Spend three nights in the backcountry at an Alaskan wilderness lodge located inside the Kenai Wildlife Refuge. Navigate the waters of the Kenai River between the Kenai Riverside Lodge and the Kenai Backcountry Lodge on a full day rafting trip. Keep your eyes peeled for the moose, bear, caribou, and birds that inhabit this area. Spend two nights at the Kenai Backccountry Lodge and set out on guided hikes or enjoy a wood-fired sauna as you relax in one of nine guest cabins located around a glacier-carved lake. This lodge offers travelers a taste of the remote Alaska experience while still in close proximity of Anchorage.
Highlights
Travel deep into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to arrive at the lodge
Raft the Kenai River between two lodges during your stay in the backcountry
Enjoy guided hikes and spot wildlife in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
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 group leader in a downtown hotel in Anchorage or at the airport at a predetermined time, around mid-afternoon. From here you are shuttled along the Turnagain Arm to Cooper Landing, the home of Kenai Riverside Lodge and an important access point for you to Kenai Backcountry Lodge tomorrow. Settle into your cabin tonight and enjoy dinner in the lodge as you get ready for tomorrow's rafting adventure.
Today you will be on the river for a rafting adventure into the backcountry! Set out on the turquoise blue waters of the Kenai River into the nearly 2 million acre Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Follow the river's pace as you embark on a full day river float trip on your raft. Arrive to your home for the next two nights, Kenai Backcountry Lodge, situated along a glacier carved lake accessible only by boat.. This river trip transports you to the remote Alaska wilderness than many people hope to encounter. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife all along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch and raft class II rapids through the Kenai Canyon. Finish up with some scenic exploration along the lake before heading back to the lodge in time for dinner this evening. This rustic lodge offers nine guest cabins nestled in along the shore and amazing creature comforts despite its remote location, such as down comforters, private bathrooms, heating and light! Settle in for the evening.
Today is free for you to choose the activities that most entice you! Enjoy a hot breakfast and set out for your adventure. Take a guided hike, venturing through the evergreen forest as you journey towards alpine tundra and breathtaking scenery. Relax in the cozy wood-fired sauna today, or opt to go for a quick chilly swim in the lake! Set out to spot wildlife on a leisurely walk if you choose. Moose, bears, and caribou are some of the creatures that call this area home. Keep your eyes peeled as well for a number of local birds. Enjoy the magic of the wilderness scenery throughout the day and wind down to appetizers and dinner with a gourmet flair this evening.
Day 4: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast today set out across the lake then take a van back to Anchorage, arriving mid-day. Continue on your independent Alaska travels or add in a tour to Denali National Park.
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Initial deposit is 1200, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to surcharge and maximum charge of $20,000
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Scott Trochim
2 days ago
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
4 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
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.