Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer
Discover expansive wilderness areas and mesmerizing seascapes as you explore the Last Frontier, a rugged destination that’s home to moose, bald eagles, sea otters and bears!
Highlights
- Kayak around Yukon Island in Kachemak Bay and picnic mid-paddle on a remote beach
- Cruise on Prince William Sound, home to 150 tidal glaciers and extraordinary marine life
- Hike right up to the toe of Exit Glacier and marvel at its age and grandeur
- Get to know the local charms and characters of the Kenai Peninsula, often called “Alaska's playground”
- Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and harbor seals from our waterfront hotel
Start/End Anchorage
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Alaska! Kick off the trip cycling along bike paths with the surrounding mountains as your backdrop • Enjoy stunning vistas of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains as we make our way to the little town of Girdwood • Hike along Winner Creek surrounded by America’s northernmost rain forest • Raise a toast to the beginning of our Alaskan adventure.
Night 1
This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
One of Alaska's most famous waterways and a vast unspoiled wilderness, Prince William Sound, sets the stage for an amazing cruise • Amid a stunning mountain backdrop, glide past towering tidewater glaciers and walk along a rocky shoreline • Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, fjords and lakes • The Chugach Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop on the way to Kenai Fjords National Park • Hike along the Harding Icefield Trail to witness up close how gravity reshapes the land • Get your camera ready! Unrivaled vistas of Harding Icefield, Exit Glacier and the Resurrection River Valley await • Keep an eye out for mountain goats, moose and marmots!
Nights 2-3
An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
Days 4-6
Travel to Homer and pedal along a route with views of Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range and Grewingk Glacier, then bike along Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land in picturesque Kachemak Bay • Enjoy the frequent appearances of harbor seals and sea lions outside our waterfront hotel • Kayak around Yukon Island, watching for bald eagles, porpoises and sea otters • Explore a local farm, complete with animals, herbs, art and vistas of Kachemak Bay.
Nights 4-5
Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and the accommodations on this trip are much simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Properties are built to withstand the harsh Alaska weather and have minimal seasonal renovations. Service standards at the hotels and restaurants on this trip can seem slow and casual when compared with the more refined hospitality found on other Backroads trips.
Alaska’s cuisine is characterized by an emphasis on simple, hearty dishes ideal for Alaska's cool climate and adventurous lifestyle. Meals often reflect the state's limited growing season and rely primarily on local ingredients like fresh seafood, unique offerings such as bison and game meats, and berry-driven summer desserts and jams. This means less variety as compared to most other regions, and please note that options for vegetarian, vegan, and low-carb meals may be limited and substitutions may not be available.
Alaska’s variable winters make it a unique and special place to visit. For that reason, our itinerary may change based on the prior winter and road and trail status. The upper portion of the Harding Icefield Trail is often covered with snow through early July. Hiking even a short distance up the trail provides views of Exit Glacier and the valley.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
*Premiere Hotel
This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
Casual Hotel
An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay.
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Bikes
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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