Alaska Photo Safari featuring Tom Bol | Alaska Wildland Adventures

Alaska Wildland Adventures

PO Box 389, Girdwood AK, 99587

Tel 800.334.8730, Fax 907.783.2130

info@alaska-wildland.com, www.alaskawildland.com

Designed specifically for photography buffs, this trip provides ample time in some of the most photographed parts of Alaska and features professional Alaska photographers as your guides. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at a pace as active or relaxed as you choose; visit unique wilderness lodges along the way, and experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula & Denali National Park (and all the highlights in between) on your all inclusive Alaska photo adventure. These special departures begin in Fairbanks.

Designed specifically for photography buffs, this trip provides ample time in some of the most photgraphed parts of Alaska and features professional Alaska photographers as your guides. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at a pace as acitve or relaxed as your choose; visit unique wilderness lodges along the way, and experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula & Denali National Park (and all the highlights inbetween!) on your Alaska photo adventure. These special departures begin in Fairbanks.

Dates		Price
Jun 12 to Jun 19 Jul 26 to Aug 02 Aug 09 to Aug 16		Adult $3,995.00

Arrival: Plan to arrive in Alaska at least the day before your trip begins and plan to overnight in Fairbanks. On the first day of your trip, your Trip Leader will meet you at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby of Pike's Waterfront Lodge in downtown Fairbanks.

Day 1: Independent arrival into Fairbanks, Alaska. This afternoon meet your Trip Leader and the rest of the group in the hotel lobby at 2:30 p.m. for introductions. This afternoon, we'll visit Creamer's Field, an active migratory bird and waterfowl refuge. Photographic opportunities in this important wildlife habitat abound, as do the following bird species: Sandhill Cranes, Pintails, Golden Plovers, Mallards and Canada Geese. From a nature trail or observation point, we'll practice wildlife photography in this protected area. Tonight, shared stories (and photos) at a Welcome Dinner, followed by a visit to the famous Alaska Pipeline. Overnight in Fairbanks at the Pike's Waterfront Lodge. (D)

Day 2: After breakfast, continue traveling south to Denali National Park and stop for lunch at the Denali Park entrance. After lunch, embark on a 5-6 hour Denali wildlife drive through the park on the private Kantishna Roadhouse bus. Watch for caribou, moose, Dall sheep, grizzly bears and resident & migratory birds - and if weather permits - gaze upon the splendor of Denali (Mt. McKinley)! Upon arrival at the Kantishna Roadhouse, enjoy dinner and settle into your cabin accommodations. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Enjoy a full day of exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park. The activities available at the Kantishna Roadhouse include guided hiking, natural history programs, gold panning and a dog sled demonstration. Optional add-on flightseeing tours will be offered during your stay at the lodge. Overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Following an early breakfast, embark on a return Denali scenic drive and watch for wildlife while heading for the entrance of the park. Today's journey brings us south to Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. We'll break for a delicious picnic lunch and casual nature walk in the afternoon. Dinner will be enjoyed in Anchorage. Overnight in downtown Anchorage. (B, L, D)

Day 5: This morning, we depart Alaska's largest city bound for spectacular maritime wilderness inside Kenai Fjords National Park. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive south along the Turnagain Arm, where Dall sheep and Bald Eagles make their homes along the rugged mountainscape. Pass through the Chugach National Forest to the seacoast town of Seward.

For today's adventure, we'll allow the adventurous spirit of the group (and the experience and knowledge of your photography guide) to set the course for our photography outing in nature. Optional outings may include: visit to a wildlife conservation center; hike to the face of a local glacier; or wilderness and wildflower photography in nearby meadows. Spend the day exploring some of our favorite places on the Kenai Peninsula, reaching Seward late afternoon.

Tonight's destination is the Seward Windsong Lodge, located in a spectacular glacier river valley. After dinner, stroll nearby trails or relax in our comfortable accommodations. Overnight Seward Windsong Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 6: This morning, we board a small boat bound for Kenai Fjords National Park - home to an array of glaciers and marine wildlife, like whales, Stellar sea lions, sea otters, puffins and more! A four-hour marine wildlife cruise will allow us to explore the rugged coastlines. Enjoy lunch in front of a calving glacier before arriving at our exclusive lodge destination: Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge.

Nestled in a protected tidal lagoon area, the Glacier Lodge offers miles of pristine beachfront for strolling and views of the stunning Pederson Glacier. This afternoon, meet your guides for a tour of the lodge and property and settle into your private cabins. Enjoy dinner and evening presentations. Overnight Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 7: After breakfast in the main lodge, choose from a wide array of activities best suited to your energy level and interest. Guided options include hiking, sea kayaking, and explorations by motorized skiff. Or, guests may relax at the lodge and pore through our natural history library, or walk the beachfront on a casual stroll. Overnight Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 8: This morning allows another opportunity to kayak, hike or beachcomb for a half-day before boarding our boat for the return wildlife cruise to Seward. Board the historic Alaska Railroad for a scenic backcountry rail tour back to Anchorage. Dinner and transfers not included. Meals are available for purchase on the train. (B,L)

Departure: You will arrive at the Anchorage train station by 10:30 p.m. on the last day of your journey. See the "Alaska Travel Information" section of your Trip Planning Booklet for recommended lodging. If you choose to fly home this night, we suggest you book a flight that departs after 12:00 a.m. midnight, in case of possible transportation delays.