Alaska: The Kenai Peninsula
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Choose your own adventure: Hiking, kayaking, SUP, yoga, & wildlife cruise
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No trip to Alaska is complete without a visit to the famed Kenai Peninsula! Kenai is home to giant king salmon, active volcanoes, and unsurpassed coastal wonders. We'll start our adventure in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, travel to Seward, and then arrive at our yurts, framing where ocean and forest meet. When in Kenai, we will soak in the long, sunny days, kayak to our hearts content, and view the stars in our remote glamping paradise. We'll also savor locally caught fish (such as halibut and prawns). Upon our goodbye, we'll take one last breath of fresh air and view of the nearby Alaskan mountains. If you’re looking to extend your stay and want to see Alaska's interior beauty, (including Denali National Park) join us on Alaska: From Anchorage to Fairbanks or Alaska: From Fairbanks to Anchorage
Highlights
- Enjoying fresh fish prepared for you while in a remote paradise
- Seeing an amazing diversity of marine birds and wildlife, including sea otters, seals and orcas
- Getting to glamp under the stars in private yurts
- Paddling and hiking in a remote and pristine area
- Discovering new animals on an amazing wildlife cruise
Inclusions
- 1 - 2 experienced AGC guides based on group size
- 5 nights double occupancy lodging
- All activities on the itinerary
- All meals as outlined on the itinerary (Lunches are on your own Day 3-5, with time and guidance to purchase supplies in Seward)
- All transport within Alaska
- All entrance fees
Not included: Airfare to/from Anchorage, alcoholic beverages, one dinner and three lunches, guide gratuities, optional activities, travel insurance, items of a personal nature.
Trip Info
This trip is designed for women in good health and physical condition who want to paddle Alaska's coastline. We have designed the itinerary to minimize time in the van and all activities are moderate. The rating for this trip is a 3, The trip requires some aerobic conditioning, such as walking vigorously up hills, jogging, cross country skiing or stair stepping for 30 - 45 minutes at least 3 - 4 times a week. Additional endurance exercise may be suggested. There are typically 4 to 6 hours of daily activity.Rating: 1 2[3] 4 5.
On this trip we combine hiking in forests and along coasts, kayaking in Humpy Cove, exploring the town of Seward, and looking for the interesting marine wildlife (not to mention moose!) that the Kenai Peninsula is known for. All activities are at a moderate level and suitable for beginners.
The first night will be spent at the Aloft Anchorage or similar in Anchorage, near the airport. The second night will be spent at the Hotel Edgewater or similar in Seward. The remaining nights will be spent in well maintained yurts at Orcas Island Cabins in a 'glamping' set up. Glamping gives you the peace and serenity of a wilderness experience without the traditional downsides of ‘roughing it’. In our case, we’ll be staying in spacious yurts, each with a queen bed and a futon. Linens are provided, including pillows, blankets and comforters. The eco-friendly yurts have solar power and each features a kitchen with propane range and complete set of dishes and basic cookware, a dining and comfortable living area, propane fireplace, private bathroom with shower and compost toilet, and a large private deck with barbecue grill.
Trip Resources
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Welcome to Alaska! By area, Anchorage is one of the largest cities in the U.S., encompassing 1,961 square miles – nearly the size of the state of Delaware! With around 300,000 residents, Anchorage is also Alaska's most populous city and home to more than 41 percent of the state's population. Arrive to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport by 4PM to meet your guides near baggage claim. As a group, we'll be shuttled to our trip hotel to check-in before going to dinner. If that timing does not work with your schedule, you can grab a taxi or rideshare from the airport. Although the sun technically sets for about three hours on this day, it never really gets dark. You may find yourself exploring long past your normal bedtime! If you get into Anchorage early and have time, there is a fun trolley tour of the city and lots to learn at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Overnight: Aloft or similar, Anchorage (D)
Drive time: 2.5 hours. Hiking mileage: 1-3 miles first hike, 3-5 miles second hike. Overnight: Best Western Edgewater Hotel or similar (B, L, D)
Our glamping adventure begins today! What is “glamping,” you might ask? It stands for “glamorous camping” and implies a rustic adventure that still has lots of lovely amenities. Glamping gives you the peace and serenity of a wilderness experience without the traditional downsides of ‘roughing it’. In our case, we’ll be staying in spacious yurts, each with a queen bed and a futon. Linens are provided, including pillows, blankets and comforters. The eco-friendly yurts have solar power and each features a kitchen with propane range and complete set of dishes and basic cookware, a dining and comfortable living area, propane fireplace, private bathroom with shower and compost toilet, and a large private deck with barbecue grill.
