RV Peninsula Tour
Enjoy the spectacular sights and adventure of the “Last Frontier”! Camp in our motor home, fish the Cook Inlet for giant Alaskan halibut, hike the trails and beaches, raft the upper Kenai River and get up close and personal with Exit Glacier. Its only a seven day adventure, but you'll get memories that will last a lifetime.
Starting at $1380.00 pp Double Occupancy usd
Includes RT Air from Seattle to Kenai
RV Rental
Halibut Fishing Charter
River Raft Trip
Air arranged by Alaska's Best Travel
- Arrival
Depart Seattle for a 3.5 hr flight into Anchorage. Change to Grant Aviation in Anchorage
and 20 minutes later you’re in Kenai. Pickup your Class C motor home from Wilson’s RV – accommodates up to 6.
Stay at the mouth of the world-famous Kenai River – Beluga RV Park - Day 2
The Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church is your first stop today, its only a couple blocks from the RV Park. This church was built in 1895 and is a must see when in Kenai. Next stop is the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center: Built in commemoration of Kenai's 200th anniversary, the Center is open year round, weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays - 11a.m.- 4p.m., with extended summer hours. Each summer a subject display is chosen highlighting Alaskan artists or Alaskan subjects. While there is no admission fee, donations are accepted. The museum features Athabascan, Aleut & Russian cultural exhibits, homesteading, mining, commercial fishing, and oil industry history displays, and a nature room.
This afternoon take a short 25-mile drive north of Kenai to Captain Cook State Park for a picnic, and beach combing
with a close up view of the volcanoes. This is a great spot for wildlife viewing and nature walks.
- Day 3
Ninilchik Halibut Charter
Today, you will take a professionally guided halibut charter in Cook Inlet. The charter operator will supply all the equipment, bait and assistance you need to land a fresh Alaskan halibut. Bring warm, layered clothing, a sack lunch, and of course don't forget your fishing license. Get lots of film! Look to the south across Cook Inlet and see the distinctive cone of St. Augustine, one of the active volcanoes of the Alaska range. To the north of it is Mt. Iliamna, showing a wisp of smoke at times and farther north is Mt. Redoubt, which erupted as recently as 1989. To the far north is Mt. Spurr, which roared to life several times in 1992. They're beautiful to see, but not dangerous as they're at least 40 miles away!
Ninilchik, Russian for “a peaceful settlement by a river”, was founded in 1841, prior to the United States’ purchase of “Seward’s Folly”. First occupied by lay priest and missionary Grigorii Kvasnikoff and family in 1845 as a fur trading village, there are still Kvasnkoff’s in the area! Ninilchik is spread from Mile 134 to Mile 138 Sterling Highway. The “old” village has a small boat harbor and a gift general store plus houses overlooked by a historic Russian Orthodox Church. The Transfiguration of Our Lord, built in 1900, and one of the most photographed sites in Alaska, is still an active church and must be accorded a respectful presence. You’ll also be able to watch the colorful commercial fleet offload catch daily at the small boat harbor. - Day 4
Journey 35 miles south and start your day in Homer Alaska, with a visit to Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, A marine wildlife-oriented visitor, education and research complex supported by several government agencies. Situated on a 60-acre hillside site overlooking Kachemak Bay with a 5,000 square foot exhibit hall, auditorium, bookstore and nature trails. The Pratt Museum & Homer Museum of Natural History has excellent aquariums and a tide-pool tank featuring live Kachemak Bay sea creatures. Visitors may operate remotely controlled cameras to view Alaska seabirds on inaccessible islands. Also exhibited are Alaska birds and mammals including complete skeletons of a Bering Sea beaked whale, Beluga whale and Steller sea lion. Changing exhibits feature Alaska artwork and other topics of special interest. Summer visitors may take a self-guided tour through the botanical garden, featuring indigenous plants including the chocolate lily, and the Forest Ecology Trail. Visit the historic Harrington Homestead cabin on site. Of course, no trip to Homer would be complete without visiting the world-famous Homer Spit where it is possible to see up to 30 bald eagles sitting on the beach. Do your Alaskan souvenir shopping, visit the Salty Dog Saloon and get an upclose look at the commercial fishing fleet in the harbor. If you’re lucky, you will find an open camping space on the spit for the evening, and let the sound of the surf put you to sleep after the evening campfire.
