The 5- or 6-day Within the Wild luxury Alaska adventure offers guests intimate exposure to Alaska’s backcountry using an incredible backcountry accommodation: the Tutka Bay Lodge. Depart Anchorage by floatplane and immediately take in three distinct mountain ranges, including Mount Denali. Exploratory hikes, helicopter- and floatplane-assisted adventures, glacier trekking, fishing and bear viewing are followed by relaxation and comfort back at your lodge. Each day begins and ends with world-class dining, inspired by the landscapes just explored, as well as relaxation classes, yoga, hot tub soaks or time in the wood-fired sauna.
Enjoy helicopter excursions to captivating coastal destinations featuring awe-inspiring whale-watching. Take in breathtaking flightseeing over the majestic glaciers of the Kenai Peninsula. Embark on unforgettable bear-viewing expeditions along the famous Katmai Coast. Experience invigorating hikes through old-growth forest, explore the pristine Kachemak Bay State Park and sea kayak to nearby islands, sometimes right alongside whales.
Tutka Bay Lodge, adjacent to Kachemak Bay State Park, offers hikes through an old-growth Sitka spruce forest right from the front door. Sea kayaks and fishing boats launch from the lodge deck into renowned waters known for halibut and salmon. An in-house yoga instructor and personal guide provide guests with plenty to do after a day spent deep sea fishing or bear viewing on the Katmai Peninsula.
Throughout the Within the Wild experience, expert naturalist guides and expedition leaders enhance daily excursions while award-winning chefs deliver unforgettable cuisine, daily wine and cheese tastings and culinary sessions to create an atmosphere of refinement. For travelers interested in a coastal seaside escape, this luxury Alaskan land adventure is perfect. Relax knowing all the details have been handled for you and enjoy a full menu of activities during your upscale and intimate Alaska experience, while being surrounded by nature and wildlife. Custom trips are also available.
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