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Anchorage, Alaska
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Alaska's vibrant frontier spirit and overwhelming natural grandeur have the power to consume the senses. And the Kenai Peninsula is often said to encapsulate the best of Alaska. Here colossal mountains, sparkling glaciers, abundant wildlife, expansive tundra and wildflower-filled meadows all challenge your sense of scale. Hike through the Chugach National Forest, pedal beneath glacier-carved peaks on the Kenai Peninsula, paddle in the sheltered coves and lagoons off picturesque Yukon Island, and marvel at an enormous ice field. At night, relax at wilderness retreats that reflect the hearty character of this great land.
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Meet in Anchorage 
Ride out of Anchorage on city bike paths before continuing on the gently rolling Tony Knowles Coastal Trail 
Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords and lakes Pedal along the lightly traveled Exit Glacier Road for glimpses of the dramatic glacier, or meet a few canine participants of the Iditarod race and get a taste of the event on wheeled dogsleds In Kenai Fjords National Park, hike above Exit Glacier for unrivaled views of the vast Harding Icefield.
Hike the beautiful Ptarmigan Lake Trail, past Ptarmigan Lake, where red sockeye salmon spawn in the summer.
A picnic lunch at Anchor Point offers spectacular views of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes of the Alaska Range 
Bike scenic roads to a vista point overlooking Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land in the middle of beautiful Kachemak Bay Stop at a local winery specializing in non-grape wines Take a water taxi to Yukon Island for a kayak trip around its bays, islands and beaches, keeping watch for bald eagles, harbor seals, porpoises and sea otters Enjoy a morning hike in Homer's backcountry before shuttling to Anchorage, where the trip ends.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
A recent article in The New York Times about traveling through the Kenai Peninsula captured the basic itinerary of this trip and the remarkable beauty of Alaska. It also became clear that Backroads knows a great deal more than did the author of the article about how to design an excellent trip, taking advantage of the best a region has to offer. The hikes to the Harding Icefield, to Ptarmigan Lake, and up the Heritage Trail were particularly fine and varied. The kayaking trip to Yukon Island was an exceptional experience. We saw more wildlife in six days than all our years of hiking put together, partially because of where Backroads took us.Waban, MA
For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Alaska tour experts. For multisport tours in USA, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our USA multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA walking and hiking tours click here.
Seward (2 nights): Nestled in the woods near Exit Glacier with expansive views of the Resurrection River Valley.
Cooper Landing (1 night): Bungalow-style rooms with vaulted ceilings and wood-burning stoves, set in the lush Kenai River Valley.
Homer (2 nights): You'll hardly believe the spectacular views at this charming hotel, perched at the tip of Homer Spit in the middle of Kachemak Bay.
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Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
