Alaska Rail Vacations

10/12/2026

➡️🚆 Aurora Winter Train — Anchorage to Fairbanks

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Alaska is picturesque in summer, but its winter landscapes are equally remarkable, with forests blanketed in snow and pristine mountain views. Even better, you can experience it all from the comfort of the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter train, complete with comfortable seats, large picture windows, and onboard dining.

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10/03/2026

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10/02/2026

Combine Northern Lights viewing with visiting Alaska’s main hubs, Anchorage and Fairbanks, on this 7-day itinerary.

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Your adventure begins in Anchorage with a guided Northern Lights tour to maximize your chances of catching this natural phenomenon, plus your choice of tour the following day. Next, you’ll board the Aurora Winter Train to Fairbanks, where you'll experience the best of Alaska's winter. Enjoy curated activities, recommended by our Travel Designers, including dog sledding, ice fishing, and Northern Lights viewing in spectacular locations.

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Experience Alaska Northern Lights in Anchorage and Fairbanks on a 7-day winter vacation with aurora viewing and snowy Interior landscapes.

09/28/2026

In winter, snow settles across Alaska, long nights bring more opportunities for the Northern Lights, and the Aurora Winter Train carries you through the snowy Interior. The setting is ideal for a winter getaway, so here are three trip ideas recommended by our Travel Designers.

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09/23/2026

Two of our team members, Jenna and Claudia, traveled on the Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic route between Anchorage and Seward. They came back gushing over the remarkable scenery from the GoldStar Services’ outdoor viewing platform and the fantastic service.

Scroll through to experience the route alongside Jenna and Claudia. Or, get in touch to book your 2027 Coastal Classic trip at the link: https://ow.ly/AVsE50ZOXg5

09/18/2026

If Denali is at the top of your list, this 3-day itinerary is a fantastic way to experience the park's top sights.

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Ride the Alaska Railroad, then tailor your experience with a Tundra Wilderness Tour, a Jeep excursion, summit flightseeing, or even a glacier landing before continuing onboard to Fairbanks.

Whether you make this a standalone trip or part of a longer journey, our team is here to help you bring it together.

Explore Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the backcountry of Denali National Park on this reversible 3-day Denali Alaska Railroad Highlights tour. Get in touch to book.

09/14/2026

Denali National Park & Preserve is home to all of Alaska's Big Five: moose, brown bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves. While we can't promise you will see them all (wolves are known to be especially elusive), we put you in the best position to see the animals that brought you here.

09/11/2026

The Alaska Railroad trip onboard the Denali Star train is more than just transportation, especially during the fall season. Relaxing under glass-domed windows or over an onboard meal in the dining car is just a small part of this trip — the golden autumn views of the Knik Arm, Susitna River, and backcountry mountains take center stage as you roll by with ease.

On your journey, we include time in Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks to explore even further. Connect with our team to book your fall vacation: https://ow.ly/KnCb50ZLAYS

09/09/2026

Denali National Park is remote, yet accessible. A single 92-mile road cuts deep into its six million acres of wilderness, and guided excursions like the Tundra Wilderness Tour are among the few ways visitors can travel past the initial 15 miles, open to the public during summer and early fall, to explore its interior. Our Travel Designers, Andre and Caitlin, were recently among those visitors and took a tour deep into Denali.

Swipe through to see the highlights Andre and Caitlin captured on their journey, or head to the link to start planning your own Denali itinerary: https://ow.ly/MB7X50ZLAJN

09/07/2026

Fall in Denali National Park & Preserve brings rich colors and wildlife experiences unique to the season. 🍂

It marks the annual moose rut, or mating season, offering a fantastic opportunity to catch sight of these animals. You can also spot plenty of bears roaming the park, busy foraging to fatten up ahead of winter.

Visiting after the Labor Day holiday brings an added perk: once the seasonal transit buses stop running, the park road opens to private vehicles all the way to the Teklanika River at mile 30, providing access for secluded autumn hiking.

Would you visit Denali during the fall season?