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Alaska

Amazing Alaska: The Last Frontier, From Mountains to the Sea

Program No. 24425RJ
Explore pristine landscapes and the wilderness of Alaska as you journey from mountains to the sea, learning from Native Peoples, discovering geological wonders and spotting wildlife.
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  • Steep, tree-covered rocky cliffs emerge from the choppy waters of a misty fjord in Alaska.
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  • A moose stands in a lake in Denali National Park, with a lush green shoreline and the snow-covered mountains of the Alaska Range behind.
  • A person in a blue jacket walks on a grassy trail toward large, green mountains with patches of snow in Alaska.
  • A rugged, verdant sea stack rises from the choppy Alaskan waters, surrounded by flying seabirds under a cloudy sky.
  • A person on a boat in Alaska holds a large piece of clear glacier ice on a towel.
  • A smiling woman holds up her ticket for the Alaska Railway train in Portage, Alaska.
  • A massive, light-blue glacier in Kenai Fjords, Alaska, meets the water with misty mountains rising in the background.
  • Sea lions rest on large rocks in the choppy sea along the rugged coastline of Alaska.
  • Exit Glacier flows down a rocky, tree-lined mountain valley in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.
  • Snow-covered mountains with rocky peaks rise above a green, forested valley in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska under a clear blue sky.
  • A park ranger in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, leads a group of visitors on a guided hike along a wooded trail.
  • A bright orange and yellow rockfish swims with several dark fish in the deep blue waters of an aquarium in Alaska.
  • A colorful mural at the Alaska SeaLife Center depicts a sea lion underwater and a sea otter floating on the surface with mountains in the background.
National ParksOn the RoadSmall GroupNature & EnvironmentRegional Discoveries
Length
10 days
Rating (4.96)
Activity Level
Starts at
6,899
Participant Reviews
4.96
Based on 30 Reviews
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Judith | Redding, CT
“Amazing Alaska: The Last Frontier” is not to be missed! If you want to see, feel, and understand Alaska this is the way to do it.
— Review left September 17, 2025
Frances – Class of 2016 | South Burlington, VT
Featuring two world-class leaders, breathtaking scenery, adventures on land and sea, and numerous wild animal sightings, this trip simply had it all! It has truly left me a changed person, and my hope is to someday return to Alaska to continue the adventure.
— Review left September 12, 2025
Johanna – Class of 2025 | Southern Pines, NC
Our trip to Alaska was absolutely wonderful! It was our first Road Scholar trip but it will not be our last. We learned so much about the people, geography and cultures of our 49th state. Our leaders, Tim and ReAnn, were exceptional in every respect! Both were so knowledgeable and possessed such zest for the beautiful areas we visited. Thank you for a memorable first time visit to Alaska!
— Review left September 4, 2025
Joetta – Class of 2017 | Hebron, KY
"Amazing" is the right word to describe this Road Scholar trip! It includes unique experiences that bring you up close with Alaska. The instructors are true experts. The opportunity to learn about the Alaskan Native culture and history is enriching. Glaciers, mountains, dog sledding, trains and boats... this trip has it all.
— Review left September 4, 2025
John – Class of 2025 | Apple Valley, MN
My first Road Scholar trip was excellent. I hope future trips maintain this high standard.
— Review left August 21, 2025
Judith – Class of 2012 | Millsboro, DE
An opportunity to see and learn so much about Alaska. Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward and everything in between. Under the expert leadership of Tim and David we learned history, political structure, geology, nature and sea life. We were blessed with a fantastic view of Denali on a clear day. This trip “Keeps the Pace” with several early mornings and extremely full days moving from one activity to another. Meeting sled dogs, watching talented indigenous young people dance and cruising the Kenai Fjords were highlights. If you’re interested in an exceptional introduction to Alaska this trip will meet your requirements. We highly recommend this trip!
— Review left August 18, 2025
Natalie – Class of 2012 | Eagle, WI
An exceptional way to see a lot of the interior area of Alaska and its many animals and sights. The museums and cultural opportunities are abundant and not to be missed
— Review left August 14, 2025
Ian – Class of 2024 | Martinez, CA
This is an amazing way to see a different part of Alaska. It has so many experiences and excursions, they truly keep you moving!
— Review left August 12, 2025
Cynthia – Class of 2024 | Schwenksville, PA
We just completed the trip "Amazing Alaska: The Last Frontier, From the Mountains to the Sea" and it was certainly amazing. The trip included so many different types of activities; lectures, museums, riverboat experience including a visit to a recreated Athabascan village with demonstrations to immerse you in the culture, a wildlife tour deep into Denali National Park, a visit to an Iditarod winning dog sled homestead, a chance to talk with a Denali ranger/climbing expert, seeing glaciers from land and sea, hiking, rafting, cruising the Kenai Fjord to see marine wildlife, all with wonderful Alaskan history shared by our Roads Scholar leaders. I highly recommend this trip if you want to experience Alaska's history, land, sea, people and culture.
— Review left August 12, 2025
Jerome | Sioux Falls, SD
Alaska from the mountains to the sea
— Review left August 11, 2025
Robert – Class of 2012 | Eagle, WI
Amazing Alaska: The Last Frontier, From the Mountains to the Sea was a wonderful experience and we are so glad we went.
