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Our exclusive itinerary includes close-up grizzly viewing at Brooks Falls – a rare opportunity!
Cruise aboard NHA's private yacht among icebergs and marine wildlife, and stay on a private island in the Kenai Fjords
Overnight at a deluxe backcountry lodge deep within Denali National Park, far from tourist crowds

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Primary:	Safari, Wildlife
Other:	national parks, cruise

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While superlatives strive to convey the grandeur of Alaska, they never quite manage to capture the reality. Our “Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari” trip does, though. We take you far afield from the heavily touristed routes to get you up close to the real Alaska: to the inner heart of Denali; alongside the face of a calving glacier; at river’s edge, watching giant brown bears fish for salmon. This is Alaska “less discovered”: bigger, wilder and more amazing than you’ve imagined. You’ve got to see it for yourself.

This trip ventures far afield from the typical Alaska tour where buses move long lines of cruise clients to crowded destinations. We also focus on bears, which, naturally, should be treated with caution. At Brooks Falls, thousands of visitors have traveled to view bears in the past 50 years and, to our knowledge, there has never been a bear attack. But we never know exactly what bears are thinking, so we ask our travelers to consider this and pay close attention to the rules set forth by the park rangers. Accommodations at Brooks Lodge are in shared quarters (4 to a cabin) with two bunkbeds and private facilities in each cabin. Solar power is available during daytime hours at Kenai Wilderness Lodge. All of our Hidden Alaska programs begin in Fairbanks and end in Anchorage.

* The July 12, 2012 and July 13, 2013 departures are Special Photo Departures with Eric Rock

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska

Meet in Fairbanks, a modern city that retains its frontier flavor with pioneer saloons, paddle wheelers and outlying mining camps.

Lodging	SpringHill Suites
Description	Conveniently located in central Fairbanks, nearby the visitor center and a number of restaurants, the SpringHill Suites Fairbanks offers comfort and luxury while traveling to and from Alaska. Large rooms with plenty of comforts as well as on site restaurant and wifi enhance the hotel’s luxuries.

Days 2 - 4: Denali – Kantishna

Denali National Park – larger than the state of Massachusetts -- is one of the world’s great wilderness preserves. Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America, towers over the tundra and taiga below, habitat for wolves, grizzlies, moose and caribou. From our historic base 90 miles inside the park, we have time and space to encounter the wilderness. Hiking, nature walks, biking, fishing and optional flightseeing are available. Early morning and evening offer excellent opportunities to see wildlife in the lodge environs.

Lodging

Kantishna Roadhouse

Description

Our Alaska program differs from most others in that we spend our time as close as possible to the wildlife and away from the crowds. After all, our trips are designed for small groups to view wildlife. The Kantishna Roadhouse is one of only 3 lodges located within Denali National Park, and far beyond the boundary of the day tripper buses, allowing guests to exclusively experience this remarkable area away from tourist crowds. Its private cabins provide wonderful amenities (including en-suite facilities) and its location allows us to explore, view wildlife, walk and hike in the shadows of North America's largest peak. As with all of our accommodations, Kantishna is chosen for its high quality plus its accessability to wildlife and its wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

Days 5 - 6: Denali / Girdwood

Depart Denali by train on a journey through Alaska’s rugged interior, over Broad Pass and along the Susitna River to Wasilla. From here we drive south to Alyeska Resort, Alaska’s premier ski area that is replete with summer activities, too. Set in a lush glacial valley in the Chugach Range near the coast, Alyeska offers nature and luxury in tandem. Streamside trails lined with wildflowers beckon at the base, or board the tram to the summit, where you may choose to dine at Seven Glaciers, a five-star restaurant with vistas of the ice-bound peaks and Turnagain Arm far below. Explore this magnificent area with your Expedition Leader, or participate in one of the many optional activities offered here.

Lodging

Alyeska Resort

Description

Designed to integrate native heritage influence into a modern luxury hotel, The Alyeska Resort is one of Alaska's jewels. Located in the historic mining-supply town of Girdwood, the hotel provides visitors with wonderful access to Alaska's mountain scenery with a mountaintop tram and plenty of hiking and walking trails. The renowned "Seven Glaciers" restaurant located on top of the mountain is available to enjoy a gourmet (optional) meal on your free evening at Alyeska.

Day 7: Fox Island

Fox Island, a private island bordering the Kenai Fjords, reveals the pristine side of Alaska most visitors miss, providing accommodations for just 18 guests in comfortable beachfront cabins. The region is famed for sea kayaking, and an easy paddling trip may unveil some of the area’s prolific marine life.

