HEART OF ALASKA WILDERNESS LODGE RETREAT

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1 HEART OF ALASKA WILDERNESS LODGE RETREAT This is the ultimate Alaskan lodge experience, with visits to three unique lodges. With activities running the gamut from heli-hiking and sport fishing to wildlife spotting and even cooking classes there s something for just about everybody. Float planes seamlessly deliver you from one lodge to the next, and every leg of your journey is filled with spirited hosts and locally sourced gourmet meals.

2 OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE PROMISE While in our care you ll receive 24/7 support and the flawless delivery of your The Alaska wilderness lodge retreat is the ultimate Alaskan experience. A three-lodge program with stays at Winterlake Lodge (named one of America s best by Travel + Leisure magazine) Tutka Bay Lodge and Redoubt Bay Lodge, provides lots of opportunity for enjoying pristine Alaskan backcountry walk on a glacier, check out the Iditarod trail, sport fish by helicopter, spot black bears and more. travel experience. We obsess over DAYS every detail so that you don t have to. Your journey is bespoke, created just for ONE Arrive in Anchorage Flight from Anchorage to Homer Water taxi transfer to Tutka Bay Lodge Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge FIVE Day at leisure to explore Finger Lake with optional guided activities Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge you. All that s left for you to do is to enjoy Alaska it is wild, soulful and truly unforgettable. TWO THREE Enjoy optional activities at the lodge, including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, ocean kayaking, cooking classes and more Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge Enjoy activities at Tutka Bay Lodge Floatplane to Redoubt Bay Lodge Accommodations are at the Redoubt Bay Lodge SIX SEVEN Heli-sightseeing with an expert guide Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge Morning adventures at Winterlake Lodge Floatplane to Anchorage Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook FOUR Enjoy many optional activities at Redoubt Bay Lodge (the area boasts one of the densest bear populations in the state!) Floatplane to Finger Lake Accommodations are at the Winterlake Lodge EIGHT Private transfer from your hotel to the Anchorage International Airport End of journey

3 DAY ONE Arrive in Anchorage Travel to Tutka Bay Lodge Upon your afternoon arrival at the Anchorage Airport, board an ERA Aviation flight bound for Homer. There, you will transfer to Homer Harbor, from where a water taxi will deliver you to your remote lodge for the night. Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge, in a Cabin. Scenic journey to Tutka Bay Lodge via plane and water taxi Dinner Flight Water taxi Tutka Bay Lodge DAY TWO Explore Tutka Bay Lodge & Surrounding Area Enjoy the many activities available at and around the lodge, including hiking, clamming, fishing, wildlife viewing, birding, ocean kayaking, cooking classes, and much more. (Or, for an additional fee, take a helicopter tour over the Harding Ice Field.) Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge, in a Cabin. Exploring Tutka Bay Lodge with expert guides Optional Guides Tutka Bay Lodge

4 DAY THREE Explore Tutka Bay Travel to Redoubt Bay DAY FOUR Explore Redoubt Bay & Surrounding Area Paddle among the small coves and inlets around Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge, hike up a mountain for a breathtaking panorama of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, tour the coast by boat, or just take in the scenery from the deck. Late afternoon, you will board a floatplane that offers spectacular views of the Cook Inlet en route to Redoubt Bay. Accommodations are at Redoubt Bay Lodge, in a Cabin Engage in any number of activities at the Lodge, including sport fishing, bear viewing (the area boasts one of the densest bear populations in the state), hiking, and kayaking / canoeing. Late afternoon, board another floatplane bound for Finger Lake, 200 miles northwest of Anchorage. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. Exploring Tutka Bay Scenic floatplane to Redoubt Bay Exploring Redoubt Bay Scenic journey to Winterlake Lodge Floatplane transfer Optional Guides Floatplane transfer Redoubt Bay Lodge Winterlake Lodge

5 DAY FIVE Explore Winterlake Lodge & Surrounding Area A full-day allows you to enjoy any number of activities at Winterlake Lodge: hike along the Iditarod Sled Dog Trail or along Wolverine Ridge, which offers views of Denali; go kayaking or canoeing; take a yoga class or therapeutic massage; or enjoy a cooking class with the resident chef. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. The options are endless at Winterlake Lodge! Go flightseeing or heli-hiking, enjoy cooking classes, guided hikes, and more. Optional Guides Winterlake Lodge DAY SIX Heli-Hiking Alaskan Backcountry Today s adventures are supported by a Robinson R-44 helicopter allowing you to explore the pristine backcountry surrounding the lodge. Your options include sport fishing, rafting on the wild Happy River, hiking to a glacier ridge, glacier trekking on a rarely-visited section of the Alaska Range, and dining on Wolverine Ridge. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. Exploring via helicopter, your adventure is up to you! Full-Day Guide Winterlake Lodge

6 DAY SEVEN Explore Winterlake Lodge & Surrounding Area Travel to Anchorage The better part of the day is spent at the Lodge, where you can enjoy more active adventures, or simply revel in the serene surroundings one last time. Late afternoon, you ll board a floatplane for Anchorage and Lake Hood. For dinner tonight, we leave you to dine on your own, choose from one of our favorite restaurants. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite. Adventures at Winterlake Lodge Scenic floatplane journey to Anchorage Breakfast & Lunch Optional Guides Floatplane transfer Private Sedan transfer Hotel Captain Cook DAY EIGHT Travel to Anchorage International Airport Your driver will transport you from your hotel to Anchorage Airport in time for your outbound flight. Safe travels! n/a n/a Private Sedan transfer n/a

7 ACCOMMODATION Tutka Bay Lodge Kachemak Bay, AK Esteemed as one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World, this 4-star property is situated on Tutka Bay and nestled at the head of the rugged seven-mile fjord in Kachemak Bay. About 25 minutes by boat from Homer, the lodge sits on eleven acres surrounded by tide pools, natural estuaries, and twenty acres of old growth Sitka spruce, which provides a unique trail system right from the large oceanside deck. The property has a distinctly Alaskan maritime feel with the quiet cove offering a serene space in which to notice the resident marine life. About This Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique cabins, varying in size and bed type. Redoubt Bay Lodge Kenai, AK Situated 50 minutes southwest of Anchorage by air, at the entrance to Lake Clark Pass, Redoubt Bay Lodge offers the only accommodations within a 171,000-acre critical habitat area. Accessible only by floatplane, the lodge is set on a knoll overlooking Big River Lakes. The small main lodge is a hand-hewn historic log cabin, while three guest cabins are heated by wood stoves and feature private baths. Accommodations are comfortable, and the staff and service exceptional. Travel + Leisure magazine named Redoubt Bay Lodge one of 50 Great American Adventures in About This Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique cabins, varying in size and bed type.

8 ACCOMMODATION Winterlake Lodge Skwentna, AK Named one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World in 2015, Winterlake Lodge is an oasis of stunning scenery, sophisticated comforts, and wilderness adventures. Located nearly 200 miles northwest of Anchorage, on the route of the world famous Iditarod dog sled race, Carl and Kirsten Dixon s remote log lodge sits on 15 acres overlooking Finger Lake and the Tordrillo Mountains. About This Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique cabins, varying in size and bed type. Hotel Captain Cook Anchorage, AK Arguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown s only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an athletic club and a full business center complement the 547 guest rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage cityscape and Denali. Room View Bay or mountain Bed Type One King bed

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