MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE & GLACIERS This triple-threat Alaskan getaway will have you soaring high above Denali National Park, paddling along frigid icebergs by kayak, and lumbering through the mountains in a luxurious Alaska Rail GoldStar Dome train. Look for wild and curious residents everywhere you go, from black bears and mountain goats to humpback whales, sea lions, otters and bald eagles. This journey is Alaska at its best wild, rugged and truly unforgettable.
OUR PROMISE While in our care you ll receive 24/7 support and the flawless delivery of your ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Explore The Last Frontier s diverse landscape, impressive scenery, and wild residents by land, air and sea. Starting in Fairbanks, you ll ride Alaska Rail in luxury to Denali where you ll explore the park and its inhabitants. From there it s on to Tutka Bay Lodge, situated at the head of a seven mile fjord. Paddle alongside glaciers and spot oceanic wildlife as you explore Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park. travel experience. We obsess over every DAYS detail so that you don t have to. Your journey is bespoke, created just for you. All ONE Arrive in Fairbanks Private transfer from Airport to Hotel Accommodations are at Pike s Waterfront Lodge in a Deluxe River View Room FIVE Private SUV transfer to Lake Hood Private seaplane to Tutka Bay Lodge An afternoon of lodge adventures Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin that s left for you to do is to enjoy Alaska it is wild, soulful and truly unforgettable. TWO THREE FOUR Shuttle to Fairbanks Railway Station Alaska GoldStar Dome Train to Denali Transfer to Lodge Accommodations are at the Denali Backcountry Lodge in a Creekside Cabin Explore Denali National Park on your own or with expert guides Accommodations are at the Denali Backcountry Lodge in a Creekside Cabin Aerial tour of Denali National Park Alaska GoldStar Dome Train from Denali to Anchorage Private SUV transfer to hotel Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook in a Deluxe King Room. SIX SEVEN EIGHT Optional excursions today include flight-seeing and bear viewing, deep sea fishing in Homer or helicopter adventures soaring over the Kenai Mountains Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin. Today you ll enjoy lodge-based activities. Options include wildlife viewing, kayaking, cooking classes, hiking or yoga Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin. Private seaplane to Lake Hood Private SUV transfer from Lake Hood to Airport End of journey
DAY ONE Arrive in Fairbanks Upon your arrival at the Fairbanks Airport, you will receive a private transfer to your hotel. Sitting on the Chena River in Fairbanks, Pike s Waterfront Lodge is ideally positioned for exploring Fairbanks or simply enjoying the river views from the comfort of your room. Accommodations are at the Pike s Waterfront Lodge in a Deluxe River View Room. Exploring Fairbanks on your own n/a Private transfer Pike s Waterfront Lodge DAY TWO Travel to Denali via Alaska Railway GoldStar Dome Train & Bus This morning your shuttle will transfer to the Railway Station, where you board your GoldStar Dome Train for the Denali National Park entrance. The double-deck railcar features a glass -covered observation deck that is the first of its kind in the world, offering jaw-dropping views. You will be met at the park entrance and board the Denali Backcountry Lodge bus for a scenic journey through Denali National Park to the lodge. Accommodations are at the Denali Backcountry Lodge in a Creekside Cabin. Soaking up panoramic views of tundra, deep canyons, and sharp mountain ranges Breakfast, Snacks & Dinner Shuttle transfer Train transfer Bus transfer Denali Backcountry Lodge
DAY THREE Explore Denali National Park DAY FOUR Flightseeing Adventure Travel from Denali to Anchorage Explore Denali National Park today, with or without expert guides. You may wish to hike the nearby trails and observe wildlife and flora native to the Kantishna Hills. If you want to get your heart racing, hop on a mountain bike and tear through the park or enjoy a leisurely pedal to spectacular Wonder Lake. If you re a shutterbug, Denali offers endless photo ops, courtesy of its dramatic mountain peaks and meadows. Accommodations are at Denali Backcountry Lodge in a Cabin. Mid-morning you ll meet your pilot for a scenic flight tour over Denali National Park. Soar over the North Face of Denali and a number of side glaciers. Denali National Park & Preserve features North America's highest peak, 20,320-foot tall Denali, and you have a front-row seat! Enjoy another trip on the Alaska Railway GoldStar Dome Train to Anchorage, where a private SUV will transport you to your hotel. Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook. Exploring Denali National Park on your own or with expert guides A flightseeing experience over Denali Scenic panoramic views of tundra, mountains and valleys on your train journey Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides Denali Backcountry Lodge Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner Private SUV transfer Train transfer Flight transfer Hotel Captain Cook
