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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 Homer
/ 180 miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not
including stops.
Spend the day touring Alaska's Kenai
Peninsula. You will travel along the
turquoise blue Kenai River, a
world-class salmon fishing
area. Continue to Homer with
opportunities to stop in historic
villages, or take advantage of great
photographic opportunities along the
Cook Inlet coastline.
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 5: 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 6:
Homer to
Soldotna
/ 85
miles (or Cooper Landing /
120 miles)
Plan 2 hours driving
time, not including stops.
As you depart Homer, stop for a view
across Cook Inlet of four active
volcanoes. Continue back up the
Sterling Highway to Soldotna or
Cooper Landing, both of which are
located on the Kenai River.
This
afternoon you have the opportunity
for a
guided fishing
charter or rafting trip
(not included) .
Overnight in Soldotna / Cooper
Landing.
 Day
7: Cooper
Landing to Girdwood / 66 miles
Plan 1.5 hours driving time, not
including stops.
Today you will drive east on the
Sterling Highway and north on the
Seward Highway. This route boasts
beautiful views of Turnagain Arm and
the Chugach Mountains. Keep an eye
out for beluga whales in the Arm and
Dall sheep on the cliffs by the
highway.
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 tonight 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,
2010: Daily Departure.
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BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE
2009 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 |
$2386 |
$1329 |
$1025 |
$929 |
$1250 |
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June 1 - August 31 |
$2738 |
$1509 |
$1142 |
$1017 |
$1338 |
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September 1 - 5 |
$2386 |
$1329 |
$1025 |
$929 |
$1250 |
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Child: $209
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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BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE
2009 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 |
$2738 |
$1547 |
$1148 |
$1031 |
$1464 |
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June 1 - August 31 |
$3089 |
$1719 |
$1265 |
$1119 |
$1552 |
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September 1 - 5 |
$2738 |
$1547 |
$1148 |
$1031 |
$1464 |
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Child: $229
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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Make your vacation
even more enjoyable!
We especially
recommend these
tours and lodges
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Tour start date:
May
15 - 31 |
Tour start date:
June
1 - August 31 |
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Halibut Fishing,
Day 5
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Kenai River Rafting,
Day 6
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Glacier Dog Sledding,
Day 8 |
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Full size: $35 |
Full size: $48 |
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SUV: $317 |
SUV: $493 |
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Minivan: $200 |
Minivan: $493 |
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Discover Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
