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DAY
1

Saturday, June 12:

  • 5:00 pm Guest arrival at Denali Cabins outside Denali National Park
  • 7:00 pm Welcome dinner with schedule and overview of the week

DAY
2

Sunday, June 13:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:45 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-11:30 am Fishing expedition along Eldorado Creek and Savage River
  • 11:30 am Return to Denali Cabins
  • 12:30 pm Lunch at The Prey Pub and Eatery
  • 2:00 pm Hike 3-6 miles in Denali National Park
  • 4:30 pm Return to Denali Cabins
  • 5:00 pm Choice of optional yoga class or bike tune up followed by a short shake-out ride
  • 6:30 pm Dinner at Denali Cabins

DAY
3

Monday, June 14:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:45 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-1:00 pm Group 1: Ride along Denali Park Highway* –75 Miles 5,200 ft. Strava
    *This is an out and back route with multiple options to shorten
    Group 2: Hike 3-6 miles through the Denali National Park
  • 1:30 pm Lunch at The Prey Pub and Eatery
  • 3:00 pm Ziplining adventure through the boreal forest and over the arctic tundra
  • 5:00 pm Return to lodge
  • 6:30 pm Dinner at Denali Cabins

DAY
4

Tuesday, June 15:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:45 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-1:00 pm Hike 3-6 miles through the Denali National Park
  • 1:30 pm Lunch at The Prey Pub and Eatery
  • 2:00 pm Kantishna Air Taxi –Flightseeing tour and transfer to Cooper Landing Katair
  • 4:00 pm Arrive in Cooper Landing
  • 5:00 pm Optional Outdoor Yoga Class
  • 6:30 pm Dinner at Kenai Princess Lodge Kenai Princess Lodge

DAY
5

Wednesday, June 16:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:30 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-12:00 pm Group 1: Ride from Cooper Landing to Seward* –45 Miles 2,000 ft. Strava
    *This is a point to point route that cannot be altered.
    Group 2: Hike through the Kenai Fjords National Park
  • 12:30 pm Cabins available for changing at the Seward Wilderness Lodge
  • 1:00 pm Lunch in Seward
  • 1:30 pm Grey Whale-Watching Tour along the Alaskan coastline
  • 5:30 pm Return to lodge
  • 6:30 pm Dinner at Kenai Princess Lodge

DAY
6

Thursday, June 17:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:30 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-12:00 pm Group 1: Route 1 –Ride from Moose Pass to Cooper Landing –88 Miles 6,900 ft. Strava
    Route 2 –Ride from Moose Pass to Hope –45 Miles 3,100 ft. Strava
    Group 2: Hike through the Kenai Fjords National Park
  • 12:30 pm Shower and freshen up at the Seward Wilderness Lodge Cabins
  • 1:00 pm Lunch in Seward
  • 1:30 pm Grey Whale Tour along the Alaskan coastline
  • 5:30 pm Return to lodge
  • 6:30 pm Dinner at Kenai Princess Lodge

DAY
7

Friday, June 18:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:30 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-1:00 pm White-water rafting adventure down Six mile Creek
  • 1:00 pm Lunch in Cooper Landing
  • 2:30 pm Hike 3-6 miles through the Kenai Peninsula National Park
  • 5:30 pm Return to lodge
  • 6:30 pm Farewell dinner at Kenai Princess Lodge

DAY
8

Saturday, June 19:

With departures occurring on an ongoing basis, the following are optional:

  • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast in the Voyage Command Center
  • 7:30 am Daily overview and adventure check-in for campers
  • 8-11:00 am Final ride or hike for available campers
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