Lodging

Kenai Wilderness Lodge

Description

This remote lodge set on the private Fox Island within Kenai Fjords National Park, accommodates just 18 visitors amidst some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. The lodge accommodates its guests in cozy and comfortable private cabins, each with ensuite facilities but no electricity (solar lighting). The island is remarkable indeed with tower mountains overlooking the wildlife-rich waters. Here, we will quietly participate in a wildlife sea-kayaking journey (no experience necessary and our guides will help even the least experienced travelers) and will journey in a small ship (our group is usually only 13-14 people and most other ships hold over one hundred travelers!) to view puffins, sea lions, otters and perhaps even whales. This stop is surely a highlight of our trip.

Day 8: Kenai Fjords – Private Yacht

Today we cruise through a land where the ice age still lingers. Our small yacht allows us to approach wildlife more intimately, and Kenai Fjords National Park provides unparalleled opportunities for viewing humpback and orca whales, porpoises, sea otters and a large colony of puffins. Here, glaciers pour into the sea, and we may observe icebergs calving with a crash. Overnight in Seward, on Resurrection Bay.

Lodging

Kenai Wilderness Lodge

Description

Day 9: Kenai Peninsula / Anchorage

The mountain ranges of the Kenai Peninsula rise one after another on our drive to Anchorage. Time permitting, we’ll stop at Exit Glacier for a close-up look at this active river of ice. We spend the night in Anchorage.

Lodging	Historic Anchorage Hotel
Description	Anchorage is indeed an historical destination and our lodging here provides us with a stay in one of the state’s most authentic properties: the renowned Historic Anchorage Hotel. On the list of National Historic Places, this luxurious property located in the heart of downtown offers our guests a lovely and experiential accommodation during our wildlife adventure.

Days 10 & 11: Brooks Falls – Katmai National Park

Katmai National Park is home to the world’s largest population of brown bears. We fly by small plane to King Salmon, then by floatplane to world-renowned Brooks Lodge, one of the best places to view these coastal grizzlies in their natural habitat. From the safety of platforms built over Brooks Falls, we observe this classic spectacle up close, as the bears fish vigorously for salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

Lodging

Brooks Lodge

Description

World famous Brooks lodge provides one of the best places on earth to easily view grizzly bears at close range! From the rustic cabins, it is a mile walk to the falls where bears fish for salmon in preparation for winter's freeze. In September, bears are everywhere in the area (not just at the falls). Accommodations here are rustic but comfortable and require three-four travelers to share rooms for two nights. Here, we match travelers by gender (or by couples, depending on the group). The cabins have bunkbeds and private facilities. Any inconvenience caused by the shared cabins is well worth it as the bears provide a spectacular show!

Day 12: Katmai / Anchorage

After morning activities in Katmai, we return to Anchorage.

Lodging	Historic Anchorage Hotel
Description	Anchorage is indeed an historical destination and our lodging here provides us with a stay in one of the state’s most authentic properties: the renowned Historic Anchorage Hotel. On the list of National Historic Places, this luxurious property located in the heart of downtown offers our guests a lovely and experiential accommodation during our wildlife adventure.

Day 13: Anchorage / Home

We transfer to the airport for our flights home.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

E. Marksus

“This was the best of the best when it comes to Alaska trips. I loved all the places we went and everything we saw. This trip was made exceptional by the leadership of our guide!”

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N. Ruhmel

“Eric is a 'first class' leader who shares his expertise about wildlife and plants in an informative manner and with a much appreciated sense of humor. His care for the travelers and patience with some of the varied concerns and requests indicated his care and concern for the group.”

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M. Myers

“This trip, with Karen, exceeded our expectations with regards to wildlife. The bears at Katmai were amazing and something we will never forget. The wildlife in Denali was wonderful too. We saw a bull moose, cow, and calf, Dall sheep, a sleeping wolf, golden eagles, ptarmigans, trumpeter swan, marmot, snowshoe hares, grizzlies and cubs. In Kenai Fjords we saw orcas, humpback whales, sea otter, sea lions, harbor seals, sea stars, bald eagles, puffins, and cormorants. The whole trip was fantastic!”

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B. Kelly

“We loved our time in Talkeetna. It was so good to be able to spend this time wandering in one of Alaska's small towns. Of all our overnights, this was the only one that truly allowed us to see and experience the rural Alaska life. So happy that this was part of our itinerary.”

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P. Motch

“We thought Denali National Park was fabulous, the train ride wonderful and Brooks Lodge amazing - we certainly saw so many bears, just as we had hoped. We enjoyed Talkeetna, …We loved the Fjord trip and our evening at Fox Island with the best dinner of the trip - freshly caught and beautifully prepared halibut. The entire trip easily met and exceeded our expectations by far!”

