage at 7:45PM and arrive in Juneau at 9:30PM; the flight continues on to Sitka and lands at 10:59PM.

Post Cruise Denali Tours: Depature times will vary if you are originating in Juneau or Sitka. Cruise guests disembarking in Juneau will primarily be offered a 5:50PM flight to Anchorage, landing at 7:30PM. Sitka guests will be offered a 7:05PM flight to Anchorage, with a stop in Juneau, arriving at 10:30PM (no need to get off the plane or reclaim luggage).

This year, Alaska has implemented bag fees for its in-state flights (unless you have status with Alaska, American, or another OneWorld partner). Bag fees start at $40 USD/each. Carry-on bags and seats are included with the fares we offer to our package guests.

Tours Offered

Sample Itinerary / Schedule

Below is just a sample offered. Tour may operate with Denali first depending on availability.

Day 1: 5:00PM

Depart Sitka or Juneau for Anchorage (if you are getting OFF a cruise). Those of you who are doing a pre-cruise tour, you’ll fly to Anchorage on your own.

Day 1: 10:00PM

Check-in at the hotel. Transfers are not included.

Day 2: 8:30AM

Check-in at the McKinley Explorer at the Alaska Rail Depot. Transfers are not included.

Day 2: 9:15AM

Depart from Anchorage Rail depot for the 8 hour trip to Denali with a stop in Talkeetna. Keep your eyes out for MOOSE, eagles, and more!

Day 2: 5:00PM

Upon arrival in Denali, you’ll be transferred to the lodge where your bags will be awaiting you in your room.

Day 3: On your Own

Explore the national park on your own (lodges have FREE shuttles to/from the main entrance). Don’t forget you have the Music of Denali dinnershow tonight.

Day 4: 9:00AM

Transfer from your lodge to the Denali rail depot for the train back to Anchorage

Day 4: 5:30PM

Arrive in Anchorage, on your own or transfer to the airport if you are part of a pre-cruise tour

Day 4: 7:45PM

Pre-cruise package guests will fly on Alaska Airlines to Juneau (or Sitka, depending on your cruise line)

More Details & Info

Maps

Onboard Menus

Miscellaneous Info

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge – Map

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge – Descriptions

McKinley Chalet Resort (Denali) – Map

McKinley Chalet Resort (Denali) – Descriptions

Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Trapper Creek) – Map

Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Trapper Creek) – Descriptions

Princess Rail:

Dome Menu – page 1, page 2, page 3

Dining: Breakfast, lunch

Please note meals are NOT included with this package and sadly we do not have an add-on yet for the lodges.

Room types are not guaranteed in Denali but we do put in bedding requests with our hotel partners.

Railroad Experience

Comfortable Seating

Princess rail cars include two-by-two, forward facing seating in its dome cars. Seats have a tray table with cup holder, reclining seat with foot rests, and the upgraded cars have adjustable headrest and power power ports.

Outdoor Viewing Platforms

Every train will have at least one viewing platform (of size) for every two cars, offering you the chance to capture photos of Alaska's nature in the wild. Cars may have different sizes - Princess railcars typically have a larger platform.

GPS Moving Map

All cars will have a moving map showing your location; monitors can be either in the upper level seating, lounge area, or in the outdoor viewing platform. This is a one-of-a-kind perk offered on any Alaska rail adventure!

Contactless Sinks

Rail cars have contact-less soap & water dispensers in the bathrooms, including hand sanitizer throughout the train.

Accessibility

Every consist (train) will have a majority of cars that offer onboard lifts to make getting to the upper deck easier than most trains, including large, wide bathrooms with plenty of grab bars and room to turn around a wheelchair.

Onboard Bar Service

Each railcar has its own full service bar, including blender! Drinks are served by a bartender/car attendant to keep you hydrated and enhance your train travel experience. Snacks are also available for purchase from the bartender.

FAQs

How do I book my Denali Trip?

Online ? Over the Phone? Email?

Please contact your Guest Services Representative at The Boat Company for pricing and options.

Exactly what ARE my options?

Make it easy!

We have two awesome Denali itineraries with The Boat Company:

-> a 3 day, 2 night Railtour to Denali
-> a 4 day, 2 night Railtour to Denali & 1 night in Talkeetna/Trapper Creek

Each offering includes 1st night hotel in Anchorage. Some packages include an additional night in Anchorage.

And depending on your CRUISE in Southeast Alaska, airfare between Anchorage and Southeast.

Are these trips offered other days of the week?

Yes, our partnership with The Boat Comapny gives you some flexiblity to extend your stay, at your expense, in Anchorage, Juneau, or Sitka. We are happy to extend our specially negotiated rates to you and your travel party.

For the RailTour to Denali, the dates are a bit more restricted due to availability.

What is included in these packages?

The trip offering includes roundtrip DOME CAR rail between Anchorage & Denali, luggage transfers, at least 2 nights upscale lodging in Denali or Talkeetna, 1 night moderate tourist class hotel in Anchorage, a dinner show in Denali, and airfare TO or FROM Juneau/Sitka and Anchorage.

Pre-Cruise tours require you to arrive in Anchorage a day before the train; and you will fly to Juneau or Sitka on the last day of the tour; we prefer to get you into Juneau/Sitka a day before your cruise starts in case of any possible delays or hiccups (thankfully, SHOULD there be a hiccup, there is a morning flight to Juneau & Sitka that will still allow you to get to the ship in time - but we do not recommend this as a normal part of your journey!).

Post-Cruise tours will begin the day you disembark, with a late afternoon flight to Anchorage, and the rail journey starting the next day (unless otherwise noted).

But what if I've already booked my flights for my cruise?

No worries, we can help!

