On the Road Alaska: Utqiagvik, Denali and Kenai Fjords
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration: 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the hotel lobby to register with program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects an...
Early hotel departure time of approximately 5:30 a.m. Flight to Utqiagvik (Barrow), AK, is approximately 3.5 hours. Getting on/off motorcoach for frequent stops during field trip in Utqiagvik; driving approximately 20 miles total, about 1 hour. Minimal walking through...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 30 miles total, about 1 hour, with stops for field trips. Flight to Fairbanks, AK, is approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 1 mile total throughout the day on mostly flat terrain. Standing up to one hour on field trips an...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 35 miles total, about 1 hour, with stops for field trips. Standing up to 1 hour at field trip sites. Walking up to 1 mile total throughout the day on mostly flat terrain. Visit to Large Animal Research Station is outdoo...
Driving approximately 130 miles to Denali, about 3 hours total, including a rest stop. Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day on paved sidewalks, gravel, and some uneven surfaces. Several opportunities for optional hikes, difficulty level dependent on the hike...
Length of hike is dependent on how much you choose to do - the trail is 2 miles round trip on a well maintained trail with some steep sections and steps, with a few benches to rest. Bus ride to Kantishna is 90 miles, approximately 6 hours. There is a 35 lb. weight lim...
Activity level will be dependent on the activities you choose.
Free time. This time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be ...
Activity level will be dependent on the activities you choose.
Free time. Choose from a variety of activities with experienced leaders or rest and relax in beautiful surroundings.
Continue to explore Denali National Park on your own.
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Early lodge departure time of approximately 6:00 a.m. There is considerable time on a coach today, minimal walking. Getting on/off bus; driving approximately 320 miles total to Anchorage, about 9 hours total, with restroom stops.
Rising early, we’ll check out of...
Early hotel departure time of approximately 5:30 a.m. Getting on/off motorcoach and train; driving approximately 20 miles total, about 1/2 hour. Train ride to Seward is approximately 107 miles, about 4 hours. Standing up to one hour at field trip sites.
Up early...
Getting on/off motorcoach. Wildlife cruise is 6 hours on a catamaran. Warm layers and rain gear are recommended for the cruise, though there is indoor seating. At Exit Glacier, length of hike is dependent on the trail you choose. There are two trail options, one paved...
Getting on/off motorcoach; drive to Anchorage is 126 miles, approximately 3 hours. Drop-offs at the airport and starting hotel expected between approximately 10:30 a.m and 12:00 p.m. depending on traffic and road conditions.
After checking out of the hotel, we'l...
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