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What’s better than seeing the coastal areas of Canada and Alaska? Seeing it by train and ferry to give you the full land-and-sea experience of this amazing region. This 15-day trip takes advantage of both local trains and small ferries to create an authentic – not to mention memorable – journey up the coast and around Alaska. You’ll check out the highlights of Seward, Anchorage, and Denali while on the Alaskan Railroad, with plenty of chances to stretch your legs to explore the terrain firsthand. Rail, boat, mountains, cities – who says you can’t have it all?
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Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2Head out to Vancouver Island and up to Nanaimo and Port HardyTake by public bus and ferry to Port Hardy. It's a long day of travel, but enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
VancouverTake by public bus and ferry to Port Hardy. It's a long day of travel, but enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
Day 3Embark on the ferry through the famous Inside Passage
Embark on the ferry through the famous Inside Passage. The glacial fjords provide spectacular scenery along the route and a safe haven for all types of wildlife, including orcas and porpoises. This is fantastic first taste of what travelling this long coastline has in store.
Day 4Enjoy a free day to discover Prince Rupert
Enjoy a free day to discover Prince Rupert. With incredible hikes and abundant wildlife, Prince Rupert is a great place to get outside and explore.
Day 5Rise early and board the overnight ferry to Juneau, AlaskaDuring the journey, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and relax with a book, cards, or explore the ship.
During the journey, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and relax with a book, cards, or explore the ship.
Day 6Arrive in Juneau and spend time exploring…
Arrive in Juneau and spend time exploring the capital of Alaska. Don't miss the historic downtown.
Day 7With two free daysWith plenty to do in the area, opt to visit the city, go kayaking, or enjoy some whale watching. If you're after a cold one, opt to visit the Alaskan Brewing Company to try some local beer.
With plenty to do in the area, opt to visit the city, go kayaking, or enjoy some whale watching. If you're after a cold one, opt to visit the Alaskan Brewing Company to try some local beer.
Day 8With two free daysWith plenty to do in the area, opt to visit the city, go kayaking, or enjoy some whale watching. If you're after a cold one, opt to visit the Alaskan Brewing Company to try some local beer.
With plenty to do in the area, opt to visit the city, go kayaking, or enjoy some whale watching. If you're after a cold one, opt to visit the Alaskan Brewing Company to try some local beer.
Day 9Fly from Juneau to Anchorage
AnchorageFly from Juneau to Anchorage, an impressive flight over the great Alaska wilds. Continue to Seward with a scenic transfer, stopping at iconic spots along the way.
Day 10Enjoy a free day in Seward
Enjoy a free day in Seward. Choose to hike to the Exit Glacier and visit the Sealife Center, or opt to stay closer to Seward and explore the city, take a short hike, or enjoy a boat cruise.
Day 11Hop on the Alaska Railroad and head…AnchorageThere's plenty of sunshine, even in the late evening to take in the scenery as we chug along the tracks.
AnchorageThere's plenty of sunshine, even in the late evening to take in the scenery as we chug along the tracks.
Day 12Take the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park
Take the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park, one of the true gems of the region. See Mt McKinley and enjoy being in this remote wilderness.
Day 13Journey deeper into the park to experience the grandeurDenali National Park is known for its diversity of wildlife and Mt McKinley. Summer is when the animals are raising their young and preparing for migration, hibernation, or survival during the winter and, with a little luck, we witness it all.
Denali National Park is known for its diversity of wildlife and Mt McKinley. Summer is when the animals are raising their young and preparing for migration, hibernation, or survival during the winter and, with a little luck, we witness it all.
Day 14Head back to Anchorage by train for a final night in the city
AnchorageHead back to Anchorage by train for a final night in the city.
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