Although cruises are our most popular option for Alaskan expeditions, we also feature several hotels that put you right in the heart of the area's majestic nature. Consider exploring the 6-million acre Denali National Park, home to expansive wildnerness & North America's tallest peak - Mt. McKinley. Denali Cabins, Denali Backcountry Lodge, and Camp Denali/ North Face Lodge provide a great base for your own frontier experience. Due south, in the Gulf of Alaska you'll find the six comfortable cabins of Tutka Bay Lodge, delightfully secluded on the evergreen landscape of Kachemak Bay, with easy access to hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and even cooking classes. The Winterlake Lodge, on the Alaska Range, will take you back to the times of the Iditarod Trail, when the pioneers first settled this pristine wilderness.
The Standard Hotels are our primary hotel choices in this location, though availability is not guaranteed. If a given hotel is not available for your tour date, we will reserve you a room at a location of similar appeal and quality in the same area.
I don’t have the words to describe it but the last week has been one of the best I can remember. 6 days of adventure in South East Alaska including trekking through lush rain forest, sitting in silence listening to glaciers calving, up early to see the northern lights, kayaking and stupidly swimming in iceberg frozen waters ! (That actually hurt).
Animal sightings including black and brown bears, Minke and hundreds of Humpack Whales, porpoises, sea lions, mountain goats, harbour seals, bald eagles, salmon and more birds than I can count. Wonderful friends and connections made. A huge shout out to Trevor and his totally amazing crew on the Admiralty Dream whose energy and enthusiasm made this most incredible experience.
DAVID JAMES
3 weeks ago
From the initial booking all the way through the trip, this was by far our favorite trip. Small boat travel is the only way to see a location. The excursions were so much more than I could explain. The locations were remote and awesome.
Lori I
1 month ago
Personal, knowledgeable service. We felt so informed and supported before our trip. Highly recommend and would use again.
Michelle S
1 month ago
First off we had great weather all week.
We had a wonderful Naturalist on board the Admiirality Dream. John was a very knowledgeable and shared history and folklore with facts about wildlife every day. The entire crew made sure everyone had everything they needed. We were very impressed with all the work they did every day. Loved the fact that there were 49 passengers and you were able to meet and connect with so many people. Highly recommend!
Jessica T.
2 months ago
Jess was very helpful in planning our last minute trip to Alaska. Her promptness in responding to our questions was particularly impressive.