The Train Ride Was the Highlight of Our Alaska Cruise (Unreal Views)
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Train ride was awesome. Awesome.
Highly recommend that. And it's Tootuchi.
This trip has been everything and more than I could have ever imagined.
Highly recommend. Yeah. four uh this is the the first crowded port we've been in four cruise ships here I called it the Nassau of Alaska
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The train ride turned out to be the highlight of our entire Alaska cruise — and we didn’t expect that at all. In the final days of our Alaska trip, we cruise past glaciers, ride the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route train through jaw-dropping scenery, and reflect on what truly made this journey unforgettable. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise and wondering which excursions are truly worth it — this one surprised us the most. ✨ Highlights in this video: 🚂 White Pass & Yukon Route train ride from Skagway—epic mountain views and rich gold rush history 🚴♀️ Thrilling bike ride down the Klondike Highway—coasting past waterfalls and glaciers 🧊 Scenic cruise day past Hubbard Glacier 🚆 Post-cruise train ride on the Alaska Railroad from Seward to Anchorage—baby moose, mountain sheep, glaciers & more 🌲 Earthquake Park walk + remnants of the 1964 quake 🎣 Ship Creek salmon spotting (a little early in the season, but still peaceful) ✈️ Plane watching near the airport—747s flying right overhead! 🐋 Beluga Point—no belugas this time, but stunning views of Turnagain Arm 🏔️ Caught a rare, clear sighting of Denali from town! This vlog is for you if you love: → Scenic rail journeys & biking through wild landscapes → Peaceful post-cruise adventures → Glacier viewing and wildlife moments 💬 Let us know in the comments: Which Alaska excursion would you try—White Pass train, biking the Klondike, or beluga watching? 🔔 Subscribe @barely-packed for the full Alaska cruise series + honest travel vlogs every week!