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An Exclusive Lodge-to-Lodge Alaska Seaplane Tour

This Alaska Adventure invites travelers into Alaska’s untamed beauty, where luxury lodges are reachable only by air. Over 8 nights, pair high-touch pampering with epic adventure as you explore Southern Alaska by sea and sky. You will eventually discover why an Alaska seaplane tour is the best way to travel Alaska.

Journey at-a-glance:

  • Day 1: Arrive Anchorage
  • Day 2 - 6: Judd Lake
  • Day 7 - 8: Tutka Bay

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Your adventure first begins in Anchorage, one of the best places to travel in Alaska. Upon arrival, you will receive a private transfer to The Wildbirch Hotel, a boutique property in downtown Anchorage

Enjoy an evening at leisure. Perhaps explore the local culinary scene or set out on a scenic walk along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

Then embark on your first Alaska seaplane tour, a 40-minute flight from Lake Hood to Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. You will eventually touch down beside glacier-fed Judd Lake, surrounded by the towering Tordrillo Mountains. Indeed, you will find yourself within view of North America's tallest peak in Denali National Park.

Over four nights, enjoy a curated mix of lakeside recreation and helicopter wilderness experiences at Todrillo Mountain Lodge. Choose from a variety of daily lodge-based activities, including:

  • Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
  • Lake and river fishing
  • Water skiing, wake surfing, and swimming
  • Sauna and wood-fired hot tub sessions
  • Yoga, lawn games, and sport shooting

In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from three helicopter adventures, including:

  • Heli-Fishing: Cast lines in untouched alpine lakes
  • Heli-Hiking: Trek across wildflower meadows, mountain ridges, and ancient glaciers
  • Heli-Rafting: Combine whitewater thrills with serene fly-fishing
  • Via Ferrata Climb: Conquer Alaska’s only iron-path mountain climb

Finally, conclude your private Alaska seaplane tour by traveling in a Cessna Seaplane to Tutka Bay Lodge. Indeed, you will soar over rugged coastlines and deep fjords and land near the protected waters of Kachemak Bay.

Check into your private cabin, nestled among Sitka spruce and tidal estuaries of southeast Alaska. Then meet with your guide to personalize your activity schedule for the days ahead. Choose from the following lodge-based activities:

  • Guided sea kayaking, paddleboarding, or snorkeling in the misty fjords
  • Guided hikes through coastal forest and pack-rafting experiences
  • Culinary classes with lodge chefs, including wild foraging and oyster tasting
  • Hot tub soaks and firewood-heated banya sessions
  • Land tours to Homer or Seldovia for local art and culture

Also, you may select two Signature Excursions (advance booking required) from the following:

  • Bear Viewing Flight: A light aircraft takes you to observe Alaskan brown bears in their natural habitat
  • Deep Sea Fishing: Reel in halibut and rockfish with expert captains in Homer
  • Marine Wildlife Cruise: Spot puffins, seals, whales, and otters on a private Alaska cruise with gourmet picnic. Indeed, this marine highway boasts incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Aerial Adventure: Explore backcountry by R-44 helicopter or bush plane, an ideal experience for photographers and thrill-seekers
  • Culinary Immersion: Visit farms, forage for edibles, and craft Alaskan dishes with professional chefs

After three nights, your final Alaska seaplane tour takes you from Tutka Bay to Anchorage's Lake Hood. Enjoy aerial views of volcanic peaks, fjords, and forests en route from your window seat. Upon landing, a private driver will transfer you to the Anchorage airport for your onward flight

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Ker & Downey designed this Alaska Wilderness Lodge Adventure to inspire your Alaska dreams. Like all Ker & Downey journeys, it is entirely adjustable to your pace and preferences. Let us tailor your Alaska seaplane tour, so you can discover the best way to travel Alaska.

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