Fly-In Bear Camp, Whitewater Raft, Sea Kayak, Wildlife Cruise, Hike, and More in America’s Last Frontier With a small group of 12 women, this Alaska Bear Viewing and Wildlife Safari allows you to travel in Alaska where most don’t venture. An Alaska vacation to rival none, this adventure in America’s “last great place” is a wildlife aficionado’s and photographer’s dream trip.
Your playground is Alaska's National Parks: the Kenai Peninsula and Kenai Fjords National Park and Wildlife Refuge, and hundreds of square miles of bountiful Alaskan wilderness areas. You’ll discover endless expanses of rolling forests, mountain meadows, hidden lakes, whispering streams, turquoise glaciers — all of it teeming with rare species of North American wildlife.
During your action-filled days spent in the company of expert Alaskan guides and over the course of your relaxing nights spent in deluxe lodges and comfortable adventure camps, you gain a true appreciation and knowledge of Alaska’s prolific wildlife and awesome beauty. Fly by bush plane to a spectacular Alaska Bear Camp for bear viewing of Grizzlies and cubs in their natural habitat. Go whitewater rafting on Alaska’s rivers, sea kayaking in Resurrection Bay, hiking up a glacier, exploring Homer and Kachemak Bay, and more!
Main Attractions
View Alaska's stunning glaciers and mountains.
Fly by bush plane to Bear Camp, named “Best Bush Camp” by Outside Magazine, to experience two spectacular days of Alaska bear viewing.
Take a wildlife cruise from Seward, then spend two nights at Seacoast Adventure Camp in stunning Resurrection Bay. Sea kayak while watching for humpbacks and orcas, puffins, sea lions, otters, and sea birds.
Whitewater raft with experienced guides through Alaska’s scenic Kenai Fjords National Park & Wildlife Refuge.
Spend three nights at the luxurious Adventure Lodge, at the confluence of the Moose and Kenai Rivers with vistas of the Kenai and Chugach Mountains and the Harding Icefield.
Explore the charming seaside town and artist community of Homer and Kachemak Bay, “Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins”.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide, then dinner on your own and early evening trip orientation and group introductions.
Days 2-3: Scenic Drive to Seward, a Cruise, and Transfer to Seacoast Adventure Camp Drive from Anchorage to Seward, a beautiful drive through awesome scenery. Board a large cruise boat and take a magnificent guided wildlife cruise through Resurrection Bay. See whales, puffins, sea lions, seals, otters, sea birds, and “calving” glaciers. Then transfer to the spectacular Seacoast Adventure Camp in Resurrection Bay where you enjoy a gourmet dinner followed by an evening paddle in sea kayaks. Stay in comfortable two-person tents on the shores of Resurrection Bay. Spend two glorious days of energetic sea kayaking, where you work on paddling skills while watching for Stellar Sea Lions, otters, harbor seals, humpback whales, and over 100 species of birds in what is best described as “Yosemite in Alaska”.
Day 4: Bush Plane to Bear Camp Drive over beautiful mountain passes to the Adventure Lodge. Following lunch, board bush planes for a scenic flight to Bear Camp, chosen as “Best Bush Camp” by Outside Magazine. Spend a stunning afternoon watching sows and cubs in their natural habitat. Dine on local seafood and retire to Quonset-hut-like structures under the “midnight sun”.
Day 5: From Bear Camp to Adventure Lodge Photograph Grizzlies from viewing stations before your late afternoon bush plane flight and return to the luxurious Adventure Lodge, located on the Kenai Peninsula at the confluence of the Kenai and Moose Rivers. Enjoy fine dining beneath the Kenai and Chugach Mountains before retiring to beautiful riverside cabins.
Day 6: Whitewater Rafting Whitewater raft with expert guides down the scenic Kenai River through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. After a walk along a beautiful glacial lake, return to the Adventure Lodge for Happy Hour on the deck and another night of fine dining.
Day 7: Discover Homer and Kachemak Bay Travel to the charming and scenic “End of the Road” town of Homer and Kachemak Bay, a truly unforgettable and fun-filled day of exploration and scenic wonders. Return to the Adventure Lodge for another fine dinner and your last evening together, surrounded by Alaska’s stunning wilderness.
Day 8: Explore the Splendor Around the Adventure Lodge - Return to Anchorage In the morning, embark upon your choice of hikes in local wildlife areas, or choose a morning fishing charter. Depart the Adventure Lodge and fly from Kenai back to Anchorage, arriving at approximately 4:30pm. You may choose to depart Anchorage this evening or stay another night on your own.
This Package Includes
First night’s hotel accommodations in Anchorage.
Three nights double occupancy accommodations at the main Adventure Lodge in riverside cabins.
Two nights outfitter-tent accommodations at Seacoast Adventure Camp.
One night double occupancy in “weather-port” tent-cabins with propane heat and lamps at Bear Camp.
All meals from breakfast on Day 2 through lunch on Day 8.
All camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc.).
Alaska guides and one AdventureWomen Associate.
Daily transportation and all bush flights listed in the itinerary.
Happy hour and hors d’oeuvres each evening.
Fully guided activities as listed in the itinerary.
Notes
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