The ultimate outdoor holiday for a family or a couple wanting to experience the very best that Alaska has to offer. Starting with a private yacht charter in Frederick Sound, home to the state's incredible marine life, before flying over glaciers to the Tordrillo Mountain Range for ice trekking and white water rafting. Finish at Denali's Ruth Glacier with a few nights at Sheldon Chalet, the ultimate in remote luxury lodging, located in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater just 10 miles from Mount Denali's summit.
ULTIMATE ALASKA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Private bear watching in Lake Clark National Park.
- Private helicopter over the Ruth Glacier.
- Cruising the Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound spotting whales, sea otters and porpoises.
- Trekking in the Tordrillo Range with views towards Denali and active volcanoes.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrival in Alaska
On arrival in Juneau you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, just a five minute drive from the airport. The balance of your day will be at leisure to relax and explore independently.
Overnight: Central hotel
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Day 2 Board Sea Mist
After breakfast you will be privately transferred the short distance to Auke Bay where you will board Sea Mist, your private 78' yacht and home for the next four nights. Relax on deck this afternoon before enjoying a delicious dinner with the Captain.
Overnight: Sea Mist
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Day 3 Swanson to Tenakee Hot Springs
Tenakee Hot Springs is a small community located on Chichagof Island, and this is where you will head after a hearty breakfast. The hot springs' healing powers originally drew the Tlingit people to this area and miners during the Gold Rush enjoyed winters here.
Overnight: Sea Mist
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Day 4 Baranof Warm Springs via Hidden Falls for Bear Viewing
Today sees you cruising the Chatham Strait, home to Hidden Falls Hatchery for the chance to see brown bears as well as spectacular views from the town itself on the eastern side of Baranof Island. Cruise on to Baranof Warm Springs where you can disembark for time to explore. Baranof Lake is worth the short stroll with its waterfall and natural hot springs. Head back to Sea Mist in time for dinner.
Overnight: Sea Mist
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Day 5 Whale Watching in Pybus Bay
As you cruise to Pybus Bay today, keep an eye out for whales feeding and playing against the stunning Alaskan backdrop. Once at anchor it's time for watersports with kayaks and paddle boards. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight: Sea Mist
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Day 6 Petersburg to Tordrillo Range
Sea Mist sets off early this morning to Petersburg, a fishing village discovered by a Norwegian, passing one of the highest concentrations of humpback whales along the way. This is where you disembark and board your private floatplane for the flight over bays and glaciers towards Judd Lake and the Tordrillo Range. On arrival at Tordrillo you will have the balance of your day at leisure to explore your surroundings and take in the dramatic vistas. Your stay will be tailored to your specific interests.
Option: Add on an extra night to include Wrangell, one of Alaska's oldest non-Native settlements. The Wrangell Narrows stretch for 22 miles, and are the most technically challenging set of waterways to navigate in North America.
Overnight: Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
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Day 7 - 8 Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Enjoy two days at leisure at Tordrillo where you can do as much or as little as you would like. The lodge organises activities such as hiking, yoga, water skiing and canoeing on the lake and each morning your guide will talk you through the different options for the day. For the adventurous there are also ice trekking and white water rafting expeditions and two helicopter excursions are included during your stay.
Overnight: Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
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Day 9 Tordrillo Mountain Lodge to Sheldon Chalet
Say goodbye to the lodge this morning as you take a private helicopter transfer to Sheldon Chalet on Denali's Ruth Glacier. The chalet has spectacular panoramic views of the Don Sheldon Amphitheater and surrounding glaciers. You will be welcomed with canapés and champagne before an afternoon at leisure on the glacier.
Overnight: Sheldon Chalet
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Day 10 - 11 Sheldon Chalet
Your adventure guides will discuss each day's activities with you over breakfast and you can relax at the chalet with a hot drink and exceptional views or venture out to trek across the glacier or try sledding and snowshoeing. Each evening, gather around the fireplace for a natural history lesson, or relax in the chalet's sauna.
Overnight: Sheldon Chalet
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Day 12 Sheldon Chalet to Anchorage
Enjoy your last morning at Sheldon Chalet before your helicopter transfer to Lake Hood. Here, you will be met and transferred the short distance back to Anchorage for your final night in Alaska.
Overnight: Captain Cook
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Day 13 Depart Anchorage
Enjoy a morning at leisure before you are privately transferred to Anchorage airport for your flight home.
Overnight: Home
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICE - Per Person
| June to September | $ 69,112 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Based on four people sharing two rooms throughout (prices will increase for less people and decrease for more people).
- Generally, Alaska's lodge season runs from June-October so early booking is strongly recommended.
- Tordrillo's summer packages run from July to early September, Kings & Corn packages run from early June to early July, and winter packages run from February to April.
- Sea Mist's cruising season is 1st May to 15th September each year.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private transfers throughout.
- Private charter flights to the lodges.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- All inclusive meal plan on board Sea Mist and at Sheldon Chalet.
- Meals and soft drinks and one massage per adult at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic drinks at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.
- Crew Gratuity on Sea Mist (15-20% of charter cost recommended)
- Staff gratuity at Tordrillo and Sheldon Chalet (15-20% of accommodation cost recommended)
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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REASONS TO BOOK
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