Wilderness Lodge & Bears Experience

• Bear Viewing at Redoubt Bay Lodge
• Explore Denali National Park
• Explore Talkeetna
• Hotel Alyeska Resort Retreat
• Kenai River Sportfishing
• Wilderness Lodge & Bears Experience

• Winterlake Lodge

  Named one of America’s best lodges by Travel + Leisure magazine, Winterlake Lodge is an oasis of stunning scenery, sophisticated comforts, and wilderness adventures. Located nearly 200 miles northwest of Anchorage, on the route of the world famous Iditarod dog sled race, Carl and Kirsten Dixon’s remote log lodge sits on 15 acres overlooking Finger Lake and the Tordrillo Mountains. The main building includes a comfortable room for relaxing by the fire and viewing the lake from large picture windows, along with a dining area and large kitchen (Kirsten has published two cookbooks—so you can expect excellent cuisine). Other amenities include a yoga room, massage therapy, hot tub, and lakeside wood-burning sauna. Guest accommodations are in smaller log cabins with private baths.

  Winterlake Lodge
• Hotel Captain Cook

  Arguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown’s only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an athletic club, a full business center, and 14 shopping venues complement the 547 guest rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage cityscape, and Mt. McKinley.

  Hotel Captain Cook

Rate per person: USD $4239, based on double occupancy, peak season departure

This 5-day/ 4-night post-cruise excursion offers a full Alaskan wilderness experience, with three nights at Winterlake Lodge and a stop at Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary to spot brown bears up close. This is a perfect addition for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, as you’ll visit wildlife preserves, enjoy plenty of opportunities for hiking and soaking in your surroundings. Floatplane flights offer unparalleled viewing of pristine landscapes.

Alaska Pre/Post Cruise Trip Wilderness Viewing

Day 1
After disembarking from your cruise ship, you will be driven by private transfer to Anchorage along the spectacular Seward Highway. Stops along the way include a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll view bears, bison, moose and other wildlife up close; the Hotel Alyeska, where you may take a ride up the aerial tram to the summit of Mt. Alyeska for unrivalled views of the Chugach Mountains and Glacier Valley; and a city tour of Anchorage, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Late afternoon, a floatplane will transport you to your remote backcountry lodge. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, Cabin

Days 2 & 3
Engage in any number of activities at the Lodge. Accompany the owner for a walk along the famous Iditarod Trail, or hike up to the ridge behind the Lodge to view the expansive valley and Mt. McKinley beyond. Spot wildflowers and loons during a canoe ride on the lake, or search for black bears and moose on Wolverine Ridge. Other options include kayaking, birding, yoga, and cooking classes. Wine tastings in the early evening explore wine and food pairings. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, Cabin

Day 4
Board a floatplane for a flight that will take you through the scenic Tordrillo Mountains and Triumvirate Glacier en route to Redoubt Bay Bear Sanctuary, a prime location for watching brown bears. There, a trained naturalist will take you by boat for an up close and safe view of the Lodge’s nearest neighbors. Late afternoon, you’ll board another floatplane bound for Lake Hood, with the evening in Anchorage to enjoy dinner on your own. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, Junior Suite

Day 5
Your driver will transport you from the hotel to Anchorage International Airport in time for your departing flight. Safe travels!

To learn more about this experience please contact one of our travel planners.