MULTI SPORT ADVENTURE This trip is designed for the active explorer. Discover Alaska through outdoor activities, ranging from serene to heart-pounding! Kayak between glaciers, fish for wild salmon, and spot bears feeding along riverbanks. Fly to remote mountain tops for a heli-hiking adventure, or meander through backcountry trails in search of wildlife. You set the pace, and determine how you want to see The Last Frontier.
OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE PROMISE While in our care you ll receive 24/7 support and the flawless delivery of your This trip is designed for the active explorer. Discover quintessential Alaska as you go dog sledding, observe bears feeding, listen to loons, spot whales, and cast a line in pristine rivers teeming with fish. You ll view wildlife galore while enjoying as much or as little activity as you like: hike, mountain bike, fish, canoe, or kayak. Traverse glaciers, paddle among icebergs, and raft down a wild river. travel experience. We obsess over every detail so that you don t have to. Your journey is bespoke, created just for DAYS ONE Arrive in Ketchikan Floatplane to Prince of Wales Island Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass SEVEN - EIGHT Explore Finger Lake through heli-hiking, glacier hopping, and wildlife spotting 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 - FOUR FIVE Explore the Inside Passage with guided hikes, whale-watching, fishing expeditions, and caving adventures Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass Floatplane from Prince of Wales Island to Ketchikan Commercial flight to Anchorage Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook NINE TEN Floatplane to Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary Guided bear observation Floatplane to Anchorage Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook Private Sedan transfer from hotel to Anchorage International Airport End of your journey SIX Seaplane from Anchorage to Finger Lake Afternoon at leisure Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge
DAY ONE Arrive in Ketchikan Fly to Prince of Wales Island Upon your arrival at the airport in Ketchikan, you will be escorted to the adjacent floatplane dock for a scenic 40-minute floatplane flight to your Lodge on the north end of Prince of Wales Island. Settle in and watch the eagles fly overhead prior to dinner. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass, in a Lodge Room. Scenic floatplane ride to Prince of Wales Island Dinner Floatplane transfer The Lodge at Whale Pass DAY TWO Fish for Supper on Finger Lake Over your three days at the Lodge, pick and choose among the myriad of outdoor adventures on offer. Hundreds of rivers, lakes and streams invite you to cast a line; catch salmon in season, or cutthroat trout year-round. If saltwater fishing is more your thing, head offshore for halibut, king salmon, silver salmon and rockfish. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass, in a Lodge Room. Exploring the Inside Passage on your own or with expert guides Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides The Lodge at Whale Pass
DAY THREE Explore El Capitan Cave DAY FOUR Kayak the LeConte Glacier Another day at the Lodge offers more options than you can count. Hike or ride a mountain bike along hundreds of miles of remote logging roads, or go caving at El Capitan the largest known cave in Alaska. Lodge staff can help you spot the wide array of flora and fauna on the island, including blacktail deer, loons, black bears, bald eagles, harbor seals, Arctic ravens, gray whales, wolves, river otters, martin and mink. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass, in a Lodge Room. If you haven t done it yet, we recommend whale watching; a number of species migrate through the inside passage, including the gray, humpback, and orca. Another great option is paddling among the numerous bays and inlets nearby, or strapping kayaks onto a Sports Utility Boat bound for distant islands, fjords and glaciers. Finally, take a day cruise to LeConte Glacier and kayak among the icebergs. Accommodations are at The Lodge at Whale Pass, Lodge Room. Caving El Capitan Hiking remote logging roads Paddling your kayak around icebergs as you take a day Wildlife spotting Cruise to explore the LeConte Glacier Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides Breakfast, Lunch & DInner Optional Guides The Lodge at Whale Pass The Lodge at Whale Pass
DAY FIVE Travel from Prince of Wales Island to Anchorage Enjoy a final morning and lunch at the Lodge before boarding your floatplane bound for Ketchikan and your pre-arranged Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage. There, a driver will meet and transport you to your hotel in the city. For dinner tonight, we leave you to dine on your own, or choose from one of our favorite restaurants. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite. Scenic floatplane to Ketchikan Exploring Anchorage on your own Breakfast & Lunch Floatplane & Flight transfers Private Sedan transfer Hotel Captain Cook DAY SIX Travel from Anchorage to Finger Lake After an early morning pick-up, you will board a floatplane that will transport you to your remote backcountry lodge. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. Scenic floatplane ride to Finger Lake Lunch & Dinner Private Sedan transfer Floatplane transfer Winterlake Lodge
DAY SEVEN Explore Finger Lake & Surrounding Area Engage in any number of activities at the Lodge: hike along the Iditarod Sled Dog Trail or along Wolverine Ridge, which offers views of Denali and the chance to spot black bears, moose, and wolves; go kayaking or canoeing; take a yoga class or therapeutic massage; or enjoy a cooking class with the resident chef or perhaps lodge owner, Kirsten Dixon. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. Exploring Finger Lake on your own or with expert guides Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Guides Winterlake Lodge DAY EIGHT Explore Finger Lake by Helicopter 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, or dining on Wolverine Ridge. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin. Touching down on remote glaciers Heli-hiking Dining on Wolverine Ridge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Full-Day Guide Winterlake Lodge
DAY NINE Visit Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary Travel to Anchorage DAY TEN End of Journey Take a scenic floatplane flight through the Tordrillo Mountains and Triumvirate Glacier to Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary. A trained naturalist will take you by boat for an up close and safe view of the feeding brown bears. Late afternoon, board another floatplane to Lake Hood in Anchorage, from where you will be transported to your hotel. Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite. Your driver will transport you from your hotel back to the Anchorage airport in time for your return flight. Safe travels! Observing brown bears in their natural habitat at Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary Exploring Anchorage on your own n/a Breakfast & Lunch Full-Day Guide Seaplane transfer Private Sedan transfer n/a Private Sedan transfer Hotel Captain Cook n/a
ACCOMMODATION The Lodge at Whale Pass Whale Pass, AK Immersed in the natural wonder of Southeast Alaska s famed Inside Passage, The Lodge is designed to allow you to experience wilderness in grand style for a truly memorable vacation. Built on a tradition of fishing excellence and surrounded by rich marine and land habitats teeming with salmon, whales, halibut, eagles, bears, wolves, trout and other diverse species, The Lodge offers a range of adventure activities for the discerning angler and adventure sports enthusiast, including whale, bear and other wildlife observation, fresh and salt water fishing, kayaking, hiking, caving, mountain biking and beach combing. 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
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.
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