Sea Kayak Prince William Sound

After meeting our trip leaders in Anchorage we will travel a short distance to Whittier, deepwater port of Anchorage, we'll load kayaks aboard a shuttle boat and move to spectacular Harriman Fjord, a pristine outpost of Prince William Sound. Our 4-day route is a trip of a lifetime as we will visit several tidewater glaciers, with calving icebergs crashing into the sea. Each night's campsite will afford us views of these amazing rivers of ice and the peaks surrounding them. Our paddling days will be short, affording us ample time to watch an abundance of sea mammals, including seals, sea lions, porpoises, and possibly whales.

Whitewater Raft the Matanuska River

Just a few miles from Anchorage, the Matanuska River flows between the Chugach and Talkeetna mountains. A day of rafting through the exciting Lion Head Canyon of this glacial-fed river will provide a thrill-a-minute and a great introduction to Alaskan whitewater.

Backpack Denali State Park

Our next 3 days will see us traverse an alpine route filled with fabulous vistas of the beautiful Matanuska and Chulitna valleys. The breathtaking views of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range will dominate the skyline. Here we'll hone our backcountry skills, such as navigation and route finding, cook delicious meals and enjoy each other's company in spectacular campsites each night. As we travel this wonderful route, we'll be on the lookout for moose, caribou, Dall sheep and bears.

Explore Denali National Park

Travel the high mountain passes along the incredibly scenic Denali Park Road – the perfect way to survey the beauty and abundant wildlife of this remote environment. Along the way, we'll learn about both the exciting history of the region and the animals who make their home here.  We'll spend our final day exploring Anchorage where we conclude our summer with a traditional sourdough feast before boarding our flights back home.

 

Most of the major components of this trip have been offered by us over the past 35 years.  

 

Teachers/Group Leaders: This adventure or a variation of it can be offered as a private/custom trip with your own departure dates. Please contact our group desk at 800-533-2281.