Once we’ve had a chance to unload and settle in, we’ll gather for an afternoon paddle or short hike and then have dinner together as a group. Your AGC guides will teach basic paddling techniques and safety - no previous sea kayaking or stand up paddling experience is necessary.
Overnight: Orca Island Cabins (B, D)
Overnight: Orca Island Cabins (B, D)
Overnight: Orca Island Cabins (B, D)
Drive time: 2.5 hours. Hiking mileage: 2-3 miles. (B, L)
Overnight: Aloft Anchorage or similar for participants extending to the Alaska: Anchorage to Fairbanks departure.
4.4
(17 reviews)*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
Enjoyed kayaking, wish mor opportunity. Loved the cabins on fox island. Enjoyed 6 hr cruise
Great people. Beautiful scenery and wildlife. Good food. Sea kayaking. I was totally taken care of by Elysee and Emily.
Orca Island Cabins was beautiful, exceptionally well fitted out for comfort and enjoyment, and the freedom to paddle at will was great.
The 3 days at Orca Island Cabins were fantastic. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I loved the remoteness, the views, the yurts, the area where we gathered and ate, the opportunity to be active or to relax. The only thing it didn't offer was great hiking. I would change the itinerary of the trip to spend much less time in Seward itself, and take advantage of the proximity to Kenai Fjords National Park, which wasn't even on the original itinerary. The itinerary gave us time to explore Seward on our first afternoon there, in the evening after dinner, and on the morning before we took the boat to Humpy Cove. For many women, this was just too much time for exploring Seward. Although I wasn't able to go with the group to Kenai Fjords Natl Park on the last day, I would have loved to see it!!!!!
Spectacular scenery Kayaking and boat rides Abundant wildlife Very competent and enthusiastic guides I appreciated the yoga classes
I absolutely loved staying in the yurt.
The Orca Island cabins were absolutely amazing.
The great diversity of fellow travelers, the attention to safety from the guides, the accommodations at Orca Island Cabins.
There were many high points of this trip but by far the most notable was the stay on Orca Island.
The wildlife was great. The hiking was good but slow.
Guides were knowledgeable and well organized. Would have liked time in Homer to visit the town
Hiking in the forests was amazing. Kayaking in the glacier was a lifetime experience! Seeing unusual wildlife such as whales, black Bear, and otters was a blast. The Kenai river rafting while watching fishermen catching salmon was another delight. Getting a close up look at the tide pools’ living things was cool. Finally, having a naturalist educating us on the Alaskan ecosystem was highly appreciated.
Highlights were kayaking to the glacier, and also hiking to the alpine lake near another glacier. Beautiful place!!!
I didn't really have any expectations - everything was good
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Where do we eat?
Breakfast on Day 2 will be at the hotel and included in your stay. Breakfasts and dinners while at the yurts will be prepared by your AGC guides. 4 lunches and one dinner will be on your own, with guidance and support from guides. -
What dietary preferences or restrictions can you accommodate on this trip?
If we know well in advance, we can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-sensitive diets. We cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free diet and we cannot provide a kitchen guaranteed to be free of cross-contamination. If you are vegan, we ask that you bring some additional protein bars; and if you are gluten-sensitive, please bring some gluten-free snacks. If you have severe allergies, Celiac disease and/or other significant dietary restrictions, please call the office before you register. -
I will be coming by myself. Do I need to pay a single supplement?
On this trip all sleeping accommodations are in shared rooms and shared yurts with two people to each room or yurt. - Can you tell me more about the trail conditions and fitness required for this trip?
Your trip in Alaska is filled with paddling, hiking and sightseeing! Alaska is known for its expansive vistas and Wild West feel. In other words, it is not just 'a walk in the park' and does require a certain level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the experience. The waters, trails and terrain you will encounter will be rugged with rocky terrain and the occasional steep section with un-even footing. The hikes will have a combination of woodland and wide open nature areas; even though we are very far north the sun can be strong - don't forget your sunscreen! You will be spending between 3-6 hours each day engaged in activity. To fully enjoy your trip, please continue your regular fitness program and consider adding some of the suggestions below.
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