— Review left August 10, 2025
Lydia | Bend, OR
Wow! Just did "Amazing Alaska:The Last Frontier, From Mountains to the Sea." Absolutely fantastic. Want to go back for more. A full Alaska experience.
— Review left July 26, 2025
Michael – Class of 2014 | Ashburn, VA
The Alaska program is superb, educational, and a valuable experience.
— Review left July 24, 2025
Kristin – Class of 2024 | Charlottesville, VA
It was a dream trip. I learned so much, and was captivated by the people we met and the things we saw.
— Review left June 18, 2025
Cheryl – Class of 2018 | Bay City, MI
Outstanding trip. We were blessed with Cheryl and ReAnn as our extraordinary guides. There wasn't much downtime, so prepare to be tired, but the tradeoff is seeing so many wonderful things. Highly recommend.
— Review left August 28, 2024
Julie – Class of 2024 | Milwaukee, WI
Alaska is truly amazing! Experiencing it with Road Scholars made it well worth our time and funds. Our guides and driver were exceptional and we really appreciated the flexibility of traveling with a small group of 24. The variety of learning activities made every day interesting. Several on-site guides mentioned how much they enjoy providing tours to Road Scholars because we are curious and interested. We look forward to our next trip with Road Scholars!
— Review left August 28, 2024
Lulu – Class of 2023 | Houston, TX
This was our third Road Scholar trip and the Amazing Alaska experience has lived up to my expectations! The trip made me think about the vast wilderness out there and its pristine beauty that needs to be protected at all cost.
— Review left August 28, 2024
Carol – Class of 2004 | Lower Gwynedd, PA
This was an outstanding Road Scholar trip. It was well organized and offered a large variety of experiences.
— Review left July 31, 2024
Mary – Class of 2023 | Plainwell, MI
Excellent planning of itinerary, superbly qualified leaders, and first-class accommodations. Nancy guided us in a calm, well-prepared manner, and with humor. Loved her stories of Alaskan heroines. Traveling with Tim, our instructor, was like being in a fun graduate degree program.
— Review left June 29, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Ilene – Class of 2024 | Boynton Beach, FL
Amazing Alaska was an adventure with all the components: great weather, each full day of activities, Alaskan Nature's beauty, a terrific group of travelers and a top notch trip group leader, Nancy Field and a super, knowledgeable instructor, Tim Rawson. Still on my last leg home and am smiling!
— Review left June 25, 2024
Dorothy – Class of 2024 | Collierville, TN
This program helped me to understand more about Alaska. I have so much respect for Alaska and its natives now, after seeing what they have accomplished and lived through. I give thanks for learning about Alaskan's incredible spirit, determination, perseverance, and for seeing Alaska firsthand. Wonderful tour and experience.
— Review left June 12, 2024
Tom – Class of 2024 | Encinitas, CA
This Alaska adventure was my 1st Road Scholar experience and it was absolutely amazing. It exceeded my expectations! The tour guide and lecturer were so knowledgeable and experienced and greatly added to my overall experience. I cannot wait to go on another trip like this one ,,, Tom C. (from CA)
— Review left June 12, 2024
Avril – Class of 2019 | Bethesda, MD
Great overview of Alaska.
— Review left August 30, 2023
Katharine – Class of 2018 | Edmonds, WA
This is an excellent tour which gives you an idea of Alaska which is a huge, diverse state. I think including Fairbanks, Anchorage and Seward is a perfect itinerary showing a variety of locations and peoples. I really enjoyed the trip and learned so much about the indigenous peoples. We were able to see wonderful wild life including a grizzly bear, moose, caribou, mountain goat and sea otters. I highly recommend Amazing Alaska.
— Review left August 29, 2023
James – Class of 2022 | Mertztown, PA
no additional comments
— Review left June 19, 2023
This participant did not give a star rating.
Robin – Class of 2022 | Phoenix, AZ
Everything on this trip from our tour leader, educator and coach driver made this trip amazing. All the beautiful Alaska scenery to all the wonderful lectures helping us learn about Alaska. This is a must di trip....
— Review left June 14, 2023
Gloria – Class of 2018 | Tyler, TX
Amazing! This program contained all of our "bucket list" must visits plus a lot more. The instructors....Jerri Roberts and Valerie Hershfield...were so knowledgeable and organized and having Steve and his motorcoach dedicated to our group was absolute luxury. Our fellow travelers were delightful as well. We learned so much and had so much fun that we can't wait to travel with RS again!
— Review left September 18, 2022
Lorrie – Class of 2022 | Peabody, MA
First Road Scholar trip and hope to plan many more. Road Scholar knows how to structure an absorbing and balanced trip. I could not have planned a more thorough visit to Alaska on my own that included nature, the environment, the varied peoples, and it's history. I am grateful for the experience and am planning the next one abroad.
— Review left September 18, 2022
Sharon – Class of 2012 | Fitchburg, WI
Explore a place of great physical beauty and consider the lives of those who live there now and have lived there in the past. You may return home with a new perspective on what is important in life and what is not. When you are alone, unmask and enjoy the bounty of fresh air and cool breezes.
— Review left August 13, 2022
Victoria – Class of 2015 | Naperville, IL
I have always been able to navigate your website and my computer skills are limited.
— Review left August 13, 2022