Alaska
Discover Alaska by Rail: A Traveling Adventure
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I have wanted to travel to Alaska for some time; it was difficult to decide on which program to choose. I wanted to experience as much as the state as possible in the outdoors. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure and was not disappointed in my choice. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left September 12, 2025
If you wish to see Beautiful Country, ride trains, meet fascinating people, have a marvelous time learning new things....schedule this trip ASAP. You'll thank me later. Hint: August was a great time to visit.
— Review left September 5, 2025
Our first trip with Roads Scholar and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We’re have travelled extensively, usually on our own, and this program provided a change which was even better than expected.
— Review left August 24, 2025
Five Stars This is truly a wonderful trip. The sights are fantastic and the train ride is fun. The Denali Education Center is a wonderful place along a flowing river, full of quiet time. The Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park are not to be missed--the number of glaciers and ice fields you will see along the way is remarkable. My best experiences were an optional flight-seeing plane ride to Mt. Denali arranged by the Denali Education Center and the catamaran cruise from Seward to the Kenai Fjords glaciers. The water may be rough on the Gulf of Alaska but the view of the glaciers is worth the ride.
— Review left August 21, 2025
What an awe inspiring trip. Great leadership and so many wonderful views and animals. First trip I've considered signing up for again because I know each experience could be different.
— Review left August 18, 2025
This program had mostly couples which limited interaction.
Also, the accomodation in Fairbanks was not the advertised location. Where we stayed had no walking areas that were safe, so I was stuck in my room when others went to dinner. I would have chosen a different tour if I knew we had been booked this way. We were supposed to stay at the Bear with walking paths and a lake with an animal and bird sanctuary.
We instead stayed at a trailer park with drug deals going on.
— Review left August 14, 2025
This is an experience not to be missed. The diversity of the scenery, the variety of experiences, and the friendliness of the people in the places visited make this a bucket-list trip.
— Review left August 13, 2025
An excellent trip in every respect! The accommodations were great, the food was tremendous (I gained six pounds) and the leadership team of Karie Vix and Mindy Simmons was wonderful. The stunning and unending beauty of Alaska is life changing!
— Review left August 12, 2025
this is the way to see Alaska! excellent program at the Denali educational center, and good food too!
Train rides and boat tours, you get it all
— Review left August 6, 2025
A great program. If you are wavering - stop and go for it!
— Review left August 5, 2025
This was a great trip. The scenery was of course wonderful but so were the lovely guides Jennifer and Liz. I loved everything we were able to do. The Denali Education Center with their interesting, informative staff in Denali NP was very special. Our boat ride out into Kenai Fjords NP and seeing humpback whales bubble-net feeding was the highlight for me. In addition, I feel lucky to have had such a friendly and kind group of fellow participants as companions on this trip.
— Review left August 3, 2025
This program exceeded my expectations. I learned so much about Alaska that I could not have learned otherwise. It's so different from the lower 48. I developed a great respect for how they survive the cold and dark days.
— Review left July 31, 2025
The Alaska By Rail program was great! Denali Education center is the best!
— Review left July 23, 2025
If you love trains,beautiful scenery,are open to learning about the native Alaskans and more,and enjoy traveling with new temporary best friends this is the trip for you.
— Review left July 20, 2025
Discover Alaska by Rail: A Traveling Adventure was an incredible experience. Highly recommend!
— Review left July 13, 2025
This was a truly outstanding trip. It significantly surpassed my wife's and my high expectations. We traveled the entire length of the extraordinarily scenic Alaskan RR, 470 miles, from Fairbanks to Seward. From the train, we viewed snow-capped mountains, spruce and aspen forests, canyons, rivers, and abundant wildlife including many moose, dall sheep, swans, and bald-headed eagles. A highlight of the trip was spending 3 nights at the superb Denali Education Center (DEC) campus with its own transient yearling moose. We drove deep into the park, went on organized hikes, and hiked around on our own. From Seward, we sailed for six hours on a catamaran into a fjord in the Kenai National Park and got close to sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and the Holgate Glacier.
