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Seward, AK
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Seward Water Taxi service is available with our Alaska sea kayak rentals. Backcountry Safaris is happy to offer a complete Seward sea kayaking rental package that includes water taxi service to Kenai Fjords National Park, Aialik Bay, Bear Glacier, Resurrection Bay and Day Harbor.
Our boat captains from the Alaska Saltwater Lodge and Aquetec are the two most reliable water taxi and small boat tour services in Seward, Alaska. Let us take the hassle out of your sea kayaking trip plans. One phone call, we take care of all the small details by arranging the whole trip. Our rates are the same, we do not markup water taxi rates. You get the same great rates as if you went direct to the water taxi.
If you need transportation to and from Seward we can also include Alaska railroad, train and bus transportation to and from Seward in your trip package.
Seward lodging before or after your trip is also available at out Seward Birch Tree Cottage or a Breeze Inn. All can be included in your complete trip package.A Bear Glacier trip is great do-it-youself destination. The Bear Glacier water taxi trip includes a birding and wildlife tour on the return. Sea kayak rentals are available at our Bear Glacier Adventure Camp. |
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Multi-day Alaska Railroad Vacation and Tour Packages
Train Passenger Service — Alaska Train Day Tours — Alaska Train Vacations
An Alaska Railroad tour is an amazing way to experience Alaska's great and vast scenic wilderness. The charm of riding an Alaska train is amplified through panoramic windows, and along the way the scenic points of interest and historical narratives of lifelong Alaskan conductors and Alaska Railroad tour guides make the Alaska train a preferred means of travel.
The scenery from the comfort of your forward-facing seats, classic recliners is world-class, or you can sneak peaks of the breathtaking wilderness from one of the many outdoor viewing areas. You can satisfy your wanderlust by walking from circa-50s style coaches, to the upper dome to the dining car. Speaking of dining, there is no restaurant in Alaska that can match the view.
If you're planning on traveling to Alaska and want to include a ride on the Alaska Railroad we would be happy to customize a special Alaska rail vacation package for you, or you can choose from one of the tour packages below or use them as a starting point for a custom tour package. Our Alaska vacation packages combine a train ride on the Alaska Railroad along with the one of our many multi-day Alaska tours.
Alaska Railroad Day Tours From Anchorage
For more information or to make reservation for a Multi-day Alaska Railroad Tour call 907-222-1632 or toll-free 877-812-2159
Multi-day Alaska Railroad Tours
Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks.
 Denali Star 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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Anchorage, Girdwood and Seward.
 Coastal Classic Train Schedules and Fares
The Seward Train is your transportation connection for Alaska cruise ships departing and arriving in Seward and Seward day tours and day glacier cruises to Kenai Fjords National Park. First Class GoldStar Dome Car service is available on the Seward Train.
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Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Whittier and the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
 Glacier Discovery Train Schedules and Fares
The Glacier Discovery Whittier Train is your transportation connection for cruise ships departing and arriving in Whittier. The Glacier Discovery Train also offers day tour connections for day glacier cruises in Whittier and day tours at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
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Flag stop service between Talkeetna and Hurricane.
 Hurricane Turn Flag Stop 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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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
1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
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Overview |
Tour Type: Scenic, Alaska Railroad Passenger Service, Whistle Stop
Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Access
Comfort: Adventure Class Good
Prior Experience: None |
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Current Denali, AK Temperature |
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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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