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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fly back to the city of Anchorage for your onward journey.
Jetboat into the wilds of Alaska
Hike and take photographs on Spencer Glacier
Take a flight to Tukta Lodge while spotting moose, bears and eagles
Visit Katmai National Park, home to the largest population concentration of brown bears in the world
Go on a kayak tour of Tukta bay
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 vacation 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.
