Seward, AK
Ididaride Dog Mushing Tour Chosen as one of Alaska's top 20 attractions, a must do for all Alaska visitors.
Your Seward Dog Mushing adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of sled dogs as they are harnessed to the comfortable wheeled dog sled. Upon returning to the kennel you'll tour the Seavey's family kennel facilities, laugh as a guest is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle adorable husky puppies. Your guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a delightfully humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family's training for the most demanding dog mushing race on earth, the Iditarod.
The Real Alaska Tour
Seward, Alaska This Seward tour package features all the attractions that truly make Alaska the Greatland. First, your guide shows you the sights of Seward. Learn why Seward was known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Then, head out to Exit Glacier and enjoy a short walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose and bears. A hearty lunch will be served before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Sled Dog tour. At the end your driver will return you to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot. All local transportation and lunch are included in this package.
Explore Aialik Bay in Kenai Fjords National Park or Resurrection Bay and see why others are saying it is the greatest sea kayaking location in Alaska.
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Includes DRY SUITS for your comfort. Dry suits can help protect you from hypothermia and help keep you warm and dry.
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If you choose we have single sea kayaks for more personal freedom.
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We furnish you with all the specialized gear, tents, rain gear, rubber boots. No additional expenses.
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Includes transportation to and from Anchorage. No added transportatin cost getting to Seward.
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Includes lodging in Seward before and after the trip. Also special discounted lodging rates for our guest in Anchorage.
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Includes a private after-hours behind the scene tour of the Alaska Sea Life Center.
** Private custom family and group sea kayaking adventures are also available.
Seward Cabins Abode Well Located in Exit Glacier river valley and just minutes from Seward
7 beautifully handcrafted Alaska river valley cabins. Enjoy a peace of Alaskan wilderness among stately 250 year-old Sitka Spruce. Have your camera ready for the variety of Alaska wildlife that frequents this area. These Seward cabin rentals are perfect for the independent Alaska traveler seeking to experience all the wonders of Seward in true comfort.
Seward Cabin Amenities:
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Queen or two twin sized beds
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Spacious bedroom with adjacent sitting room
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Full private bath with custom tile work
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Fresh linens and towels
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Mini fridge
For larger families or groups, we offer a large 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 8. This cabin has a queen and a twin bed in each bedroom, as well as a sleeper sofa. With a gigantic living room and a fully equipped kitchen, this cabin offers all the comforts of home.
Alaska
Bear Viewing 1, 2,3 and 7 day Trips Photograph Alaska's World famous Brown Bears
Our 1 to 3 day adventures takes you to a private wilderness fly-in bear viewing camp in Lake Clark National Park. Few locations in Alaska can match the grandeur of this pristine bear viewing location.
If you're wanting the ultimate bear viewing experience our 7-day includes a Katmai National Park wilderness river trip to see bears along the Savonoski river and ends at the world famous Brooks Falls. Brooks Falls is one of the locations where all the famous bear photos are taking with bears standing on a waterfall fishing for salmon.
Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train
Coastal Classic Train
GoldStar Train
Transportation and tours to popular Alaska destinations
Alaska Railroad Passenger Service You'll know from the very moment you climb aboard the Alaska Railroad you're riding on the best train in the world.The alaska train offers panoramic windows and historical narratives from lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides.
Visitors traveling on the Alaska Train can also choose to upgrade to the Gold Star service featuring upper-level dome car seating and a outdoor viewing deck - the only one of its kind.
Whale Watching Glacicer Cruises Kenai Fjords National Park
Seward, Alaska
SMALL BOAT Small Group Whale Watching, Wildlife, Glacier, and Natural History Tour If you want the best Alaska whale watching and glacier cruise experience our small boat tour is the ultimate. We limit our group size to 15 and can poition the boat so everyone gets a perfect view. Also private custom tours with as few as 2 people is possible. We take extra effort so you will never miss that photo opportunity of a lifetime. Trips depart for Seward at 8:00 am.
Kenai Fjords Tours Alaska's No 1 Wildlife and Glacier Cruises Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruise! Kenai Fjords National Park offers alpine and tidewater glaciers and is home to a large variety of whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. Tours are fully narrated by an accredited wildlife interpreter.
Departure options from Anchorage or Seward are available.
Kenai Fjords Tours offers 6 different of day cruise options with number of departure times. Also there are overnight Fox Island stay options available.
Denali National
Park
Denali Park Lodging
Backcountry Safaris has a working relationship with many Denali Park resorts, hotels, cabins and lodges. With years of experience at Denali we can take the hassle out of trying to arrange lodging at Denali National Park.We offer this service at no additional cost to you.
Transportation to
Denali National Park Denali Park transportation options include motor coach and the Alaska Railroad. One more option if your time is very limited, is by air charter to or from Denali Park. This option is not for someone on a tight budget and best suited for a small group.
Denali National Park
Tours and Packages To make your Alaska adventure vacation complete, a visit to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley is a must add to your Alaska adventure tour or Alaska cruise. Give us a call to arrange a custom Denali Park Mt. McKinley tour package. Some options you might want consider is a Bus tour into Denali Park, Rafting, Dog Mushing, or a Denali (Mt. McKinley) flightseeing trip.
Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Backcountry Safaris is a member of the following trade and travel organizations:
Three national parks, Denali, Katmai and Kenai Fjords. Brown bears, whales, wildlife, calving tidewater glaciers, Mt. McKinley, fall colors, hot springs and much more. (more…)
Alaska- just the name conjures up visions of the wild, wonderful creatures of the North Country, brown bears… wolves… Dall sheep… caribou… moose… (more…)
Winter Adventure It's all about fun!
Drive your own snowmobile
Alaska Snowmobiling Snowmobile in the best possible place. The Chugach Mountains will surround you as you navigate your own snowmachine through trails, open fields of powder, beaver ponds, frozen waterfalls.
Alaska
Rafting
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Kongakut River – 10-day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge rafting safari.
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Denali Park Nenana RIver – 2-4 hour rafting trips.
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Chulitna River – 4-day denali raft adventure.
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Lake Creek – 7-day whitewater rafting and fishing adventure.
Backcountry Safaris Adventures Our philosophy combines environmental awareness, adventure, learning, camaraderie and attention to detail with guiding in the classic tradition. The style of our adventures is informal, spontaneous and intimate. We emphasize sharing and participation. We've found that those individuals who get the most out of their trip are those who put the most into it. You make your own adventure in many different ways: paddling, riding the rapids, hiking and exploring, fishing, learning the natural history of the area, helping in camp or just sitting alone on the riverbank relaxing.
Our tours move at an informal leisurely pace that allow ample time to take in the scenic beauty. At other times we are spontaneous, taking time to experience an unexpected adventure. Whenever possible on multi-day tours we take layover days to explore, hike, fish, photograph, or just unwind. Backcountry Safaris practices ecologically sensitive adventure tours and uses camping techniques to minimize environmental impact. We remain dedicated to providing our guests an opportunity to learn the wonders of Alaska.
Our Guides We are extremely proud of our guides and believe they are some of the best. Our guides are experienced professionals who are chosen for their personality, leadership and enthusiasm. One of the key elements to successful and rewarding adventure travel is the quality of the guides and naturalists leading the trip. You'll find that our guides bring with them a wealth of knowledge and willingness to share their knowledge on the local culture, flora, fauna, and geology.
We maintain high guide standards. Our trip leaders have rescue training and advanced first aid training, Wilderness First Responders (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians (WEMT) training.
The Owner Ron Clauson is a well-known Alaskan adventurer and has been rafting, kayaking, hiking and exploring Alaska's backcountry for more than 30 years. Having traveled throughout the Alaskan bush, Ron has acquired a lifetime of knowledge on logistics, expedition planning and group travel into remote parts of Alaska.
Ron is also known for his whitewater rafting skills, fly fishing and innovative fly patterns as a professional fly tier. Some of his well-known Alaska fly patterns have appeared in various local and national publications including "Fly Fisherman," "Salmon Trout Steelheader," "Alaska Outdoors," and the book "Fly Patterns Of Alaska." Ron has Wilderness First Responder training and Swiftwater Rescue Technician training.
Your Comfort On A Backcounty Safaris Guided Adventure Your level of comfort is of the utmost importance to us. Unless otherwise stated, we provide at no additional cost the personal and specialty gear necessary to enjoy Alaska's environment.
On Backcountry Safaris guided sea kayaking and whitewater rafting adventures we provided our guests with dry suits for your comfort. Dry suits can help protect you from hypothermia, cold water shock and help keep you warm and dry. Also provided are rain suits, rubber boots, tents and self-inflating sleeping pads if needed. A complete pre-trip packet detailing all equipment and other pertinent information will be mailed to you upon reservation.
Meals We're known for our exquisite camp cuisine. A typical evening meal might include grilled salmon steak, rice pilaf, Caesar salad, stir-fried vegetables, and freshly baked Dutch oven desserts. Lunches are a deli-style buffet with a variety of fresh meats and cheeses, fruits, cookies and all the trimmings. Breakfast might include French toast, omelets, hash browns, a variety of fruit and melons, hot coffee guaranteed to give you a boost and various juices.
We gladly accommodate vegetarian, kosher meals or any special dietary needs you may have. Please notify us in advance.
Emergency Communication We carry a satellite phone, marine or VHF radio or other communication equipment that allow us to make emergency contact should any needs arise.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Experience: Locally owned and operated since 1986 and certified by the Alaska Travel Industry Association as a Alaska Certified Expert travel agent.
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Service: You are the most important part of our business. From pre-trip logistics to the end of your trip, we customize your trip to remove the hassles and increase your enjoyment.
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Customization: We've guided adventure trips in Alaska for more than 20 years. This experience helps us plan a trip that best meets your desires. We work with you to create an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime.
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Credibility: We are members in good standing with major adventure and travel trade associations. Click here. References are available on request.
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Insurance and Permits: We are fully insured and have special use permits from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska State Parks
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Guides: Our Alaska guides have the right mix of camaraderie, experience and leadership to make your trip memorable.
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Environmental Commitment: All of our Alaska adventure tours are run in matter to minimize environmental impact. We also support the voluntary dollar a day for conservation program and the National River Cleanup Week just to mention a few.
larger families or groups, we offer a large 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 8. This cabin has a queen and a twin bed in each bedroom, as well as a sleeper sofa. With a gigantic living room and a fully equipped kitchen, this cabin offers all the comforts of home
