Prince William Sound Camp Tour

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Dates:
July 18th - 25th
8 Days (6 days riding)

This is the very tour featured in the 2003 March issue of Rider Magazine!

The Prince William Sound Tour Route

· This tour showcases the very best of Alaska! It is an eight day/ seven night tour starting and ending in Girdwood (40 miles south of Anchorage). The first and last nights of the tour will be spent in a comfortable B&B (or equivalent) with the remaining 5 nights spent camping along the tour route. This is our most popular tour which includes an entire day crossing Prince William Sound on the M/V Bartlett (Alaska Marine Highway Ferry) past glaciers, mountains, pristine forests, and abundant marine wildlife. We also spend a day and night in Wrangell-St.Elias National Park (America's Largest) visiting the copper mining ruins of Kennicott. Other highlights include beautiful Thompson Pass outside of Valdez, a chance to touch various glaciers, and a ride along the Alaska Range on the Denali Highway. During the six days of the tour we cover a total of 780 miles, 550 miles of that being paved, and 230 miles of dirt. This tour is especially good for those who want to take some time out and fish for salmon.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Anchorage, transport to Girdwood (40 miles south of Anchorage) 45 minute familiarization ride, dinner out on the town. Stay in comfortable B&B.

Day 2: Ride from Girdwood toTrapper Creek. Enjoy a winding coastal highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. Explore Hatcher's Pass. High winding dirt road. Stay in Trapper Creek area.

Day 3: Ride from Trapper Creek area to Gracious House on the Denali Highway. Continue along Alaska Range with chance to see Mt. McKinley. Camp at Gracious House on the Denali Highway. 145 total miles. 95 miles paved, 50 miles dirt.

Day 4: Ride from Gracious House on the Denali Highway to Kenny Lake . Ride above tree line while passing mountains and glaciers. Camp at Kenny Lake. 192 total miles. 133 miles paved, 59 miles dirt.

Day 5:Ride from Kenny Lake to McCarthy bridge, and return to Kenny Lake. Explore the old copper mine ruins of Kennicott, in the heart of America's largest National Park; Wrangell-St. Elias. Walk on a glacier. Camp in Kenny Lake. 160 miles. 40 miles paved, 120 miles dirt.

Day 6:Ride from Kenney Lake to Valdez. Cross Thompson Pass. High alpine pass surrounded by glaciers. In the afternoon, there is the chance to catch salmon in the Sound near the shore. Camp in Valdez. 129 miles paved.

Day 7: Valdez to Girdwood. Cross Prince William Sound with motorcycle aboard the M/V Bartlett of the Alaska Marine Highway System . Enjoy a 6-½ hour ferry ride past pristine forested coastline. Mountains, glaciers, and marine life including killer whales may be seen. Stay in comfortable B&B in Girdwood. 25 miles paved.

Day 8: Transfer from Girdwood to Anchorage International Airport. Many great memories!

ESTIMATED TOUR DISTANCE: 820 mi

Tour notes

Price:
$2,700 Rider
$1,500 Passenger

Motorcycle Fleet:
Kawasaki KLR 650 or Suzuki DR 650 (basic, included in price)

Upgrades include:
BMW F650GS - $200, BMW R1150GS - $520, BMW 1150GS Adventure - $550

Price includes:
2 tour guides, basic motorcycle (upgrades possible), airport transfers, 2 nights B&B
(delightfully comfortable lodgings with Alaskan charm; double occupancy), all breakfasts,
picnic lunches, 7 dinners, support/luggage vehicle and driver, maps, $120pp ferry passage,
permit fee for Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and trip garment.
Not Included: airfare, wine/beer/mixed drinks, tips, motorcycle
fuel and pre-/post-trip hotel accommodations and dinners.

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