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Alaska
Wilderness Lodging: Insider
Recommendations
If you're looking for a true Alaskan nature experience, it's hard to do better than a wilderness lodge. These intimate hideaways may be tucked away on a glacial lake or nestled at the base of a snow-capped peak…or both. It's the perfect opportunity to travel far away from civilization, where you'll have a better chance of seeing wildlife as you hike and fish—or just relax—surrounded by quiet and solitude.
Don't mistake "wilderness lodge" for "primitive"—some of these inns offer the most luxurious accommodations in Alaska, complete with gourmet cuisine and expert guides. Of course, this unique experience isn't exactly a bargain: prices can range from $300 to $800 a night, and significantly more if the lodge is only accessible by plane.
But for many, the rewards far outweigh the cost. Staying at a wilderness lodge is one of Alaska's most authentic—and special—experiences.
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| Luxury Alaska Wilderness
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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge |
| Located within a 1700 acre native-owned wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Kenai Fjords Nat'l Park, the lodge and 16 guest cabins have full views of Pedersen Glacier and easy access to wildlife-viewing adventures. |
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| $675 per person per night, 2 days/1 night |
Late May - Early Sept |
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Ridgewood Lodge |
| Soak up the Alaskan wilderness at this intimate, timber framed lodge on Ishmailof Island adjoining Kachemak Bay State Park. Enjoy three gourmet meals a day, highly personal attention, the majestic scenery, and more. |
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| $375 - $400
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Kenai
Backcountry Lodge |
| Get
a real taste of the wilderness at the Kenai
Backcountry Lodge, located on a five-acre
private in-holding within the Kenai National
Wildlife Refuge. |
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| $1050 per person per night, 3 days/2 nights (dbl) |
Late May – Early
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Winterlake Lodge  Video |
| Winterlake
Lodge is for those who truly appreciate
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can afford - to stay in the middle
of nowhere, surrounded only by Alaska’s
glorious nature. |
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| $2225 per person
for 2 days / 2 nights |
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Camp Denali Lodge & North Face Lodge |
| Not only is there a rich sense of history here, but these lodges also have the best location. In fact, they’re the only accommodations in Denali National Park that offer views of Mt. McKinley from the lodge. |
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| $455 per person per night, 3-4 night min |
Early June - Mid Sept |
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Redoubt
Bay Lodge Video |
| For
some of Alaska’s best bear viewing
- surrounded by rustic wilderness and comforted
by luxurious accommodations - tiny
Redoubt Bay Lodge makes for one of Alaska’s
greatest indulgences. |
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| $2095
per person for 2 days / 2 nights |
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Northwoods
Lodge |
| To experience the real Alaskan wilderness, fly in to this lodge that sits on the banks of Fish Lakes Creek. Remote, yet not too far from Anchorage, with only a 45-minute flight to fully guided and outfitted fishing and comfortable accommodations. |
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| $650 per person per day (dbl) |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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Tutka
Bay Lodge Video |
| The intimate Tutka Bay Lodge along the Kachemak Bay combines hands-on experiences with four-star cuisine and personal service. The lodge accommodations are spread across six different cabins of varying sizes. |
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| $1815 per person for 2 days / 2 nights |
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Redoubt Mountain
Lodge |
| This remote wilderness lodge, set on a glacial lake with gorgeous views, offers the intimacy of just six cabins, along with great fishing, lots of activities, and expert guides. |
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| $650 per person per day (dbl) |
Late June – Late Sept |
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Orca Island Cabins |
| Ferry out from Seward to a private one-acre island 9 miles southeast of Seward in Humpy Cove. You'll stay in spacious, bright yurts (circular, reinforced tent-like structures) that are also warm and comfy. |
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| $199 per person per day |
May – Late Sept |
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Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge |
| Though charmingly rustic in design, this wilderness lodge across the bay from Homer is decked out with creature comforts. You can also fill your stay with sea kayak tours, wildlife and birding boat excursions, hikes to glaciers and alpine lakes, and more. |
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| $2400 per person for 3 nights |
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| Upscale Roadside
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Summit Lake Lodge |
| Situated an easy 90 minutes from Anchorage, Summit Lake Lodge resort with cabins feels remote—and yet it makes a prime base for anyone who wants to spend a few days playing on the Kenai Peninsula. |
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| $125 - $165
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May - Mid Sept |
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Matanuska Lodge |
| You get the style of a boutique hotel and the friendly service of a B&B—set on 68 acres of gorgeous wilderness. The log-cabin-style Matanuska Lodge is located 100 miles from Anchorage. |
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| $200 - $300
per night |
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Alaska Heavenly Lodge |
| Alaska Heavenly Lodge offers the best of both worlds: all the seclusion and luxury normally associated with fly-in lodges, as well as the affordability and convenience of being on the road system. |
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| From $125 - $205 per night for Single Room |
Late Feb – Early Nov |
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Sheep Mountain Lodge |
| Welcoming family environment where visitors can absorb the quiet and beauty of wild Alaska, only two hours northeast of Anchorage. The lodge has 11 cabins, all with private decks opening onto stunning views. |
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| $169
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Kantishna
Roadhouse (Denali) |
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Kantishna Roadhouse is a comfortable oasis
in the middle of pristine wilderness, and
all the wilderness activities of Denali
National Park are available at your doorstep. |
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| $405
per night, 2-night min |
June
4 – Sept 13 |
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Kennicott
Glacier Lodge Video |
| A
replica of one of the historic copper-mining
buildings, it's a luxurious property that
sits in the heart of the ghost town and the
center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
and Preserve. |
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| $169
- $189 per night (Main Lodge) |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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Talkeetna
Alaskan Lodge Video |
| The
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge beautifully blends
high-class elegance with an authentic Alaskan
twist, offering a wilderness feel, and
just a few minutes from town. |
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| $169
- $589 per night (Main Lodge) |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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