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McKinley Explorer

Name: McKinley Explorer
Address: Alaska
Rating: 4.5

241 Reviews

#4 of 56 things to do in Fairbanks

Tours, Scenic Railroads

Fairbanks, AK

McKinley Explorer
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4.5 241 reviews

Excellent74%
Very good21%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“dining car”(40 reviews)

“dome car”(13 reviews)

“holland america”(18 reviews)

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A scenic railroad spanning 356 miles, from Fairbanks to Anchorage.

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Fairbanks, AK

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+1 800-266-8625

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1 - 10 of 231 reviews

Susan R

Sydney

7915

Reviewed October 9, 2018

What a Ride!

It was part of an Evergreen package deal where we were taken from Fairbanks to Denali on this wonderful train. The service, views and the experience was fantastic. I would recommend anyone thinking of trying it to go for it!

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Susan R

TexasCatBird

Auckland Central, New Zealand

639470

Reviewed October 8, 2018

Fabulous ride as stunning scenery goes by

The McKinley Explorer luxury domed rail cars are owned by either Holland America or Princess Cruise Lines. Our Holland America Yukon/Alaska land tour included travel from Denali National Park to Anchorage. This was one of the highlights of our 19 day vacation. My hubby and...More

Date of experience: August 2018

3 Thank TexasCatBird

Ann M

Asheville, North Carolina

29690

Reviewed September 21, 2018

Wonderful experience!

We boarded the McKinley Express in Fairbanks and rode it for several hours to Anchorage. The entire experience was a wonderful way to see the countryside, but the most fun I had was eating breakfast in the dining car! There is ample opportunity for taking...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Ann M

Chris43bh3

Queensland, Australia

284132

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Just loved it

A wonderful experience and SO comfortable. We'd already been on the Rocky Mountaineer and had been warned the McKinley Explorer would not be as good - but it surely was. Seats were very comfortable, service and menu options excellent. Loved being able to gave a...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Chris43bh3

Utenochek

New York City, New York

2013

Reviewed September 8, 2018

Fabulous Way to Travel from Denali to Anchorage

When I first heard that we would be on this train for eight hours, I was a bit scared. What would we do? I had nothing to worry about, this train ride was a magnificent experience. We boarded in Denali, and we paid for the...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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jer b

Bristol, Connecticut

1301354

Reviewed September 7, 2018 via mobile

Great train ride

We took the McKinley Explorer from Anchorage to Denali and it was a relaxing and fun adventure. The bar tender and the guide were great and the food in the dining car just fine. Make sure, if you can, to go to the back of...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank jer b

rachwilko

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

198260

Reviewed September 3, 2018 via mobile

Holland America cruise tour package

From 0900 to 1700, Denali to Anchorage Over 300 miles Single track with sidings for passing trains Domed railcards with dining on the base level Wide variety of food and drinks Full bar Live narration throughout Gift shop onboard Open air platform for sightseeing unhindered...More

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank rachwilko

Gabriela B

Las Vegas, Nevada

4814

Reviewed August 30, 2018

What an experience!

We rode the train from Anchorage to Denali. What a fun trip! The glass dome makes the experience even better. Tour guide was so full of interesting information on everything Alaska, the towns, the people and more. There is a bartender on the car, so...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Gabriela B

Terre S

150 Great Wolf Drive

283

Reviewed August 29, 2018

Wonderful scenery!

This was a way to see the vast size of the area, as well as the beauty, the car was comfortable and clean and they served drinks and snacks! going to the caboose to take some photo's should be on your list to do.

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Terre S

Margaret T

Melbourne, Australia

24348

Reviewed August 28, 2018 via mobile

Great!

We rode the train from Talkeetna to Denali. The view was great due to the picture windows which were just like those on the Rocky Mountaineer. Our female attendant/ guide worked hard to take orders and serve as well as providing commentary as we traveled....More