Included
All meals, snacks, coffee, tea and house wine, house beer and house cocktails served with lunch and/or dinner; two days out-of-camp excursions from Tutka Bay Lodge (option to add a third day at added cost), with options including a Robinson R-44 helicopter-assisted excursion, a bear viewing excursion to Katmai Peninsula, a marine wildlife day cruise or a deep sea fishing day in Kachemak Bay (option to repeat any for second included excursion); daily yoga class; daily cooking class; accommodations in private cabin; wireless internet in the Main Lodge; in-room and lodge amenities; daily housekeeping and evening turndown services; all lodge guided activities; use of adventure gear.
Exclusions
Internal transit, including optional round-trip commercial jet travel between Anchorage and Tutka Bay Lodge ($550 per person in 2024 & subject to change, contact us for floatplane charter options and pricing), and shared water taxi between Tutka Bay Lodge and Homer ($100 per person in 2024); airfare to and from Alaska; premium wines and alcohol; lodge staff gratuity (at your discretion); insurance of any kind (strongly recommended); Mat-Su Borough tax ($15 per person in 2024); additional excursions (can be supplemented or added for extra cost; please inquire for custom interests).
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days prior to your arrival at the lodge. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
89 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost or penalty-free reservation change or transfer
Terms & Conditions
This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.
Arrival & Departure
The Within the Wild adventure begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska (ANC). Plan flights to arrive to Anchorage prior to the 9:00am meeting time on Day 1 of the itinerary in order to maximize time at Tutka Bay Lodge; custom pick-up can be arranged. We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to depart Anchorage no earlier than 1:30pm on the final day, following a 9:30am departure from Tutka Bay Lodge (10:45am arrival into Anchorage); custom drop-off can be arranged. This trip may require additional (excluded) overnights in Anchorage. AdventureSmith experts can assist with any additional hotels or transfers.
Internal Flights
Internal flights on this trip are not included in the rate, except for the optional scenic flight from Homer to go bear viewing and two helicopter excursions. Additional internal flight fare is based on your selection (commercial jet or private floatplane) for the flights between Anchorage and Homer or Tutka Bay Lodge. The optional private floatplane flight between Anchorage and Tutka Bay Lodge is booked aboard a small plane. While these are regularly scheduled flights they are almost like a flightseeing excursion and we feel this is part of the Alaska experience. Baggage limits on these flights are 50 pounds per person + one carry on item. For travelers opting to return to Anchorage by floatplane, additional baggage can be stored with the airline at Lake Hood.
Activities
Whether you are looking for light activity options or more challenging outdoor pursuits, the guides can tailor most excursions to suit your skill level. Adventure activities may include flightseeing, hiking, morning yoga and stretching, cooking classes, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, snorkeling, glacier trekking & pack/paddle rafting, wildlife observation, day boat excursions, deep sea fishing, fly fishing, mountain biking, (added-cost) Homer/Seldovia cultural tours (art studios, pottery, local food & craft breweries), and visiting an oyster farm or peony farm.
Room Configuration
Triple occupancy rates are not available. Please contact us for single pricing. Upgrades may be available, contact us for details.
Families & Children
Children 12 years old and under receive a discounted rate reflected in the following 2024 child pricing:
5-Day: $7,500
6-Day: $8,600
Travel Insurance
Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.
Itinerary Notes
The above is a sample itinerary. Actual adventure offerings and schedule may vary due to guest interests and weather. Itineraries should be used as a guide only and may be altered due to weather, wildlife, National Park regulation or at the guides’ discretion. The ability to be flexible makes this type of adventure travel unique.
