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We offer guided Alaska adventure vacation packages; camping tours, wildlife tours, river rafting trips, hiking adventures, multi sport tours and adventure tours throughout Alaska.
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Travel
to Alaska with Alaska Outdoors Adventure Tours.
Our
small group camping and multi-sport adventure tours are perfect for
first-time campers and seasoned outdoors persons alike.
We use established campgrounds at or near national parks and protected
areas as our home away from home while we explore Alaska. This approach
to travel allows us a greater degree of freedom and flexibility than
if we had check-in times and rigid itineraries that are common to
many Alaskan adventure tours.
Explore Alaska with like-minded people who enjoy the benefits of traveling with a small group and knowledgeable guide while actively experiencing Alaska. Travel to Alaska with Alaska Outdoors and discover why our camping tours in Alaska consistently sell out.
Camping • Hiking • Rafting • Multi-Sport-tours
7-21
day trips
From
$950
Due
to limited space tours fill quickly
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800-320-2494
direct 907-357-4020
Easy to erect 4 person tents
Great hiking everywhere we travel
Small Group Camping Tours
Our
small group camping tours camp in and near Alaska’s national parks
and protected areas. Our days are filled with exploration and adventure
as we enjoy the greatest multi sport adventure tours in Alaska. Our
evenings continue with the luxuries of camp life; marshmallows by the
campfire, evening walks through the woods, and those beautiful Alaskan
sunsets shared with new friends.
The camaraderie that develops among a small group while camping in the
outdoors can’t be beat. Travel to Alaska with Alaska Outdoors
camping tours and discover a wild and natural place without the confines
of rigid itineraries and walls to insulate you from the Alaska you came
to experience.
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Hiking
All of our trips feature excellent hiking opportunities each day. Hike along crystal clear creeks, view spawning salmon or climb towering mountains for sweeping views. Exploring Alaska by foot is one of the most rewarding experiences available in Alaska.
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Canoeing
On our tours that include the Kenai Peninsula and/ or Tangle Lakes, we will canoe beautiful lakes and ponds. We’ll paddle the shores in search of wildlife and seclusion. Canoeing is an outstanding way to get away from it all. If you’ve never been canoeing before we’ll be happy to show you how easy it is.
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Multi-sport tours
If hiking and canoeing aren’t enough to keep you busy there are a variety of additional optional day trip adventure tours at each of our destinations. These activities are offered to you by the tour operators that are the local experts of the places we visit. Of course, we have our favorite activities based on years of experience and will gladly make recommendations. We’ll bring you directly to the tour operators (they know us well) and can even get you a discount most of the time. Our experience has been that this approach to travel in Alaska is very cost effective, and it allows you to customize your tour as you wish.
Most Alaskan tour companies include some of these same
activities in their itineraries. They then contract with local companies
to conduct the trip and pass the cost (and more) along to you. They
do this in order to offer an “all inclusive trip”. What
you get is an overpriced tour with a rigid itinerary and no opportunity
to explore at your leisure.
See our individual tour descriptions for optional tour prices and compare
with other “inclusive tours.” You will find our trips to
be an excellent value.
With our help exploring Alaska is easy, fun, and affordable.
Sea kayaking, Prince William Sound
Whitewater rafting, Denali National Park
Glacier hiking, Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Some
of the additional adventure tours available depending on your chosen
itinerary:
River rafting: There are
a lot of rivers in Alaska and no matter which itinerary you choose you
will have the opportunity to raft on both whitewater and scenic rivers.
Glacier/wildlife cruises: Cruise the waters
of Kenai Fjords and/or Prince William Sound to view marine wildlife
and tidewater glaciers.
World-class fishing: For the anglers out
there, consider fishing the waters of the Kenai River for salmon and
trout. If you prefer ocean fishing, the oceans near Kenai Fjords National
Park or Valdez are excellent for Salmon and or Halibut. River and/or
ocean fishing is available on each of our itineraries.
Sea kayaking: Sea kayak to the face of
a calving glacier near Valdez on one of Alaska’s most beautiful
and serene day trips. Sea kayak near Kenai Fjords National Park near
Seward to view spawning salmon and picturesque waterfalls.
Mountain biking: Rent a mountain bike and
ride into Denali National Park. Or take the bus in part way and ride
back. Mountain biking on the Denali park road is outstanding. Or experience
great single track on the Kenai.
Flight seeing: Fly among some of the largest
mountains in the world near Denali National Park. The scenery will leave
you breathless! Or fly over the huge ice fields of the Wrangell Mountains
within Wrangell St. Elias National Park.
Horseback riding: Local stables offer the
opportunity to explore Alaska by horseback at several locations.
Sled dog kennels: Visit an active sled
dog kennel at Denali National Park.
Feel like going for a hike? Go for a hike. Want to go flight seeing
and land on a glacier? Go for it! Your guide will offer suggestions
as well as make all of the arrangements, leaving you free from the hassles
of researching, booking and logistics. They know this great land well
and will enrich your experience with their knowledge and skill.
Optional activities are merely suggestions and do not include all of
the possibilities. All activities may not be available at the time of
your tour. Contact our office for more information.
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What’s Included
Alaska Outdoors' tours include a full time, professional
guide, campground and park entrance fees, comfortable transportation,
top quality camping equipment and all but two excellent meals per 7-10
day trip. These meals are taken at restaurants in order to take advantage
of local cuisine (the sea food is very good) and for the ease of logistics.
