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Alaska's Kenai Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Teens & Kids
National Park Grandeur - Wildlife, Mountains & Glaciers
Share in an incredible family vacation. Join together for the hike of a lifetime to the toe of Exit Glacier and alongside the Harding Icefield. Kids experience the life of a dogsledding team and learn more about this native tradition. Keep your eyes peeled for moose during our bike rides and sea otters during a cruise on Prince William Sound. Get ready for a great Alaskan adventure!
THIS ITINERARY: 6 days, 5 nights
ACCOMMODATIONS: Casual Hotels*
FROM:
$3,599 - $3,799 pp dbl occ
($700 for sgl occ)
Walk/Hike
Bike
Whale Watch
Kayak
Alaska Multi-Adventure
Alaska
Start/End Anchorage
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Dogsled through magnificent Alaskan forests and get a taste of what life is like for a musher (Just for Kids)
- Kayak around Yukon Island, keeping your eyes peeled for marine wildlife, including harbor seals and sea otters
- Hike right up to the face of a glacier on the Harding Icefield Trail and marvel at its age and grandeur
- Spot moose, eagles, Dall sheep and maybe salmon swimming upstream as you make your way around the Kenai Peninsula
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual Hotels*
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Kick off the trip cycling along bike paths leading out of Anchorage and onto the gently rolling Tony Knowles Coastal Trail | Behold the dramatic shoreline of Turnagain Arm en route to our plush resort in Girdwood.
Alyeska Resort
Girdwood
| *Premiere Hotel This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Search for glaciers and perhaps humpback whales while cruising through Prince William Sound | Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords and lakes | Take in views of the Chugach Mountains, which contain a third of the glaciated areas in Alaska | In Kenai Fjords National Park, kids hike to the toe of Exit Glacier, meet some of the famed Iditarod race's canine participants and explore the Alaska SeaLife Center, home to sea lions, Alaskan king crabs, puffins and other marine wildlife | Adults embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek with spectacular views of the vast Harding Icefield, where glacial ice extends as far as the eye can see | Look out for mountain goats, moose and marmots!
Seward Windsong Lodge
Seward
| Casual Hotel An exceptional Alaskan wilderness retreat nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
Days 4-6
Travel to Homer and bike along a route with jaw-dropping views of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes of the Alaska Range | Harbor seals and sea lions make frequent appearances outside our waterfront hotel at the end of the Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land jutting into stunning Kachemak Bay | A water taxi takes us across the bay to circumnavigate Yukon Island by kayak | Watch for harbor seals, porpoises and sea otters | Explore a local farm, complete with furry animals, herbs, art and views of Kachemak Bay.
Land's End Resort
Homer
| Casual Hotel Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay. (spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
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Activity Level: 1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The terrain we encounter ranges from level to rolling with a few steep longer climbs. During our bike ride in Homer, there are some inclines and descents. The hike to Harding Icefield is very demanding, due to its steep rocky terrain and the likelihood of encountering snow. Please note that unpredictable mountain weather can make hiking and biking conditions more challenging.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
NEW! Electric-Assist Bike
Our newly redesigned titanium e-bike is a lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. It provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Trailer Bike
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Accommodations & Service Standards
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and while Backroads has selected the best properties in the places we visit, simplicity and comfort outweigh elegance and luxury in this great state. Generally speaking, service in Alaska can seem slow and casual when compared with the high standards of service found on other Backroads trips. Patience, a sense of humor and appreciation for the cultural differences that abound in this population-sparse setting will help you make the most of your experience.
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