Earthquest Adventure Travel Specialists


	*Alaska Trips* Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Gates of the Arctic National Park Sea Kayaking Alaska's Fjords Lake Clark National Park Wrangell St. Elias National Park Glacier Bay and Kulane National Parks Natural History and Special Interest Tours
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

Bounded on the north by the Beaufort Sea, and on the south by the Yukon River drainage, it is hard to find more remote wilderness than in the ANWR. Here, under a 24 hour sun, are some of the most exotic wildlife in North America. The Porcupine Caribou herd migrates through this area. While grizzlies, wolves, fox, moose, Dall Sheep, and musk ox are all a part of the habitat. The diversity of migratory birds is unbelievable.

Kongakut River Rafting (12 days)
This river drains some of the highest peaks of the Brooks Range and becomes our magic carpet to the wonders of the arctic tundra. Our expeditions are scheduled to intercept the migration of the Porcupine Caribou Herd, one of the largest in North America. Easy Paddling on Class II/III rapids with plenty of hiking.

Price: From $2,900
Dates: June 14 - 25, June 23 - July 4

Arctic Backpacking (13 days)
This backpack through the Romanzof and Franklin Mountains of the Brooks Range to the coast of the Beaufort Sea is spectacular. This connects with river trips for an amazing 20 day Arctic experience.

Price: $1,950 Combos: $3,450 (includes river trips).
Dates: Kongakut River to the Beaufort Sea: June 14 - 25. Connects with Kongakut River trip.

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Noatak River (12 days)
A spectacular canoe trip from the Arrigetch Peaks through a glaciated valley to the coastal tundra. This is the migratory route of the Central Alaskan Caribou herd, and all the wildlife associated with it. Easy paddling and plenty of hiking.

Price: From $2,800
Dates: June 28 - July 10, August 20 - 31 (Connects to Arrigetch Peak Backpack only $3,400)

Sea Kayaking Alaska's Fjords

Few experiences match the magic of paddling a sea kayak. From its Eskimo roots, the sea kayak has developed into a stable and comfortable way to enjoy coastal Alaska. The Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound are mantled by extensive ice fields. The hanging glaciers cling to the mountains, creating hundreds of waterfalls. The glacier scoured valleys are now filled with ocean waters, where thousands of birds and marine mammals raise their young.

With our kayaks we have the freedom to explore the unfrequented coastline. No prior experience is necessary. Our leaders give expert instruction and the kayaks are surprisingly stable. Rugged and remote as these areas are, they have calm waters and a mild summer climate.

Prince William Sound Sea Kayak (5, or 6 days)
From Whittier we paddle the Harriman Fjord, often known as "Little Glacier Bay".

Price: $1,050 or $1,300
Dates: 5 Day (June 8-13, June 29-July 4, July 21-26, August 11-16), 6 Day (June 1-7, June 22-28, July 6-12, July 27-August 2, August 3-9)

Kenai Fjords Sea Kayak (6 days)
From Seward we take our kayaks via boat to Aialik Bay where we paddle in the protected fjords under the Harding Icefie.

Price: $1,300
Dates: June 22-28, July 22-August 2, August 3-9

Lake Clark National Park

A vastly unexplored wilderness Lake Clark has been called "Little Denali". Dramatic mountains and ice fields drain into stunning lake systems. From tundra to spruce forests this seldom visited area offers excellent wildlife viewing, fishing and dramatic scenery.

Lake Clark Basecamp (8 days)
Bring your fishing and photography gear. We will make our comfortable camp on the shores of various lakes and saunter on day hikes, fish and explore this vast wilderness.

Price: $1,450
Dates: June 21-28, July 10-17, August 14-21

Lake Clark Backpack (10 days)
Stupendous backpack from Twin Lakes to Turquoise Lake. Dramatic mountain scenery and wildlife.

Price: $1,450
Dates: July 10-19, August 14-23, (Connect with PWS sea kayak trips)

Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Copper River Rafting (8 days)
We raft through a park of gigantic proportions, its soaring peaks tumble through vast ice fields and huge river systems to the sea. The diversity of marine and land wildlife is astounding. You have to float it to believe it.

Price: $2,100
Dates: June 29-July 6, August 3-9, August 17-24 (Connect to PWS sea kayak trips)

Glacier Bay and Kulane National Parks

The Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers
Splitting the St. Elias Mountains, the Alsek and Tatshenshini rivers pour out of the Canadian interior to the Gulf of Alaska. They flow through the Kulane National Parks in Canada, and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. The rivers follow valleys carved by ancient glaciers, and carry us into the heart of the world's largest non polar ice fields. They offer a unique opportunity to see the forces of glaciation still at work.

There is plenty of whitewater on the upper Alsek besides that in the famous Turnback Canyon (which involves a helicopter portage). There are several large rapids, and long stretches of continuous waves, that will keep the oarsman busy and you hanging on. The Tatshenshini also has some fun water. It has a narrow winding gorge with nearly 5 miles of continuous class 3 whitewater. We also do as much hiking and exploring as time and weather permit. At the river's end we arrive at Alsek Lake. There, the Grand Plateau and Alsek Glaciers tumble out of the mountains to form a face of ice nearly 8 miles wide.

Natural History and Special Interest Tours

These are tours for the non-camper, but that doesn't mean we don't get out into the great Alaskan wilderness! Our philosophy is to run trips at a relaxed pace that provides plenty of fun learning opportunities with our expert guides. Comfortable lodging, transportation and most meals are included. In small groups with expert naturalists we visit the National Parks of:

Denali, a wildlife paradise larger than Massachusetts crowned by 20,320' Mt. McKinley. Bears, caribou, moose, Dall Sheep, and wolves abound.

Kenai Fjords, ocean forest, and glacier come together in an awe-inspiring combination. The fjords teem with puffins, bald eagles, humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, seals and sea lions.

Katmai, one of the finest places in the world to watch grizzlies. It's possible to see 10 bears at a time fishing at Brooks Falls. A 1912 volcanic explosion created The Valley of 10,000 Smokes, an exotic landscape of ash, fumaroles and eroded canyons amid alpine glaciers.

Prince William Sound, its countless bays and islands contain over 3,500 miles of coastline. Among the myriad of passageways lives an abundance of marine mammals and birds.

Wrangell/St. Elias, this mountainous land has a unique history of traditional cultures and mining. Among the huge glaciers you might see moose, bear, caribou, and even bison.

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