All the guides and lecturers were top-notch. (With the exception of one lecturer, all were women.). Our main guides, Karie Vix and Liz Hahn, were extremely smart, knowledgeable, organized, conscientious, kind, and funny. They went the extra mile to ensure that our experience would be as enjoyable as possible. They tweaked the itinerary to suit our preferences. For example, they arranged extra transportation to allow us to hike on our own in Denali. They continually looked out for our health and safety.
The lectures were incredibly informative and interesting. We met with Paige Drobny, who finished fifth in last year's Iditarod and has a good chance to become only the third woman ever to win the race. We played with her sled dogs at her kennel. We also heard a great inspirational talk by DEC staff member Jan Tomsen, who had just scaled the peak of Mount Denali a couple of weeks earlier, as the only woman in a crew of eight or nine.
The entire extensive program, including overnights in five separate locations, went off without a hitch. The food was delicious throughout. If you sign up for this program, you will not be disappointed.
— Review left July 5, 2025
This land tour of Alaska meets or exceeds all expectations for a visit to the 49th state. The itinerary is varied and provides multiple experiences in 10 days. Each segment of the tour provides unique activities and informative lectures. The Denali Educational Center is a special highlight of this trip.
— Review left July 4, 2025
This very well organized program delivered everything promised. It surprised me by opening my eyes to new perspectives. The program met my desire to learn and was fun!
— Review left July 4, 2025
This truly is an experience of a lifetime--best trip ever! Jennifer Shippee was our superb group leader throughout our entire trip, assisted by Chelsie Valetta of the Denali Education Center (DEC). We loved our experiences which included feeding the reindeer and their fawns while inside the pen with them, visiting the kennels of a local musher to interact with the huskies and their puppies which are all (or will be!) on the Iditarod racing team, and our catamaran trip into Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay with numerous sightings of puffins, harbor seals, Dall's porpoises, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles and whales in Seward! Spending three days on the campus of DEC was the highlight of our trip, and we learned so much about this subarctic terrain and the experiences of native Alaskans. Touring Denali National Park by bus to view the abundant wildlife plus an optional add-on of a Denali Air flight to view Mt Denali and surrounding terrain up close was stellar. Additionally, the meals provided on the DEC campus were consistently delicious, and the enthusiastic staff truly enjoyed teaching us. Traversing the entire 468.4 mile length of the historic Alaska Railroad was amazing with rail guides/instructors providing invaluable information as we viewed adorable Dall sheep, seaplanes landing (the mailman!), kayakers, and dozens of bald eagles. Best of all was the exuberance of our leader and others as they shared their own love of Alaska and personal experiences of life in our 49th State. You will be so happy that you signed up for this trip!
— Review left June 29, 2025
This program was great fun and so much to learn. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
— Review left June 19, 2025
Great way to experience sections of Alaska. The trip started in Fairbanks with an interesting trip to a gold mine and the alaskan pipeline. Next came a train ride to the Denali Education Center and the Denali National Park. At the center, you’ll encounter informative lectures, great food and possibly a moose or two. In the park we saw moose, caribou and amazing scenery. During your free time I recommend you check out the optional trips. I tried fly fishing for the first time. Others took a plane ride to see the mountain up close or a raft down the river. Next off to Anchorage, for some museum visits. On the way there, we even had the opportunity to rescue a “princess.” (The Princess line train broke down on their way to Anchorage, our train hooked up to theirs and pulled it the rest of the way.) Another train ride, this time to Seward, where we took a wildlife cruise on the Kenai Fjords and saw orcas, whales, eagles, puffins and more. At the trip to Alaska Sealife Center, you’ll see seals, sea lions and of course other sea life. Road Scholar lived up to their reputation of providing a fun educational experience and an opportunity to meet and travel with some really nice people.
