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Eight National Parks, One Epic Adventure
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: North America
Region: Alaska
Trip Price: $26,995
Duration: 19 days/18 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Gustavus, Alaska / Anchorage, Alaska
National Parklands: Denali NP;Glacier Bay NP;Wrangell-St. Elias NP;Gates of the Arctic NP;Kobuk Valley NP;Lake Clark NP;Katmai NP;Kenai Fjords NP
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Situated on the tranquil shores of the Icy Strait in Gustavus, Alaska sits a majestic lodge - the Glacier Bay's Bear Track Inn. The Inn features exquisite accommodations, incredible activities, scrumptious meals, true Alaskan ambiance and hospitality - all with Glacier Bay National Park serving as your backdrop. This will be an excellent base for exploring the area, and all flight transfers to and from the lodge. For your time here, all meals will be included as well as any transportation needs you'll have to get around the area for various day tours or local exploration!
Just outside the city of Seward, travel down the winding road to Exit Glacier and you'll find your paradise away from home, Seward Windsong Lodge. The towering mountains, fragrant spruce trees and the rush of the Resurrection River awaken your senses on arrival.
The Lake Clark Lodge is one of this remote National Parks newest full-service lodging facilities. Just a short and scenic plane ride from Anchorage, your experience at the lodge is one of genuine adventure in one of the wildest places left on earth. There is a myriad of adventures available for all ages and activity levels during your all-inclusive stay. As a guest at the lodge, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities, including fantastic fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, packrafting, boat tours, and a wide variety of fly out touring around Lake Clark as well as Katmai National Park, which is a close neighbor. For National Park collectors, there are tours in both Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks. You'll visit both Proenneke’s Cabin in Lake Clark and the famous bear viewing at Brooks Falls in Katmai. This location is perfectly situated to maximize your options in both of these incredible national parks. The lodge is surrounded by a large deck for guests to look out on the lake and mountain setting. There are many common areas and cozy nooks, including a game room, pool room, library, two full bars, and the great room. You can expect all flights to and from the lodge, lodging, meals and daily guided activities to be included in your stay here.
Kennicott Glacier Lodge is one of Alaska’s premier wilderness lodges, set in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The setting allows you to take in spectacular views of the Wrangell and Chugach Mountain ranges, the Chitina River Valley, and the 25-mile long Kennicott Glacier. From the lodge location you’ll be poised to set out and explore trails, investigate the historic mining town, float a river, and more. There is a historic main lodge with cozy rooms and shared bathroom, and an additional wing, housing newer and more modern rooms with two queen beds and private bathrooms. There is a huge porch from where you can take in the views when the weather is good, and three sitting rooms in the lodge. A full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual atmosphere - family style. In the evenings there is often entertainment offered, such as a slide show or a guided walk through the historic mining town.
Denali Backcountry Lodge sits beside Moose Creek in the Kantishna Hills at the base of massive Denali. There are thirty comfortable cedar guest cabins, each with heat and a private bath. The two-story main lodge is the gathering place, where you will enjoy hearty, healthy meals with fellow guests. A buffet is offered for breakfast and lunch, and dinner is served family style. There is an informal bar which serves beer and wine. Each day you can choose from a host of guided activities, including naturalist-led hikes, gold panning, wildlife explorations, and flightseeing. There are mountain bikes for guests to use, and a variety of evening programs that you are welcome to attend. We hope that on at least one of the day’s you visit it will be clear enough to see Denali in all its glory, as there is no better location from which to view it.Your helicopter flight to and from the lodge, lodging, meals and daily guided activities are included in your stay here.
Located about 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Nullagvik Hotel is much more than a place to sleep. It is a place to reflect, to rest, to meet and to dine. The Nullagvik has long been a gathering place in Kotzebue, the thriving hub of Northwestern Alaska.
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