Derek takes us aboard the glass-domed train connecting Whittier, Anchorage and Denali. He reveals what happens during the ten-and-a-half-hour journey from ship to national park, why he recommends travelling from Denali towards the cruise, and how poems, props, music and a little friendly rivalry between passing trains keep his guests entertained.
Beyond the railway, Derek shares his favourite Alaskan experiences: wildlife watching in Denali National Park, exploring Anchorage, eating fresh salmon and halibut, and taking a flightseeing tour from Talkeetna to land on a glacier beneath Denali.
We also visit Juneau, follow the spectacular shores of Turnagain Arm and discover why choosing the right cruise itinerary requires more than simply checking which ports appear on the list.
Listen now to discover Alaska by land and sea… and why, in the Last Frontier, the journey really is part of the destination.
