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Alaska

Passport to Southeast Alaska: By Hiking Boot, Kayak & Boat

Program No. 22225RJ
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Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Juneau, AK
Program Concludes
Juneau, AK
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
27 ( 10B, 7L, 10D )
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8,199
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Southeast Alaska opens up to you on an extraordinary learning adventure in a land steeped in riveting lore, hardy culture and spirited days of up-close discovery by land and sea. Kayak in cold blue waters to one of Alaska’s most active feeding grounds for humpback whales. Hike in old-growth forest with views of towering mountains. Dine on native salmon. Be transformed in the wild outdoors and pure air of America’s 49th state.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Take a quiet float through a Bald Eagle preserve to a Klukwan village to learn about the Tlingit culture.
  • Explore the beautiful wildness of Glacier Bay National Park by boat, on foot and by kayak!
  • Hike through the Tongass National Rainforest and watch out for whales, otters, schools of salmon and eagles flying overhead as you kayak in the waters along the Pacific coastline.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
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Kayaking up to two hours at a time on mostly calm waters, hiking up to four miles over varied terrain over a period of two hours. Rafting on relatively flat waters.
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Jocelyn Langford
Jocelyn Langford has been a professional in the travel industry for over 25 years. With a degree in communications and languages, Jocelyn started her career in International Business. After obtaining a certificate from the International Tour Management Institute in 1989, Jocelyn continued to travel the world as an independent program manager and director, leading groups by land, sea and rail. Jocelyn has explored all seven continents. She enjoys the adventure and education found in travel, as well as its impact on fellow travelers.
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This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Jocelyn Langford has been a professional in the travel industry for over 25 years. With a degree in communications and languages, Jocelyn started her career in International Business. After obtaining a certificate from the International Tour Management Institute in 1989, Jocelyn continued to travel the world as an independent program manager and director, leading groups by land, sea and rail. Jocelyn has explored all seven continents. She enjoys the adventure and education found in travel, as well as its impact on fellow travelers.
Greg McCormack is a professional naturalist and educator with more than 30 years of experience guiding and teaching in national parks across the U.S. A former National Park Ranger, marine educator, and expedition leader, Greg has led groups in Yosemite National Park and extensively throughout Alaska. He previously led over 30 Road Scholar programs in Washington State and Alaska. An avid hiker who completed the 210-mile John Muir Trail, Greg brings deep ecological knowledge and a lifelong passion for learning to every journey.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Kayaking up to two hours at a time on mostly calm waters, hiking up to four miles over varied terrain over a period of two hours. Rafting on relatively flat waters.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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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.

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Sustainable Travel

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

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • 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.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

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

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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