EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Experience one of the most stunning, scenic train rides in North America aboard an Alaska Railroads railcar from the Seward cruise ship dock to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Just steps from the cruise ship terminal in Seward, you’ll be welcomed aboard your Alaska Railroad Cruise Train bound for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. You’ll travel along the Coastal Classic Route on this 4 1/2 hour picturesque journey. Your train pulls from Seward, skirting the edge of picturesque Kenai Lake, before rising into a waterfall-laced mountain valley offering a stunning view of Trail Glacier.

The tracks wind through a series of mountain tunnels and past Bartlett and Spencer Glaciers before emerging along the coastline of Turnagain Arm. Here, dramatic views of steep mountains plunging into the sea before the train pulls into the depot at the Anchorage Airport. A short enclosed walkway connects passengers to the departures terminal.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a spectacularly scenic drive through the Kenai Peninsula and stop at a wildlife center before departing for the airport in Anchorage. Along the way, commentary will describe the history of this wonderfully pristine alpine area. The views will be particularly stunning from Turnagain Pass – the highest point on the Seward Highway – and as you come out of the majestic mountains towards the waterway Turnagain Arm. Although it’s possible to spot a beluga whale in this inlet, you will definitely see a variety of iconic fauna at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a facility that rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals. They often include reindeer, brown bear and wood bison, as well as smaller mammals such as bald eagles and Canadian lynx. While following the coastal highway to Anchorage, you will pass Alaska’s largest ski resort at Girdwood and perhaps observe a bore tide so dramatic that it forms waves large enough for surfing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through the spectacular mountain landscape of the Kenai Peninsula.
• See injured and orphaned wildlife being cared for at a conservation center.
• Follow a coastal road along the sparkling waters of Turnagain Arm and look for whales.
• Arrive at the airport in Anchorage in plenty of time for your flight.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a spectacularly scenic drive through the Kenai Peninsula and stop at a wildlife center before being dropped off at the Hospitality Center in Anchorage. Along the way, commentary will describe the history of this wonderfully pristine alpine area. The views will be particularly stunning from Turnagain Pass – the highest point on the Seward Highway – and as you come out of the majestic mountains towards the waterway Turnagain Arm. Although it’s possible to spot a beluga whale in this inlet, you will definitely see a variety of iconic fauna at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a facility that rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals. They often include reindeer, brown bear and wood bison, as well as smaller mammals such as bald eagles and Canadian lynx. While following the coastal highway to Anchorage, you will pass Alaska’s largest ski resort at Girdwood and perhaps observe a bore tide so dramatic that it forms waves large enough for surfing.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through the spectacular mountain landscape of the Kenai Peninsula.
• See injured and orphaned wildlife being cared for at a conservation center.
• Follow a coastal road along the sparkling waters of Turnagain Arm and look for whales.
• Enjoy the facilities of the Hospitality Center in Anchorage after being dropped off.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Experience one of the most stunning, scenic train rides in North America aboard an Alaska Railroads railcar from the Seward cruise ship dock to the Anchorage Hospitality Center.

Just steps from the cruise ship terminal in Seward, you’ll be welcomed aboard your Alaska Railroad Cruise Train bound towards Anchorage Hospitality Center. You’ll travel along the Coastal Classic Route on this 4 1/2 hour picturesque journey. Your train pulls from Seward, skirting the edge of picturesque Kenai Lake, before rising into a waterfall-laced mountain valley offering a stunning view of Trail Glacier.

The tracks wind through a series of mountain tunnels and past Bartlett and Spencer Glaciers before emerging along the coastline of Turnagain Arm. Here, dramatic views of steep mountains plunging into the sea before the train pulls into the Anchorage Hospitality Center. The Anchorage Hospitality center is located in the heart of town with restaurants and shops conveniently nearby.

Watch for wildlife while cruising the sheltered waters of Resurrection Bay, a deep fjord on the Kenai Peninsula. The first governor of Russian Alaska named the bay for its calm waters after finding refuge there when sailing during a violent storm. The serenity enhances the natural beauty of this wild landscape, which couldn’t be more majestic. As you skirt along the rugged coastline, you will likely pass large bird rookeries and colonies of sea lions. Other commonly spotted wildlife includes orcas, Dall’s porpoise and seals. You may even see a number of humpback whales breaching the water’s surface as they feed using an ingenious communal method known as bubble-netting. The ship’s captain will provide commentary of the natural spectacles that you are bound to witness. Bear Glacier is one of them. The longest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, it terminates into a lake that is usually dotted with icebergs.

This 6 Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise explores the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier, an actively calving tidewater glacier. Explore the islands and coves of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to thousands of nesting seabirds including puffins, common murres, and black-legged kittiwakes. This cruise is the best option for those who are interested in seeing an active calving glacier along with all the wildlife in the Kenai Fjords National Park. Salmon and Prime Rib meal will be served onboard. Cruise is narrated by Captain.