— Review left August 26, 2024
In some ways, the highlight of the program was the stay at the Denali Education Center. It was like being at camp, but with better food and the best "counselors" (the staff). We chose this trip for the train experience, and portions of that trip were spectacular.
— Review left August 26, 2024
This was an amazing trip. The natural beauty of Alaska is stunning. I liked the wide variety of activities. We had plenty of time to rest if needed.
— Review left August 18, 2024
What a perfect trip! Sign up, show up and everything is taken care of perfectly. Great learning opportunities, fabulous leadership, breathtaking scenery, outstanding accommodations and food, and congenial travel companions. This was both my first Road Scholar trip as well as my first group experience, It will not be my last! Thank you.
— Review left August 16, 2024
The program went to three cities and Denali National Park in Alaska. All travel between locations was by rail, and within them by tour bus. Wildlife viewing was rather minimal, although there were ample opportunities. Physical activity was not as extensive as described, but access to the rail cars and tour buses is by very steep stairs. I, who use a walker, needed assistance in most cases with the buses, but the railroad dome cars have elevators for access to and within them.
— Review left August 16, 2024
Seeing Alaska and traveling primarily via the Alaska Railroad was a fantastic experience. We learned an enormous amount about the unique ecosystems, the geography, the indigenous peoples, and the history of this "last frontier". It's easy to understand how and why so many people fall in love with this state.
— Review left August 15, 2024
Alaska by Rail was a very interesting and informative Road Scholar trip. We saw awesome scenery, wildlife, and learned so much from the variety of lectures and the museums and other venues we visited.
— Review left August 14, 2024
Traveling the Alaska Interior on a train and with our group leader Jennifer Shiplee was a fabulous experience
— Review left July 24, 2024
What an AWESOME trip!! This tour was even better than our 1st RS tour to Cuba. Our tour guide, Steve was very informative and knew Alaska very well. We loved Steve's sense of humor and how he dealt with all of the different personalities! Due to a fire in Denali National Park, we were unable to enter the park, nor take the train from Fairbanks to Denali (we had to be bussed). However, Steve and Denali Educational Center were remarkable in scrambling to find educational and interesting things for us to do. There were 28 on our tour, and many have become life-long friends. It was very surprising that before we got home, RS had credited each of us $350 cash and $750 toward our next tour due to the fire and closure of the park and train. We did not expect this, but we have already booked our next RS tour.
— Review left July 16, 2024
This program exceeded our expectations in every way. We learned so much and know that we would not have the richness of this Alaskan experience without Road Scholars' planning and capable staff. Our days were filled with just the right amount of programming that ranged from culture, to geography, to plants and animal life. This was our first Road Scholars trip, however, it won't be our last. Many thanks!
— Review left July 11, 2024
It was so much fun riding the trains. The instructors were fabulous; very knowledgeable and engaging. Great staying in the cabins at the DEC and River's Edge.
— Review left July 1, 2024
The Alaskan railroad trip was great and we saw a lots of beautiful scenery, wildlife. its a good way to see the largest state.
— Review left June 29, 2024
Our Alaskan Trip with Road Scholar was quite the adventure!
We got lucky, we had a great group, everyone from the other Road Scholars, transporters, workers and especially our program leader, Julie Noel. were awesome!
The tour was full of packed events to do each day. Transportation included buses, trains and one day on a boat, which my wife and I both declined for different reasons.
The talks we attended were overall very good. The only slight disappointments to us was there were not more actual hikes included on the trip. There was more bus time than we expected. The train ride however was quite spectacular. Just be prepare for lots of sitting time if you plan to do this tour!
We were never close to Mt. Denali and on the official trip to Denali Park, the mountain was not visible. However, this is normal, as it is often enshrouded in clouds most of the year. Luckily, I got to see on the plane leaving Anchorage!
