Spend three nights in the backcountry at an Alaskan wilderness lodge located inside the Kenai Wildlife Refuge. Navigate the waters of the Kenai River between the Kenai Riverside Lodge and the Kenai Backcountry Lodge on a full day rafting trip. Keep your eyes peeled for the moose, bear, caribou, and birds that inhabit this area. Spend two nights at the Kenai Backccountry Lodge and set out on guided hikes or enjoy a wood-fired sauna as you relax in one of nine guest cabins located around a glacier-carved lake. This lodge offers travelers a taste of the remote Alaska experience while still in close proximity of Anchorage.
Highlights
Travel deep into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to arrive at the lodge
Raft the Kenai River between two lodges during your stay in the backcountry
Enjoy guided hikes and spot wildlife in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Today you meet your group leader in a downtown hotel in Anchorage or at the airport at a predetermined time, around mid-afternoon. From here you are shuttled along the Turnagain Arm to Cooper Landing, the home of Kenai Riverside Lodge and an important access point for you to Kenai Backcountry Lodge tomorrow. Settle into your cabin tonight and enjoy dinner in the lodge as you get ready for tomorrow's rafting adventure.
Today you will be on the river for a rafting adventure into the backcountry! Set out on the turquoise blue waters of the Kenai River into the nearly 2 million acre Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Follow the river's pace as you embark on a full day river float trip on your raft. Arrive to your home for the next two nights, Kenai Backcountry Lodge, situated along a glacier carved lake accessible only by boat.. This river trip transports you to the remote Alaska wilderness than many people hope to encounter. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife all along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch and raft class II rapids through the Kenai Canyon. Finish up with some scenic exploration along the lake before heading back to the lodge in time for dinner this evening. This rustic lodge offers nine guest cabins nestled in along the shore and amazing creature comforts despite its remote location, such as down comforters, private bathrooms, heating and light! Settle in for the evening.
Today is free for you to choose the activities that most entice you! Enjoy a hot breakfast and set out for your adventure. Take a guided hike, venturing through the evergreen forest as you journey towards alpine tundra and breathtaking scenery. Relax in the cozy wood-fired sauna today, or opt to go for a quick chilly swim in the lake! Set out to spot wildlife on a leisurely walk if you choose. Moose, bears, and caribou are some of the creatures that call this area home. Keep your eyes peeled as well for a number of local birds. Enjoy the magic of the wilderness scenery throughout the day and wind down to appetizers and dinner with a gourmet flair this evening.
Day 4: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast today set out across the lake then take a van back to Anchorage, arriving mid-day. Continue on your independent Alaska travels or add in a tour to Denali National Park.
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Initial deposit is 1200, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to surcharge and maximum charge of $20,000
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Mary has kept in regular contact and prepared me for everything so far
Michael Sinner
1 month ago
Very prompt responses. Erin found us the trip we were looking for and gave us good advice.
Nancy Brown-Koeller
1 month ago
I don’t have the words to describe it but the last week has been one of the best I can remember. 6 days of adventure in South East Alaska including trekking through lush rain forest, sitting in silence listening to glaciers calving, up early to see the northern lights, kayaking and stupidly swimming in iceberg frozen waters ! (That actually hurt).
Animal sightings including black and brown bears, Minke and hundreds of Humpack Whales, porpoises, sea lions, mountain goats, harbour seals, bald eagles, salmon and more birds than I can count. Wonderful friends and connections made. A huge shout out to Trevor and his totally amazing crew on the Admiralty Dream whose energy and enthusiasm made this most incredible experience.
DAVID JAMES
2 months ago
From the initial booking all the way through the trip, this was by far our favorite trip. Small boat travel is the only way to see a location. The excursions were so much more than I could explain. The locations were remote and awesome.
Lori I
2 months ago
Personal, knowledgeable service. We felt so informed and supported before our trip. Highly recommend and would use again.
