I really didn’t know what to expect going in on this day, but everything was extremely well thought out and ran extremely smooth! First off, I got to the train station in Anchorage, I wasn’t sure if I was in the right line, if I was meeting people, or what, but I realized that I was right by going in the line to the ticket booth, just said my name and what I was doing and it was taken care of for me, she gave me my ticket and I waited. Once on the train I realized I was sitting in a section with others on the adventure I was (there were many others going to Seward for their own plans) but at some point the guides, Brianna, Ben and Alex got on the train and introduced themselves which became comforting to those like me who didn’t know what was going on. The day was full of amazing opportunities, and being awe struck from the beauty I was surrounded by. I went early September so I dressed warm, 3 pants, 4 shirts, a rain coat, winter gear and the kayaking gear, take my advice and don’t do that. It was so hard to move especially while trying to be active. Wear waterproof pants, especially if it’s raining, and I had waterproof socks. I left the day completely dry minus the sweat from all the layers. I went alone, but it worked out so well, I kayaked with one of the guides (Brianna) and she was very easy to talk to and get to know. Ben was my raft guide later, he was entering but also well informed of Alaska, which they all were. Not only did the sun come out for half the day, but we also got to see a rainbow at the end. It was truly magical just as they say. Honestly, best day of my life. So worth the money I was semi reluctantly spending. It was day 1 of my Alaska trip and I couldn’t have imagined a better way to start it!