America's wild frontier shelters an array of plant and animal life and remains delightfully deserted. This Alaska holiday includes time at two very different wilderness lodges - one in the interior and one by the coast - to ensure maximum exposure to Alaska's diversity; time is split between observing wildlife including bears, eagles and moose, adventurous pursuits and relaxation.
WILD ALASKA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the ultimate wilderness
- Hike in places where nobody has been before
- Sample some of the finest and freshest cuisine in Alaska
- Look out for eagles on the coast and brown bears in their natural habitat
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage, home to almost half of Alaska's population, where you will be met and transferred to your central hotel for the balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook
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Day 2 Anchorage to Ultima Thule
After a leisurely morning, fly from Anchorage to McCarthy on a private charter flight in the early afternoon. On arrival in McCarthy meet your pilots for the onward flight to Ultima Thule. The lodge sits 400 miles due east of Anchorage, 50 air miles from McCarthy and 100 miles from the nearest paved road, so it is the ultimate wilderness experience. Settle in, meet your fellow guests and enjoy a relaxed evening with some of Alaska's finest and freshest cuisine.
Overnight: Ultima Thule
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Day 3 - 5 Wild Adventures
The lodge's owner, Paul Claus, is one of the most experienced bush pilots in the world and acts as a guide whilst running the lodge with the help of his family. With just eight guests at any one time, the vibe is intimate and every day is planned around the weather, which can be unpredictable in Alaska. Enjoy three days at the lodge, where every day will be different. Most of the experiences will involve flying in a Piper Super Cub which can land almost anywhere and take you to places nobody has been before. You may find yourself paddle boarding on an alpine lake, hiking in the mountains or through remote forests, or picnicking in the middle of Bagley Icefield with views of Mt Logan, the earth's largest mountain. Back at the lodge, enjoy yoga in the yurt and relax aching muscles in the wood fired sauna before dinner is served.
Overnight: Ultima Thule
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Day 6 Fly back to Anchorage
After a leisurely morning and lunch, you will be flown back to McCarthy airstrip in time to meet your charter flight back to Anchorage. You can expect to arrive in Anchorage by early evening, where you will be privately transferred to your hotel in time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook
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Day 7 Fly to Tutka Bay
After breakfast, fly from Anchorage to Homer where you will be met and escorted to the public water taxi to take you on the short ride to Tutka Bay where your hosts will waiting to greet you on the dock. After a delicious homemade lunch and an orientation, explore the nearby private hiking trails or paddle the coastline by kayak. Return to the lodge for dinner and tonight's highlight might be a bonfire on the beach with homemade s'mores.
Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge
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Day 8 - 9 Activities from Tutka Bay Lodge
Then next two days are yours to enjoy activities from the lodge. Early risers can enjoy morning yoga at the seaside wellness yurt before breakfast is served in the main lodge. Most activities will be focused on birdlife and sealife with guided hiking, boat trips along scenic fjords, canoeing on a hidden mountain lake spotting loons and eagles, or bear watching in Katmai National Park. Afterwards, perhaps enjoy a local cookery class during which you can help prepare the appetisers for that evening. Delicious cheese and wine accompanies the appetisers before dinner; and afterwards we recommend a relaxing soak in the hot tub or fishing at low tide.
Overnight: Tutka Bay Lodge
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Day 10 Tutka Bay to Anchorage
After your last lodge breakfast, a short water taxi ride through Kachemak Bay to Homer will provide a last look at the coastal wildlife here. In Homer board a scheduled flight to Anchorage where you can then connect on to your international flight home.
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| One Season | $ 40,567 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Price based on two people travelling and sharing a room. Per person price will decrease if more people travel together.
- The lodges are small and so advanced booking is strongly recommended.
- Ultima Thule has set arrival day on Sunday and set departure day on Thursday.
- Season is early June to mid-September.
- Bear viewing is never guaranteed.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation.
- Breakfast in Anchorage and all meals and drinks at the lodges.
- Private transfers in Anchorage.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees, and guide services from the lodges.
- Private charter flight from Anchorage to McCarthy and back.
- Shared charter flight from McCarthy to Ultima Thule and back.
- Domestic flight to/from Homer and shared water taxi to/from Tutka Bay.
- Applicable taxes and fares.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Gratuities (usually 10% of package rates at the lodges)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Fishing licenses and extra off-lodge activities not included as standard.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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REASONS TO BOOK
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