Kenai Fjords Backcountry Explorer is an active 7-day trip to Kenai Fjords National Park that includes arrangements in Anchorage and Seward before going to Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge for an incredible 4-day/3-night exploration. Highlights include more time exploring one place intimately, boating into your remote lodge, great sea kayaking opportunities and a departing ride on the historic Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage.
This is the ultimate of all Kenai Fjords tours as it’s fully devoted to exploring the national park, and your home base is the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. From this spectacular setting, on the shore of a protected lagoon in full view of Pedersen Glacier, wildlife viewing opportunities abound, as do activity choices. The lodge and guest cabins reside within the Native-owned, 1,700-acre Pedersen Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary. Each comfortably appointed log cabin features a private bath and view of the lagoon.
Lodge activities include sea kayaking on protected waters (from short paddles to half-day trips), hiking (from interpretive walks to beach combing), as well as canoe explorations. Each day, choose the activities that match your interest and energy level. The lodge is a great place to explore and a prime setting for relaxing with a view. On the 4- to 5-hour boat journey to access the lodge, it’s common to see Steller sea lions, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, humpback and/or orca whales, bald eagles, puffins and a myriad of other birdlife. On site, harbor seals, sea and river otters, mountain goats, black bears, bald eagles and a multitude of birds abound.
Of all of our Kenai Fjords tours, this trip is highlighted by spending the most time in this national park, and all from a remote Alaska lodge so guests have an experience like no other. Keep it simple with a true Alaska experience, with less overland travel and more in-depth exploration here in Kenai Fjords National Park.
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The 8- to 9-day Camp Denali Adventure offers true, customizable Denali National Park exploration in true remote Alaska style—arriving by scenic flight to and from your accommodations at Camp Denali. This distinct wilderness lodge on private, family-owned land near Wonder Lake offers the best views of Denali and the Alaska Range from within Denali National Park.
Spend your days exploring the heart of Alaska’s premier wilderness with naturalist guides leading day hikes over alpine and tundra terrain, along rivers, lakes and to ridge-top trails with unbeatable views. Paddle a canoe across Wonder Lake; pick blueberries on the far shore; bike ride down the park road; or take an optional flightseeing tour around Denali. Fishing poles, daypacks, walking sticks and raingear are available to every guest to ensure no one misses an activity. Evenings are filled with relaxation and learning from guides and guests alike. Your Camp Denali stay is bookended with scenic arrival and departure flights, and finishes with an informative ride on the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage where you will skirt past landmarks like the Matunuska Valley, the most fertile farming area in Alaska.
Unique to Camp Denali is its longstanding history that grants access into the wilderness core of Denali National Park. Nearly six million acres constitute Denali National Park and Preserve, and you get to spend your days right in the middle of it. The lodge is dedicated to excellence in natural history interpretation, stewardship and hospitality. Camp Denali offers 19 individual guest cabins that are dotted along an ascending ridgeline with sweeping views. The cabins sit on private, family-owned land, surrounded by close to six million acres of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Not only will you enjoy the finest accommodation in the park but also expert naturalist-led activities. Each Camp Denali Adventure arranged by the experts at AdventureSmith Explorations includes all transfers, hotels and activities and can be further customized to include other hotels and lodges to suit any travel style. Perfect for small groups, couples or families who want to experience Denali in style, the Camp Denali Adventure is the ideal choice for the discerning Denali National Park visitor.
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Spend 8-9 days delving into Alaska’s wildlands on this Denali Backcountry Explorer. Unbeatable wildlife viewing and landscape photography are highlights of each daily hike led by naturalist guides. Each evening, rest easy in style and comfort in a remote backcountry lodge 90 miles inside Denali National Park.
Access your backcountry lodge via helicopter or fixed-wing airplane, for scenic flights that may also include a fly-by of Denali and the Alaska Range. Access the heart of Alaska’s wilderness via either the Denali Backcountry Lodge with its cozy riverside collection of cedar cabins, or Kantishna Roadhouse with its sprawling collection of cabins that date back to the early 1900s. Hike through alpine and tundra environments along rivers, lakes and ridge-top trails with panoramic views of the Alaska Range. Try dog sledding, gold panning, mountain biking or simply enjoy the informative evening presentations during your 3-4 days in remote Denali.
After 3-4 days exploring Denali National Park, return to Anchorage by Alaska railroad or on a scenic flight. By train, some of the most lush and fertile Alaska lands can be seen from luxury dome cars, meals are available for purchase and a delightful conductor points out areas of interest along the way. By plane, fly over North America’s tallest mountain, Mt. Denali standing at 20,322 feet, and see Alaska with an eagle eye view.
AdventureSmith’s Denali Backcountry Explorer is an independent exploration of Anchorage and Denali that includes all transfers, hotels and activities. This trip can be crafted to use custom hotels and lodges to suit any travel style. This Denali backcountry lodge-based trip is perfect for small groups, couples or family travel. Contact our Alaska experts to add the Denali Backcountry Explorer to your schedule.
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