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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. |
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Alaska Railroad Passenger Train Service
Anchorage, Denali Park, Fairbanks, Whittier, Seward
Climb aboard the Alaska Railroad and ride on the best passenger train in the world. The charm and scenic appeal of Alaska's vast wilderness is amplified through panoramic windows and underscored by the historical narratives from lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides.
For more information and reservation call 907-222-1632 or toll-free 877-812-2159
Summer Alaska Railroad Passenger Train Service
Winter Alaska Railroad Passenger Train Service
Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks.
 Aurora Winter Train Schedules and Fares
The Denali Train is your transportation connection for visiting and for tours in Denali National Park. First Class GoldStar Dome Car service is available on the Denali Train.
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Flag stop service between Talkeetna and Hurricane.
 Hurricane Turn Winter Train Schedules and Fares
On the Hurricane Turn Flag Stop train you can get off and on the train anywhere along the 55-mile rail track between Talkeetna and Hurricane, or take a scenic round trip rail trip tour from Talkeetna.
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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Backcountry Safaris is a member of the following trade and travel organizations:
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Tour Type: Scenic, Alaska Railroad Passenger Service, Whistle Stop
Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Access
Comfort: Adventure Class Good
Prior Experience: None |
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 Did You Know?
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 20,320 feet, the mountain’s vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest. |
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Denali Star Train Schedules and Fares
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