Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Alaska
Day 1 Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive in Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula, where you
are met and transferred to Alyeska Resort. This evening,
gather for a welcome dinner in a private room at your hotel,
enjoying a presentation by Fran Ulmer, chair of The Nature
Conservancy, who shares stories of her life and challenges in
America’s “Last Frontier.”
Alyeska Resort
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Prince William SoundEmbark on an exploration vessel for a full-day private cruise
of majestic Prince William Sound, watching for whales
and marveling at the glaciers that come down to the shore.
Tonight, back to Alyeska, ride a tram up a mountainside for
dinner at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant.
Alyeska Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 GirdwoodBoard an Alaska Railroad train for a scenic ride into the
rugged backcountry of the Chugach Mountains for a full day
of private exploration that includes hiking, kayaking and a
special Salmon Bake lunch. Adjust your experience to your
preferred level of activity with help from your skilled guides.
This evening, dine on your own, perhaps at your resort or
in Girdwood, with recommendations, reservations and
transportation provided by A&K.
Alyeska Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Tutka BayThis morning, board a floatplane on Lake Hood for a flight over
Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula to Tutka Bay Lodge. After
you settle in, enjoy one of these Design Your
Day options.
Hike a Temperate Old-Growth Rainforest with an expert
guide and stop for some beachcombing along Tutka Bay.
Sea Kayak Along the Tutka Bay Shoreline and to the
Herring Islands, looking for seabirds, otters and whales.
Join a Local Chef for a Cooking Class, using ingredients
gathered from their seaside garden and the sea itself.
Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner.
Tutka Bay Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Tutka BayToday, Ride like a Local as you embark on a scenic boat ride
across Kachemak Bay to the town of Homer and then fly
by bush plane to Katmai National Park, home to one of the
densest habitats for brown bears on earth. With your private
guide, search for the massive brown bear and other species,
watching the mighty omnivores up close in a natural setting.
Return by plane and boat to your lodge. Gather for a Scenic
Sundowner this evening before dining.
Tutka Bay Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 WinterlakeAfter breakfast, take off by floatplane for Winterlake Lodge,
viewing a string of volcanoes in Alaska’s Ring of Fire along
the way. Arrive for lunch at Winterlake Lodge in the foothills
of Denali — the largest mountain in North America — and
then partake of your choice of activities near the lodge,
including hiking, fishing, a gourmet cooking class or a
relaxing soak the hot tub. This evening, enjoy dinner and a
presentation by celebrated Iditarod racer DeeDee Jonrowe.
Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 WinterlakeFor the next two days, participate in an alternating set of
morning and afternoon activity options. Lift off by helicopter
to access activities such as a guided hike with views of
soaring, snow-capped Denali, a heli-float trip or heli-fishing.
Alternatively, choose to land on a nearby icefield, conditions
permitting, for dogsledding on the icy surface with an
Iditarod racer, an A&K-exclusive opportunity. Then, fit in
some invigorating snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
For lunch, return to the lodge for a Chef’s Table experience.
This afternoon, choose from activities available from your
lodge, including guided hikes, canoeing, birding, a yoga class
or a soak in the hot tub. This evening, dine at your lodge with
the Iditarod racer as your group’s special guest.
Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 WinterlakeContinue exploring your majestic surroundings, partaking
of the same kind of adventurous activities offered on Day 7.
Tonight, dine on site.
Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 AnchorageIn the late morning, take off by floatplane for Anchorage,
flightseeing over majestic Denali en route. This afternoon,
delve into the history of Anchorage, starting with a tour of
the Anchorage Museum’s stunning collection of the Art of
the North. Then, stop by authentic shops displaying Native
Alaskan art. Gather at the fine restaurant atop your hotel for
a farewell dinner, gazing out at sweeping views of Cook Inlet
and the Chugach Mountains.
Hotel Captain Cook
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 AnchorageAfter breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your
departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast