The Kenai Wilderness Experience
$1,795 pp – 6 Days
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Sterling and Seward Highways
Day 1 — Anchorage to Homer
- Arrival in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city located at the base of the Chugach Mountains
- Check into a late model rental vehicle in Anchorage (vehicle provided with unlimited mileage)
- Drive the scenic Seward and Sterling Highways down the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage to Homer (approx. 4 hours drive time)
- Visit Potter Marsh, a good location for bird watching and salmon viewing
- Take a tour of a historic gold mine and try your luck at gold panning
- Visit a wildlife conservation center to learn about animal research, conservation, and animal care
- Arrive into Homer – a bay-side village with fantastic views located on the shores of Kachemak Bay State Park
- Homer lodging provided
Visit the Alaska Peninsula and Katmai National Park
Day 2 — Katmai Nat'l Park
- Discover the rich cultural history of Homer, a charming coastal town. Enjoy local art galleries, quaint bookstores, and an array of outdoor cafes serving up local seafood and fresh produce.
- Homer is home to several nature and wildlife centers – You may want to explore the Pratt Museum of Natural History, the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center or the Carl Wynn Nature Center.
- Travel by bush plane to Katmai National Park to enjoy bear viewing and beautiful scenery (Optional Add-on)
- Homer lodging provided
Visit the remote community of Seldovia
Day 3 — Kachemak Bay State Park
- Take a cruise across Kachemak Bay to the remote wilderness community of Seldovia. A local naturalist will be onboard to help with wildlife viewing and natural history information.
- Explore the remote community of Seldovia – known for it’s remote village charm and beautiful bayside setting
- Homer lodging provided
Enjoy the small villages of the Kenai Peninsula
Day 4 — Homer to Seward
- Drive from Homer to Seward ( , approx. 3.5-hour drive)
- Arrive into the picturesque small bayside village of Seward – the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park
- Tour the Alaska Sealife Center, one of Alaska’s most extensive marine wildlife research centers
- Visit Exit Glacier and the Harding Ice field
- Seward lodging provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing and stunning scenery in the Kenai Fjords
Day 5 — Kenai Fjords Nat'l Park
- Enjoy a full day of wildlife and glacier viewing aboard a high-speed catamaran – explore Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park with a National Park Ranger on board – a deli-style lunch and hot beverages provided
- In the early evening explore the Caines Head Trail where is is common to see Bald Eagles and Marine Wildlife along the shores of Resurrection Bay
- Seward lodging provided
Travel behind a sled dog team
Day 6 — Seward to Anchorage
- Ride behind a sled dog team with a local musher – spend time touring their training grounds while learning about their way of life.
- Have another opportunity to drive the Seward Highway from Seward to Anchorage (2 hours)
- Ride the Anchorage Trolley to visit historical locations throughout downtown Anchorage
- Look for wildlife while you take a stroll along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to explore the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
- Return rental vehicle at the Anchorage Airport