Taking a rail tour or working
some type of rail travel into your Alaska trip
is well worth the expense. Luxurious, relaxing
and breathtaking, many visitors say their Alaska
rail travel is what gave them a real feel for
the size and wildness of Alaska.
Compared with Alaska rail tours, driving:
- Can limit how much the driver can see
of the scenery
- Is restricted to the road system and does
not provide access to some of the pristine
and untouched areas the railroad travels
through
- Requires some planning since there are
few services available in certain areas.
As well, rural fuel prices may be significantly
higher as demand rises in the summer
- Requires stopping for restroom breaks
and to stretch after sitting for long period
However, an Alaska train
trip can have some drawbacks. You may want
to consider an Alaska
car rental, either one-way
or round-trip to your destination.
Compared with driving, Alaska rail tours:
- Take more time
- May be more expensive
- Travel on a set schedule
- May run late on rare occasions, due to
wildlife on the tracks or a scheduling problem
- Require
secondary transportation once you arrive
at your destination (courtesy shuttle,
taxi, or walking)
The Alaska Railroad, Holland
America, and Princess each offer their own set of Alaska train trips
to choose from: |
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