Alaska Winter Wilderness Private Multi-Adventure Tour
Wonderland Lodge Adventure with Dog Sledding
- Available: February-April
- Activity: Level 2
- Accommodations:
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Group Size:
6 Guests
Min Age: 6
Highlights
- Glide through Rainy Pass on skis traveling along the white wonderment of the backcountry wilderness
- Lead a dog sledding team mushing through the rugged trails in the snowy boreal forest
- Relish the quietness and comfort of rustic luxury nestled in the wilderness while viewing the northern lighting up the sky
Itinerary
Arrive Anchorage
Day 1
Arrive Anchorage and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Captain Cook
Transportation: 15-minute private transfer
Fly to Winterlake Lodge for an Afternoon of Guided Activities
Day 2
After breakfast, head over to Lake Hood in Anchorage - the world's largest seaplane base. Board a floatplane on a scenic flight across Cook Inlet to a wilderness lodge that sits at the entrance to the Alaska Range. The Iditarod Trail runs through the property and on to Nome.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you'll have a brief orientation of the grounds and then enjoy some warm beverages and lunch. Staff will fit you with all the gear you'll need to explore the winter wonderland on a guided afternoon adventure.
Winter months at the lodge offer solitude, northern lights, scarlet sunrises, and warm moments by the wood stove. You'll have the option to go dog sledding and learn to drive your own team. You can also cross country ski or snowshoe through Rainy Pass. The lodge also partners with a helicopter ski company to offer heli-ski adventures in the Tordrillo Mountains during March and April (additional cost). The lodge is an official checkpoint for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in March.Accommodation: Winterlake Lodge
Transportation: 15-minute private transfer, 1-hour flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of Guided Activities
Day 3
After a hearty breakfast in the main lodge, venture out on a guided adventure or begin one of your chosen adventures. If you like, opt in to heli-skiing today and take advantage of the lodges' comfortable lounge space to relax afterward.
Accommodation: Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of Guided Activities
Day 4
After breakfast, choose your own adventure for the day or simply relax in the lodge. Perhaps head out to meet the local dog sledding team, get to know these athlete dogs, and then learn how to drive a sled.
Accommodation: Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of Guided Activities
Day 5
After a breakfast, choose your own adventure for the day or simply relax in the lodge. Today might be the day to relax and enjoy the tranquil beauty of this magical place with a guided hike in and around the breathtaking surroundings near Finger Lake.
Accommodation: Winterlake Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Winterlake Lodge and Fly Home
Day 6
After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to the Alaskan wilderness and board the floatplane for your return to Anchorage. En route you may catch glimpses of Denali and Mt. Foraker — Alaska's tallest mountains — before landing back at Lake Hood seaplane base.
Upon arrival to Lake Hood, you'll be privately transferred to Anchorage International Airport to connect with your departing flight.Transportation: 1-hour flight, 15-minute private transfer
Meals: Breakfast
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February, March, April
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Price Includes
- Expert leadership from experienced adventure guides
- Accommodations as noted in the itinerary
- Meals as noted in the daily itinerary
- All necessary specialty activity gear
- All guided group entrance fees, activities, and ground transportation
- Arrival and departure day group airport transfers
Price Does Not Include
- Airfare, any airport taxes, or excess baggage charges
- Optional tips to your guides, drivers and resort staff
- Personal expenses such as medical immunizations, phone calls, laundry, or souvenirs
- Airport transfers if arriving or departing outside of the group transfers
- Rental car
- Optional travel protection
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Your Guides
The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.
Annie
Annie was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. After completing a bachelor's degree in Japanese from the University of Hawaii she joined the Peace Corps. She spent the next few years teaching in a small village in Kyrgyzstan and in the Philippines. Since returning home to Alaska, Annie has spent the past few years guiding and enjoying the surrounding Chugach Mountains in her hometown. In her spare time, you can find her camping, fishing, trail running and working towards her graduate degree in occupational therapy.
Dan
Dan developed his love of the great outdoors from an early age when he became an Eagle Scout. After spending two decades working with people with disabilities, he moved to Alaska to explore his dream of living closer to nature. He quickly became an active member in the community by sitting on the Parks & Recreation board, becoming a guide and producing a radio show called, 'Get Outside and Play' to encourage recreation in the Denali area. In his spare time, Dan can be found backpacking, trail running and Nordic skiing.
Larry
Larry's adventurous lifestyle was born from an active childhood in rural Michigan where he enjoyed sports and thrived on outdoor activities. He received a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration and was hired as a program director where he developed a wilderness program for at-risk boys. Since coming to Alaska in 1975 to work as a ranger for the Chugach National Forest, Larry has had numerous adventures -- kayaking the Noatak River, a climb on Denali, skiing the Ruth Glacier, photographing brown bears at McNeil River and many more! His passions include birding, building fly rods, and fishing local rivers and lakes. As a long time Alaskan, Larry thoroughly enjoys sharing his experiences and knowledge of this land he loves, and conveying his enthusiasm and energy to our visitors.
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 2. Adjust the challenge of your days according to time or interest with activities that range from snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, aurora viewing and photography.
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Accommodations
A variety of comfortable and ideally located accommodations and a rustic-looking, comfortably appointed log house lodge with plenty of indoor entertainment.
Hotel Captain Cook
Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska's Hotel Captain Cook is a perfect basecamp for adventure. The hotel features finely appointed rooms and suites each with complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, blackout drapes and gorgeous views of downtown Anchorage, Cook Inlet or the Chugach Mountains. The hotel also offers a steam room, sauna, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, exercise facilities and four on-property restaurants including the Crow's Nest, a fine dining restaurant featuring French and New American cuisine.
Winterlake Lodge
Located on fifteen acres along the National Historic Iditarod Sled Dog Trail, Winterlake Lodge sits at the entrance to the Alaska Range, just on the edge of an ancient valley. The property includes five individual guest cabins, a central main lodge, gardens, sled dog lot, and staff cabins. Each unique guest cabin features rustically elegant decor, a private bathroom, a sitting area and charming lake view. The Main Lodge of the property features the dining, a great room, bar, game room and a wellness room which offers morning and afternoon yoga classes, complimentary massages, a wood fired sauna, and a rustic cedar hot tub. Daily activities are included in your stay, options include hiking, canoeing, lake fishing, cooking classes, paddleboarding, helicopter excursions including fishing, rafting, glacier trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, dog sledding, hiking and flightseeing. All meals and house beer and wine are included in your stay.
Weather
Variable by location but winters can be very cold and crisp. Be prepared for snow, chilly winds and sometimes some rain. Expect daytime temperatures of 26°F and evening temperature of 13°F
FAQs
Does it really rain every day in Alaska?
It rains often in Alaska, but mostly when you are closest to the ocean and not so much when you are high up in the mountains. So be sure to bring a sturdy raincoat. The rain is what makes Alaska legendary!
What is the best time of year to go?
Anytime between February and the middle of April to take advantage of all the lodge\'s winter activities.
What type of activities can be done at the Winterlake Lodge?
There are many different activities to choose from at Winterlake Lodge: snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, aurora viewing and photography.
What type of wildlife can I expect to see?
This area of Alaska is the perfect opportunity to spot subarctic wildlife, such as black bears, moose, caribou, and wolves, and also for bird watchers where you may see the Pine Grosebeaks and Golden-crowed sparrows.
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