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Wild and Free Arctic Camp 2024 - By Dog Sled Through the Arctic
The 2015 and 2019 Yukon Quest champion invites you to get to know his world. At the Wild and Free Arctic Camp, you'll experience the life of a real sled dog musher. The base camp lies north of the Brooks Range in the middle of the Arctic at Galbraith Lake. At base camp, murkl.com makes sure you can enjoy the greatest possible luxury far from civilization. Besides heated wall tents, we provide you with high-quality meals made from regional ingredients and a carefree all-round package. Alongside Brent, two more guides are with you, some of them German-speaking. Through daily runs and training beforehand, you learn how to drive a dog sled and take care of your own dedicated dog team, which already has thousands of miles of racing and training experience. A breathtaking »mushing« experience awaits you. There are no limits to your spirit of adventure. Multi-day dog sled trips with overnight stays away from base camp are possible. You can also explore the Arctic on your own on skis, sleds or snowshoes. If this adventure appeals to you, sign up right away – spots are limited! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md2f_quJi3Q
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Tom´s Premium Selection presents: 12 Days Through Southern Alaska with murkl.com
For this trip through Alaska, we at murkl.com are teaming up with Tom´s Premium Selection. The motto of the trip: trying out the unknown. Through the south of Alaska. You start with a spectacular flight from Anchorage to Gustavus, set in a chain of islands on Alaska's breathtaking glacier coast. On a boat trip into Glacier Bay, with its imposing glaciers rising straight out of the sea, you can watch whales, sea lions and seals. And an experienced ranger takes you on a hike through the northernmost rainforest in the world. From Anchorage you then take the train through Denali National Park to Talkeetna. This is where the expeditions to Denali, the highest mountain in North America, begin. You take a closer look at Denali and the surrounding glaciers from a propeller plane and watch the brave climbers from above. From Anchorage you head to Homer, the last stop of the trip. Tutka Bay Lodge is your luxurious home for the next four days. Boat and fishing trips, hikes, helicopter flights – there are no limits to what you can do here. Try something new every day. Experience Alaska. After this trip, you'll want to come back to the land of great opportunities again and again. You can also find this exact offer at our partner Tom´s Premium Selection at http://www.tps-reisen.com/destinations/alaska-unbekanntes-ausprobieren-und-unvergessliche-abenteuer-erleben/
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Tom´s Premium Selection presents: A Group Trip Through Southern Alaska
For this group trip idea through Southern Alaska, we at murkl.com are teaming up with Tom´s Premium Selection. The motto of the trip: trying out the unknown together. With no more than ten people through the south of Alaska. The trip starts in Alaska's only big city, Anchorage. You ride the Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm high up into the world of glaciers, a journey with spectacular views of Alaska's wilderness. Along the way you stop in Girdwood, named the most beautiful ski resort in the world by National Geographic, then at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage and at the glacial lake by Spencer Glacier. From Anchorage you continue along the Iditarod Trail, home to one of the most famous sled dog races in the world, all the way to Winterlake Lodge at the edge of the Alaska Range. Whitewater expeditions, fishing, rafting, hikes, flightseeing tours and much more await you over the next few days. You are completely free to decide on the spot what you want to do next. Our guides are there for you. Then a floatplane picks you up and takes you across the Alaska Range to the coast. Your destination is the dock of Tutka Bay Lodge. Here you can go on adventures by helicopter and on a deep-sea fishing boat. And adventure is guaranteed on every single day of this trip! You can also find this exact offer at our partner Tom´s Premium Selection at http://www.tps-reisen.com/destinations/alaska-in-der-gruppe-alaska-entdecken/
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On the Trail of the Grizzly in Alaska with the BBC's Wildlife Guides (10 days)
Taking photos and filming with pros, bears in Alaska's wilderness, expert guides at your side – the perfect combination for you? Then join in: for the very first time, the two experienced BBC photographers and guides Buck Wilde and Kent Fredrikson are offering a ten-day photo workshop, including camp, for amateur nature and wildlife photographers. And at what is probably the most famous grizzly photo location of all: Hallo Bay in Katmai National Park.
