Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975.


Call (800) 454-5768

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST


Create an account                             Forgot your password?

Log In via Facebook

Log in to see all you can do with your online Road Scholar account.

ALASKA / CALIFORNIA

Adventures Afloat: The Call of the Last Frontier: From San Francisco to Alaska

Select a Date

 

SIGN UP

and receive your

FREE E-NEWSLETTER

&

E-Photo Book:



Top 10 Learning Experiences Around the World

Find A Program

Search By:

Location

CA

Interest

Adventure Afloat Study Cruise

Price Range

over $1500

Start Date

End Date

More Options


Road Scholar
Program #21078RJ
11 Days | 10 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Just fill in the information below and click the submit button to send this program to a friend.

* indicates a required field

*Your name:  
*Your Email Address:
 
 
*Your Friend's Email Address:
 
 
Message:


We’re always developing educational adventures that open windows to new places and probe fascinating topics. Check out our latest creations.
See all of our New programs.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Experience the grandeur of Alaska on a round-trip voyage from San Francisco. Navigate the Inside Passage, stand in awe of massive glaciers and examine their environmental importance, search for majestic wildlife like bald eagles and grizzly bears and delve into fascinating topics like Alaskan Native culture and the Klondike Gold Rush. Plus, enjoy a day in charming Victoria.

Program Extension(s) Available
After you enroll, extend your program with a related learning adventure:

Extension: San Francisco, City by the Bay

Highlights

• Sail into the spectacular Tracy Arm fjord, where icebergs bob beneath soaring granite cliffs and where you might witness a glacier calving.
• On an expert-led wildlife viewing excursion search for bald eagles, Alaskan grizzly bears, spawning salmon and mountain goats.
• Learn about Alaska’s marine life at a salmon hatchery and top-notch aquariums and touch tanks.

Activity Notes

Walking up to one mile per day on mostly flat sidewalks and paths.

Itinerary Summary

Arrival San Francisco, Calif., embark Grand Princess, 10 nights (ports of call include Ketchikan, Alaska, Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Victoria (Canada)); disembark San Francisco, Calif., departure.

Coordinated by Alaska-In-Depth.


Currently selected:Prices Starting At:
Aug 18 — Aug 28, 2013 $3695
Reduced prices starting at $3495
$3495

Special Offer: OFFER EXTENDED: Enroll by July 3, 2013 and save $200 off of the original program price (the price shown is already reduced).

Our Value Promise To You

You won't find a better value.

Included
at no additional cost on this date ...
10 nights of accommodations
29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
14 Expert-led lectures
5 Field trips
1 Performances

Ratings

Not yet rated
Ratings are determined by participant evaluations.

Back to Back Adventures

Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Support Lifelong Learning

Our educational adventures are made possible by donors like you

Please support lifelong learning here

Free Catalog | Refer a Friend | Gift Certificates | Press | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Careers | Contact Us

© Elderhostel, Inc. 2013
11 Avenue de Lafayette | Boston MA 02111 | Toll-Free 1-800-454-5768