That's OK! We can help you - we have friendly relations with both Alaska & Delta Air Lines and will get a price quote to move your flights to fit the package. Example: a precruise Denali Tour means we need to get you to ANCHORAGE to start the tour, and both Alaska & Delta have a large number of flights to/from there. If you book this as a POST cruise tour, we'll help move your flights from Juneau/Sitka to depart from Anchorage.

What if we want to have 3 or 4 occupants per room?

We are able to accommodate these requests for families, please let us know during the booking & confirmation process.

When will we know what lodges/hotels we are assigned?

Our Rail Program is pretty consistent in offering the Denali Princess Lodge & McKinley Chalet Lodge in Denali's "Glitter Gulch" - located just a mile from the main entrance to Denali National Park. Alternative lodges include the Grande Denali and Denali Bluffs, which are across the street from the Denali Princess Lodge. We will know the exact lodge up to 14 days prior to departure. Talkeetna stays are at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Anchorage stays are at the Westmark or Aspen Suites hotel. We do offer upgrades to the Aloft & Courtyard in Anchorage.

What lodges do you use?

Our main hotels in Anchorage are: - Aspen Suites Hotel (new) - Westmark Anchorage - Aloft (available as an upgrade) - Courtyard by Marriott (available as an upgrade) Denali: - Denali Bluffs - Denali Grande - Denali Princess Lodge - McKinley Chalet Resort Talkeetna/Trapper Creek: - McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Can we request bedding or room types?

Yes - we can request 1 king or 2 queen/double beds; the only price change will be in Anchorage where we book "run of house" rooms. We will always request your preferred bedding layout and advise of any variations. In Denali, the room assignments are done by the lodges and you will be provided room keys on the train, which means you don't have to stand in line to check-in once in Denali. Most of our guests are provided with standard rooms, however some have received upgrades. We are trying our best to get pricing on upgrades rooms in Denali and will advise our guests if/when this is possible.

In Anchorage, we offer the Aloft, Aspen Suites (NEW), and Courtyard as upgraded hotel options. Please ask your travel designer for that upgraded rate.

How does seating work?

On the Alaska Airlines flight between Anchorage & Southeast Alaska, you are able to select your seats in advance, including paid upgrade options to First Class & Premium Class. Seating on the train is assigned at check-in, and is in a 2 x 2 configuration; you will be assigned similar to airline style system - by car and then row/seat number. You can sometimes move around inside your car if you ask your car attendant.

Do I need travel insurance?

We highly encourage all travelers to Alask to have travel insurance of some sorts. The vendors we use with this package are also covered by all travel insurance companies related to default & cancel-anytime type policies.

We are happy to quote you for a per-trip insurance plan, or our preferred Annual Travel plans. You can learn more by clicking anywhere in this window.

Can I bring my service animal?

Sadly no. The lodges and rail are not equipped for service animals.

What kind of experience will we have on the train?

We offer the McKinley Explorer private train between Anchorage & Denali/Talkeetna; which has US-Built ULTRA-DOME passenger cars; the upper desk has reclining leather seats, tray tables, footrests, adjustable headrests, power powerts, 360* views, a car attendant that will provide narration & point out sites & wildlife; and a bartender with full bar / espresso / snacks (for purchase).

The 1st level of the ULTRA DOME car is the dining car, lounge area, restrooms and outdoor vestibules. There is an elevator for those that have limited mobility.

The train also offers a unique moving map - showing you the current location as you travel along Alaska's rails. You are welcome to walk between cars as each has its own unique layout and variable outdoor platform.

Are we on the Alaska Railroad?

Kinda...

No. This is a private train; however it runs along the same tracks as the Alaska Railroad and uses Alaska Raiload locomotives & conductors. However this train package is built with tourists in mind.

Some packages may offer the Alaska Railroad with Goldstar service as an alternative when we are not able to accommodate you on the private train.

How does the private train compare to the Alaska Railroad?

The Alaska Railroad offers 2 types of service - Adventure or Goldstar Class. Our private train has only one class that is similar to Goldstar, as everyone will have a seat in the "Ultra Dome" car and access to an outdoor area. Please note, that we do offer the Alaska Railroad Goldstar as an alternative when our private train is not available. GoldStar service is similar, however it includes your meal and 2 adult drinks. The cars are slightly different (seating), however service is similar.

The Alaska Railroad offers slightly different times and we prefer it for POST cruise offerings, not PRE-CRUISE due to the southbound Alaska Railroad's later arrival into Anchorage (which does not allow an easy connection to Juneau or Sitka).

Are food & drinks included on the train?

No** - you can purchase items individualy as you see fit. Northbound trains will serve breakfast and lunch; southbound trains will serve lunch. We will post the menus on our Facebook page normally by mid April.

** Exception are tours in which we use the Alaska Railroad GoldStar option, which will include 2 drinks and meal.

Are food & drinks included at the lodges?

We only offer the Music of Denali dinner show, with an Alaskan family-style BBQ, at the McKinley Chalet Resort. You are welcome to dine, on your own, at any of the lodge's many restaurants & cafes. There is also a Subway and other restaurants across the street in Denali.

Does this include any tours in Denali National Park?

Sort-of..

No, however the lodges run complimentary shuttles to/from the National Park Transportation Center regularly. There are free bus tours that go into the park and available as demand warrants (Savage River).

Multi-Day Denali Package with Air

Yes, you CAN see more of Alaska

4 Day Denali Trips

5 Day Denali & Talkeetna Trips

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Taku Lodge

Celebrating 100+ years old, this pristine lodge along the Taku River offers views of untouched glaciers, regardless of the weather. Tour starts from Juneau's waterfront onboard a float plane, where you'll get whisked off to the lodge for a 2 hour relaxed visit, including lunch/dinner.

You'll love the homecooked Alaskan salmon & chicken and sides, with many taking home the recipes!