This Historic Train Ride In Alaska Will Lead You Straight Into Another Country
By Courtney|Published October 20, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
This incredible train ride that goes from Alaska to the Yukon is proof that life isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey along the way. Voted one of the best rail excursions in the world, this fantastic experience is filled with rich history, incredible views and superior service all from the comfort of a vintage rail car. As you wind through the many twists and turns while gaining elevation and plunging over vast spread gorges, you’ll fall in love with these two beautiful countries in a way you never dreamed imaginable.
When you visit the historic town of Skagway, you will fall in love with all of the charm. Skagway is a small, compact town with a population of roughly 750 residents that is located in beautiful southeast Alaska along the incredibly popular Inside Passage.
If you love history, you'll love this incredible railroad. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this is 118-year-old railway is, in fact, an international Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Built as the 'railway to gold' in the 1800s, tens of thousands of hard working people invested their blood, sweat and tears to make sure that this railway would be constructed with excellence.
In addition, constructing this enchanting $10 million dollar railroad took a massive 450 tons of explosives. The courageous people that worked tirelessly around the clock to build this railroad had to endure incredibly harsh weather conditions and still got it done in a mere 26 months.
On this incredible trip you will have the opportunity to stop in Skagway, Alaska before going straight into another country and visiting multiple stops in the Yukon.
This long, winding and narrow railway climbs vast elevations, blazing along cliff-sides and providing enthralling landscapes out every single window from start to finish. The tunnels, trestles and bridges along the way are guaranteed to make your jaw drop with utter fascination.
With mountains, lakes and endless views of untouched nature in the distance, there is no doubt that you'll be wide awake and clinging to your seat for the entire journey.
Be sure to keep a look out your window for gleaming, glistening glaciers tucked away on the mountain sides. The panoramic views of plunging gorges and thundering waterfalls along the way are sure to keep your eyes sparkling from start to finish.
There is positively no denying that this is one of the very most spectacular train rides in the entire world. Be sure to add this incredible adventure to your Alaska/Yukon bucket list and get ready to enjoy the journey along the way, not just the final destination!
