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Discover
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Tour
1507CTA
This tour leaves you plenty of time to explore
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. You first travel to Seward, known as the
gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward is home to
the Alaska
SeaLife
Center, an informative and interesting marine
research center, and one of Alaska's leading
Iditarod dog mushing families.
Next you travel to Cooper Landing / Soldotna,
located on the turquoise Kenai river, the most popular river for Alaskan fisherman on
the Kenai Peninsula. Every year hundreds of salmon
travel thousands of miles to make it back to
their spawning grounds. Afterwards, you
continue on to Homer,
the farthest west you can drive on the American road
system. It
also is known as the "Halibut Capital of the World,"
offering its visitors not only great halibut fishing
but also boat tours through scenic Kachemak Bay. At
the end of your tour, you will travel to Girdwood and
the luxurious Alyeska Resort, a great place to relax
and enjoy Alaska's uniqueness and splendid nature
one more time before you drive back to Anchorage
where this tour ends.
Pick up your rental car upon
arrival and drive to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder
of your day at your leisure exploring Alaska's
largest city.
Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2: Anchorage to Seward
/ 127 miles
Plan 3 hours driving time, not including stops.
Today start your tour with a scenic drive along
Turnagain Arm. Watch for Dall sheep on the mountains
and for beluga whales in the inlet. Recommended
stops include Portage Glacier, the Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center, and Exit Glacier.
Visit the
state-of-the-art marine
science aquarium, the Alaska SeaLife Center, at your
leisure. Overnight in Seward.
Day 3:
Seward
Seward is known as the gateway
to Kenai Fjords National Park, and it is one of
Alaska's most historic towns. Today enjoy a
full day boat cruise into Kenai Fjords
National Park, one of the most beautiful marine
parks (included).
This lush coastal wilderness is home to abundant
wildlife including humpback and orca whales,
puffins, seals, and Stellar sea lions! Overnight
in Seward.
Day
4: Seward to Soldotna area / 94 miles (or
Seward to Cooper Landing
/ 48 miles)
Plan 75 minutes driving time, not including stops.
Just
as you leave town, you have your last chance to see Exit
Glacier. You can walk right to
the face of the glacier along an interpretive trail.
The route
illustrates the historical path that the glacier
has followed as it has receded over the last 100
years. As your driving journey continues, you will
follow the Kenai River to Cooper Landing / Soldotna area, located on the Kenai
River, one of the most renown salmon
fishing rivers in Alaska.
Overnight in Soldotna or Kenai if you booked the
standard program. Overnight in Cooper Landing if you
booked the upgraded program.
Day 5: Soldotna to Homer
/ 85 miles (or Cooper Landing to Homer /
120 miles)
Plan 2.5 hours driving time,
not including stops.
This morning you have the opportunity for a
guided fishing charter or
rafting trip (not included) on
the Kenai River
before continuing on to Homer. Along the way, stop for
a view across Cook Inlet of four active volcanoes.
Homer is
positioned at the end of the Sterling Highway on a
4.5-mile long spit of land stretching out into
Kachemak Bay. This
is as far west as you can drive in the Americas. Overnight
in Homer.
Day 6: Homer
Today is at your
leisure to explore the town and the bustling Homer Spit,
where you will find
water taxis, boat tours, and
fishing charters (not included) available, as well as
many gift shops
and art galleries.
Overnight in Homer.
 Day
7: Homer to Girdwood / 184
miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not including stops.
The drive to Girdwood, takes you back along the Cook
Inlet towards Anchorage.
Girdwood is the home of the only 5-star resort in
Alaska, the
Hotel Alyeska. In
the afternoon, explore the
Historic Iditarod Trail during a guided rainforest hike.
This moderate and exciting 5 mile
(roundtrip) hike consists of a very unique hand tram
crossing and walk over the Winner Creek Gorge. Your
naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and
fauna of North America's northern-most temperate rainforest.
You may even see a moose! When blueberry season is in full
swing, the trail is blooming with scrumptious delights sure
to please everyone.
Relax in the evening and/or take a tram ride 2,300 feet up the side of
Mt.
Alyeska
for a panoramic view of the valley and Turnagain
Arm. Overnight
at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 8:
Girdwood to
Anchorage
/
39
miles
Plan 45 minutes driving time, not including
stops.
Depending on your flight departure time, you might
have time for some more optional activities in the
area such as a
helicopter flight to a glacier for a dog sledding
tour (not
included). Drive back to Anchorage along the
spectacular Turnagain Arm.
Return
your vehicle to
the airport rental station. Depart or start an
additional program.
7 nights hotel accommodation, 7 day
midsize car rental from/to Anchorage
including unlimited mileage.
Admission
to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, full day
cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park with
all-you-can-eat buffet and 2-3 hour
guided rainforest hike in Girdwood. All taxes.
Any insurances for rental car, additional driver
fees, gas.
Meals, optional excursions, park/admission
fees other than mentioned, gratuities.
For additional car rental days
please click
here!
May 15 - September 5, 2008:
Daily Departure.
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2008
Rates
Tour 1507CTA
Prices
are per person
based
on
standard
program
and
midsize car |
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Season /
Room Type |
Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 share car
2 rooms
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May
15 - May 31 |
$2369 |
$1039 |
$999 |
$895 |
$1209 |
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June 1 - August 31 |
$2572 |
$1418 |
$1069 |
$945 |
$1259 |
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September 1 - 5 |
$2369 |
$1039 |
$999 |
$895 |
$1209 |
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Child: $199
Valid for children
7-11 years sharing 1
room with at least 2 full paying adults with
existing bedding. Families with children under 7
years on request. Max. 2 children / 2 adults per
room. |
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2008
Rates
Tour 1507CTA
Prices
are per person
based on
upgraded program
and mid size car |
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Season /
Room Type |
Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 share car
2 rooms
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May
15 - May 31 |
$2719 |
$1499 |
$1229 |
$1079 |
$1389 |
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June 1 - August 31 |
$2919 |
$1597 |
$1299 |
$1129 |
$1439 |
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September 1 - 5 |
$2719 |
$1499 |
$1229 |
$1079 |
$1389 |
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Child: $219
Valid for children 7-11 years sharing 1 room
with at least 2 full paying adults with existing
bedding. Families with children under 7 years on
request. Max. 2 children / 2 adults per room. |
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Upgrade your rental car!!!
Surcharge per rental
vehicle |
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Tour start date:
May 15 - 31 & September 1 - 5 |
Tour
start date:
June 1 -
August 31 |
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Full size: $34 |
Full size: $33 |
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SUV: $185 |
SUV: $403 |
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Minivan: $185 |
Minivan: $403 |
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