DAY FIVE Travel from Anchorage to Tutka Bay Lodge Today your driver will meet you at your hotel for your private SUV transfer to Lake Hood. Your scenic floatplane journey is a mix of jaw-dropping coastal and mountain vistas. Once you re settled, take some time to explore the lodge and surrounding area. Located amongst the pristine wilderness on Kachemak Bay, take some time to explore your surroundings before enjoying a gourmet lunch. Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin. Scenic floatplane journey to Kachemak Bay Exploring Tutka Bay Lodge on your own Lunch & Dinner Private SUV transfer Seaplane transfer Optional guides Tutka Bay Lodge DAY SIX Optional Excursions Bear Viewing, Deep Sea Fishing or a Helicopter Adventure Today you have the choice between three optional excursions: Bear viewing provides a glimpse into the life of Alaskan brown bears, and includes a flight-see over dramatic and jaw-dropping scenery. Deep sea fishing takes you to Homer, the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, where your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you to take home. Finally, you may wish to partake in a helicopter adventure, accessing remote streams, ridges and waterways for hiking, wildlife viewing or trekking across glaciers. Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin. Optional excursions showcasing the best of Alaska Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides Tutka Bay Lodge
DAY SEVEN Lodge-Based Activities at Tutka Bay Lodge Today you may select from the endless supply of lodge-based activities. Options include wildlife viewing, cooking classes, yoga, stretch classes, beach combing, nature walks, kayaking and rowing. You may wish to sit on the dock and drink in the views, watching for shore and water birds, sea otters, or even orca or Humpback whales. Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin. Exploring Kachemak Bay and Tutka Bay Lodge through a variety of optional activities Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides Tutka Bay Lodge DAY EIGHT Travel from Tutka Bay Lodge to Anchorage After a hearty breakfast you ll board your seaplane transfer from Tutka Bay Lodge to Lake Hood, in Anchorage. From Lake Hood a private SUV transfer will deliver you to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Safe travels! Scenic seaplane transfer from Tutka Bay Lodge to Lake Hood, Anchorage Breakfast Seaplane transfer Private SUV transfer n/a
ACCOMMODATION Pike s Waterfront Lodge Fairbanks, Alaska Located on the Chena River just minutes from the Fairbanks airport, Pike s Waterfront Lodge boasts 180 in-lodge rooms plus 28 individual log cabins. Built in 2000 and recently upgraded, the hotel s rooms feature wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, and Aveda products in addition to the basics. Hotel amenities include a steam room & sauna, riverside deck, restaurant, and lounge. Just next door is the well-known Pike s Landing restaurant. About this Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique and creatively appointed guest rooms with river views. Denali Backcountry Lodge Denali National Park, AK Denali Backcountry Lodge offers guests the unique opportunity to base themselves deep in the heart of majestic Denali National Park & Preserve. Located at the very end of the Denali Park road, past Wonder Lake in the enclave known as Kantishna, the full-service lodge comprises 42 clean and cozy cedar cabins with private baths, as well as dining and lounge areas in the spacious two-story lodge. The program lodge hosts special natural history presentations by staff members as well as featured guest speakers. Hearty dinners are served family style in the lodge dining room. About this Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique cabins, varying in size and bed type.
ACCOMMODATION 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 King bed 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.
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