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Alaska

Discover Alaska by Rail: A Traveling Adventure

Program No. 1014RJ
Learn about the Alaska Railroad while journeying its entire length. Explore a cross-section of Alaska life (and wildlife) in Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage and Seward.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Fairbanks
Program Concludes
Anchorage
Meals
25 ( 10B, 6L, 9D )
Activity Level
Alaska is one of our favorite destinations and we invite you to discover this final frontier by train. Ride the rails along the entire 470-mile length of the historic Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Seward. Along the way you'll learn about life in the North and its people, culture and wildlife. Ride to Denali National Park — home of North America’s tallest mountain, the 20,310-foot Denali, where you'll explore its trails with one of Denali Education Center's educators. Then head to Anchorage and experience the cultures of Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples before heading to the harbor town of Seward to take in the grandeur of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Best of all, you'll...
  • View stunning scenery and wildlife on a journey into Denali National Park.
  • Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska's diverse array of cultures and traditions.
  • Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by boat to spot glaciers, marine mammals, birds and the rugged coast.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
This program is "On Your Feet." Your mobility must match the description. Reach out to Road Scholar or DEC with questions. Activities include city walking, hiking on maintained trails with varied terrain, wet/dry conditions, and even ice/snow. You must move about on a boat in open water and get on/off a motorcoach. Distances are up to 2 mi during scheduled activities. Hikes are optional with trails up to 2 mi in length with elevation changes up to 200 ft. Pace of the hikes is up to 2 mi/hr.
Suggested Reading List
View Full List (12 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Peace of Mind

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.