Alaska Railroad GoldStar Train First-class Dome Car, Denali Star to Denali and Fairbanks and the Costal Classic Train to Seward, information, reservations, and schedules, Alaska Railroad Dome Car Train

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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.

Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.

Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.

Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.

Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town.

Alaska Railroad Passenger Service
First-class Dome Car Gold Star Passenger Service
Train Passenger Service — Alaska Train Day Tours — Alaska Train Vacations

The Alaska Railroad builds upon its unique Alaska rail passenger service with its dome car first-class Gold Star Service. The custom built Gold Star double-deck luxury dome railcars feature unobstructed views and an exclusive private GoldStar open air viewing deck making this the perfect way to enhance your Alaska Train experience and to experience the grandeur of Alaska.

To enhance your family or group experience your dome-level reclining seats can rotate to accommodate groups of four and let you share the experience with friends. The dome-level also features a full-time bar attendant for those looking for libations.

Dome Car Passenger Service Trains:
Denali Star Train - Anchorage to Denali Park and Fairbanks
Costal Classic Train - Anchorage to Seward

The Gold Star dome cars are modeled on the latest 89-foot double-deck dome cars built by Colorado Railcar. These lavishly appointed cars have quickly found their place among Alaska's wonders. Featuring custom-designed interiors highlighted with original Alaska art, savvy rail travelers will be delighted with the features.

The lower level features a dining area with 36 dining room seats with views through large picture windows. There is no better way to enjoy a meal than dining on the Alaska Railroad; the scenic views are spectacular. View the menu.

Gold Star Service Features:

Confirmed seat in the upper-level dome car
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served at your seat
A full-time bar attendant is available to those looking for libations
Priority check-in and boarding
Priority seating in the lower-level dining room showcasing original Alaska artwork
Private outdoor viewing deck - the only one of its kind

Reserve your upper-level dome car seating today!

The unique first-class Gold Star dome railcar service is available on the Denali Star Passenger Train that operates daily mid-May through mid-September between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park, and on the Coastal Classic Passenger Train with daily round-trips between Anchorage and Seward.

Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902

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Overview

Tour Type: Scenic, Alaska Railroad Passenger Service
Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Access
Comfort:First-class Dome Car Gold Star
Prior Experience: None

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Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris
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Alaska: A Novel by James A. Michener
Alaska: A History of the 49th State by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. Slotnick
Guide to the Birds of Alaska by Robert H. Armstrong
Wild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska by John G. S. Trelawny
Coming into the Country by John McPhee
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Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,237 feet, the mountain’s vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.

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