Explore
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and winter wildlife
during this 8 day driving tour. From
Anchorage, drive to Seward, Homer and
Girdwood for the chance to see whales,
moose, eagles and other wildlife. Tour an
Iditarod Sled Dog Kennel and drive a dog
sled, cruise Resurrection Bay while watching
for wildlife, see eagles on the Homer Spit
and snowshoe through the Chugach Mountains!
This is truly an unique Alaska experience
for the entire family!
8
Days / 7 Nights
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage
Upon
arrival in Anchorage, pick up your
SUV
and drive to your hotel. Depending on when
you arrive, you may have time for an
optional excursion, such as
flight seeing or a
guided city tour (not
included). Overnight
Anchorage.
Day 2: Anchorage to Seward / 126 miles
Plan 3 hours driving time, not including
stops.
This morning, depart Anchorage and begin
your drive south to the Kenai Peninsula.
On the way, enjoy the scenic drive along
Turnagain Arm, one of the most beautiful
segments of highway in the country. Upon
arrival in Seward, take time to tour the
town. Overnight Seward. 
Day 3: Seward
The morning is at your leisure to tour the
Alaska SeaLife Center, a state-of-the-art
marine science facility. This afternoon,
enjoy a wildlife cruise* of Resurrection
Bay. Watch for marine wildlife, such as
Steller sea lions, sea otters, mountain
goats, bald eagles and even whales (wildlife
sightings are NOT guaranteed). Overnight
Seward.
* For tours
beginning February 13 through March 16,
a 2.5 hour cruise of Resurrection Bay plus
tickets to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Center are included. For tours beginning
March 19 or later, a 4 hour Gray Whale
Watching Cruise is included; whale sightings
are NOT guarenteed).
Day 4: Seward to Homer /
180 miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not including
stops.
Spend the day touring Alaska's Kenai
Peninsula. About 2 hours from Seward, you
reach Sterling, where you
visit Iditarod musher Mitch Seavey's winter
kennel for a kennel tour and dog sled ride.
Continue to Homer with opportunities to stop in
historic villages, or take advantage of
great photographic opportunities along the
Cook Inlet coastline. Overnight Homer.
Day 5: Homer
The day is at your leisure to explore Homer.
The city is known for its vibrant art
community and fishing, as well as its winter
eagle population. From late December to
early May, hundreds of eagles call the Homer
Spit home. Overnight Homer.
Day 6: Homer to Girdwood / 199 miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not including
stops.
Your journey today takes you back along Cook
Inlet to the resort village of Girdwood.
Girdwood is the home of the only ski resort
in Alaska, the Hotel Alyeska. Spend time
relaxing in the whirlpool or take the tram
up the mountain to enjoy a first class meal
at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant. Overnight
at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 7: Alyeska Resort
Today, enjoy a 2 to 4 hour guided snowshoe
hike in the Chugach
Mountains front range (no experience
necessary).
During the hike your naturalist guide will
point out and discuss the flora and fauna of
this unique winter wonderland. The rest of
the day is at your leisure to enjoy all the
resort has to offer, such as skiing,
snowboarding, and spa services (not
included). Overnight at the Hotel Alyeska.
Day 8: Girdwood to Anchorage and
departure / 39 miles
Plan
1 hour driving time, not
including stops.
Return to Anchorage at your leisure
today. Drop off your rental car at the
airport. Depart or start an additional
program.
Please note: Driving times during the
winter may take longer due to weather and
road conditions.
7
nights moderate level accommodations; 7 days
SUV rental vehicle with unlimited miles;
Resurrection Bay Cruise with Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center admission OR Gray Whale
Watch Cruise from Seward (see
note above); admission to the
Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward; 2 hour
kennel tour and sled dog ride from Sterling;
2 to 4 hour snowshoeing tour from Girdwood;
All taxes and fees.
Any insurance for rental vehicle, additional
driver fees, or gas.
Meals, excursions, or admission fees other
than mentioned.
Please request any
additional car rental
days needed!
February 13 to March 16, 2009: Friday
and Monday departures ONLY
March 19 to 31, 2009: Daily
departures
|
2009
Winter Rates
based on best available moderate accommodation and
SUV rental vehicle |
|
Program
/ Room
Type |
Single |
Double /
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 share
car/ 2 rooms |
|
Tour 244CTA |
$2219 |
$1287 |
$1018 |
$964 |
$1136 |
|
Child
Rate: $279
Valid for children
11 years and younger, sharing 1 room
with 2 full paying adults.
Max. 2 children / 2
adults per room. |
Kenai
Winter Wildlife Self-Drive - Touring Alaska in Winter
