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
Glacier Bay and Kulane National Parks
Natural History and Special Interest Tours

Grand Canyon Trips
Grand Canyon of the Colorado River
Sea Kayaking in the Southwest USA

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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: $3,3500
Dates: June 17 - 28, June 28 - July 9 (See New Trips & Exploratories)

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. Some experience is recommended. 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.

7 Days Price: $1,550
9 Days Price: $1650

Jun 1-7	7 Days	Harriman Fjord (PWS)
Jun 8-14	7 Days	Aialik Bay (KF)
Jun 15-23	9 Days	Knight Island (PWS)
Jun 23-29	7 Days	Harriman Fjord (PWS)
Jun 30-Jul 6	7 Days	Icy Bay (PWS)
Jul 6-14	9 Days	Knight Island (PWS)
Jul 14-20	7 Days	Harriman Fjord (PWS)
Jul 20-28	9 Days	Knight Island (PWS)
Jul 28- Aug 3	7 Days	Aialik Bay (KF)
Aug 4-10	7 Days	Icy Bay (PWS)
Aug 10-18	9 Days	Knight Island (PWS)
Aug 18-24	7 Days	Harriman Fjord (PWS)
Aug 25-31	7 Days	Harriman Fjord (PWS)

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)

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: $1,800
Dates: July 20-27, August 3-10

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.

Tatshenshini River 13 Days: $2,175
Dates: June 3-12, July 18-27, August 22-31, September 3-12

Alsek River 13 Days: $2650.00
Dates: June 2-14, June 16-28, August 9-21

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.

Let us customize a trip for you!

Grand Canyon of the Colorado River

This majestic trip doesn't lack for superlatives but we will send them to you if you want! It is an amazing experience of exciting rapids and unbelievable scenery. Our specialty is designing a trip specifically for your group. We can arrange trips for varied length, and type of craft. Want to see it all in 5 days? How about 16? Go with a motor pontoon that carries 15 persons on row rafts and Dories that carry 4. (Obviously the row craft spend more time to navigate the river, but these trips can be divided into shorter segments.)

Best price for the custom trip experience? That is what we do. Granted, there are different concessions that are licensed by the Park Service. Our service to you is to explain your options and secure the details of you trip. After 30+ years guiding (and still guiding) we can negotiate trip length, price per person, type of craft, and logistics of getting to and from the Canyon.

Yes, we have our preferences. It is not price based, but quality based that can most match your desires. All the operators have developed an excellent standard, from safety, to food service, to amenities such as sleep kits and other camp comforts.

What we do for your group is evaluate your preferences. Is it date? Price? Length of trip? Included arrival and departure factors? Hiking? Type of craft! We can organize dories, Row Rafts, Paddle Rafts, Inflatable Kayaks, kayak support trips, motor trips, commercial film trips, and educational, (with college credits), trips.

We will give you all the possibilities available! Please note; many departure book 2 years in advance. Call us now even if it is a dream just hatching.