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Alaska Active Escape
6 days, Anchorage to Anchorage
Itinerary
Day 1Anchorage/Seward
Arrive before 8am for the welcome meeting in Anchorage. Hike in Kenai National Park to stunning Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield. Black bears are spotted almost daily from the trail. Overnight in Seward.
Enjoy a group dinner and reflect on the spectacular natural wonders of the Alaskan Wilderness experienced on today's hike.
Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting
Today, the adventure begins. Be sure to arrive in time to meet your group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your trip.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hike to View Exit Glacier on the Harding Icefield Trail
Head out on an amazing hike to the Exit Glacier along the Harding Icefield trail. The 11.9km (7.4 mi) round trip of the Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike through the Alaska backcountry. 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 breathtaking view of the icefield. 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, broken only by an occasional nunatak or lonely peak. There are various lookout points along the trail that serve as good turnaround points. Portions of the upper trail are covered by ice and snow part of the year. Easier, shorter hikes to the base of the glacier are also options that also afford beautiful views for those not looking for a strenuous hike.
Black bears are spotted frequently from the Harding Icefield Trail.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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LunchDay 2Seward
Discover amazing Resurrection Bay on an adventurous kayaking tour. Paddle along the shoreline and keep your eyes open for wildlife including sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, jumping salmon, and even whales.
Sea Kayaking Tour
Explore the stunning surroundings of Resurrection Bay from the water. Follow a naturalist guide along the scenic western shoreline of the bay and marvel at the snow-covered mountains and hanging glaciers. Learn about the bay’s history, highlights, and wildlife along the way. Sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, seabirds, and jumping salmon are often seen. Occasionally, whales are also spotted. Continue along the Caines Head State Recreation Area and, depending on group speed, all the way to Tonsina Creek. During spawning season, if the tide is high it may be possible to paddle up the creek to see spawning salmon.
About halfway into the trip, make a shoreline stop to enjoy hot drinks and lunch with time to stretch your legs and explore.
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LunchDay 3Seward/Kenai Peninsula
Morning visit to the Alaskan Sealife Center for a behind-the-scenes tour. Explore the Kenai Peninsula, one of the best hiking spots in Alaska. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Alaskan wilderness before it’s time to hike back to civilization.
Alaska SeaLife Center Visit
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only public aquarium in the state and also functions as an ocean wildlife rescue center. The facility focuses on research, rehabilitation, education, and exhibits.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hiking
Enjoy a unique hike on the Kenai Peninsula, which offers the most diverse range of hiking environments in the state. The Kenai, as it’s known locally, is a huge area and contains an ice field larger than the state of Rhode Island. Make the short but steep climb through spruce and hemlock forest to a wide subalpine valley of meadows surrounded by picturesque mountains.
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LunchDay 4Kenai Peninsula/Homer
Spend a day exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on a scenic rafting trip on the Kenai River. Enjoy a hearty picnic lunch before crossing Skilak Lake. Afternoon transfer to Homer.
At the take out point, meet your CEO and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. In the afternoon transfer to Homer.
Kenai River Scenic Float
Spend a day on the Kenai River and explore scenic Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Pass through Kenai Canyon and across pristine, glacier-carved Skilak Lake in the heart of the refuge. On the rare occasion the Alaskan winds create waves 1m (3 ft) or higher, the trip will end with a 2.4km (1.5 mi) hike up Hidden Creek.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 5Homer
Enjoy a scenic boat ride across Kachemak Bay followed by a full-day of hiking in Kachemak Bay State Park. Enjoy lunch in full view of the nearly mile-wide glacier face. In the late afternoon, return by boat to Homer.
Cap off a truly breathtaking and unforgettable day with a final group dinner.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Kachemak Bay State Park Guided Hike
Explore Kachemak Bay State Park on an exciting guided hike. Traverse 3 distinct ecosystems—coastal/marine, old-growth coastal forest, and glacial outwash plain—and learn more about them as you go.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
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LunchDay 6Homer/Anchorage
After breakfast, hike with a naturalist in the Carl E Wynn Nature Center before returning to Anchorage where the adventure ends at approximately 5pm.
Carl E. Wynn Nature Center Hike
Hike through the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center with a naturalist guide. As you explore this homestead-turned-refuge, keep an eye peeled for birds, moose, and other wildlife.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.