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View our many distinctive journeys for the discerning traveler! 1-14 Day multi-day adventures that trades blacktop for grass, skyscrappers for lush forests and stress for peace of mind.
Our AAU expert team is available to assist with knowledgeable suggestions, personalized planning and hassle free coordination of all your touring. Our goal is to provide a travel experience that is meaningful, authentic, and in search of the unusual.
Our AAU expert team is available to assist with knowledgeable suggestions, personalized planning and hassle free coordination of all your touring. Our goal is to provide a travel experience that is meaningful, authentic, and in search of the unusual.
Typical Day
Here is a sample of Day Two on our 8-Day Best of Alaska:
Chickaloon& Matanuska Glacier
This morning brings one of the most dramatic drives in the state. As your Alaskan tour heads north to Chickaloon, the Knik Glacier reveals its full glory. The Matanuska River winds its way north beside us, cutting a cavern of beauty through the Matanuska Valley. As we arrive in Chickaloon, you will enjoy either a whitewater raft adventure or a slow float raft trip.
The “Glacier Runâ€, a scenic glacier float trip is great for relaxed sightseeing and photo opportunities. This easily negotiable class 1-2 water makes it a great way to experience rafting and the great outdoors while drifting by the Matanuska Glacier. You will be outfitted in rain jackets and overall pants as well as with tall boots, This raft excursion lasts 2 ½ hours.
The “Lion's Head†thrilling raft trip offers the roar of whitewater. This is an excellent first-timers whitewater trip that is popular with experienced enthusiast as well. The most popular trip for over 28 years, this class 3 & 4 whitewater experience offers you a hand-on adventure. You will be outfitted in full dry suits over your clothing with dry water shoes. This raft excursion lasts 3 ½ hours.In the afternoon, it's off to Sheep Mountain Lodge, for a bite to eat. Sheep Mountain Lodge offers spectacular homemade soups, triple berry pie, and try their glacier cookies drizzled in chocolate syrup!! This area is also a famous viewing area for Dall sheep. So keep your cameras handy.
After an hour for lunch, it's off to glacier trekking. Discover the true beauty of glaciers up close & personal. Experience glacier walking or hiking and the natural history of the Matanuska Glacier. Enjoy the splendor of the “frozen river†as you walk out to a scenic lake hidden under the face of an ice fall. No experience is necessary to join in the fun! After the days fun this evening, a dinner stop is offered before returning to your chalet accommodations.
Chickaloon& Matanuska Glacier
This morning brings one of the most dramatic drives in the state. As your Alaskan tour heads north to Chickaloon, the Knik Glacier reveals its full glory. The Matanuska River winds its way north beside us, cutting a cavern of beauty through the Matanuska Valley. As we arrive in Chickaloon, you will enjoy either a whitewater raft adventure or a slow float raft trip.
The “Glacier Runâ€, a scenic glacier float trip is great for relaxed sightseeing and photo opportunities. This easily negotiable class 1-2 water makes it a great way to experience rafting and the great outdoors while drifting by the Matanuska Glacier. You will be outfitted in rain jackets and overall pants as well as with tall boots, This raft excursion lasts 2 ½ hours.
The “Lion's Head†thrilling raft trip offers the roar of whitewater. This is an excellent first-timers whitewater trip that is popular with experienced enthusiast as well. The most popular trip for over 28 years, this class 3 & 4 whitewater experience offers you a hand-on adventure. You will be outfitted in full dry suits over your clothing with dry water shoes. This raft excursion lasts 3 ½ hours.In the afternoon, it's off to Sheep Mountain Lodge, for a bite to eat. Sheep Mountain Lodge offers spectacular homemade soups, triple berry pie, and try their glacier cookies drizzled in chocolate syrup!! This area is also a famous viewing area for Dall sheep. So keep your cameras handy.
After an hour for lunch, it's off to glacier trekking. Discover the true beauty of glaciers up close & personal. Experience glacier walking or hiking and the natural history of the Matanuska Glacier. Enjoy the splendor of the “frozen river†as you walk out to a scenic lake hidden under the face of an ice fall. No experience is necessary to join in the fun! After the days fun this evening, a dinner stop is offered before returning to your chalet accommodations.
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Alaska Adventure UnlimitedAnchorage, Alaska |
Rates & Availability
(All rates in USD $)
Our rates are all listed on our website as they vary vastly depending on our itineraries, activity level, accommodations and destinations. Starting at $199.00 pp for day trips to $4899.00 pp for 10-Day Multi-Day adventures!| From/To | Low | High | Notes |
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| 7-Day Pride of Alaska | 3,849.00 | 4,299.00 | |
| 8-Day Best of Alaska | 4,049.00 | 4,499.00 | |
| 10-Day Grand Discovery Alaska | 4,449.00 | 4,899.00 | |
| 10-Day Vision of Alaska | 4,699.00 | ||
| 10-Day Full Circle Alaska | 4,999.00 | ||
| 6-Day Essence of Alaska | 3,649.00 | 3,899.00 | |
| 7-Day Denali Fall Colors |
Be sure to call our expert tour coordinators to request information on our current promotions. We have many dates that offer specials for singles as we are down to last minute seats on several departure dates.
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