Many of you who join us up in Alaska are independent travelers who like to pattern your vacations to your specific interests, budget and pace. An Alaska lodge stay is ideal for anyone who likes the ease of only unpacking once and then getting as active (or not) as you want to when it comes to lodge-based fun.
This month we showcase the tremendous variety of lodge-based tours available across Alaska. You can find wilderness seclusion, pristine landscapes and undiscovered wildlife deep in the heart of a National Park or frolicking marine life, sport fishing and glacier cruises at a seacoast lodge. You can even string together several lodge stays and get the best of “all Alaska” experiences, perspectives and diversity. Why NOT?
We also want to introduce you to one of our favorite National Parks – Lake Clark. This Southwest wilderness treasure is accessed only by plane or boat and features a diverse range of natural treasures from volcanoes to massive glaciers, wild rivers to spectacular waterfalls. This destination hosts critical habitat for fish from salmon to rainbow and lake trout, arctic char, arctic grayling, Dolly Varden and northern pike and diverse wildlife including brown bears, Dall sheep, caribou, moose, brown and black bears, wolves, lynx, foxes and more.
So let’s get down to it!
It’s pretty hard to choose a favorite when it comes to Alaska lodge-based packages but here are two of our top picks:
The Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge experience begins with a 4-5 hour glacier and marine wildlife cruise through the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. This custom-built log lodge with 16 private cabins is one of Alaska’s best seacoast ecolodges and is situated on the banks of a protected lagoon with stunning views of Pedersen Glacier. Lodge activities include guided hiking and sea kayaking and beachfront strolls. Amenities include elegant dining in the main lodge, relaxing in the sauna or enjoying a drink on the expansive wood deck overlooking the lagoon.
Redoubt Bay Lodge provides an intimate and relaxing experience in the Alaskan wilderness. located just southwest of Anchorage at the Lake Clark National Park. Overlooking Big River Lakes, Redoubt’s facilities include the hand-hewn log Main Lodge and three guest cabins. The lodge hosts lots of outdoor adventure opportunities including guided bear viewing, fishing for salmon, trout, and more and kayaking to boating.
Alaska lodges sell out fast so choose your destination and then, do plan ahead. And our friendly travel experts at Alaska Tours can help you narrow down your options anytime
