2015 Trips

Alaska Salmon Run Adventure - 20 Days

Trip Dates 2015:

ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Arrive for Group Meeting and Dinner
SEWARD
Days 2-4: Cruise along orcas, humpbacks and sea lions. See calving glaciers and hike Exit Glacier (C)
HOMER
Day 5: Camp on the Homer Spit with volcanic views (C)
ADVENTURE CAMP
Day 6-7: Roughing it in style and guided sea kayaking (LC)
HOPE
Day 8: Explore Alaska’s first Goldrush town and camp along Cook Inlet (C)
ANCHORAGE
Day 9: Visit Beluga Point and explore Anchorage by bike (optional) (H)

DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Days 10-12: Explore the famous National Park by bus, spot bears and moose and trail blaze in the wilderness (C)
MACLAREN RIVER LODGE

Days 13-14: Camp near Maclaren Glacier in the wilderness under Alaska’s stars and enjoy the rustic lodge the following day (C)
WRANGELL/ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
Days 15-17: Camp alongside river in largest National Park in North America. Explore the old mining town and get your adrenalin flowing with ice climbing, glacier hikes or rafting (optional) (C)
VALDEZ
Days 18-19: Find bears catching salmon and Sea Kayak through  massive icebergs (optional) (C)
LAST DAY
Day 20: Return to Anchorage by late afternoon (-)

Trip Dates 2015:

Alaska Kenai Adventure - 9 Days

ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Arrive for Group Meeting and Dinner (H)
SEWARD
Days 2-4: Cruise along orcas, humpbacks and sea lions.
See calving glaciers and hike Exit Glacier, part of the Harding Icefield (C)
HOMER
Day 5: Camp on the Homer Spit with volcanic views and fish for giant halibut (optional) (C)
ADVENTURE CAMP
Day 6-7: Roughing it in style with guided sea kayaking and salmon dinner (LC)
HOPE
Day 8: Hang out in Alaska’s first Gold Rush town and explore Fishermen Culture along Cook Inlet (C)
ANCHORAGE
Day 9: Final Day with a visit to Beluga Point, trip ends around noon in Anchorage (-)

Trip Dates 2015:

Alaska Denali Expedition - 12 Days

ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Arrive for a group meeting, exploring Anchorage city nightlife (H)
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Days 2-4: Explore the famous National Park by bus, spot bears and moose and trail blaze in the wilderness (C)
MACLAREN RIVER LODGE
Days 5-6: Camp near Maclaren Glacier in the wilderness under Alaska’s stars and enjoy the rustic lodge the following day (C)
WRANGELL/ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
Days 7-9: Camp alongside river in largest National Park in North America. Explore the old mining town and get your adrenalin flowing with ice climbing, glacier hikes or rafting (optional) (C)
VALDEZ
Days 10-11: Find bears catching salmon and Sea Kayak through icebergs (optional) (C)
LAST DAY
Day 12: R

Trip Date 2015

Icefields Parkway - Canada

Canada Gold Rush Trail Adventure - 17 Days Anchorage to Calgary

ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Meet your group, have a group meal, and explore the nightlife of Anchorage (H)
TOK
Day 2: A beautiful drive surrounded by the Wrangell and Chugach Mountains. There are some spectacular views of the Matanuska glacier on our way to Tok. (C)
DAWSON CITY
Day 3-4: A visit to this lively and historic city perpetually set in 1896, includes checking out Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, Jack London’s cabin, and trying the Sour Toe Cocktail (C)
WHITEHORSE
Day 5-6: Whitehorse is located on the Yukon River where you can check out the old paddleboat the SS Klondike. Included in the trip is a visit to the Takhini Hot Springs (C)
TESLIN
Days 7: Home of the Tlingit First Nation, whose livelihood is centered around traditional hunting, trapping and fishing. (C,U)
CASSIAR HIGHWAY
Day 8: One of the most scenic and prolific roads to spot black bear or moose. “Into the wild” is an understatement (C)
MEZIADIN LAKE
Day 9: A frequent hotspot for bears, we’ll make our way to the start of the Cassiar Highway. A visit to the Bear Glacier is not to be missed. (C)
‘KSAN VILLAGE
Day 10:  Visit the K’san Historical Village where you’ll experience the village as it has existed for centuries (C)
YELLOWHEAD HIGHWAY
Day 11: Traverse British Columbia to Alberta along the Yellowhead Highway. Camp along the Fraser Lake and explore this old fur-trading post area. (C)
JASPER
Day 12-13: This is a hub for some serious adventure activities whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting. The town has got a great vibe and good pizza. (C)
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Day 14: One of the most picturesque drives in all of North America. Make sure batteries are charged because your camera will be firing non-stop with all the breathtaking views. (C)
BANFF/Lake Louise
Days 15-16: : Enjoy the small but vibrant town of Banff. Hike Tunnel or Sulphur Mountains then visit the Banff Hot Springs to soak your weary bones. Day 2 will include a visit to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with another round of Rockies hiking. (C)
CALGARY
Day 17: No rush to leave Banff, it’s only a short drive to Calgary. It’s the last day but we’ll still find some fun. (-)

