Spend seven days exploring the southern area near Seward, Alaska including the vast and stunning Kenai Fjords National Park. Rest one night at a wilderness lodge in Cooper Landing, then travel further to Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. Spend time paddling, boating and spotting wildlife during your stay at this remote Alaska lodge. Finish up your Alaska trip with one night in Seward where you will enjoy a wilderness dog-sled adventure and walk on Exit Glacier. This short tour allows the avid traveler some flexibility in activities while at the wilderness lodge and a taste of what Seward has to offer on an Alaska tour. Combine it with a hiking tour in Denali National Park or the Wrangell - St. Elias areas to create a longer Alaska tour program.
Highlights
Stay in the remote Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge with stunning views and wildlife
Spot abundant wildlife such as seals, Stellar sea lions, and sea otters
Take part in a dog-sled adventure tour complete with dogs and sled in tow
Walk and climb on the Exit Glacier near Seward Alaska
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Today you meet your guide at a downtown Anchorage hotel at 2:30 PM. Set out on the scenic drive south along the Turnagain Arm to Cooper Landing in the Chugach National Forest. Arrive to the lodge just in time for dinner. Settle into your overnight at Kenai Riverside Lodge.
Set off from Cooper Landing this morning and travel along the main highway through Chugach National Forest to the picturesque coastal town of Seward. This small fishing village is predominantly a fishery port and convenient location for tourists to access the Kenai Fjords National Park and railway. Board a catamaran for Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, which is home to breathtaking glaciers and abundant marine life including whales, Stellar sea lions, sea otters, puffins and more. The four hour cruise allows you time to observe the stunning scenery and watch the coastlines for wildlife. Enjoy lunch in front of a tidewater glacier before you arrive at the lodge. Kenai Glacier Fjords Lodge is located on the shore of a protected tidal lagoon and offers miles of pristine beachfront with views of the Pedersen Glacier. Meet the lodge guides this afternoon and get acquainted with the property. Settle into your private cabin and enjoy a welcome dinner tonight.
These days are spent at your leisure planning your activities based on the weather and your preferences. Every morning after breakfast you will meet in the main lodge to choose from an array of activities being offered that day. Guided tours include interpretive nature trail walks, or exploring the waters by canoe or sea kayak. If you prefer, you can also relax at the lodge and peruse the natural history library or take a leisurely stroll along the beachfront.
Enjoy your last morning at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge with one more chance to canoe or kayak before you set off by boat to Seward. Travel by boat this afternoon and arrive early evening in time to check into your new accommodations and get settled for the evening at Seward Windsong Lodge.
Day 6: Wilderness Dog Sled & Exit Glacier | Return Anchorage
Spend a leisurely morning at the lodge today before setting out on a mid-morning dog sled adventure tour! Take a two-mile dog sled ride and experience the power and energy of these beautiful creatures as they are harnessed to wheeled sleds. Return to the kennel and meet the other sled dogs, including any adorable and cuddly husky puppies.
After grabbing lunch in town, you meet up at the lobby at Seward Windsong Lodge for a two hour tour of the nearby Exit Glacier. Descending from the Harding Ice Field to Resurrection River, this is an easily accessible glacier in this region and another must-see. Your guide provides insight into the natural history of the area including the topography, vegetation, and habitats within the glacial environment. Walk on the glacier and possibly along the Overlook Loop or Nature Trail.
Early this evening travel to the rail depot and ride the Alaska Rail back to Anchorage.
Day 7: Return Home
Return home today or continue your Alaska travels with another tour.
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