Unfortunately my wife and I got sick on our trip, infected by some respiratory illness that tested negative for Covid but plagued many others on cruise ships. We both had fevers but I will say hats off to all the staff who went out of their way to help us get through it.
A special recognition goes to Julie Noel, our program leader, who was amazingly warm, friendly and helped us any way she could, going over and beyond the call of duty.
— Review left June 13, 2024
This was an amazing program, enhanced for my brother, who is deaf and down syndrome, by the addition of two ASL interpreters, who accompanied us on our entire trip! These interpreters explained everything to my brother and interpreted every lecture for him. Road scholar, and the Denali Education Center went way above and beyond to make this program a trip of a lifetime for him. He enjoyed the train rides, the all day boat ride out of Seward, the wild animal sightings, the learning opportunities, and the hikes we went on. He enjoyed all of the food, but especially the Denali Education Center where he was invited to order a cheeseburger if he preferred it at certain meals. Since this is his favorite meal, he was in heaven. Kudos to road scholar and the Denali education center for making such an amazing effort to accommodate a special needs participant , and make this a trip of a lifetime for him! You guys rock.
— Review left June 13, 2024
A wonderful trip overall - it kept getting better after the first few disappointing days in Fairbanks. Smoke from the yearly fires interfered with our tours.
Denali, the railroad trip, and Seward were my favorite parts of the trip. Some of the hotels ( Anchorage and Fairbanks ) were not as comfortable as Denali and Seward. Those things change the financial value of a trip.
— Review left January 10, 2024
If you are looking to see more of Alaska up close and personal than this is the perfect trip. Alaska is a lot more than glaciers and cruising. Train was comfortable, great fun and a highlight of our experience. We were there in late August and it was cloudy and drizzly but that did not detract from it very much. On the practical side be aware that it is it is 5 different accommodations in 11 days - pack light! Check the weather before hand. Take a good rain jacket and comfortable waterproof shoes. Denali cabin is basic and comfortable but, if you want a hair dryer bring your own. We did get Covid the last 2 days so our advice is, get the insurance. The few things we missed were not show stoppers so were not totally disappointed. If you want to see and experience the "real Alaska" this is the trip.
— Review left October 4, 2023
Discover Alaska by Rail is a fantastic adventure! The train is a wonderful way to travel, and the experiences included are educational as well as fascinating! Seeing Alaska like this can best be described as mind boggling and spectacular!
— Review left September 9, 2023
Excellent program that covers many aspects of Alaska and is not overtaxing for all ages. I have always had excellent program leaders and lecturers.
— Review left September 9, 2023
This program gives you a real sense of Alaska: up close and personal with nature at the Denali Educational Center; the vast landscape and beauty as you ride the train from Fairbanks to Seward; the culture of Alaska from a Native American and artistic lens; and the beauty of a small seaside town (Seward) and its surrounding glaciers. To top that off, the food was always excellent!
— Review left September 6, 2023
I enjoyed this trip's mix of beautiful scenery, great museums and excellent presentations. I learned so much about Alaskan plant and wildlife, geology, history and indigenous peoples. Staying at the Denali Education Center was a highlight, with several hikes and a road trip into Denali. The train trips were a relaxing, fun way to see Alaska. Our trip was during the first half of August, and unfortunately, the weather didn't fully cooperate. Heavy cloud cover obscured views of the mountains, it rained during two of our train rides (but saw a beautiful rainbow), and our boat trip was cut short due to high seas (dramamine to the rescue!). But the reward for braving the rough water in the rain: seeing orcas and humpback whales! Spectacular!
— Review left August 25, 2023
This was my first adventure with Road Scholar and I was not disappointed! My dream of seeming Alaska in all its beauty (including the whales) was finally realized. I am already planning my next trip!
