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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

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.

City: Anchorage

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $188.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $188.00

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What's Included

Round-trip rail transportation from Anchorage to Seward on the same day

Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout rail journey

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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (302)

Shelly_D

Jun 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed the train ride through some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. The trip was relaxing and very informative. Would highly recommend to all.

mlong175

May 2019

We took the train from Anchorage to Seward and the weather was not promising. It was cloudy overcast and rainy the whole way form Anchorage to Seward. However, conductor Warren and supervisor Scott still made the trip wonderful (along with the still amazing views). We were a group of 14 and were seated all together in one car. Conductor Warren wore his Mickey Mouse ears for the 4 children present and they loved it. Both Warren and Scott took time to tell us stories. We went to the Sea Life Center in Seward so the kids had something to do on a drizzly day. Fortunately the sun came out for our return trip and we took some amazing pictures. WE all said it was a great trip and we were so glad we did it.

The_Old_Bill

Jan 2019

My wife and her oldest friend took a cruise from Vancouver to Seward as a birthday celebration. I travelled to Seward to meet them, and we returned to Anchorage on the train later that day. On the trip to Seward, I was in a regular carriage and was mostly glued to the view. An early morning start allowed me to see some backyards of Anchorage prior to the run along Turnagain Arm. It was a beautiful sunny day in Anchorage and the view along Turnagain was spectacular. The climb into the road-free country on the Peninsula was filled with stunning vistas. Having an engineering background, the slow run through the canyon and up the spiral fascinated me, both from the scene and the way the track had been threaded through the landscape. The gentle run down through the forests to Seward completed a delightful morning. I was able to chat to a few people in the car, including some well-travelled Australians visiting Alaska and loving their trip. On arrival at Seward, I met my wife and her friend. We grabbed some lunch, then boarded the train for the return trip. On this leg, we were in an elevated observation car, with bar service and commentary. The seating was more in keeping with this, being pairs of individual seats, rather than the bench seats of the morning. I now got to see the same scenery again, albeit in the afternoon light and looking the other way! It was never boring or repetitive, and a couple of drinks and good company added to the trip. 'Spectacular' is a word that can seem overused to describe Alaskan scenery, but this trip really is full of spectacles. In the last part of the run, at the turn from the main line of the Turnagain Arm and heading past Potter's Marsh and into Anchorage, we were able to get a glimpse of Denali in the distance. A fitting 'high point' of the trip. We arrived back at Anchorage in excellent condition after a comfortable and very enjoyable trip. The train ran on time and without incident. I could do with less commentary, but I suppose that's for the tourists; I did learn a few new things, however. In summary, it's one of the great journeys, despite being relatively short. The rail trip to Denali is certainly interesting, and the one to Whittier has Turnagain Arm and the tunnel, but the trip to Seward is something you really should do if you are in Alaska.