 

Trip Dates 2015:

Gold Panning Dawson City - Canada

Canada Gold Rush Trail Adventure - 17 Days Anchorage to Calgary

ANCHORAGE
Day 1: Meet your group, have a group meal, and explore the nightlife of Anchorage (H)
TOK
Day 2: A beautiful drive surrounded by the Wrangell and Chugach Mountains. There are some spectacular views of the Matanuska glacier on our way to Tok. (C)
DAWSON CITY
Day 3-4: A visit to this lively and historic city perpetually set in 1896, includes checking out Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, Jack London’s cabin, and trying the Sour Toe Cocktail (C)
WHITEHORSE
Day 5-6: Whitehorse is located on the Yukon River where you can check out the old paddleboat the SS Klondike. Included in the trip is a visit to the Takhini Hot Springs (C)
TESLIN
Days 7: Home of the Tlingit First Nation, whose livelihood is centered around traditional hunting, trapping and fishing. (C,U)
CASSIAR HIGHWAY
Day 8: One of the most scenic and prolific roads to spot black bear or moose. “Into the wild” is an understatement (C)
MEZIADIN LAKE
Day 9: A frequent hotspot for bears, we’ll make our way to the start of the Cassiar Highway. A visit to the Bear Glacier is not to be missed. (C)
‘KSAN VILLAGE
Day 10:  Visit the K’san Historical Village where you’ll experience the village as it has existed for centuries (C)
YELLOWHEAD HIGHWAY
Day 11: Traverse British Columbia to Alberta along the Yellowhead Highway. Camp along the Fraser Lake and explore this old fur-trading post area. (C)
JASPER
Day 12-13: This is a hub for some serious adventure activities whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting. The town has got a great vibe and good pizza. (C)
ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Day 14: One of the most picturesque drives in all of North America. Make sure batteries are charged because your camera will be firing non-stop with all the breathtaking views. (C)
BANFF/Lake Louise
Days 15-16: : Enjoy the small but vibrant town of Banff. Hike Tunnel or Sulphur Mountains then visit the Banff Hot Springs to soak your weary bones. Day 2 will include a visit to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with another round of Rockies hiking. (C)
CALGARY
Day 17: No rush to leave Banff, it’s only a short drive to Calgary. It’s the last day but we’ll still find some fun. (-)

Trip Date 2015

Southwest American Adventure - 20 Days

LAS VEGAS
Day 1: Arrive for Group Meeting and VIP Night on Strip (H)
Day 2: Free Day to explore “Sin City” (H)
GRAND CANYON
Day 3: Cross over Colorado River and engineering marvel, the Hoover Dam. Optional Grand Canyon helicopter flight (C)
Day 4: Sunrise at Mather Point and hiking down into the Grand Canyon to Plateau Point (C)
PARIA CANYON RANCH
Day 5: Ranch experience horseback rides/cowboy dinner (C)
ZION NATIONAL PARK
Day 6: Hike to Emerald Pools and Weeping Rock (C)
Day 7: Sunrise Hike to Angel’s Landing (C)
MONUMENT VALLEY
Day 8: Jeep Tour and traditional Native American Hogan Experience (C)
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Day 9: Iconic Delicate Arch Sunset Hike (C)
Day 10: Explore Devil’s Garden and Landscape Arch (C)
Day 11: Free Day for Optional Activities (C)
SALT LAKE CITY
Day 12: Camp at Antelope Island and visit Great Salt Lake (C)
Day 13: Delve into the historic Temple Square (H)
JACKSON
Day 14: Explore an eclectic mountain town set in Gold Rush architecture (C)
YELLOWSTONE
Day 15: Explore Snake River, Grand Teton NP, and “Old Faithful” of Yellowstone (C)
Day 16: Exploring Mammoth Hot Springs & Firehole River (C)
Day 17: Hiking alongside “Grand Canyon” of Yellowstone & Norris Geyser Basin (C)
BIG SKY COUNTRY
Day 18: Join the trail of Lewis & Clark at Tower Rock (C)
Day 19: Cross into Canada to camp along the Milk River (C)
CALGARY

Day 20: For some the adventure ends here, for others we will traverse into the Canadian Rockies (-)

 

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