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Spectacular Kenai Peninsula - Self Drive Tour |
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Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula provides a sample of breathtaking scenery, excellent wildlife viewing and some of the best fishing opportunities Alaska has to offer. Drive along Turnagain Arm with the scenic Kenai Mountains as a perfect backdrop. Visit the Alyeska Resort - Alaska’s largest ski area, take a spectacular narrated wildlife and glacier cruise within renowned Kenai Fjords National Park or Prince William Sound (from Whittier) and explore the Sealife Center in Seward - the largest cold water marine search institute in the world. Salmon fishing for King, Sockeye – and Silver Salmon on the Kenai River is a perfect excitement not only for the avid fishermen. Homer and the scenic Artist Community of Halibut Cove are providing plenty of outdoor activities (Sea-Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing) and shopping opportunities.
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AK 02 Spectacular Kenai Peninsula |
| From / to |
Anchorage |
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Superior or First Class Hotels or Lodges |
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Departure Day
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Daily
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| Departure Month |
May - October |
| Duration |
6 Days |
| Total Driving Distance |
550 Miles |
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 Services Included
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5 Nights Superior or First Class Hotel Accommodation
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Full Coverage Rental Car Insurance
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Hotel & State Tax
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8 hr Kenai Fjords National Park Wildlife & Glacier Cruise
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6 Day Rental Car (Compact) - Upgrades available
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Kenai Fjords National Park Fee, Harbour Fee
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Unlimited Mileage
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Homer: Evening Dinner Cruise to Halibut Cove
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Rental Car Licensing Fee
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1/2 Day Guided Salmon Fishing or 1/2 Day Kenai River Raft Trip
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Airport Pick up / Drop off fee
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Sightseeing Information
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Rental Car Taxes
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Tour Documentation
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Routing
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Anchorage - Seward (125 miles)
Pick up your rental car at Anchorage airport. Drive south on the Seward Highway and enjoy sweeping views of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains. Arrive in Seward, a small fishing community on the entrance of Kenai Fjords National Park and board the Kenai Fjords catamaran at 11:30 am for an exciting glacier and wildlife cruise into magnificent Aialik Bay with its calving glaciers and stunning scenery. Covering 110-miles, the trip is narrated by a National Park Ranger, who is highly adept at spotting wildlife and pointing out the many spectacular sights. Wildlife is abundant throughout Kenai Fjords National Park, and the tidewater glaciers are massive. You'll visit the mighty Aialik Glacier where passengers witness calving - a process by which glaciers shed giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice. The cruise also offers the good chance to spot whales in Alaska. Overnight: Seward
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Seward - Homer (170 miles)
This morning visit the Alaska SeaLife Center or hike to Exit Glacier. Continue your journey and follow the Sterling Highway - a designated scenic road covering miles of spectacular landscape with snowcapped mountains and volcanoes (Mt.Iliamna, Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Augustine), deep ocean bluffs, excellent salmon fishing opportunities along the Kenai River and a magnificent coastline. Homer is blessed with a view to the south that is stunning in its beauty and grandeur. The rugged Kenai Mountains spread across the sparkling waters of Kachemak Bay. Overnight: Homer
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Homer
Homer, so called “Halibut Capital of the World” is located at the gateway to beautiful Kachemak Bay State Park. You have a full day to explore the area - kayak to a remote cove, take a scenic cruise and spot wildlife including whales, seals, sea otters and many shorebirds. You may choose to take a water taxi across Kachemak Bay and go hiking or try your luck fishing and catch salmon or a barndoor-sized halibut. If you wish to observe grizzly bears up close, take a flight to Katmai Coast. In the evening a cruise to Halibut Cove / The Saltry restaurant is included. After a delicious dinner at the Saltry (dinner reservation included) take a walk to renowned artist galleries along the pictureque boardwalk. Enjoy the incredible evening scenery as you return to Homer. Overnight: Homer
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Homer - Kenai / Cooper Landing (120 miles)
Leave Homer this morning and drive to Cooper Landing located at the world famous Kenai River. Attend a 1/2 day guided fishing trip for salmon on the Kenai or Russian River. Your fishing guide is expert in spinning, casting and fly fishing techniques on these waters. Or if you prefer, join the Kenai Canyon raft trip. Start with a scenic float searching for moose, bald eagles and salmon, then ride the Class II+ spirited rapids through the Kenai River Canyon. End with a cruise along the wild and scenic shore of a glacier-carved lake in the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Overnight: Cooper Landing
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Cooper Landing - Alyeska Resort (70 miles)
From Cooper Landing take the Seward Highway towards Girdwood. Tucked in a glacier valley between the mountains and the sea is Alyeska Resort - Alaska's premier destination resort. Offering deluxe accommodations, four-star dining, and year-round activities, they are equipped to spoil you in an unspoiled land. Summertime recreation includes hiking in Girdwood's alpine rain forests, river rafting and kayaking, mountain climbing, flightseeing and biking on Girdwood's bike path or the many trails in the valley. Take the Alyeska Tramway to get a bird's eye view of the surrounding glaciers and the Turnagain Arm. Overnight: Girdwood / Alyeska
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Alyeska Resort - Anchorage (40 miles)
Spend the morning relaxing or doing your favourite outdoor activities. You have the option to join another spectacular glacier & wildlife cruise into the fjords of Prince William Sound. The half-day cruises depart from Whittier. Return to Anchorage during the day and drop off your rental car at Anchorage airport.
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Rates in US Dollar per Person
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 - September 20
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Superior
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$1550.00
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$990.00
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$790.00
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$710.00
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Superior
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$1620.00
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$1020.00
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$820.00
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$740.00
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 - September 20
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First Class
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$1720.00
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$1050.00
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$860.00
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$770.00
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First Class
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$1860.00
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$1140.00
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$920.00
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$810.00
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Optional Rental Car Upgrades & Extensions
Rates include Taxes, Fees, Unlimited Miles, Insurance
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Tour Upgrade
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Additional Day
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Included
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$85.00
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$60.00
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$95.00
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$105.00
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$140.00
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$110.00
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$210.00
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$130.00
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$210.00
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$130.00
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Add on Sightseeing Tours - Rates per Person
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Homer: Full Day Salmon or Halibut Fishing Trip
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$270.00
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Whittier: 1/2 Day Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
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$122.00
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Flexible Self Drive Tour Options – Additional Days
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Homer Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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Superior
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$100.00
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$50.00
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$39.00
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$35.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$120.00
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$60.00
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$44.00
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$40.00
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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First Class
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$116.00
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$58.00
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$42.00
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$34.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$166.00
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$83.00
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$59.00
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$47.00
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Seward Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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Superior
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$100.00
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$50.00
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$40.00
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$33.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$150.00
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$75.00
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$55.00
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$44.00
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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First Class
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$110.00
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$55.00
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$40.00
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$33.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$205.00
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$105.00
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$70.00
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$65.00
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Anchorage Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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Superior
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$135.00
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$68.00
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$49.00
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$40.00
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June 11 - August 31
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Superior
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$150.00
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$80.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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May 01 - June 10
September 01 – October 15
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First Class
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$150.00
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$80.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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June 11 - August 31
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First Class
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$190.00
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$95.00
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67.00
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$54.00
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