— Review left August 16, 2023
The trip was for the most part well organized, we loved our guide, Christine Kardis. I have two suggestions, 1. less time in lectures. While staying at Denali Park, one entire morning (3hrs!) was dedicated to lectures about wildlife. Much of the lecture was discussed at other points of the trip, and it would have been much better use of time to see more of the park in person, rather than being cooped up in a classroom.
2.The Road Scholar Covid response team office should remain available 7 days a week, not just M-F 9-5. My husband contracted Covid on day 8 of our tour, which was a Saturday. Though we did talk with the program director, she suggested we talk with the covid support team regarding testing sites and logistics about returning. We could not reach them because of their limited hours, so had to figure out much on our own. Also, the sites suggested for covid testing in Seward and Anchorage are out of date. We spent money on ubers to three sites only to find them closed, not able to take our insurance or even to pay out of pocket!
Regarding the masking policy, two tour members contracted covid on day 4 of the trip, and 3 more on day 8 (my husband included). Masking after first case identified obviously did not prevent the spread, as masks come off during dinners. I understand this is probably the only thing that can be done, given the facilities and separate dining not being possible, but it bears mentioning.
To say the least, we were very disappointed to have missed out on the whale watching and glaicier viewing in Seward, what others stated was the highlight of the trip.
— Review left August 6, 2023
Of my twenty Road Scholar programs, Discover Alaska by Rail was one of my favorites. A return to “The Great Land” after forty years was enhanced by the excellent staff and many presenters, as well as the participants themselves. If this is your only trip to Alaska, I recommend adding on additional activities not included in the program. For example, my wife and I flew in a small plane around Denali (the weather was clear!); we climbed Anchorage’s popular Flattop Mountain; we explored Alyeska resort; and we visited Whittier via the long tunnel now open to vehicles in addition to trains.
— Review left August 6, 2023
This program is for those who wish to experience the beauty of Alaska. From the train segmented routes and each stop along the way you will learn, see, do, and experience much of what Alaska has to offer and protect. Denali Education Center was a great place to unwind, disconnect and reconnect with nature. The food was awesome, and it was like traveling back to the days of camp only much better. The Kenai Fjords boat experience was amazing as well. If you are looking for adventure this one is for you.
— Review left July 18, 2023
I enjoyed the variety of this trip, from riding the train to the boat trip to see the glaciers. The activities were varied, and I learned new information about the history and geography of this area of Alaska. We saw many types of wildlife and enjoyed the meals at Denali Education Center. It was a fun and educational adventure.
— Review left July 16, 2023
excellent
— Review left July 13, 2023
I think our group hit the best weather for this trip and the guides will be talking about our smooth boat ride in Seward for the rest of the year. It was stupendous. This this the first time I have done a solo trip since my husband's passing and it was all welcoming. High recommend Road Scholar and I am preparing for another solo in October.
— Review left July 13, 2023
Fabulous experience! An excellent Alaskan adventure!
— Review left July 13, 2023
If you enjoy riding the train as a way to see the awesome landscapes and wildlife in four major regions of Alaska: Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, and Seward, this is the trip for you!
— Review left July 12, 2023
I highly recommend traveling on this trip on the Alaska Railroad to learn about this special place. Road Scholar plans a great balance of learning adventures from mountains to glaciers, Native people from the past to today. You won’t regret going on this adventure.
— Review left July 9, 2023
Excellent way to learn about Alaska, her animals, beauty, people, and struggles in a unique eco system. Highly recommended for train enthusiasts, wildlife and nature photographers and anyone who enjoys learning.
— Review left July 5, 2023
Alaska by Rail was wonderful. We saw and experienced Alaska. I believe those that only go on a cruise on the inside passage do not experience what we did.
Being on the 100 Anniversary of the train was truly memorable.
— Review left June 27, 2023
Loved our trip to Alaska.
— Review left June 22, 2023
Loved this program. Ditch the plane and ride the train!! Let Road Scholar make the reservations and you enjoy the trip!