- Day 5
Today you move to the Eastern part of the Kenai Peninsula for Rafting. The Upper Kenai River Scenic Float Enjoy a leisurely, 3-hour float down the turquoise waters of the Kenai River. Your guide will take you through one of Alaska 's most beautiful areas, home to eagles, moose, Dall sheep and bears. Drink in the views and enjoy the rhythm of the river. Choose from morning, afternoon and evening trips. Stay this evening on the shore of Kenai Lake in the Quartz Creek campground. This glacier-fed lake is the headwaters of the Kenai River world famous for its record 97-pound king salmon. Quartz Creek runs through the campground and was traveled heavily in the early part of the century by miners in search of Alaskan Gold. There are still a few
small mining claims working in the area but now days its mainly recreational.
- Day 6
This day takes you to historic Seward, home of Exit Glacier Visitor Center of the Kenai Fjords National Park. From the Center, a handicapped accessible pathway, three-quarters of mile long, leads to the Exit Glacier. There are few places in the world where one has opportunity for such close observation. Kenai Fjords National Park is comprised of three (3) main areas; Exit Glacier, the Coast and the Harding Icefields. Exit Glacier is the easiest to access. There are several hiking trails around the glacier depending on your ability and desire to hike into the Icefields. There are ranger-guided tours and interpretive sign tours available.
After your Exit Glacier walkabout, drive approximately 8 miles to Seward, one of the oldest communities in Alaska. The famous Russian, Lord Alexander Baranof, first sighted the ice-free bay on Resurrection Day of 1792 – Easter Sunday; and thus, Resurrection Bay. During the late 1890’s, Seward was the center of goldstrike activities but in 1903, a party of railroad men “laid” the city plan out as the railroad had established railroad towns all across America, and you will see Victorian houses alongside Quonset huts and ranch houses. A “must see” in Seward is the Alaska SeaLife Center, allowing you to look eye-to-eye with sea creatures, this research, rehabilitation and educational facility allows you to view a 2,000 plus Stellar sea lion, harbor seals, king crab and Pacific octopus, among other sea creatures, in a natural aquatic habitat. Those in Seward on July 4th, may witness or participate in the Mt. Marathon Race – 3,022 feet straight up this mountain overlooking Seward. Winter visitors can participate in the Polar Bear Jump for the benefit of the American Cancer Society, celebrated now 20 years! There are many, many hiking trails available. At the city center, is the boardwalk comprised of boat tour operators, restaurants, and artists.
- Day 7
Get an early start today with the first stop Moose Pass and the Carter Lake Trailhead. It is located at Mile 34 Seward Highway, Trail is closed to saddle/packstock from April 1 to June 30 and motorized vehicles from May 1 to Nov 30. HeadTrail allows recreationist to enter sub-alpine and alpine country after only 1.5 miles of travel. A good trail for day hiking. Watch your time today and remember you still have a 2 hour drive back to Kenai for departure this evening.
Trail Grade/Condition
An old jeep road. Steep first 1.5 miles, level for remainder. Well maintained, though above tree line may be muddy in places.
During steep first half of trail, hiker passes through hemlock forests and wetter areas with alder and willow. As trail levels out, vegetation changes to the sub-alpine with lower growing shrubs and a multitude of wildflowers. This level terrain offers best camping sites and excellent vistas. Wildlife include moose, black and brown bear, mountain goat, and Dall sheep. Winter Wolverine are occasionally seen. Hunting for these species is permitted in designated seasons. Good Fishing for stocked rainbow trout in Carter Lake. Fishing success varies at east end of Crescent Lake.USGS Map Seward B7, C7
Difficulty More difficult
Public Use Heavy
Length (one Way) 3.3 miles
Trip Time (one way) 2 hours
Condition good
Recommended Season All year
Elevation Gain 955 feet
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.
