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 all-inclusive tour is our original "adventure with a shower" safari, featuring a unique blend of backcountry lodging and deluxe tent camping. Enjoy cozy cabin accommodations for six nights, and top off your journey with two nights of tent camping in Denali National Park. Our guides do all the work, allowing you to relax and enjoy the wilderness immersion in one of the country's most treasured national parks.

~ CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMPANY'S BEGINNINGS, WE PROUDLY PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL VERSION OF OUR ORIGINAL TRIP ~

A special "Limited Edition" trip with two select departures for 2010! 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 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--simply enjoy the unique wilderness immersion.

Dates		Price
Jul 03 to Jul 11 Aug 14 to Aug 22		Adult $3,995.00 Youth (12-18) $2,995.00

Arrival: Plan to arrive in Alaska at least the day before your trip begins and plan to overnight in Anchorage. On the first day of your trip, plan to meet your Trip Leader at 1:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby (meeting location confirmed at time of reservation).

Day 1: Meet your guides and fellow travelers at 1:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby (meeting location confirmed at time of reservation). 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: Enjoy a scenic drive to the coastal town of Seward and embark on a full day small boat exploration of Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore a coast rich in wildlife and scenic beauty as you search for whales, Dall's porpoises, 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. (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 to the skies on an optional flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley (Denali) and its adjacent glacial canyons, or wander through "downtown" Talkeetna and learn about mountaineering and the town's history. Overnight in Talkeetna. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Continue the journey north and arrive at Denali National Park. Enjoy a casual afternoon hike on the beautiful Horseshoe Lake Trail on your own (maps provided by your Trip Leader). In the late afternoon, your guides will pick you up and take you to the group campsite for a wonderful dinner in Alaska's backcountry. 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 also take a hike, pick out an area to explore and ride the bus a shorter distance; your 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, hot showers, and view of the scenic Nenana River. (B,L,D)

Day 9: After breakfast, visit the renowned Husky Homestead, home to dogsled teams raised and raced by Jeff King, recognized as the most "Winningest Musher in the World." Get the chance to learn more about the local sport of dogsled racing while meeting new pups that will become future sledding stars. Following lunch, bid farewell to your guides and board the Alaska Railroad bound for Anchorage, arriving at approximately 8:30 p.m. Lunch, dinner, and transfers not included. Lunch and dinner are available for purchase on the train. (B)