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M. Kramer

"Fantastic bear and wildlife viewing - a once in a lifetime event. The trip was really well done and we enjoyed every minute of it. The small group and the knowledgeable guide made all the difference!!"

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G. Druett

"Andrea was an excellent leader and a lot of fun. The whole trip was well done and more than just enjoyable. We felt that everything Natural Habitat did was done first-class, without pinching any pennies. This is important when traveling to Alaska's wild areas."

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S. Emery

"Our guide was the best. She catered to our every whim and did so with humor and patience. Would I travel with Natural Habitat again? Yes. Their pure professionalism, enthusiasm of leaders, mix of interesting people and the wildlife encounters are the best."

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B. Gerber

"It was an adventurous trip with the float planes, the closeness of the bears and the spectacle of Mt. McKinley in the optional fly around -- you are maxed out at 13,000 feet and the top is still another 4,000 feet above you! Plus the constant vigilance for wild game was outstanding!"

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T. Light

"Everything was wonderful! I loved every minute of the trip. I would love to have Susan as a guide again. She is very professional and lots of fun. I cried when we left her. She was very kind and helpful to the whole group."

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J. Koe

“While I’ve traveled for 35 years, 7 continents, including Ross Ice Shelf to see emperor penguins, I had never been to Alaska. Eric Rock (because of his knowledge of so many topics and his work background) made this the best (trip) I’ve ever had!”

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A. & J. Zabin

"This was a marvelous trip! It is the most enjoyable, informative and well-planned trip we have ever taken!"

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M. Lincoln West

“This was the trip of a lifetime to Alaska because of Eric, the small group we traveled with, and the beauty of the country with its animals and beauty.”

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K. McFarland

“This was a fantastic trip! It definitely lived up to and exceeded our expectations! The smaller groups make it easier to meet and to interact – everyone bonds and begins to gel as a unit. Our guide, Susan, was exceptional and a really fun person. She entertained us as much as we did her. Her knowledge of Alaska – the animals, the people, and culture – really made the trip a success!"

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TRIP INCLUDES

Internal flights and train
accommodations
all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 13 (except dinner on Days 6 & 9)
bottled water
services of NHA Expedition Leader
local guides and lodge staff
most gratuities
airport transfers on Day 1 and final day
kayaking at Fox Island
permits and entrance fees
all taxes

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Travel to and from start and end point of trip
dinner on Days 6 & 9
alcoholic beverages
some gratuities
passport and visa fees
optional activities
items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
airline baggage fees
airport and departure taxes
optional travel insurance

