Kenai and
Soldotna
Salmon Fishing, Day Trips and
Excursions
About Kenai / Soldotna Alaska
The twin "cities" of Kenai and
Soldotna, some 65 miles south of
Anchorage, are the population
centers of the Kenai Peninsula
Borough, which encompasses the
Kenai Peninsula, Cook Inlet and
a large area northeast of the
Alaska Peninsula. The area is
known as Alaska's Playground, as
many residents enjoy the great
fishing and outdoor activities
throughout the area.
The region is renowned for
world-class sport fishing on
the Kenai River and Kasilof
Rivers. Monster King salmon
appear in Cook Inlet starting in
late May, then gradually find
their way into the river
systems, with numbers peaking
from late June through mid-July.
Red salmon are also readily
abundant in Kenai Peninsula
during July. In August look for
silver salmon in good numbers,
continuing into September.
Closely following the silvers
are energetic dolly varden who
like to feed on salmon eggs that
float down stream from spawning
grounds. In addition to
fishing, we offer bear viewing
trip, lodge stays and river
rafting adventures - there is
something for everyone on the
Kenai!
Prices
listed include all taxes and
fees.
 2
Days / 1 Night -
Tour 354
Day 1: This morning,
depart on an Era Aviation flight
from the Anchorage airport. On
arrival in Kenai, pick-up your
midsize rental car from the
airport. Spend the remainder of
the day exploring the area on
your own and drive to Cooper
Landing later in the day. If you
wish you can also add an
optional afternoon fishing
charter (extra charge). Hotel
arrangements at the Kenai
Princess Lodge in Cooper Landing
or similar.
Day 2: Early in the morning
drive to meet your guide for a
day on the river.
Approximately 5-6 hours are
spent fishing. After the
fishing trip drive back to
Kenai. Return to Anchorage in
the evening on Era Aviation.
Tour concludes on arrival in
Anchorage.
Day tour includes round trip
flight from Anchorage to Kenai
on Era Aviation, 1 day midsize
rental car, 5-hr guided fishing
from the Soldotna area and
taxes.
Overnight
includes round trip flight from
Anchorage to Kenai on Era
Aviation, 2 days midsize rental
car, 1 night accommodation in
Cooper Landing and 1 full day
guided fishing from Cooper
Landing and taxes.
Not Included: One fishing
license ($20 pp) and King Salmon
stamp ($10 pp). These can be
purchased from your guide.
Please note:
All rental car agencies require
every driver to present a valid
drivers license. A valid credit
card will also be required on
check in a security damage
deposit. Not included in the
rental car as
any insurances, additional
driver fees and gas.
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Tour 354 |
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Quad and child rates
on request.
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LOWER KENAI
$292 per person
(participants must be 12
years or older)
UPPER KENAI
$283 per person
(participants must be 12
years or older)
Fish the Upper or Lower
Kenai for giant King
Salmon (lower river
only) from late May
through July, fish for
Silvers in August or
September, and revel in
the ideal fishing
platform provided on
custom power boats on
the lower Kenai or drift
boats on the Upper
river. Picnic style
lunch and all gear
provided. Each fishing
boat comfortably
accommodates one guide
and four anglers.
Guide service and all
fishing gear included.
Fishing license
(approx. $20.00 per
person), King Salmon
stamp (approx. $10pp),
and
gratuity
are NOT included.
Duration: approx. 8
hours.
Departure time:
between 4:30am and
6:30am from Cooper
Landing. Exact time
confirmed at time of
reservation.
Lower Kenai - Tuesday -
Saturday ONLY, May 25 -
September 18, 2009.
Upper Kenai - Daily, May
25 - September 18, 2010.
Enjoy a 4.5 to 5
hour fishing charter
aboard a drift boat
on the world famous
Kenai River.
Depending on the
season, you will
fish for Silver,
King, Sockeye or
Pink salmon.
Guide service and
all fishing gear
included. Fishing
license
(approx. $20.00 per
person), King Salmon
stamp (approx.
$10pp),
lunch, and gratuity
are NOT included.
Duration:
4.5 - 5 hours.
Departure Time:
11:30am.
Daily
departures:
May 21 - September
15, 2009.
KENAI RIVER SCENIC FLOAT
Tour
352
(from Cooper Landing)
$56 adult, $35 child
(5-11 years; children
must weigh at least 35
pounds)
Watch for wildlife as
your guide navigates
your raft through
snow-capped mountain
scenery, hear the
stories beyond the
sights, and learn of the
early settlers and
forces of nature that
shaped this beautiful
valley, witness the
fishing frenzy when the
sockeyes run. Perfect
for first-time rafters.
Rubber boots and
raingear provided.
Departure times:
9:30am, 1pm and 5pm from
Cooper Landing.
Daily departures:
May 25 - September 18,
2010.
*** we are happy to sell
this excursion in
conjunction with one of
our tour packages or at
least 3 other
excursions.
KENAI CANYON RAFT TRIP
Tour
353
(from Cooper Landing)
$144
adult, $102 child (7-11
years; children must
weigh at least 35
pounds)
Search for moose and
bald eagles, learn about
the life cycle of
salmon, ride the class
II+ spirited rapids
through the
Kenai
River
Canyon
, enjoy a gourmet
shore-side picnic style
lunch with smoked salmon
and reindeer sausage,
explore the wild shores
of a glacier-carved
lake, photograph
stunning mountain and
river scenery. All gear
provided.
Duration: 7 hours.
Departure times:
11am from Cooper
Landing. Daily
departures: May 25 -
September 18, 2010.
BEAR VIEWING ADVENTURE
AT LAKE CLARK / ALASKA
HOMESTEAD LODGE
Tour 350
$693 per person
Depart from Soldotna on
a 30 minute scenic
flight across Cook Inlet
to the foothills of the
Aleutian Range in Lake
Clark National Park.
After landing on a
remote beach in front of
the lodge, you will have
6 to 7 hours of guided
bear viewing. Your
experienced guide will
drive you (in a wagon
pulled by an ATV) to the
best viewing spots. You
will be able to get out
of the wagon to
photograph the bears
from safe areas. Lunch
and roundtrip flights
from Soldotna are
included.
The most reliable times
for bear viewing are
July through mid-August.
Duration: approx.
8.5 hours, including
flight time.
Departure time:
9am. Daily
departures:
May 15 - September 15,
2010.
Refund Policy:
Cancellations made less
than 30 days prior to
the date of arrival will
result in forfeiture of
the full payment. All
cancellations, including
weather cancellations,
are subject to a 10%
administrative fee.
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River Rafting, Guided Fishing & Wildlife Viewing Trips
in Kenai and Soldotna, Alaska
