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Alaska
The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali to Kenai
Program No. 1012RJ
Come explore the national parks of Alaska with our experts. Discover unique wildlife, stunning landscapes and ancient forests as you explore one of the most unspoiled regions on earth.
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 09, 2025 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
May 23, 2026 - Jun 02, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Aug 22, 2026 - Sep 01, 2026 (Fairbanks, AK to Anchorage, AK)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
10
Breakfasts
9
Lunches
9
Dinners
Total:
28 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Fairbanks
The River's Edge Resort is located in the heart of Fairbanks along the Chena River, and boasts 14-acres of landscaped riverfront property, featuring 86 cottages with private courtyards for enjoying the midnight sun. Fine dining is available onsite at Chena's Alaskan Grill, which offers regional cuisine with a beautiful river view.
5 NIGHTS
Location:
Denali Park
The Denali Education Center campus was built in 1990 along the eastern boundary of Denali National Park, on the banks of the Nenana River. This quiet 10-acre campus, consisting of 12 cabins and Riverside Hall, a combined dining and classroom facility, was the first in the U.S. built exclusively for Road Scholar programs. The cabins have been recently renovated and feature a shared enclosed porch (perfect for your wet gear and gathering with your cabin-mates) and two private guest rooms. Each room has two double beds and private bath. All facilities are on the ground floor with up to four steps leading into each cabin. The longest walk from your cabin to Riverside Hall is about 200 yards on a gravel walkway, and the shortest is about 15 yards. Wildlife is abundant on campus. In addition to Road Scholars, DEC hosts ravens and other birds, snowshoe hare, red squirrels, and the occasional moose.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Seward
Opening its doors in the spring of 2021, the Gateway Hotel is a brand new addition to the scenic harbor town of Seward. The Gateway offers guests panoramic mountain views and (at certain times of the year) salmon viewing from an elevated platform over a nearby stream.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Anchorage
The closest hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport, the Courtyard Anchorage Airport offers guests a blend of comfort and convenience.
Travel Information, Transportation Details & Required Documents
Learn how you can prepare for this adventure.
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2025
Aug 9 - Aug 19, 2025
Aug 16 - Aug 26, 2025
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2025
May 23 - Jun 2, 2026
Jun 6 - Jun 16, 2026
Jun 20 - Jun 30, 2026
Jul 4 - Jul 14, 2026
Jul 18 - Jul 28, 2026
Aug 1 - Aug 11, 2026
Aug 15 - Aug 25, 2026
Aug 22 - Sep 1, 2026
Documents
Personal Information and Preferences
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
Squid Acres Kennel, the entity that will provide the dog mushing demonstration during this program, is required by their insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants who participate in this activity. A copy of this waiver has been provided as an attachment in program preparatory materials, for participant review. A specific link to the Squid Acres Waiver will be provided via email 30 days prior to the start of the program so participants may sign it electronically. We encourage all participants to sign this waiver prior to the start of their program. If participants have trouble accessing or filling out the waiver, there will be opportunities to complete it when the program is in Denali.
Visas
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
This program travels through remote locations where medical facilities are limited and PCR or administered testing for COVID-19 may be unavailable. If community transmission for COVID-19 is high, Denali Education Center reserves the right to request that participants wear masks during all program activities to protect the health of both participants and staff.
Traveling by Air
Plane
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on August 30, 2025
Meet the group at River's Edge Resort in Fairbanks, AK
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Anchorage, AK at Courtyard Anchorage Airport
End of Trip: 12:00 Noon check-out. To-go breakfast available for those with flights leaving before 6:00 a.m. Independent departures; arrange shuttle at front desk.
Ground Transportation Options
Program Arrival Airport
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 16:00 .
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 - 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 3 miles .
River's Edge Resort Shuttle
Hotel Shuttle
Phone: 9074740286
Cost: Complimentary- Please call River's Edge Resort directly to arrange a pickup. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
River's Edge Resort is located only a few miles from the Airport and has a 24-hour shuttle service. Upon landing, call the River's Edge to arrange for the hotel shuttle pick up. 4200 Boat St., Fairbanks AK 99709. In the event that the shuttle is occupied with another pick up, you may be asked to call a local taxi service. The cost of this transfer is also included in your program, please retain a receipt for reimbursement.
Traveling by Car
Car
Arrival day is on 8/30/2025.
Meet the group at River's Edge Resort in Fairbanks, AK.
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Anchorage, AK at Courtyard Anchorage Airport.
End of Trip: 12:00 Noon check-out. To-go breakfast available for those with flights leaving before 6:00 a.m. Independent departures; arrange shuttle at front desk..
Parking
Free parking is available in Fairbanks at the River's Edge Resort, and at the Courtyard Anchorage Airport.
Directions
Fairbanks Airport to River's Edge
The River's Edge is located 3 miles from the Fairbanks International Airport. Participant rooms will be available for occupancy after 3 p.m. From the terminal turn onto Airport Way and head North. After 1.2 miles turn left onto Hoselton Rd. After 1 mile and a bend in the road, Rivers Edge will be on your left. The phone number for River's Edge is (907) 474-0286.
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