— Review left June 19, 2023
Alaska by Rail is the best introduction to the 49th state. An absolutely fantastic trip.
— Review left June 19, 2023
Everything about this program was fantastic! The Alaska Railroad is excellent and the scenery is awesome. There were lots of opportunities to learn about wildlife, native culture, and history, highlighting what makes Alaska such a unique place.
— Review left June 16, 2023
Great trip led by super people in an awesome part of our country that everyone needs to see and learn to appreciate.
— Review left June 14, 2023
Wow, what thrills this program provided. If you are able to be active most of every day, enjoy the camaraderie of a group of 25-30 others, and dream of experiencing Alaska, this trip is for you. We two single women arrived in Fairbanks early. We found it easy to use Lyft to get downtown (a bonus was talking to our drivers about life in interior Alaska). Among other activities, we visited University of Alaska's (UAF) Botanic Gardens and discovered a great food truck called Bun on the Run. The program itself has so many highlights, from delicious food & wonderful programs at Denali Education Center to Nate Porter, our terrific group leader, to the splendid train ride and unforgettable cruise of Kenai Fjords. I'm so grateful to have participated.
— Review left June 14, 2023
In depth tour of Denali gave us the opportunity to see wildlife, hike and appreciate the spectacular park. The education center is the best place to stay.
— Review left June 13, 2023
This program taught me a great deal about Alaska in an informative but not overwhelming way.
— Review left June 13, 2023
If your looking for snow covered mountains, rushing rivers, beautiful lakes and forests, indigenous culture experiences, living in a cabin in the woods, seeing wildlife, taking the Alaska Railroad Gold Star service from Fairbanks to Seward and having excellent guides all the way this trip to Alaska is for you.
— Review left June 13, 2023
Alaska was a great adventure. Nate Porter guided us through it and all the other instructors and guides were very well prepared.
My husband and I enjoyed the company of the other participants. Everyone was supportive and inclusive!
— Review left June 12, 2023
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— Review left September 4, 2022
Traveling through Alaska by rail gave me a real sense of the state and its magnificent scenery, while the places we visited offered intriguing insights to the state and its people.
— Review left August 30, 2022
What a great trip this was! We arrived a day early (we usually do that) in Fairbanks and filled our time with the Riverboat Discovery Tour which was excellent. The trip to the pipeline outside of Fairbanks was particularly interesting as the bus driver was a wealth of knowledge about the pipeline. The cabin accommodations were very comfortable at the Denali Education Center but lack basic amenities, bring your own hair dryer. If you are fortunate to get a cabin near the river the view is wonderful. The chef outdid himself with the delicious meals. The trips into the park were interesting. We did see caribou, moose, Dahl sheep but no bears or wolves. Binoculars are a must. We were very fortunate with the weather, almost no rain the entire trip. During our free time in Denali we took past reviewers' advice and booked the flightseeing trip to see Mount Denali and we were so glad that we did that. Not only Mt. Denali was spectacular but seeing the glaciers and rugged terrain from the air made us wonder how the gold prospectors ever crossed this area. Mt. Denali was not visible from the ground while we were there. Each leg of the train ride was interesting with gorgeous views wherever we looked. The all day boat trip in Kenai Fjord National Park went by too quickly. We saw a couple of humpback whales, orca whales, harbor seals, otters, puffins and other birds. Again binoculars are worth having. Watching the glaciers calf was spectacular...visited two glaciers. The limited time in Anchorage was spent visiting two very interesting museums. The time in the Anchorage Museum was much too short. Our flight home wasn't until late evening so we spent an entire day at the Anchorage Museum and didn't see it all. This is a highly recommended trip for anyone who wants to see mainland Alaska.
— Review left August 28, 2022
Great guides, great learning adventures, great fellow travelers!
— Review left August 28, 2022
I had three major trips on my retirement "bucket list" - Ireland, Australia, and Alaska. All three were excellent, but the "Alaska by Rail" trip was the most educational. Traveling by rail provided a close & personal scenic panorama of the state - a feature that a traveler might miss on a cruise ship.
