Kenai Peninsula (5 days / 4 nights) 

Travel through Alaska's Kenai Peninsula to Seward, Homer, and Girdwood in this amazing pre or post cruise extension.  This area is known for its incredible scenery, abundant fish, and diverse recreation.  The Kenai Peninsula is often referred to as "the place Alaskan's go to for vacation".  It is easy to see why with so many activities available.  This itinerary is easily coordinated in reverse as well.

Tour Summary

Itinerary Description 

Day 1  Whittier or Seward Arrival;  A private coach can transfer guests from the Whittier or Seward port to their Seward hotel. Seward is known as the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park and it is one of Alaska's most historic towns.  The group may visit the state-of-the-art marine science facility at the Alaska Sea Life Center. They may also experience an Alaska husky dog sled team at an Iditarod kennel. The group can also take a cruise into the Kenai Fjords National Park.  We  suggest a visit to Exit Glacier, a massive ice sheet flowing out of the Harding Ice Field.  The group can literally walk to the face of the glacier along an interpretive trail. Overnight in Seward.  

Day 2  Seward to Homer;  Traveling next to turquoise blue lakes and rivers, with mountains in every view, makes for a great day of touring.  On the way to Homer, the group can stop at Cooper Landing for a scenic float on the Kenai River. This is the world-famous salmon river where salmon run in huge numbers to their final spawning grounds. If the group would like, the take a fishing excursion instead of a rafting trip. The final destination is Homer, positioned at the tip of Kachemak Bay.  Overnight in Homer. 

Day 3  Homer; The group can cruise across Kachemak Bay aboard a comfortable water taxi to Gull Island, and then to the picturesque wilderness beach of Otter Cove.  They can enjoy a nice lunch in the hand-crafted lodge and have some time to relax before returning to Homer later in the afternoon. Overnight in Homer. 

Day 4  Homer to Girdwood;  Girdwood is the home of the only 5-star resort in Alaska.  Upon arrival at the property there will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the scenery. In the evening, guests can take a tram ride 2,300 feet up the side of Mt. Alyeska for a panoramic view of the valley and Turnagain Arm. There are also many hiking trails and quaint shops to explore in the area. Overnight in Girdwood. 

Day 5  Girdwood to Anchorage for departure;  The group may visit Begich Boggs Visitor Center.  The center offers a 20-minute, award-winning film “Voices From the Ice.”  The glacier has receded too far to be seen from the visitor’s center, so  a 1-hour cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan is recommended.  This is the groups opportunity to get a close-up view of Portage Glacier.  After the Portage visit, there will be an opportunity to stop at Big Game Alaska.  The group will transfer to the Anchorage International Airport for their flight home.

2008 Standard Price - $860 USD per person                                                                         Price based on 30 passengers, double occupancy