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Alaska Wildland Adventures

Alaska Wildland Adventures

Alaska Wildland Adventures
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Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA) - AWA's style of travel offers guests a high quality, small-group, interactive experience without compromising - or over-emphasizing - comfort. With our focus on keeping things small, and maximizing experiences, you are sure to enjoy the guided hiking, rafting, kayaking, marine wildlife and glacier cruises, delicious meals and more.
Cooper Landing, Alaska
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Travelers' Choice
2024

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225theah
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
A wonderful trip. Excellent, experienced guide Leigh Lubin made a huge impact on the overall enjoyment of the itinerary.
We saw lots of animals and majestic scenery.
Highlights included the 6 mile sea kayak to the Aleiska glacier....winds were kicking up and the skies were spitting so the paddling was challenging before we got to the icebergs! I felt as though I was in a National Geographic film most of the time.
Kenai Peninsula Glacier Lodge is a gem, tucked away with each cabin having its own view of the lagoon, its island and the glacier that formed them.
What a treat to finally be able to see Denali our last night when we got to take a small plane flight from Denali Backcountry Lodge.
Alaska is a huge place and AWA constructed an efficient way for its guests to see many significant parts of it.
I highly recommend it!
Written July 3, 2021
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Thank you for selecting us for your Alaska adventure. It sounds like you made the most out of every moment!
Written July 26, 2021
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Paul H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Amazing, luxury adventure travel at its best. Just returned from the Ultimate Alaska trip with my family (kids 14 and 11). Our amazing guide, Meagan, was not only knowledgeable but made sure all of the details were taken care of, more than we could have expected. This company runs like a tight ship making sure you are always where you need to be, and adapting to any changes the weather could throw at you. Putting the wonderment of Alaska aside, this is the company to use. Highlights were:

- The Food! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there was never a wasted meal. They were all fantastic. My kids now have a new bar for what a lunch looks like.

- The guides. From finding bog cranberries, to taking the less traveled trail, the guides were fun and informative.

- The views. There is no place like the Glacier Lodge. I wish I could have stayed a month.
Written July 11, 2021
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We wish you would've stayed a month, too! Please come back to visit us again.
Written July 26, 2021
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tom p
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
I highly recommend AWA for any one who wants a wilderness experience with superb service and quality amenities. such as food , guides and adventures including kayaking, canoeing and hiking. The staff was great , in particular, Nick, our guide. We visited three of their lodges and each provided a wonderful clean a well equipped cabin for our stay. The choices from very active to not so active was provided to all of us on the trip without anyone feeling that they were left out or left behind. The meals exceeded expectations and met all of the varied diet restrictions without any diminution in quality. Finally , the emphasis on the preservation of the wilderness was evident yet not limiting our enjoyment in any way.
Written June 17, 2021
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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We love what we do, and we hope it shows through all facets of our trips and lodge experiences.
Written July 26, 2021
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Sultana A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Alaska Wildland Adventures truly embodies award-winning professionalism balanced with comfort for those seeking adventure and a profound appreciation for how big, bold and beautiful Alaska is. My family tour group consisted of a special needs autistic child, which can be challenging, and I must acknowledge our incredible Tour Guide Liam, who was professional, attentive and truly inspirational. Throughout every interaction, he exemplified how kindness, compassion and connecting with nature and your environment can be quite transformative. We were so happy with how welcoming and surreal the entire experience was. From the initial greeting and introduction, he ensured we were all well equipped and informed about equipment and safety gear. Our safety and comfort level were his main priority. Throughout our scenic rafting trip up the beautiful and peaceful Kenai River, he was very knowledgeable about the landscape, the historical context and we were able to see quite a bit of eagles, kingfishers, and even spotted a baby bear cub chewing happily. We were animated by his experiences and humbling reckoning with nature and his uplifting positive energy further enriched our trip. He has so many incredible stories and insights to share. His hospitality, friendly humor and passion for the outdoors accompanied by a broad spectrum of experiences with nature balances the humbling and expansive landscape of Alaska, where so much still remains to be explored in the last frontier. Having him as a Tour Guide, someone with so much inner peace, actually was the highlight of our entire trip and we are so incredibly grateful. This was a much-needed escape from the trials of everyday life in New York for us. Thank you Liam for hosting us and for spreading joy in the world. Wishing you continued joy and happiness in your future expeditions and journey. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like you leading the way. Cheers to exploring more beautiful horizons and savoring these magical moments with nature!
Sultana Ahmed + Family, New York
Written July 25, 2021
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Thank you so much, Sultana, for your kind and generous feedback. We're so happy your family chose to experience the Kenai River with us this summer. Please come back to visit again!
Written July 26, 2021
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Jon
149 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We had an excellent trip. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Beautiful sites. Comfortable lodges.

It didn't hurt that the weather was also generally great but on the days it wasn't they adjusted well.

