Alaska Explorer Safari | Alaska Wildland Adventures

Alaska Wildland Adventures

PO Box 389, Girdwood AK, 99587

Tel 800.334.8730, Fax 907.783.2130

info@alaska-wildland.com, www.alaskawildland.com

Explore your way through Alaska's diverse wilderness in style. This nine-day safari is our original "adventure with a shower," featuring two nights at our exclusive Kenai Backcountry Lodge plus two nights of deluxe wilderness tent camping in Denali National Park. Relax in cozy cabin accommodations on 6 nights, and top off your experience with two nights of tent camping. Our guides do all the work, while you enjoy the unique wilderness immersion.

Although our 2008 Alaska Explorer Safaris are SOLD OUT, we may have comparable trips or custom programs available for the dates you plan to travel. This popular Alaska vacation (and similar Alaska trips) will be offered during the 2009 summer season; please call us today at 800.334.8730 for details or to place your name on our 2009 Wait List.

CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMPANY'S BEGINNINGS, WE PROUDLY PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL VERSION OF OUR ORIGINAL TRIP. Explore your way through Alaska's diverse wilderness in style. This nine-day safari is our original "adventure with a shower" trip. Visit our original and recently renovated Kenai Riverside Lodge, the wilderness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (we've replaced the original trip's tent camping with two nights at our highly acclaimed Kenai Backcountry Lodge), and an in-depth deluxe camping adventure in Denali National Park. You'll camp in comfort as our guides do all the work, so that you enjoy the unique wilderness immersion.

Dates		Price
Jun 07 to Jun 15 Jun 21 to Jun 29 Jul 05 to Jul 13 Jul 19 to Jul 27 Aug 02 to Aug 10 Aug 16 to Aug 24		Adult $3,795.00 Youth (12-19) $3,295.00

Day 1: Meet your guides and fellow travelers at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Inlet Tower Suites. Enjoy a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach National Forest to the quaint community of Cooper Landing, home to our Kenai Riverside Lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner and trip orientation. Overnight at Kenai Riverside Lodge. (D)

Day 2: Take a scenic drive to the seacoast town of Seward and embark on a full day small ship exploration of Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore a coast rich in wildlife and scenic beauty as you search for whales, Dall porpoise, sea lions, otters, puffins, and more. Photograph twilight-blue glaciers as they creak and crash toward the sea. Overnight at Kenai Riverside Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Raft down the scenic Kenai River into the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, watch for moose, bald eagles and other bird species, and salmon. The Kenai River is famous for its salmon, and depending on the time of your visit, you may witness the incredible spawning runs. A gourmet picnic lunch will be served along the river or on the shore of Skilak Lake. Motor across turquoise Skilak Lake for a late afternoon arrival to your home for the next two nights the remote Kenai Backcountry Lodge. This evening settle into your private accommodations, and enjoy the rustically elegant setting in the wilderness. (B,L,D)

Day 4: A full day to enjoy this remote setting. Hike a secluded trail and travel through several fascinating ecological communities. At the top of the trail, explore the tundra and enjoy great views of the lake and surrounding wilderness. Or explore the lake by boat, stopping for scenic views and short walks. Overnight again at the Kenai Backcountry Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Depart Kenai Backcountry Lodge after breakfast and journey north through the scenic Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park to Talkeetna, gateway to the Alaska Range. Take an optional add-on flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley (Denali) and its adjacent glacial canyons, or wander through "downtown" Talkeetna and learn about mountaineering and Talkeetna's history. Overnight in Talkeetna. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Continue the journey north and arrive at Denali National Park. When we reach the park entrance area, enjoy a casual hike on nearby trails on your own. In the late afternoon, the guides will pick you up and take you to the group campsite for dinner. Overnight at Savage River Campground. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Catch the shuttle bus for a scenic drive and wildlife search through the park. Watch for caribou, moose, Dall sheep, grizzly bears, resident & migratory birds, and weather permitting, Denali itself. If you would like to hike, pick out an area to explore and ride the bus a shorter distance on this day. The guides will suggest hiking options appropriate for your energy level. Overnight at Savage River Campground. (B,L,D) On Days 7 and 8, while Park regulations limit our guides from leading hikes inside the Park, your guides will facilitate self-guided hiking parties to match your level of adventure.

Day 8: Enjoy another full day of exploration and hiking within the park. Return to the park entrance, where your guides will take you to your accommodations for the night. Overnight at comfortable cabin accommodations with linens and hot showers. (B,L,D)

Day 9: After breakfast, bid farewell to your guides and board the Alaska Railroad bound for Anchorage, arriving approximately at 8:30 p.m. Lunch, dinner, and transfers not included. Lunch and dinner are available for purchase on the train. (B)

Departure: You will arrive at the Anchorage train depot by approximately 8:30 p.m. on the last day of your journey. We recommend you spend this night in Anchorage. See the "Alaska Travel Information" section of your Trip Planning Booklet for recommended lodging. If you choose to fly home this night, we suggest you book a flight that departs after 11:30 p.m., in case of possible transportation delays.