Bears, Birds and Otters
Goldie Locks will have nothing on you after this fly-out to Wolverine
Creek to “Fish with the Bears.”
$1985.00 per person double occupancy
Available 9/1/2006 to 9/11/2006
Air Transportation Booked by Alaska’s Best Travel.
Air Fare element is subject to space availability.
Day 1 1 Fly non-stop from Seattle to Anchorage. After transferring to Grant Aviation for a 20-minute flight to Kenai, pickup a full-size rental car and check into your private entrance and bath lodging at Tanglewood B&B on the Kenai River. Your room with a fantastic view has a private entrance and bath.- Day 2
Tour the City of Kenai and Visit the Holy
Assumption Russian Orthodox Church,
which will provide tours upon request for
donations. Please be generous as your
dollars help preserve this
historical Russian/Alaskan architecture.Two blocks from the church you will find the Kenai Convention
and Visitors Center; hosting an exceptional Alaska museum and art gallery.
In the same area you will find Ft. Kenai one of the first army forts in Alaska
and now a Kenaitze Indian Tribe facility. In the afternoon take a
twenty-minute drive north to Captain Cook State Park. You will find a
mesmerizing view of the three active volcanoes on the west side of
Cook Inlet – Illiamna, Spur and Redoubt. Take a walk on the beach and
dream of our Captain Cook who later went on to
“discover” the Sandwich Islands of Hawaii, and meeting his untimely end.
- Day 3
Drive north of Kenai to
Alaska West Air for your Flight west across Cook Inlet to
the base of the Alaska Range. Fishing area is located where
a small stream flows into a large lake. Water is usually very c
clear and the fish can be seen in large schools close to shore.
This trip is a favorite not only for the great fishing, but it is an
excellent place to view brown bear. Sightseeing enroute is
great for brown bear, moose, seals, etc. The flight is about
25 minutes each way. Limit is 3 fish per person, per day
. - Day 4
Today you will move further south on the peninsula an relax in your vacation rental home at Ninilcik. This house on the bluff over looking Cook Inlet has a view to die for. From the living room and deck you can see the splendor of the Inlet as the fishing fleet passes and three active Volcano’s on the horizon . - Day 5
Take a short 20 Minute drive south to Homer Alaska. The site of dozens of Eagles pitched at the end of the Homer Spit will require extra film for your camera. Visit Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world with all of the natural wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its door. Both Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve have made a commitment to inform and educate the public about the natural treasures in the Refuge and the Reserve. Then Kachemak Bay invites exploration. Whether you are interested in spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and hidden fjords or up-close chances to observe sea otters or other wildlife, Kachemak Bay Tour is for you, it is perfect for a natural history buff or photographer as well as Sea Bird lovers. Remember what you’ve learned here because tomorrow you will be Kayaking in Kachemak Bay. - Day 6
Your back in Homer today for a half day Kayaking adventure with St Augustine's Kayak and Tours. The half day AM and PM trips are excellent for those short on time or tentative about trying kayaking. Our diverse day trip winds its way through two spectacular bays rich in wildlife. The Full day trip is truly quality kayaking. Our professional guides have introduced kayaking in a safe, fun, and comfortable manner to thousands. If you would prefer the full day trip just let us know and we will arrange it for you. Wildlife is everywhere on this Peterson Bay experience but the overwhelming beauty of nature is a memory that willl stay with you forever. - Day 7
Relax today and prepare to step back into your reality this evening. You may choose to spend the day beach combing or shopping in the Ninilchic Village stores. Then make your way north to Kenai for your flight home.
We will do our best to make your "Dream Vacation" just as you envisioned it. We are somewhat flexible with the itinerary, depending on availablity, you may be able to substitute an activity in one package with an activity from another. Once you book a vacation we will respond by email with a confirmed Itinerary within 48 hrs.
