Contact Info
- Toll-Free:
- 888-454-8828
- Phone 2:
- 801-487-7200
Basics
- Activity Type:
- Biking
- Length:
- 8 days
- Difficulty:
- Medium to High
- When Offered:
- Jun, Jul, Aug
Description
Southern Alaska’s Vast Wilderness
Explore Alaska’s rugged untamed wilderness by land, water and air, and come face-to-face with nature’s grandeur. Pedal through forests of quaking aspen and cottonwood, hike across a glacier, raft the rapids and fly into the country’s largest national park. While the biking is challenging, with long distances and hills, the routes are breathtaking and well worth the effort. It’s no wonder the Aleuts call this "the Great Land. Prepare to experience how vast and undeveloped Alaska really is.
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Hotel Info:
Lake Lucille Inn - Wasilla (1 night): Guest rooms feature vistas of picturesque Lake Lucille and snowcapped peaks.
Sheep Mountain Lodge - Sheep Mountain (1 night): Co-owned by two-time Iditarod competitor Zack Steer, this inn offers individual wooden cabins set into the hillside.
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge - Copper River (1 night): Enjoy the views from the picture windows of this blufftop lodge.
Kennicott Glacier Lodge - Kennicott (2 nights): Nestled in the backcountry of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the lodge’s sprawling front porch invites relaxation.
Aspen Hotel Valdez - Valdez (1 night): Located in the heart of downtown, with a pool and views of the Chugach Mountains.
Alyeska Resort* - Girdwood (1 night): A château-style hotel at the base of Mount Alyeska featuring a pool and hot tub and an aerial tram to the top of the peak.
*With 1 Premiere Inn night at Alyeska ResortAdditional Details:
Day 1 Wasilla
Meet in Anchorage Bike from Anchorage to Wasilla passing through Chugach State Park and enjoy views of rugged mountain peaks and lush valleys Enjoy a delicious lakeside picnic en route at Mirror Lake Park Arrive in Wasilla, headquarters of the 1,150-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Day 2 Sheep Mountain
Ride over gently rolling hills through the fertile Matanuska Valley, the site of a New Deal farming project The Matanuska River provides the perfect venue for a thrilling rafting adventure. Gather for a home-cooked meal this evening and enjoy views from your cabin's porch.
Day 3 Copper River
Pedal along the scenic Glenn Highway into a wilderness of spruce forests and alpine meadows, perhaps spotting a moose or bald eagle Descend into the Copper River Valley in the shadow of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, home to nine of the highest peaks in the United States.
Days 4-5 Kennicott
After a challenging morning ride, view Wrangell-St. Elias’ mountains, glaciers, rivers and forests during our spectacular flight to McCarthy Join expert mountaineering guides for an exhilarating hike on the Root Glacier Or opt for a Day of ice climbing and experience remarkable glacial formations firsthand.
Day 6 Valdez
Fly once again across the vast Alaskan wilderness to Chitina Ride to above timberline at the top of Thompson Pass, through tundra, and past thundering waterfalls to Valdez.
Days 7-8 Girdwood
Enjoy a scenic cruise across Prince William Sound Keep an eye out for orcas, seals and bald eagles Dine at the top of Mount Alyeska, savor the cuisine and enjoy dazzling views below.
