Heart Of Alaska Wilderness Lodge Retreat

Upon your afternoon arrival at the Anchorage Airport, board an ERA Aviation flight bound for Homer. There, you will transfer to Homer Harbor, from where a water taxi will deliver you to your remote lodge for the night. Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge, Cabin.

On your second day, enjoy the many activities available at and around the lodge. Try hiking, clamming, fishing, wildlife viewing, birding, ocean kayaking, cooking classes, and much more. For adventure-lovers, take a helicopter tour over the Harding Ice Field. Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge, Cabin.

Paddle among the small coves and inlets around Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge, hike up a mountain for a breathtaking panorama of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, tour the coast by boat, or just take in the scenery from the deck. Late afternoon, you will board a floatplane that offers spectacular views of the Cook Inlet en route to Redoubt Bay. Accommodations are at Redoubt Bay Lodge, Cabin.

Engage in any number of activities at the Lodge, including sport fishing, bear viewing (the area boasts one of the densest bear populations in the state), hiking, and kayaking / canoeing. Late afternoon, board another floatplane bound for Finger Lake, 200 miles northwest of Anchorage. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, Cabin.

A full-day allows you to enjoy any number of activities at Winterlake Lodge: hike along the historic Iditarod Sled Dog Trail, or along Wolverine Ridge, which offers views of Denali; go kayaking or canoeing; take a yoga class or therapeutic massage; or enjoy a cooking class with the resident chef. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, Cabin.

The adventures on your sixth day are supported by a Robinson R-44 helicopter—allowing you to explore the pristine backcountry surrounding the lodge. Your options include sportfishing, rafting on the wild Happy River, hiking to a glacier ridge, glacier trekking on a rarely-visited section of the Alaska Range, and dining on Wolverine Ridge. Accommodations are at Winterlake Lodge, in a Cabin.

The better part of the day is spent at the Lodge, where you can enjoy more active adventures, or simply revel in the serene surroundings one last time. Late afternoon, you’ll board a floatplane for Anchorage and Lake Hood. For dinner tonight, we leave you to dine on your own, choose from one of our favorite restaurants. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite.

On your eighth and final day your driver will transport you from your hotel to Anchorage Airport in time for your outbound flight. Safe travels!.

Welcome to Alaska! Upon your arrival in Anchorage a private transfer will deliver you to your hotel downtown. Settle in and relax in your suite, or explore the downtown at your leisure. We’re happy to make dining recommendations or reservations on your behalf. Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook in a Junior Suite.

This morning you’ll travel to Lake Hood and board a floatplane bound for Tutka Bay Lodge. Once you get acquainted with the property, enjoy the many activities available at and around the lodge, including hiking, clamming, fishing, wildlife viewing, birding, ocean kayaking, cooking classes, and much more. Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin.

During your stay at the lodge, you’ll have the opportunity to experience two unique adventures (selection to be made at the time of booking). You may wish to go bear viewing on a remote beach, where you quietly witness brown bears as they stroll, frolic, and feast on freshly-caught seafood.

Alternatively, you may go deep-sea fishing, trying your hand in some of the most productive waters in Alaska, where ample fish and stunning scenery make for a perfect combination.

For a true culinary immersion, customize a full-day experience at Tutka Bay, from foraging and oyster farm visits to hands-on cooking classes with top local chefs—perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Alaska.

Lastly, you can choose to cruise Tutka Bay’s waters on a marine cruise, where you can spot a variety of wildlife. Accommodations are at Tutka Bay Lodge in a Cabin.x

Today you’ll board a floatplane to Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. Nestled on the shores of Judd Lake, the activity options are endless. Activities for adventure-seekers include stand up paddle boarding, jet skiing, and wake-surfing. For guests seeking peace and quiet there’s yoga on the dock, casting a line from the lawn, hiking nearby trails and wildlife observation. Accommodations are at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in a Lodge Room.

Take to the skies over the next two days for helicopter-led adventures from your base at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. Along with your expert guide, enjoy heli-hiking a wide variety of terrain where you can spot wildlife, trek across ancient glaciers or picnic in meadows of wildflowers. If you’re looking to satisfy your need for speed there’s helicopter rafting through class 3-4 whitewater rapids. For a slower pace, hop aboard a helicopter to fish in deserted waterways teeming with fish. Accommodations are at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in a Lodge Room.

Today you’ll board a floatplane from Tordrillo Mountain Lodge to Lake Hood,  Anchorage. From there, a private transfer will deliver you to the Anchorage International Airport. Safe travels!