5 days tour

Best Of The Kenai Peninsula Adventure

Best Of The Kenai Peninsula Adventure

This tour includes:

Others

High quality, synthetic sleeping bag (professionally laundered after every use) โ€“ or bring your own. Bear canisters for food storage Use of trekking poles All entrance fees, permits and passes Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device (InReach Explorer or satellite phone)

Guide

Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.

Meals

All meals are included from breakfast the first day through lunch on the last day

Transport

Comprehensive, roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Anchorage and back

Accommodation

Top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad and multi-day backpack

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Clothes, raingear, and footwear (see recommendations) Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost) Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about what to pack.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of The Kenai Peninsula Adventure

  • Day 1 Shuttle: 3 Hours Hiking Distance: 5 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 2000 Feet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shuttle: 3 Hours Hiking Distance: 5 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 2000 Feet

      After picking you up at your hotel, and fueling up with a quick breakfast, weโ€™ll depart Anchorage and head south along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet to the amazing Kenai Peninsula. Nicknamed โ€œAlaskansโ€™ Playgroundโ€ for a reason, this dramatic landscape of coastlines, ridges, peaks, lakes, rivers, glaciers and wildlife is our home for the next 5 days. Our first hike only requires day packs as we trek up into a series of alpine meadows for views of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. After our hike weโ€™ll enjoy a short drive through the charming town of Seward to board a water taxi to our backcountry beach camp for the next two nights. Weโ€™ll set up camp and enjoy our first delicious, backcountry dinner prepared by your guide while we watch for sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, whales and other marine wildlife.

  • Day 2 Hiking Distance: 5-7.5 Miles 1000-2000 Feet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking Distance: 5-7.5 Miles 1000-2000 Feet

      After a tasty breakfast on the shores of Resurrection Bay weโ€™ll explore the wonderful trails in the area. On the national register of historic places, Fort McGilvray is a short hike from the beach and will take us back in time to Alaskaโ€™s beginnings as a strategic location in World War II. If the skies are clear, and the group is up for it, we will continue hiking up to a number of alpine trails with views down onto the surrounding Kenai Mountains. Weโ€™ll relax for a second evening on the beach listening and looking out for humpback whales, sea lions and sea otters over a delicious dinner prepared by your guide.

  • Day 3 Shuttle: 1.5 Hours Hiking Distance: 5.5 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 1000 Feet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shuttle: 1.5 Hours Hiking Distance: 5.5 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 1000 Feet

      Our departure from the beach camp will be with loaded backpacks and timed according to the tides. The first two miles must be hiked at low tide, and the following 3 miles are along forest trails. This afternoon we leave the Seward area and drive to the heart of the Kenai Mountains. After hiking less than a mile from the trailhead with loaded packs weโ€™ll arrive at our backcountry yurts and cabin that will be our home for the next two nights. Weโ€™ll get moved into the cozy yurts and convene for a hearty dinner and, conditions permitting, a welcome campfire.

  • Day 4 Shuttle: 1 Hour Hiking Distance: 1 Mile Elevation Gain/Loss: 100 Feet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shuttle: 1 Hour Hiking Distance: 1 Mile Elevation Gain/Loss: 100 Feet

      This morning will be an early start to make a quick hike out and short drive to the train station in nearby Girdwood. The Alaska Railroad will take us to Spencer Glacier Lake, a spectacular backcountry destination accessible only by train. At Spencer Glacier weโ€™ll join up with the expert guides from Chugach Adventures, and kayak across the lake to get up close and personal with the wonders of ancient, glacial ice. After a picnic lunch by the face of the glacier, weโ€™ll kayak back and prepare for a second journey on the water. Next we raft from Spencer Glacier Lake to the Placer River to meet with the train that will return us to Girdwood. Tonight we return to our yurts and enjoy a final dinner in the Alaska backcountry.

  • Day 5 Shuttle: 2 Hours Hiking Distance: 3 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 2500 Feet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shuttle: 2 Hours Hiking Distance: 3 Miles Elevation Gain/Loss: 2500 Feet

      After sitting down for a hot breakfast, packing up our things and hiking out from the yurts, weโ€™ll enjoy a short drive to one last hike before our return to Anchorage. Itโ€™s a steep climb up to incredible views from Mount Alyeska. Donโ€™t forget your phone/camera today, as youโ€™ll want photos of this amazing spot! Weโ€™ll enjoy a picnic lunch from the summit, and then trade the steep descent by foot for an exciting (and welcome) five minute gondola ride back to our starting point. A peaceful drive back to Anchorage wraps up our amazing week in Alaska.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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