Turquoise Kayak and Hike

You’ll start the day with an orientation at our Anchorage facility before heading to Merrill Field for a stunning bush flight from Anchorage to Port Alsworth. Your guide will greet you when you land, and as you enjoy a delicious lunch along the shores of Lake Clark, you’ll discuss the adventure and wrap up the trip orientation. You'll then take a 40-minute float plane flight to the north of Port Alsworth, where you'll set up camp and enjoy your first evening meal with your group, followed by an optional evening paddle on the lake.

After leaving the comfort of your sleeping bag, you’ll sip your preferred morning beverage as your guide prepares a sumptuous breakfast sure to fuel you for the day ahead. You'll then spend the day hiking the “grand canyon” of Lake Clark National Park. If weather and river conditions allow, the goal today will be the Turquoise Glacier, via a 6-mile hike up-valley. Otherwise, your guide will take you up one of the incredible side valleys that feed the Turquoise watershed.

Distance: 12 miles. Elevation gain: 1500'

Today you’ll stretch your legs on another amazing hike, exploring another one of the mighty drainages that bring glacially churned waters to the head of the lake.

Distance: 8 miles. Elevation gain: 1800'

After a leisurely shore-side breakfast, you’ll break down camp, swap your trekking poles for paddles, and launch your inflatable sea kayak into the pristine waters of Turquoise Lake. As you paddle your way west to our next camp, located on a prominent spit of land on the southwest end of the lake, you’ll enjoy the scenery and try and spot some of the local wildlife.

Kayaking Distance: 5 miles

Your final full-day in the wilderness includes hiking to one of the most unique locations in Lake Clark National Park. A few miles south of our camp, nestled deep in the mountains, is the mineral 'sheep lick' — a favourite haunt for the majestic Dall’s sheep. This valley has provided some memorable wildlife encounters over the years, so be on the lookout for caribou, wolves, grizzly bears, and wolverines as well.

Distance: 12 miles. Elevation gain: 2500'

A breakfast of granola and hot drinks will allow a leisurely morning to break camp and enjoy your last bit of time in the wilderness. Perhaps a bit soon, the arrival of the float plane will return you to Port Alsworth, where you’ll check into the quaint cabins just steps from the beach. After hot showers and a celebratory dinner, you’ll tally up your wildlife sightings, and try to digest the peaceful days spent in total solitude.

Distance: 7 miles. Elevation gain: 2700'