If you wish to sample some of the additional activities available, these
can usually be arranged in the field by your guide and common credit
cards (Master Card and Visa) are generally accepted.
Not included are hotel accommodations before and/or after your trip,
optional activities, alcoholic beverages, and guide gratuities.
We’ll pick you up at around 9:00 am at the Anchorage location
of your choice. We will recommend a variety of accommodation options
depending on your budget and interests and can help you make reservations.
Your tour will end when we drop you off between 5:00-5:30 p.m. at the
Anchorage location of your choice on your final tour day.
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Guides
Alaska Outdoors' guides are experienced and professional.
They are certified in first aid and CPR and are knowledgeable of Alaskan
natural and cultural history. They will go out of their way to ensure
that your trip is seamless, enriching, and fun. Your guide will act
as your resident expert and you can count on them to take great care
of you.
To receive a bio of any of our currant guides please contact us.
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Our campsite, Denali National Park
Campgrounds
We utilize established camping areas near and within parks and protected areas as our base camps. We select campgrounds based upon their scenic beauty and secluded nature. Many of our camping areas have running water; others are a bit more rustic with clean outhouse style facilities. Pay showers are usually available every other night.
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Alaska Outdoors group crossing Thompson Pass
Transportation
A comfortable full size 15 passenger van equipped with
cloth interior and climate control will be courteously driven by your
guide. Since our group numbers are low (Max 10) everyone will have a
window seat with plenty of room to spread out while traveling. On travel
days we stop for photographs, wildlife sightings, lunch, and short walks.
We use heavy duty box style (enclosed) trailers to haul our camping
equipment and your luggage.
Many tour companies in Alaska transport their heavy equipment (and your
luggage) on the roof of their vans on roof racks. We believe from experience
that putting this much weight on the roof creates an unstable driving
condition and an unnecessary hazard.
Our heavy duty trailers are more secure, weather proof, animal proof,
and are easier to load.
Tours that cross Prince William Sound travel the Alaska State Ferry
past the massive Columbia Glacier. We’ll drive our vehicle onto
the ferry and head to the upper decks where we can relax and enjoy Alaska’s
world famous coastline. The trip past the Columbia is especially exhilarating
as we move through a sea of floating ice. If we’re lucky we can
see whales, sea lions, seals, and lots of shore birds.
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Equipment
We provide all top of the line equipment.
Our tents are weatherproof, roomy and easy to use. We use new 4 person
Eureka Outfitter all season tents that are excellent in all weather
conditions. Two people will share each tent unless you prefer your own.
Each tent comes with a vestibule (a covered porch for a tent) for added
comfort and convenience.
Our custom kitchen shelters are a breeze to set up and are fully enclosed
with mosquito netting. They are weatherproof and provide protection
from the occasionally pesky bugs. On our early and late season trips
we often use a heater for chilly mornings.
Our propane cooking systems allow us to prepare complete hot meals with
ease. We carry a complete collection of kitchen utensils and equipment
to prepare an excellent variety of meals in the field.
All you need to bring is a sleeping bag and pad. Or, if you prefer,
rent one from us for $25 each or $45 both per trip. Our sleeping bags
are rated at 20 degrees, come with a fleece insert and are extra roomy.
Our pads are 1 1/2 inch closed cell foam, are very comfortable and practically
indestructible.
We will send you a detailed packing list suitable to your Alaskan adventure
when you book your tour.
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Meals
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Your guide, with a little teamwork from the group, will treat you to a variety of expertly prepared meals. We have worked with excellent outdoor cooks to create menus that are wholesome, hearty, and consistently good. You won’t go hungry. We've even had requests for an Alaska Outdoors cookbook (Due in 2005)!
Breakfasts are varied and generally consist of eggs, pancakes, French toast, cereals, fruit and the like. Special additions like fresh blueberries, real maple syrup, and good locally roasted coffee are the norm. Our hearty breakfasts will prepare you for the wilderness each day.
Lunches are generally deli style with a wide selection
of meats and cheeses, including locally smoked salmon and halibut (the
local specialty). Plenty of fruits and vegetables are always available
as are crackers, trail mix, dried fruit, nuts etc. Hot soups with bread
and salad are featured on some days.
For dinner your chef/guide will treat you to famous fresh Alaskan seafood,
barbeque, and pasta dishes, just to name a few. A typical dinner might
include grilled meat with fresh steamed vegetables and wild rice. Or
with a flair, Mexican fajitas with all the extras like guacamole, sour
cream and fresh salsa. Our meal planners have developed a variety of
well balanced meals that generally include appetizers, a main course,
and dessert.
Alternative meal suggestions are encouraged and special dietary needs
can usually be accommodated.
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Permits
Alaska Outdoors, LLC operates under permit from the following
land management agencies:
National Park Service, Alaska State Parks, Chugach National
Forest, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and Bureau of Land Management
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Reservations
If you would like us to recommend a trip to Alaska, visit request a brochure and relate your general interests and length of time you will be visiting. We’ll send you a detailed itinerary description or two based upon your interests. If our trips don’t match with what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to recommend another location for you to find additional information.
To make an online reservation request visit our Reservations
page.
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Custom Tours
Have a group with an idea for a custom tour in Alaska? We provide complete outdoor expedition services to clubs, school groups, families, groups of extended friends, and the like. If you would like to design an Alaska adventure tour of your own, we’ll help. Ask about trip leader discounts. Visit our Custom Tours page for more information.
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