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska 
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                                        Meet in Fairbanks, a modern city that retains its frontier flavor with 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.nathab.com/accommodations/springhill-suites/"><b>SpringHill Suites</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Conveniently located in central Fairbanks, nearby the visitor center and a number of restaurants, the SpringHill Suites Fairbanks offers comfort and luxury while traveling to and from Alaska. Large rooms with plenty of comforts as well as on site restaurant and wifi enhance the hotel’s luxuries. </td>
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                                        Days 2 - 4: Denali – Kantishna 
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                                        Denali National Park – larger than the state of Massachusetts -- is one 
of the world’s great wilderness preserves. Mt. McKinley, the highest 
peak in North America, towers over the tundra and taiga below, habitat 
for wolves, grizzlies, moose and caribou. From our historic base 90 
miles inside the park, we have time and space to encounter the 
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                                                    <td valign="top">Our Alaska program differs from most others in that we spend our time as close as possible to the wildlife and away from the crowds. After all, our trips are designed for small groups to view wildlife. The Kantishna Roadhouse is one of only 3 lodges located within Denali National Park, and far beyond the boundary of the day tripper buses, allowing guests to exclusively experience this remarkable area away from tourist crowds. Its private cabins provide wonderful amenities (including en-suite facilities) and its location allows us to explore, view wildlife, walk and hike in the shadows of North America's largest peak. As with all of our accommodations, Kantishna is chosen for its high quality plus its accessability to wildlife and its wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. </td>
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                                        Days 5 - 6: Denali / Girdwood 
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                                        Depart Denali by train on a journey through Alaska’s rugged interior, 
over Broad Pass and along the Susitna River to Wasilla. From here we 
drive south to Alyeska Resort, Alaska’s premier ski area that is replete
 with summer activities, too. Set in a lush glacial valley in the 
Chugach Range near the coast, Alyeska offers nature and luxury in 
tandem. Streamside trails lined with wildflowers beckon at the base, or 
board the tram to the summit, where you may choose to dine at Seven 
Glaciers, a five-star restaurant with vistas of the ice-bound peaks and 
Turnagain Arm far below. Explore this magnificent area with your 
Expedition Leader, or participate in one of the many optional activities
 offered here. 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.nathab.com/accommodations/alyeska-resort/"><b>Alyeska Resort</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Designed to integrate native heritage influence into a modern luxury hotel, The Alyeska Resort is one of Alaska's jewels. Located in the historic mining-supply town of Girdwood, the hotel provides visitors with wonderful access to Alaska's mountain scenery with a mountaintop tram and plenty of hiking and walking trails. The renowned "Seven Glaciers" restaurant located on top of the mountain is available to enjoy a gourmet (optional) meal on your free evening at Alyeska. 
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                                        Day 7: Fox Island 
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                                        Fox Island, a private island bordering the Kenai Fjords, reveals the 
pristine side of Alaska most visitors miss, providing accommodations for
 just 18 guests in comfortable beachfront cabins. The region is famed 
for sea kayaking, and an easy paddling trip may unveil some of the 
area’s prolific marine life. 
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                                                    <td valign="top">This remote lodge set on the private Fox Island within Kenai Fjords National Park, accommodates just 18 visitors amidst some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. The lodge accommodates its guests in cozy and comfortable private cabins, each with ensuite facilities but no electricity (solar lighting). The island is remarkable indeed with tower mountains overlooking the wildlife-rich waters. Here, we will quietly participate in a wildlife sea-kayaking journey (no experience necessary and our guides will help even the least experienced travelers) and will journey in a small ship (our group is usually only 13-14 people and most other ships hold over one hundred travelers!) to view puffins, sea lions, otters and perhaps even whales. This stop is surely a highlight of our trip. </td>
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                                        Day 8: Kenai Fjords – Private Yacht 
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                                        Today we cruise through a land where the ice age still lingers. Our 
small yacht allows us to approach wildlife more intimately, and Kenai 
Fjords National Park provides unparalleled opportunities for viewing 
humpback and orca whales, porpoises, sea otters and a large colony of 
puffins. Here, glaciers pour into the sea, and we may observe icebergs 
calving with a crash. Overnight in Seward, on Resurrection Bay. 
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                                                    <td valign="top">This remote lodge set on the private Fox Island within Kenai Fjords National Park, accommodates just 18 visitors amidst some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. The lodge accommodates its guests in cozy and comfortable private cabins, each with ensuite facilities but no electricity (solar lighting). The island is remarkable indeed with tower mountains overlooking the wildlife-rich waters. Here, we will quietly participate in a wildlife sea-kayaking journey (no experience necessary and our guides will help even the least experienced travelers) and will journey in a small ship (our group is usually only 13-14 people and most other ships hold over one hundred travelers!) to view puffins, sea lions, otters and perhaps even whales. This stop is surely a highlight of our trip. </td>
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                                        Day 9: Kenai Peninsula / Anchorage 
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                                        The mountain ranges of the Kenai Peninsula rise one after another on our
 drive to Anchorage. Time permitting, we’ll stop at Exit Glacier for a 
close-up look at this active river of ice. We spend the night in 
Anchorage. 
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                                                    <td valign="top">Anchorage is indeed an historical destination and our lodging here provides us with a stay in one of the state’s most authentic properties: the renowned Historic Anchorage Hotel. On the list of National Historic Places, this luxurious property located in the heart of downtown offers our guests a lovely and experiential accommodation during our wildlife adventure. </td>
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                                        Days 10 & 11: Brooks Falls – Katmai National Park 
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                                        Katmai National Park is home to the world’s largest population of brown 
bears. We fly by small plane to King Salmon, then by floatplane to 
world-renowned Brooks Lodge, one of the best places to view these 
coastal grizzlies in their natural habitat. From the safety of platforms
 built over Brooks Falls, we observe this classic spectacle up close, as
 the bears fish vigorously for salmon swimming upstream to spawn. 
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                                                    <td valign="top">World famous Brooks lodge provides one of the best places on earth to easily view grizzly bears at close range! From the rustic cabins, it is a mile walk to the falls where bears fish for salmon in preparation for winter's freeze. In September, bears are everywhere in the area (not just at the falls). Accommodations here are rustic but comfortable and require three-four travelers to share rooms for two nights. Here, we match travelers by gender (or by couples, depending on the group). The cabins have bunkbeds and private facilities. Any inconvenience caused by the shared cabins is well worth it as the bears provide a spectacular show!</td>
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                                        Day 12: Katmai / Anchorage 
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                                        After morning activities in Katmai, we return to Anchorage. <br>

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