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.
Denali National Park Lodging and Hotels
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.
There are many options, 2 of our favorites are:
Denali Cabins — Combine the charm of an Alaskan cabin with the comfort of a hotel room. You get all the amenities-private bath, TV, phone and comfortable beds. Plus you get your own fragrant cedar cabin nestled conveniently by the highway in the boreal forest. Choose from a Single, Double or Suite. Added to the comfort and charm of Denali Cabins a complimentary extended continental breakfast to start your day. At the end of an active day in Denali National Park return for a soaking in the outdoor hot tubs.
Denali Crow’s Nest — Surrounded by natural grandeur, scenic beauty, and exciting outdoor adventures. Denali Crow’s Nest has 39 comfortable log cabins have spectacular views of the Alaska Range and the Park Entrance area. Satellite television, courtesy shuttle service, outdoor hot tub, 24-hour front desk service,and a restaurant and bar. Located just one mile north of the Park Entrance you will be within walking distance of the Denali National Park Wilderness Access Center which is the departure base for NPS bus trips into the park,the Denali National Park Visitors' Center, the Murie Learning Center, Park trailheads, all park activities, and restaurants in addition to the Overlook Bar & Grill. All cabins are comfortably furnished with either two double beds or one double and one single and have a cozy seating area for reading or just taking in the beautiful view. All cabins have a private bathroom with shower and amenities.
If you're needing transportation to Denali we can add this into your package on Denali Bus offering daily services to Denali and also with the Alaska Railroad.
The Roundtrip Transportation Package– Roundtrip discount package. Denali Bus one-way and the Denali Star Train one-way. Our Denali transportation package offers you a little variety for your roundtrip travel to Denali National Park.
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.
All-inclusive Alaska Sea Kayaking, Compare!
Bear Glacier Camp. New for 2009 a unique deluxe eco-adventure camp. Paddle in a protected sea kayaking paradise with giant icebergs, naturalist-led hikes, outdoor photography, or try some birding. Bear Glacier is also a great location to just relax and enjoy the scenery from camp while others paddle or hike. A perfect one to three-day trip.
7-day Aialik Bay Kenai Fjords sea kayaking trip provides a complete Alaska sea kayaking wilderness camping experience. This is the best sea kayaking adventure we offer. Three tidewater glaciers flow into Aialik Bay, and the area is teeming with wildlife.
A do-it-yourself sea kayaking trip that is accompanied by a highly skilled sea kayaking guide. We supply an experienced guide you save money by bringing your own camping gear, food, and doing your own cooking and camp chores.
** Private custom family and group sea kayaking adventures are also available.
Backcountry Safaris is pleased to announce that we have purchased a new office in downtown Seward. Our new Seward travel & sea kayaking office features a cottage for overnight Seward lodging. Over the winter we'll be doing some remodel work and adding new furnishings. Birch Tree Cottage will be available for nightly rentals starting May 17.
Seward Birch Tree Cottage Amenities:
Newly furnished Birch Tree Cottage is a cute one bedroom cottage. Amenities include a queen size bed and a hideaway bed in the front room. The kitchenette features a stove and refrigerator and is stocked with tableware, utensils, pots, pans, coffee pot, and a microwave oven. For those that need to stay connected, free high-speed wireless Internet service is available. The cottage is within walking distance to the small boat harbor, shopping, the Alaska Sea Life Center, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Backcountry Safaris has complimentary arrival and departure shuttle to and from the Seward Train Depot and the Seward Cruise ship docks. At our travel office we offer Alaska gift items, complimentary cups of coffee and friendly staff who are happy to answer your Alaska travel questions and help with your Alaska travel plans.
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.
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.
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.
