This remote Alaskan retreat is an isolated yet luxurious way to explore the Alaska wilderness and the Chugach Mountains. Overnight in a cozy cabin with views of the glacial Knik River. Enjoy meals in the renowned Raven's Perch Restaurant. Your days can be spent on short hikes in the area or wildlife spotting from the decks. Take an hour-and-a-half heli flight safari tour and touch down on a glacier for an adventure walk in the area. Or you can opt to upgrade to a heli flight safari with dogsled adventure! Spend time hiking and wildlife viewing from the lodge's property. With additional days, opt to go on a guided kayaking tour or a glamping trip as well.
Highlights
Explore the wilderness of the Chugach Mountains in this peaceful river spot
Spot wildlife from your cabin's deck, with daily moose sightings and more
Get an aerial view of the forest and glaciers on a heli flight safari
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.
Travel from Anchorage to Knik River Lodge, located just 50 miles outside of the city in the Chugach Mountains. Stay in one of the 22 cozy cabins and settle in to your stunning surroundings. The area is home to an array of wildlife just outside your cabin door. Moose are spotted on almost a daily basis, and other common visitors include dall sheep, wolf, lynx, wolverine, and brown and black bear. Settle into your comfortable and cozy cabin, equipped with all the creature comforts you could ask for: a propane fireplace, private bathroom, luxurious bedding, kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and a Keurig coffee maker.
Spend this day exploring the area how you prefer. Knik River Lodge offers a variety of optional excursions that you can add to your stay to make the most of your experience. Opt to go on guided hikes or kayak the iceberg waters of Lake George. Try a summer dogsled tour or hop on a helicopter for a glacier landing in the nearby mountains. Choose from an array of activities and book them in advance to ensure your adventure is set. Fly-fishing, rafting, and skiing activities can also be arranged on a seasonal basis.
For the more adventurous, you can opt to take part in an overnight camping adventure out in the Alaskan wilderness. Kayak on a glacial lake before bedding down on its banks for the night, or go on an overnight dogsled tour.
Add on an additional night at the Knik River Lodge if you'd like to take part in another full day of adventure!
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Rates based on group of 2 on pooled heli excursion.
Upgrade to dogsled excursion for $190 per person.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum $20,000 charge
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
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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
2 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
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.