Alaska Retreat
Experience Alaska from a Jewish Perspective
- Embark on the Neshama Space Alaska Trip, seamlessly blending cultural immersion and spiritual connection.
- Experience BIG nature with Glacier walks and Showshoeing Adventures.
- Enjoy a Homestead Aurora Adventure
- Relax at night in beautiful lodges.
- A restful Shabbat with the Anchorage Jewish Community
- This journey promises an enriching tapestry of spiritual growth, cultural discovery, and natural beauty in the great state of Alaska.
March 27
Wednesday
Fly to Fairbanks Alaska and a scenic 4×4 drive through Alaska’s roadways to Anchorage. Check in at Springhill Suites Anchorage Midtown.
March 28
Thursday
Matanuska Glacier Walk from Anchorage
Walk on a glacier and learn about the fascinating natural history of southcentral
Alaska on this fully guided nine-hour tour out of Anchorage.
This tour does require walking on uneven surfaces for at least two hours. If you are joining the tour in winter, it is particularly important to have “good knees, good backs, and good balance”. The tour will stop at a local lodge overlooking the glacier to enjoy lunch either before or after your glacier walk.
March 29
Friday
Winter Snowshoeing Adventure from Anchorage
Explore an alpine valley with a guide who will introduce you to the wonders of
snowshoeing.
No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least three miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of
two hours.
March 30
Shabbat
We will enjoy a lovely and restful Shabbat with the Anchorage Jewish Community.
March 31
Sunday
Homestead Aurora Adventure
Travel north, outside of the city lights, to scan the northern skies for the amazing
aurora. Arrive in the community of Joy,
Alaska and experience the warmth and homestead hospitality of the Arctic Circle
Trading Post. Watch the darkened skies for the Aurora Borealis, nature’s greatest
light show. Ending the night at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge Fairbanks.
April 1
Monday
A drive back to Anchorage and a last night at the hotel.
April 2
Tuesday
Heading back home.
Trip Details
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Activities and Learning
- Group transportation
- Meals
What's Not Included
- Flights (around $500.00)
- Travel Insurance
- Phone Plan