Experiencing Alaska during the winter months is a truly unforgettable experience. The state is covered with a thick blanket of snow that invites you to snowmobiling, x-country skiing, dog sledding and northern lights (Aurora Borealis) observation. Travel along Turnagain Arm with the scenic snowcapped Kenai Mountains in the background, ski and relax at the world-class resort of Alyeska - Alaska’s largest Ski Area and enjoy a guided snowmobile or sled dog tour. The tour continues with whale watching at Kenai Fjords National Park and concludes with outstanding Bald Eagle viewing in Homer on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula.

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Anchorage - Alyeska Ski Resort
Arrival in Anchorage. Pick up your 4x4 rental car and drive along the Turnagain Arm with panoramic views of the Chugach and Kenai Mountains. At the Beluga Viewpoint you have a excellent chance to spot Dall Sheep, Mountain Goats or Moose. Stay at Alaska's only four Diamond Resort Hotel nestled at the base of the Alyeska Mountain. Overnight: Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Ski Resort
The Alyeska Ski Resort is remarkably the lowest base elevation (250 feet) for any major ski resort in the United States. This burgeoning mountain resort features 1,000 acres of terrain, ranging from gentle slopes for beginners to double black diamond runs to challenge the experts -- all surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Chugach Range. Cross-country skiers can enjoy 50 km of untracked trails. More winter activities include Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating and Sledding. Overnight: Alyeska Resort

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Alyeska Ski Resort - Seward - Cooper Landing
Seward - gateway to the 605.000-Acre Kenai Fjords National Park - provides outstanding orca whale watching opportunities during the winter months. You may spend some time at the Alaska SeaLife Center - the world's first cold water marine search institute before continuing to Cooper Landing for your overnight in a deluxe Wilderness Lodge overlooking the Kenai River. Enjoy the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace in your own cabin or a delicious dinner at the main lodge. Overnight: Cooper Landing

Cooper Landing - Homer
The drive to Homer follows an incredible scenic route - set against breathtaking views of snowcapped Mt. Iliamna, Mt. Redoubt, and Mt. Augustine Island. All of these mountains are active volcanoes and have erupted in the past few years. On the way to Homer don't miss to visit quaint Russian villages with its authentic orthodox church. This is the western most point to which you can drive on the North American continent. Homer is located at the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula on Kachemak Bay. Overnight: Homer

Homer
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, soaring snowcapped peaks overlook massive glaciers crawling towards the sea. The waters within rise and fall with the tides - witnessed at times only by a bald eagle soaring overhead. Nearly 500 eagles are gathering during the winter months on and around the Homer Spit, a 6-mile peninsula of sand that extends into Kachemak Bay. Overnight: Homer