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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Godwin Glacier Seward, Alaska
Bear Glacier Helicopter Seward Tours
Fly above the rugged coast of Resurrection Bay on the way to the largest glacier developed from the Harding Icefield. Bear Glacier rests above a secluded lagoon holding hundreds of amazing icebergs! Land at the lagoon and experience the immense size of the area as you stand among the icebergs. This is a 45 minute experience that includes 30 minutes of flightseeing. It has a low activity level, making it ideal for all ages. $249 per person, minimum of 2 guests.
Alaska dog mushing is part of Alaska's culture and Seward, Alaska is the historical start of the famous Iditarod Sled Dog Trail. While atop the glacier our dog mushing guides will share their unique personal accounts of dog mushing in Alaska's backcountry and answer your dog sledding questions.
 When you're done dog mushing, some cute dog sled puppies will want some of your attention and petting. They love having their picture taken.
Included with your Seward dog sledding tour is a Godwin Glacier helicopter flight seeing trip. You'll enjoy the up-close views of the Chugach Mountain range and the pristine beauty of snow covered mountain tops, glacier-carved valleys, and a breathtaking view of Resurrection Bay. This unspoiled wilderness is also home to mountain goats, bears, moose and eagles that may be spotted along the way.
We have all the gear and equipment you'll need for your experience, you just need to bring your camera. This is a 1.5 hour experience that includes 15 minutes of flightseeing. It has a low activity leve ratingl, making it ideal for all ages.
Come, let us show you the Ultimate Adventure on the Kenai Peninsula!
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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Overview |
Tour Type: Dog Sledding Tour, Helicopter Flight Seeing
Difficulty: Easy
Comfort: Outside Tour Gear Is Provided
Prior Experience: None |
2014 Tour Dates |
Daily departures June 1 – August 31 |
Tour Rates |
Adult / Child: $289 each plus tax
**This tour maybe subject to a fuel surcharge, if cost of fuel continues to climb.
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 Did You Know?
With 570,374 square miles, Alaska is twice the size of Texas and 1/5 the size of the rest of the United States. It stretches 2,400 miles east-to-west and 1,420 miles north-to-south. Its 6,640-mile coastline is 50 percent longer than the combined east and west coasts of the United States. |
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