Off the grid at the Kenai Backcountry Lodge

For this extension, you will depart from Anchorage, where a lodge representative will pick you up at your hotel. For the first night, you will stay at the Kenai Riverside Lodge, set on the banks of the Kenai River and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

The following day, set off on a rafting adventure down the turquoise waters of the Kenai River. Explore the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at the river’s own pace, aboard a Kenai River Canyon Raft, for a full day heading toward the Kenai Backcountry Lodge. Venture into a stretch of Alaskan wilderness that most travellers never see. Keep an eye out for wildlife throughout. End the day’s adventure with a look at the glacier-carved shoreline along the way. On arrival at the Kenai Backcountry Lodge, enjoy a delicious dinner before settling into your room.

On the third day, after a hearty, flavourful breakfast, choose your own pace for the day.

Join a guided hike: an adventure through evergreen forest and a breathtaking trek into alpine tundra. Take a boat out to discover what lies beyond the next cove. Relax in a cosy wood-heated sauna, and if you’re feeling bold, jump into the lake for a quick swim! Go sea kayaking across the turquoise glacial lake. Look out for moose, bear, caribou, or the birds that call this place home. This is where you’ll get that one memorable shot. Take in the quiet, wild beauty of the setting to unwind after “your” perfect day, with drinks by the lake ahead of a delicious dinner served with a gastronomic touch.

As the stay draws to a close, after breakfast, say your goodbyes to new friends and to the Kenai Backcountry Lodge. Cross the lake by boat and return to Anchorage by van.