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Introductory Offer: Dog Sledding in Gates of the Arctic National Park (5 days)
You love snow, enjoy being around dogs and have always wanted to know what it feels like to drive a real dog sled? Then you've come to the right place. On this trip, during daily outings lasting several hours, you'll learn to keep your dogs in check in front of the sled (as far as that's possible, anyway). You'll spend five days and nights at the wonderful Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge north of the Arctic Circle, which offers plenty of other sporty activities besides dog sledding. The best time to travel is March or April, when there are already 14 to 16 hours of daylight and you still have an excellent chance of seeing the northern lights at night. Your guide – John Gaedeke – not only takes care of all your activities, but will also treat you to top-notch cuisine! And you'll get the most professional introduction to the world of a real musher from dog sled guide Brent Sass, who races his dog teams every year in the world-famous Yukon Quest and Iditarod.
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Northern Lights Spectacle North of the Arctic Circle at Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge (6 days)
The natural spectacle that awaits you in the Arctic in spring is almost impossible to describe. This is the perfect time to marvel at the northern lights and the clear starry sky. With 14 to 16 hours of daylight, the snow is powdery and dry and temperatures hover around freezing. Perfect conditions for activities like cross-country skiing, ski touring or skijoring, dog sledding or snowmobile fun. And in the evening there's plenty of time for the sauna and for unwinding at the wonderful Iniakuk Lodge. Nature, relaxation and fun in the powder – are you hooked? Then check out the offer and find your travel companions right away on all@sking!
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Day Trip on the Denali Star Train to the Foot of North America's Highest Peak (1 day)
By train from Talkeetna to Denali National Park – a day trip that packs a punch. You'll soak up the uniqueness of Alaska and take in its wildlife and plant life from a train that winds comfortably and leisurely from start to finish. In Denali National Park, beyond the view of Denali, the highest mountain in North America, all of Alaska awaits you: its wildlife and plant life at their very best. You should definitely stay a while – whether for hiking or photo safaris, rafting or kayaking, the possibilities are endless!
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Summer Dream: Wilderness Experiences Hiking and Rafting on the Alatna River (12 days)
You love hiking and rafting, but so far you've only pursued your hobbies in the Alps and on Europe's rivers? Then take a closer look at this offer, because here in Alaska your passions take on a whole new meaning … Far away from any civilization: in the indescribable mountain landscape of the Brooks Range in northern Alaska, you spend five days exploring and hiking the high mountains – where happiness feels closest. And the rafting trip on the Alatna River that follows is all about the spectacle of wild animals and untouched nature. But don't worry: your guides Kathie and Bill Merchant have everything under control. So there are no limits to the fun and new experiences – so let's go: find your travel companions for this dream vacation in the summer months via all@sking, or ask us at murkl.com directly for more details!
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Fun on the Water: Rafting or Kayaking on the Copper River (6 days)
Are you true water lovers who enjoy getting around on rivers and lakes? Then this offer is just right for you! Whether you want to paddle a kayak or ride in a raft together with your guide is up to you. On the Copper River, both are a great experience. When rafting, guides Kathie and Bill Merchant do the paddling and maneuvering through the tricky spots for you, so this tour is also a great way to find out for the first time whether rafting is your thing. If you want to kayak, however, you should already have some experience, as the river has some livelier stretches that guarantee fun!
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A Bear-y Spectacle – on a Kayak Tour in Katmai National Park (10 days)
Are you passionate kayakers and true nature lovers? Then join this tour! The water is the easiest place to watch Alaska's wildlife up close, because on the water we move silently and don't disturb the animals while they hunt, feed or rest. Besides experiencing bears in the stillness of the unique, untouched wilderness of Katmai National Park, you'll paddle almost 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) across lakes and rivers in your kayaks over the ten days. And for dinner there's salmon you caught yourself. Pure nature – enjoyment guaranteed!
