Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round Trip Same Day Return
Overview
Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly to the sea. At the end of Turnagain Arm, the tracks veer away from the road system into the backcountry wilderness – and what many consider to be the most scenic stretch of the Alaska Railroad, accessible only by train. Watch for views of massive glaciers, steep river canyons, and cascading waterfalls. The train arrives to Seward at 1115 am, allowing plenty of time to explore this charming port town – or opt to take a marine wildlife & glacier day cruise into the nearby Kenai Fjords – before departing on the return journey at 6 pm that evening, arriving back to Anchorage by 10:15 pm.
What's Included
- Round-trip rail transportation from Anchorage to Seward on the same day
- Depart Anchorage 645am and arrive Seward 1115am
- Optional dining and snack bar available for purchase
- Depart Seward 600pm and arrive Anchorage 1015pm
- Comfortable reserved seating
- Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout rail journey
- Accommodation, tours and/or activities in Seward
Meeting Location
411 West 1st Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Alaska Railroad Depot
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Girdwood (pass by)
Alaska Railroad - Seward Depot
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants (0-1) may be added to a reservation as lap children (not requiring a paid, reserved seat) but they must be registered in the booking. To register an infant as a lap child, please indicate so in the “Special Requests” option in the final checkout and include the infant’s name, age and gender.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-48944P1
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