Alaskan Adventure Tour

Your educational student tour has begun as you travel to Alaska, in the U.S. As your plane descends, take a look out of your window to see the state’s lush forests, glaciers, and dark waters. A local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury lodge. 

The afternoon is yours to explore your environment. Look for wildlife on a nature path, soak in the outdoor hot tub with views, or get a massage at the lodge’s spa. In the evening, you’ll meet with your guide for a traditional Alaskan dinner. This is a great opportunity to get to know your guides and ask questions about your upcoming adventures!

After a well-rested night, it’s time to experience the spectacular scenery of Alaska. Make your way to the U.S. Forest Service visitor center and jump on a powerboat. As you cruise to Portage Glacier, keep an eye out for moose, caribou, and bears. Finally, the glacier is in sight. Watch in awe as chunks of ice splash into the waters and hear the cracking of ice. Learn about how glaciers form, the importance of them for the Pacific Ocean, and what threat global warming poses to Alaska. 

A professional marine scientist and oceanographer will accompany you throughout the trip to learn about the marine life and ocean you encounter, as well as their interactions with the environment. Be sure to ask lots of questions to learn return home as an expert marine and ocean scientist.

Take a break from the ocean, to experience the sky on this exhilarating excursion. Climb into your helicopter for take-off, and soar over Knik Glacier and Church Range. Touch down on Troublesome Glacier to be greeted by 40 Iditarod sled dogs. Climb into your sled, and off you go! Notice the power of the dogs and soak up the fantastic backdrop of Alaska’s mountains. Finally, you will reach camp to thank and snuggle the happy dogs, as well as feed them lots of treats. Enjoy lunch and Knik River Lodge before heading back to Anchorage.

The waters of Alaska may seem dark, cold, and intimidating, but they are home to abundant, unique marine life. Climb onto your boat to cruise the protected Resurrection Bay. Arrive at Cape Resurrection to view thousands of seabirds like kittiwakes and puffins. Next, your guide will bring you to the marine life hotspots to see sea lion colonies, sea otters,  porpoises, and of course, whales. Watch in awe as these incredible creatures breach the water. Be sure to ask your marine scientist about how the animal’s biology allows them to live in such harsh conditions.

Toot, toot! All aboard the historical train! Today you will be making a four-hour journey to the town of Seward. With mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, the magnificent scenery will make time fly by. In your first-class coach, you will be served a delicious lunch onboard. As you arrive in Seward, make your way to the AlaskaSeaLife Center to learn more about marine science and oceanography. Next, its free time. Climb mount marathon, embark on the lost lake trail, or souvenir shop through the village before returning to your lodge.

It’s your final day in Alaska, and we want to make it especially memorable. Climb aboard a helicopter to the mountains and ocean of Alaska from an aerial view. Spot creeks, streams, lakes, and the ocean, as well as moose, Beluga whales, and eagles as you soar the coastline. Following your landing, enjoy a five-course meal at a luxury resort restaurant. In the evening, you’ll set out into the wilderness to arrive at a warm shelter. Watch as the Northern Lights dazzle and dance across the living sky.

It has been both an adventurous and educational week in Alaska. We hope you had lots of fun, but it’s now time to leave. Enjoy a final breakfast with your group and guides before departing for your flight home.