Activities Offered June 11th & 12th
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Enjoy a narrated tour around the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) on coach bus. Then the coaches will park and allow participants to get off and walk around to take photos and see more of the wildlife species they choose. Dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care, AWCC takes in orphaned and injured animals and provides them with care and wild, spacious enclosures. Some of the indigenous wildlife they will have the opportunity to see at the center includes wolverine, lynx, brown bear, porcupine, wood bison, black bear, fox, coyote, wolves, moose, elk, Sitka black-tail deer, muskox, caribou, reindeer, a bald eagle, a great horned owl, and a snowshoe hare. There is also a gift shop with some of the best prices they’ll find for souvenirs.
$250 per person
June 11th: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 12th: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Heli Dog Sledding on Glacier
What could be more Alaskan than dog sledding on a glacier in the summer? Take the most traditional form of travel in the North Country, combine it with one of the most modern forms, a helicopter, and you have an activity that should be experienced in every Alaska visit. This trip includes a scenic helicopter ride above the Chugach Mountains (and return), mushing (driving) and/or riding a dog sled across a glacier and meeting the athletes (the dogs and puppies) from an Iditarod veteran's kennel. Warm jacket and wind pants, along with warm-over boots for shoes are provided for all participants. This Alaskan adventure is hard to top! Take this exciting opportunity to learn about the dedicated dog sled teams of the Alaskan Huskies. Enjoy a spectacular helicopter ride into the majestic Chugach Mountains and onto Punch Bowl Glacier, 3200 feet above sea level. It is a giant snowfield on top of hundreds of feet of ice. Learn how the dogs are bred.
Guests will relax and admire the landscape as they experience this ride on the sled around the glacier enjoying the scenic peaks and valleys surrounding them. See how the dogs are trained to pull the sled, how they have everlasting endurance, how they possess an inherent drive to run, and if you pull on the brakes it’s still hard to hold them back! Dog Sledding with Alaskan Huskies is such a large part of Alaskan life and history. The Iditarod Trail started out as a mail and supply route from the towns of Seward and Knik to the interior. Part of the Iditarod trail was used as a lifesaving highway for epidemic-stricken Nome, where sled dogs were used to deliver Diphtheria Serum in 1925. It’s now known as the famous “Last Great Race on Earth” where dogs, sleds and their mushers leave from Anchorage and race to Nome.
$850 per person
June 11th: 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
June 12th: 1:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Guided Bird to Gird E-Bike Tour
Embark on an unforgettable and fun adventure through the stunning landscapes of this National Scenic Byway on the Bird to Gird Guided Mountain Bike Trail. This exhilarating ride takes you along one of the most scenic and iconic bike paths in Alaska, offering breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains, pristine waters, and diverse wildlife. From seasoned cyclists or a beginning, the route offers a mix of smooth trails and gentle terrain, allowing for an enjoyable and immersive ride. The journey spans approximately 12 miles of awe-inspiring views, with plenty of stops along the way for photos, rest breakfast, and to take in the scenery. Rental backpacks are provided should someone wish to pack a light lunch. All bikers must wear closed toe shoes.
$470 per person – includes water and a light snack
June 11th: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Salmon Fishing on Wednesday
Take off into the Prince William Sound to fish King Salmon (Chinook Salmon). Mandatory non-resident fishing license and king salmon stamp plus a box lunch are included. Transportation and guided gratuities are included. Guide will filet catch if desired. Fish processing is not included but is available in Whittier.
$1,220 per person
June 10th: 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Discover the rich cultural heritage of the many native peoples of Alaska. Surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is located on a 26-acre campus that includes a 26,000 square foot Welcome House and six Traditional Village Sites. Participants will tour six historic village exhibits each built around a lake to depict the history and traditions of 11 Native peoples and regions from across the state. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating lives lead by these Native peoples throughout their history and even still today in many regions of Alaska.
$200 per person
June 12th: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Glacier Quest Blackstone Bay Cruise in Prince William Sound
The Glacier Quest Cruise is a 4-hour, 45-mile journey into Blackstone Bay, Alaska, where guests will see seven glaciers, including the Blackstone and Beloit tidewater glaciers. The tour takes place on the M/V Glacier Quest, a high-speed catamaran designed for comfortable viewing with large picture windows, and outdoor viewing areas. The cruise also provides opportunities to spot various wildlife, such as seals, whales, sea otters, and birds.
$375 per person
June 11th: 12:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Guided Winner Creek Hike
Enjoy a 3-hr. Nature Hike in Girdwood while exploring part of the Historical Iditarod Trail. A naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna of North America’s northern-most temperate coastal rainforest. In the company of a naturalist, you may nibble on edible leaves, flowers, and berries, explore traditional and contemporary herb lore, identify bird songs & animal behaviors. The Winner Creek trail has gentle, graded, maintained sections with boardwalks as well as plenty of rugged, root filled sections of trail. This moderate and informative 6-mile (round trip) hike consists of a hike to/from and over the Winner Creek Gorge on a small bridge.
$250 per person – Includes water and a light snack (10 people)
June 11th: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
June 12th: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Halibut Fishing on Thursday
Guests will fish 6 to a boat for halibut, black cod, and other species of bottom fish. Mandatory non-resident fishing license and king salmon stamp plus a box lunch are included. Transportation and guided gratuities are included. Guide will filet catch if desired. Fish processing is not included but is available in Whittier.
$1,220 per person
June 11th: 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.