Welcome to Alaska!

Your private driver-guide meets you on arrival in Anchorage and transfers you to your hotel by private vehicle.

Experience the beauty of the Chugach Mountains in a full-day exploration with your private guide. Recognized as the country's third largest state park, Chugach offers over 500,000 acres of rugged land and as well as some of the most accessible hiking, wildlife viewing, and wildflower areas in all of Alaska. Take to the trails with your naturalist guide, traversing the varied trails that have been chosen and customized to your interest. Take home memories of high alpine wildflowers, browsing moose, and soaring eagles. Drink in true Alaskan beauty depicted by roaring glacier-fed rivers, unrivaled mountainous vistas, clearwater streams, and maybe even a glimpse of a grizzly bear. Learn about the park's rich geologic natural history and identify local flora and fauna with your expert host.

Downtown Anchorage offers a vibrant mix of dining, drinking, and cafÉ culture that reflects the city’s lively spirit. For an elevated dinner, the Crow’s Nest provides refined cuisine with panoramic views, while Simon & Seafort’s serves classic Alaskan seafood in a welcoming setting. Glacier Brewhouse combines hearty meals with house-brewed beers in a relaxed atmosphere, and Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria offers creative pizzas and craft brews just outside the core downtown area. For a midday pause or a casual coffee, Kaladi Brothers Coffee is a local favorite, and for a sweet summer treat, Wild Scoops serves up homemade ice cream in unique Alaskan flavors. Together, these spots create a well-rounded taste of Anchorage, blending fine dining, casual favorites, and seasonal delights.

Fly by helicopter over Alaska’s mountains and glaciers, watching for wildlife such as moose, black bears, Dall sheep and mountain goats below. Land on a glacier snowfield for a dog sled ride across the snow, either mushing your own team of Alaskan huskies or riding with an experienced musher. After the ride, meet the dogs and their puppies while learning about the sport and the endurance required for races spanning more than 1,000 miles. On the return flight, look down on blue melt pools and deep crevasses before transferring back to your hotel.

Travel to Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage by private vehicle, with your transfer coordinated in advance.

Board a flight from Anchorage with direct service to Homer. Approximate flight time is one hour.

Please note this flight is not included in your itinerary price and must be purchased separately.

Depart Homer Harbor and board a shared catamaran, gliding across the bay to Stillpoint Lodge.

Stillpoint Lodge offers an incredible array of activities included in your stay. Enjoy unlimited dock-to-dock paddling in the calm waters of Kachemak Bay, or board a leisurely ocean cruise to visit remote marine habitats. Witness Alaska's famous collection of wildlife, joining guided excursions to see bears, moose, eagles, whales, and seals. Venture out to Halibut Cove's intertidal zone to observe sea stars, sea cucumbers, shellfish, and maybe even the elusive octopus. Junior adventurers will enjoy the lodge's action-packed Kids Program, offering paddleboarding, crafts, beachcombing, and kayaking among many other Stillpoint activities and programs. For a more relaxing pursuit, take advantage of the daily group yoga and meditation classes on offer.

Take to the skies in a full-day floatplane tour of the largest brown bear population in the world. Your shared excursion lands in a remote area in Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park depending on the time of summer. Watch as these magnificent brown bears follow the salmon and splash for their food. In May, journey through Hallo Bay, Moraine River and Funnel Creek to marvel at Alaskan coastal bears. The July expedition to Brooks Falls bear camp offers more of a self-guided adventure with viewing platforms. In the last few months of summer, visit Crescent Lake to see all 5 species of Alaskan salmon and the bears that love them. Your knowledgeable guide will captain a comfortable, covered pontoon boat to keep you at a safe and respectful viewing distance.

Spend time at leisure exploring the plentiful amenities on offer at Stillpoint Lodge, or simply unwinding in your comfortable accommodations. Breathe in the fresh Alaskan air as you drink in incredible wildlife views from the main lodge's expansive outdoor deck. Join cocktail hour to share stories and exciting photos from the day's adventure. Enjoy a quiet stroll around the natural gardens with the sounds of the property's waterfalls as a backdrop. Relax in the lodge's infrared sauna, take a steamy soak in the hot tub, and pamper yourself with a hot, high-pressure shower. Visit the lodge's meditation cabin, or "poustinia", for quiet reflection and the soothing symphony of nature.

See why Homer is known as "The Halibut Fishing Capital of The World" during a full-day experience on the water. Board a 6-passenger boat and explore the Alaskan waters to reel in the catch of the day. Spend the morning in search of halibut, followed by time to target silvers or kings. In Homer, halibut fishing is done by deep sea bottom fishing with a heavy rod and reel, while salmon fishing is trolling with light tackle and downriggers. Today's charter provides an action-packed, fun-filled nautical adventure. For an additional fee, your fish will be professionally filleted, vacuum sealed, flash frozen and shipped overnight to you when you return home.

Evenings at Stillpoint Lodge invite you to slow down and savor the moment. After dinner, opt to raise a favorite beverage in the lodge, gather by the firepit for family-friendly s’mores, or settle in to relax and share stories with fellow lodge guests. As the late-summer sun lingers on the horizon, step outside to take in the glowing sunset, watch for wildlife moving through the cove, and enjoy the easy rhythm of Alaska’s long, golden nights. After sunset, weather permitting, turn your gaze upward to take in the stars and enjoy the quiet magic of Alaska’s night sky.

Adventure through some of Alaska’s most spectacular and scenic destinations in an active hiking and kayaking expedition. This full-day journey begins as you board a boat to the trailhead, then hike to Grewingk Glacier Lake. From there, enjoy a guided Alaskan kayak tour towards the crystal blue ice for incredible views. Paddle amid icebergs and shorebirds as you approach the face of this ancient glacier. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the shore overlooking the 13-mile ice field, surrounded by towering mountains. Observe a diverse array of wildlife in the valley, including moose, black bear, mountain goats and a wide variety of birds.

Bask in the beauty of your surrounds with a complimentary guided paddle excursion from Stillpoint Lodge. Settle in to your sea kayak and enjoy quintessential Alaskan coastal scenery as you journey through Kachemak Bay. Learn about the natural ecology of the area and the interesting history of this thriving little community.

Depart Stillpoint Lodge and glide across the bay to Homer Harbor aboard a shared catamaran.

Enjoy the convenience of a complimentary airport shuttle service.

Board a flight from Homer with direct service to Anchorage. Approximate flight time is one hour. Please note this flight is not included in your itinerary price and must be purchased separately.

Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska’s historic Hotel Captain Cook is a perfect departure point for adventure, offering the best cultural and scenic highlights just steps from your door. Indulge in one of the hotel's four distinctive restaurants, shop for gifts or unique souvenirs in the 12 in-site shops, or take in the views of neighboring Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains from any one of the 546 guestrooms and suites. Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has offered an unparalleled level of elegance and comfort. The legendary sea captain and the hotel that bears his name share two great qualities: a love of nature and the indomitable Alaskan spirit.

Experience Alaska at its finest with a stay at Stillpoint Lodge. Inside this beautiful secluded outpost, you’ll find the perfect balance of grand architecture, Alaskan artistry and Scandinavian style. Accentuated by spruce, birch, willow, alder, wildflowers and berry bushes, each private cabin preserves the natural elements where possible. Daily cocktail hour provides a time to share stories and project photos from your day's adventure. Savor each meal with floor-to-ceiling views of the gardens, mountains and ocean. Hang out after dinner for leisurely storytelling around the firepit or step away for a private stroll around landscaped grounds set against the majestic backdrop of the Kenai Mountains.