Alaska Kenai Adventure - 9 Days
What your day looks like
If you want to explore the highlights of the Kenai Peninsula and only have a short period to visit Alaska, this is the right trip for you! You will spend 5 nights in a tent which we provide for you, 2 nights at a luxury camp and 1 night in a hostel.
The experience, in brief
- Visit the largest city of Alaska
- Hike Mt. Denali which is visible 20% of the year
- View the Kenai Peninsula, Resurrection Bay & the Harding Icefield
- See the Salty Dawg Saloon's lighthouse which is a great place
- Take a boat ride from Homer to Kasitsna Bay
- See aquatic wildlife or walk to find some hidden coves and viewpoints
- Drive around the Turnagain Arm
- Stop at Potter Marsh to spot some of the migratory birds and wildlife
Your day, step by step
Anchorage
City/Town Tour. Welcome to the largest city of Alaska, most often thought of as the state's capital. Start off your vacation flying into stunning scenery overlooking the Chugach, Alaskan, Kenai, and Talkeetna mountain ranges.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Seward
Sightseeing at Kenai Peninsula. Located on the east side of the Kenai Peninsula and Resurrection Bay, Seward is known as the "Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park." Seward is about half day drive from Anchorage. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore the scenic waterfront of Seward.
Seward
Sightseeing at Resurrection Bay.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Boating. The following morning we will experience the national park by boat, cruising among the glaciers and wildlife.
Anchorage
Eco Tour. After hopefully spotting as much wildlife as possible we will be seeing a calving glacier!
Seward
Hiking. A visit to Seward would not be complete without hiking alongside the picturesque Exit Glacier with a probability seeing a few of the local black bear feeding on some berries. The 8.2-mile round trip up to the Harding Icefield is a spectacular yet strenuous day hike.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Harding Icefield. Starting on the valley floor, the trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes though heather filled meadows and ultimately climbs well above tree line to a breath-taking view of the Harding Icefield.
Anchorage
Sightseeing. The top of the trail is a window to past ice ages - a horizon of ice and snow that stretches as far as the eye can see! If you don’t feel prepared to do the full 8.2-mile roundtrip, there are shorter options with equally breathtaking views available.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Homer
Sightseeing at Kenai Peninsula. Located on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula and Kachemak Bay, Homer is the launching point for our two-night Adventure Camp. But, don't overlook this artist inspired town with its many galleries along the spit.
Homer
Sightseeing at Resurrection Bay.
Homer
Sightseeing at Salty Dawg Saloon. You will have some time to explore the picturesque town and it's fishermen culture. For example, the Salty Dawg Saloon's lighthouse is a great place to sit belly-up to the bar along with posting your dollar bill on the ceiling or wall so that your friend, who will be by later, will have a drink on you.
Anchorage
Sightseeing. On the way to Homer there will be enough time for some scenic photo stops and short walks. Depending on the time of the year we might stop to watch the Salmon Running up Russian River or visit one of the Russian orthodox churches overlooking the volcanoes on the other side of the bay.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Boating. Take a boat ride from Homer to Kasitsna Bay, landing on this lovely and relatively untouched beach of the peninsula. You will be sleeping in tents close to the beach and there is a beautiful beach house with huge windows and coffee/tea on tap.
Anchorage
Eco Tour. From there venture out and comb the beaches for eagles and other aquatic wildlife or walk to find some hidden coves and viewpoints.
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Kayaking. The next day you'll have a half day of sea kayaking around Kasitsna Bay, frequently visited by sea otters and harbor seals and watched overhead by bald eagles. One of the evenings we will be serving a salmon dinner!
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Turnagain Arm. In the morning we will take the water taxi back to Homer to make our way along the coastline to Hope. Hope is a quaint little town overlooking Cook Inlet/Turnagain Arm and is just a short drive from Anchorage.
Anchorage
Local Flavor. In the summer during weekends there might be some life concerts going on in the local fishermen
Anchorage
Accomodation provided.
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Turnagain Arm. Today it’s only a short drive around the Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. Potentially you can see Beluga Whales or Dall Sheep.
Anchorage
Eco Tour. We will stop at Potter Marsh to spot some of the migratory birds and wildlife that call it home. The afternoon you will have time to explore Anchorage downtown. Anchorage is a lively city that houses almost 50% of the state’s 730,000 people. (Commonly it is mistaken for the capital of Alaska, but that would be Juneau.)
Anchorage
Local Flavor. Throughout the summer there are multiple festivals, local markets and plenty of nightly live music. Keep in mind that this city is situated right in the heart of the wilderness, where over 1,000 moose, 250 black bears, and 100 grizzly bears also call it home.
What to know before booking
Included
Pre-departure meeting to welcome and provide you with a good understanding of the trip ahead 9-day tour in a fully equipped overland vehicle Services of two trained/commercially certified leaders/drivers High-quality four-person tents (sleeping only two), camp chairs and cooking equipment Admission to National Parks and Monuments
Not Included
Flight to and from Anchorage Airport Transfer ESTA-Fee/Visa Fee for USA Snacks and Drinks Optional activities Tips
What to Bring
You must bring your own sleeping bag and pad. You will get a pre-departure booklet once you book your tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Puffin Inn Anchorage 4400 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business