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IDEAL LENGTH
9 nights
Price
From £17,340 pp
When to Go
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Alaskan Wildlife Adventure
On an itinerary like this you can really get the most out of the surroundings, be it helicopter flights to remote glaciers, a gentle paddle to the Itarod trail, salmon fishing, or bear viewing at the Katmai peninsula.
Day 1
Day 1
Arrival
Upon arrival you’ll be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel.
The rest of your day will be spent at your leisure, armed with our list of recommended attractions and restaurants to help you have a great start to your trip.
Day 2
Day 2
Backcountry Jetboating
Adventure awaits on a jetboat ride into the wilds of Alaska.
Head to the Twentymile Valley, where stunning scenery surrounds you and glaciers flow from snowcapped mountains. Carmen Lake is the ultimate up-river remote destination where you can go ashore and photograph glaciers, waterfalls, avalanche debris and mountainous slopes. Spot eagles, moose, porcupine and bears as you go.
Day 3
Day 3
Spencer Glacier Hike
Enjoy a full day privately guided hike on the Spencer Glacier. Along with trekking, you’ll also get the chance to kayak, explore the amazing ice features and take some great photography.
Day 4
Day 4
Winterlake Lodge
Today you’ll fly to Winterlake Lodge on the edge of the Alaska Range.
The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure.
Day 5
Day 5
Activities At Winterlake Lodge
Today’s activities are up to you and options here are endless.
Hike the Iditarod Trail, kayak around Winterlake, go berry picking, explore Red Lake, walk a Sled Dog, learn to fly-fish, schedule a massage, enjoy a hot tub, enjoy a yoga class, try a cooking class, or watch for black bears.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activities that suit your needs prior to your trip.
Day 6
Day 6
Activities At Winterlake Lodge
Today is also free for you to enjoy your surroundings.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activities that suit your needs prior to your trip.
Day 7
Day 7
Tutka Bay
Take the float plane flight to Tutka Bay at the tip of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. During the flight you can look for moose, bears, eagles, and beluga whales.
Day 8
Day 8
Bear Viewing In Katmai National Park
Today you’ll fly to Katmai National Park where you’ll find the largest population concentration of brown bears in the world. Observe them as they go about their daily life, grazing, digging up clams, playing together, courting each other, resting, and fishing.
Day 9
Day 9
Tutka Bay
Spend time viewing sea otters and bald eagles, exploring the beach, birding on private nature trails, hiking in Kachemak Bay State Park, fishing from the dock, or heading out in a kayak for a guided tour of the bay.
Day 10
Day 10
Departure
Fly back to the city of Anchorage for your onward journey.
itinerary highlights
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Jetboat into the wilds of Alaska
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Hike and take photographs on Spencer Glacier
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Take a flight to Tukta Lodge while spotting moose, bears and eagles
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Visit Katmai National Park, home to the largest population concentration of brown bears in the world
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Go on a kayak tour of Tukta bay
Choose Lightfoot Travel
AUTHENTICITYWe won't take you to the usual tourist traps, instead we'll introduce you to people that show you the true side of a country. With our contacts in each destination, we can arrange for you to meet locals away from the crowds and ensure an authentic experience.
EXPERTISEYou can rely on our extensive first-hand knowledge and years of experience in the country you’re visiting. We use only the best expert guides, and provide insider tips on the local customs, and everything from vibrant festivals to hidden Himalayan monasteries
PERSONAL SERVICEYour holiday will be as unique as you are. By getting to know you and what makes you tick, we fuse our wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of our destinations to create unique day by day itineraries that are built around you.
