Alaska Wildland Adventures
PO Box 389, Girdwood AK, 99587
Tel 800.334.8730, Fax 907.783.2130
info@alaska-wildland.com, www.alaskawildland.com
 
Alaska Photo Safari
 
Designed specifically for photography buffs, this trip provides ample time in some of the most photographed parts of Alaska and features professional Alaska photographers as your guides. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at a pace as active or relaxed as you choose; visit unique wilderness lodges along the way, and experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula & Denali National Park (and all the highlights in between) on your all inclusive Alaska photo adventure.

Our apologies as the 2008 Alaska Photo Safari departures are SOLD OUT. This popular Alaska vacation 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.

Designed specifically for photography buffs, this trip provides ample time in some of the most photgraphed parts of Alaska and features professional Alaska photographers as your guides. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at a pace as acitve or relaxed as your choose; visit unique wilderness lodges along the way, and experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula & Denali National Park (and all the highlights inbetween!) on your Alaska photo adventure.
Dates Price
Jun 30 to Jul 06
Jul 30 to Aug 05
Aug 08 to Aug 14
 		  Adult $2,895.00
Arrival: Your trip will begin in Anchorage, Alaska. Fly into Anchorage International Airport (per own arrangements, air not included). Meet your Alaska Photo Safari host and group outside the Anchorage Airport baggage claim at 3:00pm
 
Day 1: Enjoy a scenic drive south along Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach National Forest to the quaint community of Cooper Landing. Your home for the next three nights is Kenai Riverside Lodge, located on the banks of the turquoise Kenai River. The Kenai River is also home to a large Bald Eagle population. Relax with a welcome dinner and orientation, followed by an evening slide program. (D)
 
Day 2: Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Chugach State Park. Hike the Russian River trail and travel through several fascinating ecological communities. The trail's destination is the Russian River Falls, where we will attempt to photograph Sockeye Salmon as they leap and swim to spawning grounds above the Falls. The area features plenty of beautiful Alaskan foliage to capture on film. With your host's help, you'll learn the best angles and techniques for photographing in the long Alaskan light. Return to the lodge late afternoon and enjoy the wood-fired sauna or simply relax at the lodge. This evening, your host will review the day's highlights and lead a photo seminar. Overnight at the Kenai Riverside Lodge. (B, L, D)
 
Day 3: Take a scenic drive to the seacoast town of Seward and enjoy a full day small ship tour of Kenai Fjords National Park onboard a private charter. Explore a coast rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. The tour includes visiting a tidewater glacier and searching for marine wildlife to photograph such as sea otters, puffins (and many other bird species), harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and whales. Since we have chartered the boat, you can spend as much time as needed to get that perfect shot. If time allows this evening, we will stop for some photographs of the Exit Glacier located just outside of Seward. Overnight at Kenai Riverside Lodge. (B, L, D)
 
Day 4: Begin the journey north through the scenic Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park to Talkeetna, gateway to the Alaska Range. Take an optional flightseeing tour of Mount McKinley (Denali) and photograph its adjacent glacial canyons or wander through "downtown" Talkeetna and learn about mountaineering and Talkeetna's history. The town is an interesting place, offering many distinctive and unusual photographs of life in a small Alaskan town. Overnight at Talkeetna AlaskanLodge. This evening your host will meet with the group for a sildeshow presentaions and to discuss additional photography techniques. (B, L, D)
 
Day 5: Continue traveling north to Denali National Park. Enjoy a Denali Wildlife Drive along the full stretch of the Denali Park Road allowing us to watch for caribou, moose, Dall sheep, grizzly bears, resident & migratory birds, and weather permitting, Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Upon arrival to Kantishna Roadhouse, have dinner and settle in to your cozy cabin accommodations. (B, L, D)
 
Day 6: Enjoy a full day of exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park. Depending on the weather, the day may be spent at famous Wonder Lake, located only a few miles from the Kantishna Roadhouse. Wonder Lake is the most photographed lake in Alaska, as the magnificent mountain Denali and the Alaska Range is often reflected in its waters. The late summer tundra offers fall colors of intense reds, oranges, and yellows, creating amazing opportunities for foliage photos. Other activities available at the Kantishna Roadhouse include guided hiking, natural history programs, gold panning, dog sled demonstration, and mountain biking. Optional add-on flightseeing tours may be offered during your stay at the lodge. However, these activities are weather and space-dependent. Overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. (B, L, D)
 
Day 7: Following an early breakfast, embark on your return Denali Wildlife Drive and watch for wildlife while heading to the entrance of the park. This afternoon, travel south to Anchorage, arriving around 7:00 PM. (B)
 
Departure: You will arrive at the Anchorage Airport by approximately 7:00 p.m. on the last day of your Safari. 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 10:00 p.m., in case of possible transportation delays.