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F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 USA & Canada 120 Alaskan Odyssey 13 days London to London Day 1. Depart London Depart London for Vancouver. On arrival make your own way to The Fairmont Airport Hotel, where you will spend one night. Day 2. Anchorage [B] Depart Vancouver for Anchorage. On arrival make your way to the Copper Whale Inn, where you spend one night. Days 3 to 5. Katmai National Park [B, L, D] Make your way to the airport today for your flight to King Salmon. On arrival you fly by floatplane to Brooks Lodge, overlooking the world famous Brooks River in the heart of Katmai National Park. Katmai National Park has two spectacular attractions, volcanoes and Brown Bears. Sockeye Salmon run through Brooks River in large numbers from the end of June to the end of July and from late August until the middle of September, during which time bears can be seen in great numbers. Bear-watching at Brook Falls Brown Bear S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Bear watching is also possible in early August, however the bears do appear in lesser numbers. You may also enjoy a tour of the active volcanoes in the 'Valley of 10,000 Smokes' tour. Day 6. Anchorage [B] Return by floatplane to King Salmon for your onward flight to Anchorage and the Copper Whale Inn. Days 7 to 10. Kodiak Island [B, L & D] Fly from Anchorage to Kodiak Island, the largest island in the Gulf of Alaska. You spend four nights at the luxury Zachar Bay Lodge set in a picturesque wilderness rich with Brown Bears, Sea Otters, whales, seals and sealions. Full day guided trips from the lodge offer you the opportunity to view and experience wildlife in its natural environment with a minimum disturbance to the animals and their habitat. The Kodiak Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivores on earth and over 3,000 bears make their home throughout the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. It is also an important staging area for seabirds and wintering wildfowl whose combined populations number well over a million birds. Summer lures many migrant birds to nest and feed upon the plentiful supply of food. 237 species of bird have been recorded in the Kodiak archipelago. Day 11. Anchorage [B] Return to Anchorage for your final night at the Copper Whale Inn. Day 12 & 13. Homeward [B] Today make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK, via Vancouver, where you arrive the next day. Alaskan Wilderness Adventure 15 days London to London Day 1. Depart London Depart London for Vancouver arriving in the evening where you spend the night at the Fairmont Airport Hotel. Day 2. Fairbanks [B] Today you fly on to Fairbanks for a night at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Days 3 to 5. Denali National Park [B, L, D] Depart by road to Denali National Park and Kantishna Roadhouse, one of only three lodges situated within the park boundary. Activities on offer include wildlifeviewing, hiking and biking. Brown Bears, Moose and Caribou are often seen. Denali National Park is wellknown for its wildlife, although the wildlife encounters are usually fleeting. Home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, the park also provides stunning scenery and a wildlerness experience not to be missed! Spend three nights at Kantishna Roadhouse. Day 6. Talkeetna Depart Denali by train, enjoying some stunning scenery along the way. On arrival transfer to a cozy lodge in Talkeetna and explore this frontier town. Days 7 & 8. Alyeska/Fox Island [B, L, D] Transfer to Alyeska Resort Hotel for a 1-night stay and explore the spectacular glacier valley and enjoy the scenic views and wildlife. Early the next morning, drive along the Seward Highway to Seward. Look out for Mountain Sheep, Moose, Bald Eagles and of course the striking mountain scenery en-route. From Seward catch the boat to Fox Island for a 1-night stay at the wilderness lodge tucked into the trees within Resurrection Bay. The accommodation here consists of cabins for eighteen guests, each with private facilities but no electricity. Kayaking and wildlife-viewing on foot is on offer. Day 9. Kenai Fjords [B, L, D] Today you embark on a voyage into Kenai Fjords aboard a private yacht where you may see seals, otters, sealions, whales and of course towering glaciers. Return to Seward and Breeze Inn for the night. Day 10. Anchorage [B] Visit Exit Glacier en-route to Anchorage, travelling along one of the most scenic drives in the area! Return for a night at the Westmark Hotel in Anchorage. Days 11 & 12. Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park [B, L, D] Fly by float plane to Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Park for a 2-night stay. (See our ‘Alaskan Odyssey’ itinerary for a description of the park and the activities on offer.) Day 13. Anchorage [B] Return to Anchorage where you spend your final night at the Copper Whale Inn. Day 14. Homeward [B] Make your way to the airport for your homeward flight. Day 15. Arrive home 121 Why not combine your adventure in Alaska with a stay in Canada? See our suggested itineraries on pages 123 to 131. Just ask us to tailor an itinerary. Cost per person: May to Jun & Sep £4,195 Jul & Aug £4,450 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Inn, lodges & hotel Departure dates: Daily, May to September Cost per person: Jun £5,125 Jul & Aug £5,395 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, meals as indicated, transfers & guided activities Accommodation: Lodges & hotels Departure dates: 28 Jun, 1,4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19 Jul, 25, 28 Aug (subject to change) North America / USA & Canada Kantishna Roadhouse, Denali Humpback Whale |