We would recommend going early August when mosquitos are less of a problem.
Written September 24, 2021
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Marty O
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
My husband and I just wrapped up 2 nights at Kenai Riverside Lodge (including a full-day raft trip) followed by 2 nights/3 days at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. The first was great, but the second was unbelievably amazing. Riverside lodge caters most to those who come to Alaska for a full-service fishing adventure. The Glacier Lodge is best for those who are physically fit and desire to learn more about nature and relish wild animal encounters. Both offer amazing food, knowledgeable and personable guides, and exceptional customer service. I only wish that we could have stayed longer at the Glacier Lodge. If you and your party are committed to experiencing the best of Alaska with the least amount of hassle, these Alaska Wildland packages are worth every dollar, and more!
Written September 1, 2021
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Thank you for choosing us for your Alaska vacation, and we're happy you got to experience a few of our properties this summer. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written September 21, 2021
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Sonja C
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
I brought my 12 year old son to Wildland for a couple days to spend some time adventuring and connecting, no phones or devices allowed. (They’ll work if you need them, we just went without!)

It could not have gone better! We live in Anchorage, so we do our share of adventuring as a family of 5, but spending time at Wildland just the two of us was really special. The river rafting trip was a highlight, our guides were excellent. We played UNO and ping pong on the gorgeous, huge, riverfront deck at every opportunity, grabbing cold drinks or snacks from the lodge when we took breaks. I leveraged my ping pong wins into time sweating together in the dry sauna, and when we got too hot we dunked in the glacial river. The food was delicious, and by the end of the trip, we didn’t want to come home! I know that guests at Wildland are primarily visitors from out of state, but I would recommend a stay to anyone local looking for a ready-made adventure!
Written June 25, 2024
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We are so glad you had so much fun at Kenai Riverside, and we sure hope to see you again.
Written June 28, 2024
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Meg P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
I highly recommend taking a week (or longer) guided adventure with AWA. They look after you from start to finish. Every meal is taken care of, your luggage is handled, your lodging is coordinated. Our guide even gave us all of the secret insights to get the best experience, such as "Make sure you sit on the left side of the bus!" The experiences and excursions were so much fun. This is absolutely the best way to see Alaska, if you are looking for adventure mixed with comfort!
Written June 22, 2021
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We do our best to provide "insider's" experiences in wild Alaska. We're grateful you chose to travel with us.
Written July 26, 2021
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santafekk
Santa Fe, NM30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
If you are looking for a fun, nature-filled, comfortable, and organized vacation where all of the stress of planning is removed, look no further! Like others have said, this experience exceeded all expectations. This was a family trip for 8 members (ages 11 to 80). We were a bit apprehensive before the trip that it would be too much activity for some, but everyone had the BEST time.

Highlights:
Wildlife: It can't be promised that you'll see all the animals you hope to see, but we saw several bears (with adorable cubs), moose, a humpback whale, Dall's porpoises, puffins, sea and river otters, a lynx, seals, sea lions, and several other types birds.

Locations of lodges: We stayed at all three lodges, and they are all surrounded with incredible beauty. The cabins are warm, clean, quiet, and cozy.

Staff: EVERYONE was genuinely happy to be there to help, teach, and share their knowledge.

Food: They served us deliciously prepared cuisine. They went out of their way at every meal to accommodate dietary needs. (Vegetarian and gluten free)

Overall, this is not an inexpensive vacation, but we feel it was an unforgettable experience for everyone and worth every penny.
Written July 7, 2022
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We're thrilled this trip met your expectations and that you were able to encounter some truly iconic Alaskan moments, such as seeing the bear with cubs and more. Thanks for choosing us!
Written July 19, 2022
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trish a
eugene3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
AWA helped make "Wild" less intimidating and wholly enjoyable yet put is right in it. They have guided hikes not just for scenery but also for learning about wherever you are: the intertidal zone, wild berries, medicinal plants, glaciers, the tree growth, salmon... everything that is right there around you. Sea kayaking to Aialik Glacier (from Kenia Fjords Lodge) was awe-inspiring, especially hearing the thunderous calving of the glacier. Fellow kayakers captured glacier ice for future "Glacieritas." The accommodations are wonderful; food fabulous. And a great opportunity to be completely off the grid and in the company of others there for the same experience. We made some great friends. Do keep in mind: Alaska is wild, and that includes weather. Be prepared to be flexible. AWA will do everything they can to accommodate what Mother Nature does to upend your plans. Our departure from Riverside to Kenai Fjords lodge was delayed a day -- so they gave us a rafting trip on the Kenai River. Others went fishing. The Riverside Lodge also has a lovely deck overlooking the river with a covered fire pit sitting area, tables and chairs to kick back with a book just relax. We will never forget this trip and hope to return.
Written August 29, 2022
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Thank you for your flexibility around Mother Nature's weather whims, ha ha! We appreciate you!
Written August 29, 2023
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