Overnight Yurt Adventure and Kayak Tour near Seward, Alaska

4.8(5)2 daysEnglishBook 2 days aheadAlaska, United States

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$681

The only way to get to the trail we use is to take a boat! Whether you are well seasoned in the outdoors or never kayaked or stayed in a yurt before, this overnight tour is one of the best ways to feel truly immersed in what Alaska has to offer. With an overnight stay in an Alaskan handmade, Mongolian style yurt, frontier style dinner and the chance to kayak on two glacial lakes in Alaska, this tour in the Chugach Mountains on the Kenai Peninsula is the kind of experience that lasts lifetime!

Included

Dinner
Breakfast
Mongolian style rustic yurt stay (bunk, sleeping pad, woodstove)
Kayak and all related gear on 2 glacial lakes

Not included

Hiking backpack (Sized to fit gear listed below)*
Lightweight yet cozy and warm sleeping bag*
High quality rain gear*
Waterproof footwear / comfortable hiking shoes
2 Pairs of wool/synthetic socks
Synthetic outdoor clothing (Cotton is rotten!)
Warm layers (weather can change quickly here)
Refillable water bottle
Insect repellent & head net
Phone/camera
Headlamp
Gratuity for your guide is not included but much appreciated
*Gear rental available by advanced request

What you'll do

Trail Lake
Alaska, United States
Trail Lake is actually just a wide spot in the Trail River, that starts several miles north at Trail Glacier and runs to Kenai Lake, eventually emptying out into Cook Inlet, where wild salmon first start their long journey from sea back to the places they were born!
1 hourAdmission included
Iditarod National Historic Trail
Alaska, United States
We'll hike along a section of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. We're excited that Alaska is investing in this trail and the Alaska Long trail from Seward to Fairbanks!
1 hourAdmission included
Moose Pass
Moose Pass, United States
This overnight yurt adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life with local stories of Alaska Nellie, the ghost of gold miner Al & the famed Iditarod Trail as you paddle along the shores of Trail Lake. After a short paddle we’ll glide to a stop & hop out of our kayaks for a hike along a section of the Iditarod National Historic Trail as we head toward the stunning, blue waters of remote Grant Lake. Our hike is moderately rated but there’s no denying we’re in wild Alaska as we hike through Spruce & Hemlock forests along the trail. We’ll soon arrive at our remote yurt camp where your accommodation awaits; an Alaskan handmade yurt, which is situated just a short walk from the banks of gorgeous, glacially carved, Grant Lake. If you’re up for some more paddling, you’ll have more time to explore this stunning lake by kayak.
15 hours

Moose Pass
Moose Pass, United States
In the morning, often to the iconic sound of the Varied Thrush, or other migratory birds of the area, we’ll have a warm breakfast and hot coffee or tea before packing up for our journey back to Moose Pass.
2 hours
Trail Lake
Alaska, United States
We'll paddle back across Trail Lake to arrive back in Moose Pass.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Park at Trail Lake Lodge, walk to the back of the building, and look for the Moose Pass Adventures sign. Your guide will meet you by the lake in front of the dock.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests must be comfortable hiking moderate and uneven mountainous terrain.
Although it is very unlikely, guests must be able to swim.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.