Within half an hour of departing Anchorage, keep an
eye out for wildlife and magnificent views of Mt. McKinley. Weather permitting, the train will slow to allow passengers to take photos. North of Talkeetna, cross the 918-foot Hurricane Gulch trestle, 296 feet above the creek below. Have your camera ready! Travel time by Rail from Anchorage to Denali (on avg): 237 miles, 7.5 hours
All Denali Star coaches feature comfortable forward-facing seats, classic recliners, and outdoor viewing areas. Experience the Alaska wilderness while enjoying the luxury of circa-50s style coaches, upper viewing dome, and a dining car complete with polished silver and sparkling crystal.
Depart Anchorage: 8:15am
Arrive Denali: 3:45pm
GoldStar guests bask in the luxury of a first-class multi-level luxury coach, replete with exquisite decor and a private open air viewing deck. Dine in comfort in 36 dining room seats with views through picture windows. Your dome-level reclining seats can rotate to accommodate groups of four and let you share the experience with friends. A full-time bar attendant is available to those looking for libations.
If traveling round trip to and from Denali National Park, consider dividing your round trip transportation to and from Denali National Park between the Alaska Railroad and the Denali Motorcoach Service in order to better experience the full range of Alaska scenery and viewing experiences.
Alaska Air Taxi
Alaska Motor Coach
Alaska Car Rental
They provided a wonderful experience for our family. The day tours were AWESOME. We will try to do this every year!!
Levi G. from Bloomington, IN - May, 2009
Dear Karen,
I want to thank you and Denali Tours for a most successful trip to Alaska. During these 10 days I am sure we saw and experienced a great deal of true Alaska at its best. To top it all the pictures we took of the peak of Mt. McKinley in the early morning sunshine with blue skies and a reflection on Wonder Lake was breathtaking....Read More
Naturalists were full of informative and interesting info. Food was delicious, well prepared and served. Managers were very helpful. We loved it!
-John and Ruth- Cabin: # 26