Alaska Adventure: 17 Days - The Salmon Run from $2200 (SAVE $150 USD) + $600 Local Payment
Alaska, often called "The Last Frontier" has been the crown jewel for adventure travelers in North America. There are many misconceptions of unbearable and impassable weather conditions. This couldn't be further from the truth. During the summers in Alaska, you've got 18-20 hours of sunlight and average daytime temperatures between 58-77 F (14-25 C). The Salmon Run adventure is focused on the highlights of Alaska with optional activities of halibut/salmon fishing, sea kayaking, ice climbing, glacier walks, rafting, horseback riding and scenic flights. View glaciers and icebergs near or from afar, trail blaze through the wilds and maybe even come face-to-face with a grizzly! This is the adventure your adrenaline has been waiting for you to do.
ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Arrive for 6 pm Group Meeting and Dinner (H)
Day 1: Arrive for 6 pm Group Meeting and Dinner (H)
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Days 2-4: Explore the NP with the highest peak in North America and possibly fly around and land on a glacier of Mt McKinley. There are wildlife shuttles, sled dogs and/or several hiking opportunities (C,U)
MACLAREN RIVER LODGE
Days 5-6: Bush camp near the Maclaren Glacier, enjoy a canoe trip down the river and relax the second night in the rustic lodge (C,U)
WRANGELL/ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
Days 7-8: Camp alongside glacially fed river in the largest US National Park. Along with hiking and mine tours there are opportunities to challenge yourself with ice climbing, rafting or a glacier walk (C)
VALDEZ
Days 9-10: Explore the 800 mile Alaskan pipeline, explore the city of the Exxon disaster, and possibly kayak through icebergs (C,U)
SEWARD
Days 11-12: Cruise with orca, humpbacks, sea lions and enjoy an all-you-can-eat salmon/prime rib buffet. Work it off the next day by hiking Exit Glacier if you like! (C)
HOMER
Day 13: View giant Halibut, and camp on the Homer Spit with fantastic views of surrounding volcanoes (C)
ADVENTURE CAMP
Day 14-15: Roughing it in style in canvas tents with beds. Enjoy the luxurious main building where meals, comfortable chairs, coffee and tea are always on tap (C)
HOPE
Day 16: Camping with brown bears along Cook Inlet. Enjoy the atmosphere of Alaska's first gold rush town and little fishing village (C)
LAST DAY
Day 17: Return to Anchorage - Trip Ends today around noon.
Included in Trip and Local Payment
- 17-day tour in overland vehicle
- Accommodations outlined for nights in Hostel/Campsites
- All meals cooked off the truck (16xBreakfast, 15xLunch, 14xDinner)
- Denali National Park shuttle buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center (2 days)
- Maclaren Lodge/Glacier camp, boat and canoe trips
- Hikes in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP, Seward and Valdez
- Kenai Fjords National Park boat cruise - Resurrection Bay Tour with All-You-Can-Eat Salmon/Prime Rib Lunch Buffet
- Two-night stay at Adventure Camp - lodging, meals, bikes, and sea kayaking
- Admission to National Parks and Monuments
- Pre-departure meeting to welcome and provide you with a good understanding of the trip ahead
- Services of two trained/commercially certified leaders/drivers
- Fully equipped Overland vehicle
- High quality four person tents (sleeping only two), camp chairs and cooking equipment
- Information regarding places to be visited, history, flora and fauna
Amazing location on the Kachemak Bay with delicious salmon dinners and fantastic kayaking adventures.
A great little town nestled in the largest national park in North America. Wrangell/St. Elias has all that you are looking for as an adventurer. With ice climbing, rafting, fishing, scenic flights, glacier walks, back country hiking, and mountaineering, you'll find the refreshing taste of an Alaskan Summer ale caps your day perfectly.
The ultimate in national park in the US system. Only 30% of the summer is Mt. McKinley visible, but if you get the chance to see this massive mountain rise above the park, there aren't many views more dramatic. Throw in some bears, wolves, moose, caribou and other beautiful animals to give the ultimate wilderness experience. Trailblazing is a must, but be careful as you may come face to face with some of the local residents.