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Water Galore: Salmon Trolling and a Coastal Loop Through Southeast Alaska (15 days)
Does the sea fascinate you – and so does the life of a real Alaskan salmon fisherman? Then this is the tour for you! In the first part of the trip, you become part of the crew aboard the Ocean Wave and learn how to catch salmon on a commercial fishing boat, clean them and put them on ice. Your skipper Geoff and his experienced deckhand introduce you to the world of professional fishing – an unforgettable experience! In the second part of the trip, a varied tour through Southeast Alaska awaits you, with plenty of kayaking as well as hiking and sightseeing in town. Since you decide which of the day trips you want to do, they are not included in the cost estimate for now (see also »Included« and »Not included«). Of course, we at murkl.com are happy to help you organize the activities and transfers. Take a look – and get inspired!
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Fishing Trip in the Heart of Northern Alaska – from the Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge (3 days)
A floatplane takes you from Fairbanks straight into the true wilderness: the Iniakuk Lodge lies about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the Arctic Circle on the edge of Gates of the Arctic National Park, far away from any civilization. Here, surrounded by beautiful, untouched nature, you can fish in rich waters – and simply enjoy! It feels like paradise.
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500 Kilometers from Civilization: Help Build a Log Cabin (10 days)
The floatplane touches down gently on Iniakuk Lake and taxis to the dock of the Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge on the edge of Gates of the Arctic National Park. 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the Arctic Circle and around 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the nearest settlement, you'll experience and enjoy pure nature with all your senses. Along the way, your guide John can teach you how to build a log cabin the traditional way, in harmony with nature. You decide how much you want to pitch in or kick back. But be warned: the bears in this area may be strong, but most of the time they're not keen on hauling logs for you.
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An Exciting Combination: Hiking and Kayaking in Northern Alaska (5 days)
You love hiking just as much as kayaking on fairly calm water? Then take advantage of this offer and experience the nature of northern Alaska from every angle – from the land, from the water and from the air. A floatplane takes you all the way to the Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge, or Iniakuk Lodge for short, which lies 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, far away from any civilization. From here, you set out with your guide John Gaedeke on unforgettable hikes during the first three days, and you spend the last two days kayaking on one of the many rivers in the national park. Keep your camera handy during every activity – the rugged tundra and wildlife such as bears, caribou, beavers and eagles guarantee you breathtaking shots!
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Salmon Trolling on a Commercial Fishing Boat (3 days)
Think you've got what it takes to be a real Alaskan »fisherman«? Find out – this trip gives you the chance! A floatplane takes you from Juneau to Elfin Cove, where the »Ocean Wave«, your fishing boat for the next few days, is moored. After a short introduction to your survival suit, your work gear (rubber boots, pants, jacket and gloves), your tools and all the safety rules, you get right to it and go after the fish. You'll spend the next 2.5 days on the open sea, experiencing the everyday life of an Alaskan fisherman – including spending the night at anchor in secluded bays.
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Trekking Tour – Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes in Katmai National Park (7 days)
The floatplane drops us off in the Brooks Range in the »Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes«. Here we set up our base camp and explore the volcanoes and the Mageik Lakes. After a volcanic eruption, many valleys were buried under up to 200 meters (650 feet) of ash. Today, nature thrives on this nutrient-rich soil. The top of the food chain, the grizzlies, gather here at a well-stocked table. Katmai National Park is bear country – the leaping salmon draw the bears just as much as they draw us. On this one-week tour, you can look forward to nature's spectacles at their finest.
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Build Your Own Skin-on-Frame Kayak and Explore the Yukon in It (8 days)
On this trip, your guide Ian Wright shares the old secrets of the Inuit and shows you how to build authentic skin-on-frame kayaks. In this eight-day workshop, you'll learn to build the wooden frame yourself and then stretch the skin over it. At the end of a week of hard work, you won't just have learned a lot – above all, you'll be holding your very own handmade traditional kayak, with paddles you carved yourself. Astonished questions from other paddlers and approving looks from the locals are guaranteed!
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