2022: Women's Alaska's National Parks Multi Sport Adventure.

      Anchorage, AK, United States

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Jun 23 - Jul 3, 2022
      Group size: 10 - 11
      2022: Women's Alaska's National Parks Multi Sport Adventure.
      Anchorage, AK, United States

      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      172 reviews

      Jun 23 - Jul 3, 2022
      Group size: 10 - 11

      About this trip

       Our Women’s Alaska’s National Parks Hiking and Multi Sport Adventure offers women a nature-based Alaskan experience with a mix of spectacular day hiking, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and whitewater rafting as a way to explore the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park.


      The Women’s Alaska’s National Parks Hiking and Multi Sport Adventure will introduce participants to the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. This active adventure offers women big rewards for a little physical effort. Here, wilderness is accessible to any woman with a desire to stretch her legs on a dirt path.

      This Women’s Alaska’s National Parks Hiking and Multi Sport Adventure is designed for women who like to hike and who enjoy the challenge of exploring a place by the power of their own steam. You don’t have to be an athlete to do this trip, but you should be healthy and active. There is a plan B for most of the activities, so please let us know if you have any questions or concerns before you sign up.


      Our Women’s Alaska’s National Parks Hiking and Multi Sport Adventure starts and ends in Anchorage. The first segment of the adventure will take participants into the Alaska’s interior where they can experience tent camping at an organized camp ground outside of Denali National Park. Activities include hiking, bus shuttle into Denali National Park, dog sled demo, and one way ticket from Denali to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad.

      The second segment is a multi-sport adventure is based in Seward. Here we will explore the biologically-rich emerald coast of south central Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by foot, kayak, boat, and raft. Our group will spend two night at a wilderness cabin on the eastern shore of Resurrection Bay. This rustic accommodation is is only accessible by water taxi and will provide us with an excellent setting for a kayaking day trip along the coast. The final three nights will be on the western side of Resurrection Bay at a bay-side lodge. Here we have access to the Kenai Fjords National Park via a wildlife cruise as well as many opportunities for hiking the trails of the coastal temperate rainforest ecosystem.


      How strenuous is strenuous? On this Women’s Alaska’s National Parks Hiking and Multi Sport Adventure, we walk an average of 5-9 miles per day under 2 miles per hour. Our longest hike is 9 miles round trip and over 3200 ft in elevation. It will be challenging for most flatlanders, because you gain about 1000 ft of elevation with each mile. You will be encouraged with by a great group of adventure buddies, and rewarded with stunning views the entire way. The Mt. Marathon Bowl Hike is 5 miles round trip over 1900 ft. The rest of the hikes are under 1000 ft in elevation and between 3-4 miles.


      Trip Highlights:

      • A variety of exceptional 2 to 6-hour scenic day hikes over mixed terrain that will reward you with breath-taking scenery.
      • Make sure you bring a camera for excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the trip.
      • Replenish your appetite with great food! Fresh, homemade, multicourse meals and deserts.
      • Dip your paddle in emerald green wildlife-rich waters of Kachemak Bay while sea kayaking among diving sea birds, curious seals, and shy otters.
      • An evening trip to the Sea Life Center will introduce you the ecology of Alaska’s marine life and some of the conservation efforts around Alaska.
      • A 6-hour boat trip into the wild Kenai Fjords to see calving glaciers, whales, sea lions, and marine birds.
      • A thrilling roller coaster ride on whitewater through narrow canyons and over natural steps on the Class IV Six-Mile Creek.
      • Entrance to Denali National Park and Eielson shuttle bus tickets.
      • Dog sled demo a the National Park.
      • One way ticket on the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage,

      To reserve your space

       A non-refundable $525 deposit per person is due to reserve your space.   Then four equal installments. Details when you click Book Now.


      Package Price $4300


      Critical Mass

      Do not purchase airfare until the trip reached critical mass. If we do not reach 10 participants by April 15th the trip will be cancelled and your deposit refunded.  Tell your friends!! Help us confirm this awesome adventure fast!! 

      What’s included

      • All scheduled activites
        guided hikes, 6 -hour boat tour, river rafting, kayaking trip.
      • 7 nights lodging
        2 nights 3-star hotel, 2 nights wildeness hostel, 3 nights 2-star lodge.
      • 3 nights camping
        Denali Segment
      • Local driver & Guides
      • Transport
        in a 15 passenger van for the duration of the trip
      • Most Meals
        from breakfast day 2 to lunch day 7. Excludes 4 dinners. Meals are served camp style, prepared by your guide, with the help of participants.

      What’s not included

      • Airfare
        To Anchorage, Alaska
      • Some Dinners
        4
      • Optional Excursions
        or museum entrances
      • Gratuity
        $300 per person due to local guides

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      $4,300
      Deposit: $525

      Itinerary

      Day 1-11
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      The entire itinerary can be found on our website.  

      https://greenedventures.com/tours/alaska-kenai-explorer-women-only/

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      GE
      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Fun, active, and educational nature-based group eco-adventures for people to connect with wild places and animals in extraordinary environments. Specializing in women's adventure travel groups, and teacher-led student groups. Inquire about custom and co-ed trips.

      Reviews

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      By MaryAnn A for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Apr 04, 2024
      MaryAnn thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!! It was my pleasure and an honor to have you join me, Inga, Svava, and Olof in Iceland! I wish we could do this trip together every year!!
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      By Catalina M for Baja 2024 (B): Women's Snorkeling Adventure + Gray Whales Tour on Mar 29, 2024
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      I’ve been on multiple trips with GE and this one was something special! If you are looking for mindfulness and magic with the backdrop of stunning Iceland, put this one your list! In addition to snowshoeing, and exploring towns and beaches, with the support of Tara and our fabulous local guide, Inga, we were even able to take a swim in the Artic ocean!
      By Allison D for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Mar 26, 2024
      This was an amazing trip! I could not have known how much I needed the mindfulness, spas, and relaxation! This retreat was the most amazing thing and so needed!!! Thank you Tara Short and Green Edventures!!!
      By Anne R for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Mar 26, 2024
      The Baja trip was amazing in every aspect! The guides impressed me with their dept of knowledge, attention to detail, and kindness. Snorkeling with sea lions and whale sharks is an experience I will never forget. My co-adventurers were enthusiastic and I made some life longfriends. I will sign up for this trip again!
      By Lori P for Baja 2024 (A): Women's Snorkeling Adventure + Gray Whales Tour on Mar 12, 2024
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      I went on an amazing trip with Tara to Baja, Mexico in 2020. This was a dream trip for me being a wildlife lover. It was incredible to be able to swim with whale sharks and sea lions and get up close with gray whales. Camping on the beach was amazing. We had a great group of women and everyone vibed well and all of the tour guides including Tara, Alex and Chabello were so fun, friendly and helpful every step of the way. The food was great at the campsite and at the restaurants we got to try. When our trip plans initially got derailed waiting on a negative Covid test and we had to get a different flight, Tara did everything in her power to accommodate us and make sure we got to enjoy every part of the trip, including setting us up with another whale shark swimming tour after we had missed the initial one with the group, and she spent time waiting for us to finish before leaving for the airport. I definitely recommend Green Edventures, especially the Baja Mexico trip!
      By Katie M on 14 Feb, 2022
      I just returned from the Wisconsin Women's Tour and couldn't have asked for a better trip! For me, the amount and type of activity were perfect. Who know there was so much to discover practically in my own backyard?
      By Cynthia Casey W on 22 Oct, 2020