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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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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
per person per day, plus water taxi fare |
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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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| $475 per person per night, 2 days/1 night |
Late May - Early Sept |
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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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| $1950 per person per night, 5 days/4 nights (dbl) |
Late May – Early
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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| $1995
for 2 days / 2 nights |
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Tordrillo Mountain Lodge |
| Just a scenic, 40-minute flight from Anchorage, this luxurious, 5,600-foot log structure is located in the heart of the remote Alaska Range, on the banks of the Talachulitna River and Judd Lake. |
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| $1300 per person per night, 2 days/1 night |
Early July - Mid Oct |
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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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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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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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Tutka
Bay Lodge |
| 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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| $500 per night all-inclusive |
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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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| $2130 per person
for 2 days / 2 nights |
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Kennicott
Glacier Lodge |
| 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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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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Seward
Windsong Lodge |
| Windsong's
cedar-log cabins look rustic on the outside,
but they offer modern amenities and a refined
yet natural style. |
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| $139
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May
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Talkeetna
Alaskan Lodge |
| 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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