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- Accessible by air only
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Tour Includes:
| - Roundtrip float plane flight from Talkeetna
- 2 nights accommodations
- All meals while at the lodge
- Service of guides
- Use of recreational equipment
- All taxes and fees.
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Caribou Lodge is located on a remote lake above the timberline in the Talkeetna Mountains, just southeast of Denali National Park and East of Talkeetna. Nature and Tranquility are the only neighbors. Caribou Lodge is one of a select few Alaska lodges with fantastic views of Mt. McKinley and the Talkeetna mountains. Wildlife in the area include caribou, moose, grizzly and black bears, Dall sheep, wolves, coyotes, fox, wolverine and many species of birds.
The long days of summer bring awesome early sunrises, and the elegance of the midnight sun as it slips behind Mt. McKinley is a sight to behold. Spending a few days in your private rustic but comfortable cabin will be an insightful experience of bush living in Alaska.
Lodge owners Mike and Pam have called Caribou Lodge home for many years and genuinely look forward to sharing their stories and Alaska wilderness lifestyle with you.
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LODGE INFORMATION AND ITINERARY
INFORMATION
Your hosts:
Caribou Lodge offers one of the most unique and unforgettable
experiences - living with a family in the Alaska bush.
The hosts, Mike
and Pam call Caribou Lodge their home and have lived there year around for 16
years. All supplies are flown in by bush plane. For 2 to 3 months of the year
during winter "freeze-up" and "spring break-up," they are isolated in the
Alaskan Bush. They have raised and home schooled their son. Mike and Pam's
experiences vary from having grizzly bears out the front door, to long winter
nights by the warm fire with a good book while the Aurora Borealis dance
overhead, to surprise visits from traveling wolves. They invite you to share
their dream and experiences with them.
Location: The
lodge is located on a remote lake above the timberline in the Talkeetna
Mountains. The lodge has one of the most perfect settings to view Mt. McKinley.
Even so the lodge itself if not located inside the boundaries of Denali National
Park, the lodge offers a great alternative to the park. Most of the wildlife
that can be seen inside the park, also live in the area around the lodge
(sightings cannot be guaranteed). The lodge is located just southeast of Denali
National Park and east of Talkeetna. The lodge has no road access and is
accessible via a scenic 20-minute flight by bush plane from Talkeetna. The plane
is equipped with floats in summer and skis for landing on the frozen lake in
winter. The lodge is open year-round.
Lodge setting and
accommodation: The lodge's cabins are cozy and comfortable. A centrally
located shower house is available along with a sauna. The number of guests is
limited to ensure a personalized stay. Larger family type groups can be
accommodated. The lodge offers fantastic views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan
Range to the West. Wildlife abounds in the area; caribou, moose, grizzly bears,
sheep, black bears, wolves, coyotes, fox, wolverine, ermine, otters, eagles,
short-eared owls, ptarmigan, loons, Canadian geese, and swans have all been
observed from the comfort of the lodge. Wildflowers abound mid June through
August. Berries ripen in July. The long days of summer bring awesome sunrises
while sunsets behind Mt. McKinley are magic. Your hosts call Caribou Lodge their
home and live there year round.
Meals: Meals are served
family style in the lodge and are homemade hearty Alaskan meals.
Activities: Recreation activities are limited only by
your imagination and the seasons. In summer, you can view wildlife, flora and
fauna for unlimited photography opportunities or take a leisurely boat ride
around the lake and try your hand at catch-and-release fishing. In season,
fields of wildflowers and mouthwatering berries can be found on one of the many
hiking options, from the short hike for a 360 degree view of Mt. McKinley or to
one of the nearby lakes, streams, and beaver ponds for observing the wildlife.
Winter brings cross-country skiing, dog mushing, snowshoeing, and viewing the
Northern Lights.
ITINERARY
Day
1/Arrival: Arrival in Talkeetna on own. At approx. 10am, depart from
Talkeetna on a 20 minute flight by bush plane to Caribou Lodge. The lodge owners
will greet you upon arrival. After an orientation of the lodge, you will discuss
and plan your daily activities. There's time in the afternoon for some
activities or to just relax at the lodge. Overnight Caribou Lodge. (Dinner)
Day 2 +: Activities include hiking and exploring the
high alpine tundra from the lodge. Great views of Mt. McKinley are possible
(weather permitting). Overnight Caribou Lodge. (All meals)
Day
3/Departure: After breakfast (approx. 10:30am) you will depart on the
scenic flight back to Talkeetna. Tour ends upon arrival in Talkeetna.
(Breakfast)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
PAYMENT POLICY
Deposit of 50% is required, without reservation is not confirmed.
Final payment due 60 days prior!
REFUND /
CANCELLATION POLICY
90 or more days prior to lodge stay
date: 50% of invoice total.
89 to 0 days prior to lodge stay date: 100% of invoice
total.
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TRAVEL TO ALASKA: Please make sure you have your proper documents (US Drivers License or
passport) with you, your credit card and camera/video recorder. If you booked a rental car with us that you will pick up upon arrival in
Alaska, please make sure you provide us with your flight arrival information so
that your car is ready for you when you arrive! Also remember that Alaska has its own time zone. Alaska is 1 hour behind
Pacific Standard Time / 2 hours behind Mountain Standard Time / 3 hours behind
Central Standard Time / 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. WHAT TO PACK: Temperatures from June through August range between 60°F / 16° C to 80°F /
27°. May and September are typically cooler, with temperatures ranging between
45°F / 7° C to 55°F / 13° C. Temperatures in the winter can range from -40
degrees to 40 degrees. If summer or winter the general rule for Alaska is casual, comfortable
clothing that can be worn in layers. The first layer should be something thin
and next to the skin (try to avoid cotton). The second layer adds warmth and
allows you the option of removing if it gets warmer (mostly fleece or similar).
The third layer should protect you against rain and wind if necessary.
For day cruises into Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National
Park, for example, we recommend an extra layer including a scarf, hat and
gloves, as it can be chilly on the boats - even in the summer!
Comfortable walking shoes or water repellent hiking boots are also
important.
If you visit in the winter, your outer layer should
protect you against the cold and wind. Even so jeans are comfortable, they are
not ideal when it is really cold. Ski pants are protecting better against the
cold weather. Do not forget to bring a warm scarf, hat, gloves, and boots.
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