LEGENDARY HALIBUT & TROUT

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1 LEGENDARY HALIBUT & TROUT This journey combines two of Alaska s finest fishing lodges, and Crystal Creek Lodge. You re positioned not only for prime fishing opportunities but for Alaskan adventures such as wildlife spotting, hiking, kayaking, and bear viewing. When you re ready for relaxation, there s cooking classes, yoga, massage, and simply enjoying the views with a glass of wine in hand!

2 OUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE PROMISE While in our care you ll receive 24/7 support and the flawless delivery of your Arriving in Anchorage, your first stop is renowned Tutka Bay Lodge. Set along the southern end of Kachemak Bay, offers deep-sea fishing for salmon and halibut, freshwater fishing, ocean kayaking and more. Following three days at, you ll return to Anchorage to catch your flight to Crystal Creek Lodge. An Orvis Endorsed Lodge, Crystal Creek is positioned for fishing excursions and Alaskan adventures. travel experience. We obsess over every detail so that you don t have to. Your journey is bespoke, created just for DAYS ONE Arrive in Anchorage Shuttle to Lake Hood Floatplane to Accommodations are at the FIVE - SEVEN Daily guided fishing adventures Accommodations are at Crystal Creek Lodge you. All that s left for you to do is to TWO Private fishing excursion with your expert guide Accommodations are at the Tutka Bay Lodge EIGHT Shuttle transfer to King Salmon Airport Commercial flight to Anchorage enjoy Alaska it is wild, soulful and truly unforgettable. THREE Coastal explorations along the Kenai Coast & Kachemak State Park Accommodations are at the FOUR Floatplane to Lake Hood Transfer to Anchorage Airport Commercial flight to King Salmon Shuttle transfer to Crystal Creek Lodge Accommodations are at Crystal Creek Lodge

3 DAY ONE Arrive in Anchorage Travel to Upon arrival at the Anchorage International Airport, you ll be met by your driver for your transfer to Lake Hood. After a scenic one-hour floatplane ride you ll arrive at Tutka Bay Lodge, your home base for the next four days. Once settled in, explore the ten acres of waterfront property that Tutka rests on. Accommodations are at in a Cabin. Scenic floatplane ride Exploring on your own Dinner Private Sedan transfer Floatplane transfer DAY TWO Deep Sea Halibut Fishing This deep sea fishing expedition is perfect whether you re a seasoned angler or a novice to the sport; either way, you ll experience one of the world s finest sport fishing areas. Homer is well known not just as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World but also for its year-round salmon fishing. As you head out across the waters of Kachemak Bay and lower Cook Inlet, you ll be surrounded by the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Accommodations are at the in a Cabin. Catching massive Halibut Taking in the amazing scenery Full-Day Guide

4 DAY THREE Coastal Explorations DAY FOUR Travel to Crystal Creek Lodge Today is a day full of adventure, and entirely up to you. From mild to wild, see the Kenai Coast on land and sea. Hike Kachemak State Park and take in the shoreline through spruce forests. Enjoy a guided kayak journey, exploring the Herring Islands and Kachemak Bay. Visit Seldovia Village, where Russian invaders established a sea otter hunting station in the late 1700 s. You may wish to stay closer to the lodge, and take in a cooking class or indulge in a massage and yoga session. Accommodations are at the. Enjoy a final morning of activities at before you set out on your next adventure. This afternoon you will board a seaplane flight back to Lake Hood/ Anchorage. Upon arrival you will board a flight to King Salmon, and shuttle to Crystal Creek Lodge. Once you get settled, explore this backcountry lodge considered one of the finest lodges in Alaska. Accommodations are at the Crystal Creek Lodge. Exploring Kachemak Bay State Park on your own or with expert guides Scenic floatplane ride to Lake Hood Exploring Crystal Creek Lodge on your own Optional Guides Seaplane transfer Commercial flight Shuttle transfer Crystal Creek Lodge

5 DAYS FIVE - SEVEN Daily Fishing Excursions Exploring Katmai National Park During your stay at Crystal Creek you ll be able to experience a variety of activities, namely some of the best fishing in the state. The waterways surrounding Crystal Creek lodge are world-famous for their rainbow trout, Arctic char, Dolly Varden and grayling, and the Naknek river directly in front of the lodge is teeming with salmon. When you ve had your fill of fishing, there s brown bear watching in Katmai National Park, kayaking, beach combing, and more. Accommodations are at Crystal Creek Lodge Reeling in massive trout and five species of Salmon Exploring Katmai National Park Full-Day Guides Crystal Creek Lodge DAY EIGHT Travel to Anchorage This morning after breakfast you will board the Crystal Creek Lodge shuttle to the King Salmon Airport. A commercial flight will return you to Anchorage International Airport, where you will catch your connecting flight home. Safe travels! n/a Breakfast Shuttle transfer Commercial flight n/a

6 ACCOMMODATION Kachemak Bay, AK Esteemed as one of National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World, this 4-star property is situated on Tutka Bay and nestled at the head of the rugged seven-mile fjord in Kachemak Bay. About 25 minutes by boat from Homer, the lodge sits on eleven acres surrounded by tide pools, natural estuaries, and twenty acres of old growth Sitka spruce, which provides a unique trail system right from the large oceanside deck. The property has a distinctly Alaskan maritime feel with the quiet cove offering a serene space in which to notice the resident marine life. About This Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique cabins, varying in size and bed type. Crystal Creek lodge King Salmon, AK Located five miles east of King Salmon, this fishing lodge is considered one of the finest in Alaska. Of seven guest rooms, five are within the main lodge a beautiful 7,500 sq. ft building made of massive scribed logs and river rock overlooking the Naknek River. Two private cabins are located 75 feet from the main lodge. Amenities include a mud rom with lockers and wader dryers, laundry service, a bar and game room, and two separate relaxation/reading areas. There is a massage therapy room and a screened, outdoor hot tub. About This Property This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique Cabins and lodge rooms, varying in size and bed type.

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