— Review left August 23, 2022
This is the trip of a lifetime- we experienced so much-it was awesome and we highly recommend it to all
— Review left August 22, 2022
Two issues: We were unable to get Road Scholar to communicate with both/each of us so my husband had to forward info and resources, despite our request. (We have different last names and email addresses.) The other issue was our need to depart halfway through the program due to my husband's covid positive test. No one's fault but a great disappointment and cost.
— Review left August 18, 2022
Fabulous trip by rail! The Alaskan scenery, wildlife, and educational programs were top notch!
— Review left August 16, 2022
Totally amazing. Our guide Julie Noelle was fantastic, a natural and perky spirit. You’d never know it was her first leadership tour. The itinerary was perfect; educational leaders and bus drivers/leaders were all so knowledgeable, with patience and humor. The wildlife was amazing as well as train travel and glacier experience. Overall it was the best trip ever, even though this was my first RS trip. Can’t stop thinking and talking about it. Very much recommended.
— Review left August 16, 2022
Everything in Alaska is huge! We saw awesome vistas, massive moose and bear, super scenic train ride, and instructors who were really engaged in conveying that wonder to the group. This is a great trip for nature lovers and rail fans.
— Review left August 13, 2022
This is a fabulous opportunity to see Alaskan culture and history. It was a once in a lifetime experience. It allows you to see the real Alaska.
— Review left August 13, 2022
We just returned from this wonderful tour, Alaska by Rail. Plenty of walking, mostly level surfaces, and plenty of standing listening to speakers in museums. We enjoyed the well informed guides, good food, excellent hotels and good organization. Do bring your camera! We set up a shared album for i-phone users that was well received. Also, you need layers, a rain resistant jacket, hat or hood and water resistant pants, and sturdy hiking shoes. Scenery was so impressive and we learned a tremendous amount about the culture, climate, weather, fauna and animals. Highly recommend this trip.
— Review left August 12, 2022
We enjoyed the fantastic scenery in Alaska, especially in Denali National Park. The train rides and boat ride were also scenic and fun. Accommodations, food, and leadership were excellent. We had a wonderful time!
— Review left August 12, 2022
The program was very good. However almost 1/4 of our group caught COVID. RS needs to pay better attention to making these trips safer.
— Review left July 27, 2022
After having this trip cancelled twice because of COVID this trip exceeded my expectations! Our group leader, Weebee, was very knowledgeable of all that we saw and experienced. She bent over backwards with help and friendliness. Traveling from Fairbanks to Denali to Seward by train was ideal to see the differences in land, forests, and towns. So much open space! Our train arrangements were great. The individual duplex cabins at the Denali Education Center made for a relaxing stay and the food was terrific. My compliments to the chef who always had great daily menus, even changing up the breakfast one. What a great trip experience to get back into traveling.
— Review left June 28, 2022
I unplugged, I learned, I saw, I interacted with interesting people. I am enriched by my time on this Alaska tour by Rail. I loved it.
— Review left June 21, 2022
This program was very exciting with informed educators, comfortable accommodations, delightful meals and people from coast to coast. It especially exciting to be called upon to help socialize the musher puppies.
— Review left June 19, 2022
The trip to Alaska by rail was so fun!
— Review left June 16, 2022
Wonderful trip!
— Review left July 13, 2019
This program offered a variety of experiences. There was the magnificent scenery of several regions of Alaska; cultural and historical learning opportunities in world-class museums; animal conservation and rescue facilities for land mammals, birds, and sea life; hikes, bus tours, train travel, and a day-long cruise; knowledgeable, engaging, and inspiring speakers; interesting travel companions; and a tour leader who was a pleasure to spend time with and kept everything going smoothly. I am so glad I took this trip!
— Review left July 12, 2019