Experience pristine Alaskan backcountry & revel in the breathtaking landscape in the Kenai Mountains
We designed this 5-day base camp experience to hit the highlights and fully immerse you into the natural rhythm of the backcountry.
5-day Kenai Mountains & Glaciers Base Camp
Summary Description
Highlights
- Exhilarating 5-day base camp experience deep in the Kenai Mountains
- Experience the first class mountain base camp accommodations
- Explore the vast mountain zone, and hike on a glacier
- Stunning views of the Harding Icefield, wildlife, serene landscapes, and fresh mountain air
Description
You must do this… you haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve explored the vast mountain and glacier landscapes of Alaska! Stare in wonder at the Harding Icefield from atop a mountain peak. Check. Feel the fresh glacier breeze in your hair as you hike on across the ancient ice of a glacier. Check. A friendly, local guide to share stories, point out curious animals, and guide you through the backcountry. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive backcountry experience and an unbeatable price – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.
Our base camps are comfortable, deep in the backcountry, and limited to 8 guests.
Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly guide will share stories, local history, wilderness facts, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.
Included / Excluded
- Accommodations – 4 nights tent accommodations
- Professional Guide
- Round-trip bush flights during the trip
- Expedition base camp tents and gathering tent
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow
- Glacier hiking equipment – helmet, harness, crampons, trekking poles
- All meals
- Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl, and hot drink mug
- Beverages – water, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, lemonade
- Water filtration equipment and storage
- Guides prepare and cook all meals
- Packing list
- Gratuities for your guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 45495 Citabria Street, 45495 Citabria St, Kenai, US
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, rocky, steep, and slippery terrain for up to 5+ miles per day
- Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age requirement of 12 years old
- Please arrive 60 minutes early to check-in and get set up
- There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style
- Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water will be refilled at camp)
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 180 days
Cancellation Notes: Up to 180 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 180 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Participant | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - years) | $3,927.03 |
About operator:
Kenai Backcountry Adventures' professionally guided wilderness adventure tours will take you into the most breathtaking backcountry areas Alaska has to offer. From national parks to wildlife refuges, mountain peaks to majestic rivers, our groups are small, but our adventures are BIG! Purveying family-friendly day adventures to all-inclusive, multi-day expeditions with flexible itineraries at a comfortable pace. Purveyors of Adventure in Alaska's Backcountry! Guided backpacking, packrafting, hiking, rafting, skiing & splitboarding in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, & throughout Alaska.
Basic Information
- Duration: 5 days
- Trip difficulty: Challenging
- Max Group Size: 8
- Category: Outdoor Adventure
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