Kachemak Bay Yurt Paddling over the Summer Solstice Originating from the tiny finger of gravel known as Homer Spit, this intermediate skill level adventure takes place in the deep blue of Kachemak Bay surrounded by snow-capped peaks and massive glacier fields. Homer is the gateway to uncountable adventures in Alaska, where the locals sprout bumper stickers admonishing people to "Keep Homer Weird".
After an orientation day in Homer where you’ll begin downshifting to Alaska time, you'll cross the Bay to explore the nooks and crannies at the base of all the glacier-carved mountains you’ve seen from a distance. Sea mammals, puffins, whales, bears and countless sea birds find their home along the coast you'll be exploring by kayak. Your nights will be spent in comfortable beach camps and even a few in Mongolian style yurts equipped with woodstoves and bunks... Alaska-style comforts of home. As with all of Uncommon Adventures’ Alaska programs, they are proud to partner with Tom Pogson and the Alaska Kayak School to outfit you with the finest boats and gear in Alaska: NDK Explorers, Lendal paddles and Mountain Hardware tents just to mention a few names. Between Uncommon Adventures’ well-known meals, Tom's BCU five-star coaching talents and Michael's 20 plus years guiding, you will be getting the best of the best that Alaska has to offer.
Trip Details
Duration
9 Days
Location
Kachemak Bay
Season
June/July
Trip Type
Sea Kayaking
Nearest City
Anchorage
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Alaska, United States
Paddling Skill Level Required
Novice/Intermediate
Fully Guided
Yes
Kayaks Supplied
Singles
Kayak Brands
Most of the Kayak School’s fleet is Nigel Dennis Explorers, but there is also a small assortment of Valley, Kajaksport, Necky, Nimbus and Wilderness Systems kayaks. Yes, there are a few LV Explorers for smaller paddlers and even HV Explorers for the larger paddlers.
Support Vehicles
Boat shuttle drop off and pick up.
Accommodations
Comfortable waterfront lodging before and after the trip, camping during the trip.
Transportation to Start Site
Van Transport to Homer
Dining
All inclusive: Off-menu at beginning and end of trips, guide prepared during the week. All diets welcome. Well known seafood chef. Uncommon Adventures’ reputation for backcountry food is widely known. They strive to provide the best each region has to offer and special diets are easily accommodated.
Additional Activities
Kayak skill development, hiking, photography, fishing, foraging, birding, or just drinking in all that nature has to offer.
Rates
$2,195.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Dry suit Rental: Gore-Tex dry suits are available to rent for the week for $150.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage and meet by 4:00pm for your van transfer to Homer, with dinner enroute. Overnight in Homer at an Alaskan guest cottage overlooking the Spit.
Day 2: After a morning orientation in Homer for gear fitting, packing, and downshifting to “Alaska time”, you'll water taxi across the bay to your first night's camp.
Day 3: Today’s paddling is at Tutka Bay/Kayak Beach.
Day 4: Paddle to Seldovia or day trip out of Tutka Bay or paddle Sadie Cove, depending on weather conditions.
Day 5: Haystack Rock yurt or Neptune Bay. Paddle to Glacier Spit via Halibut Cove (if the tide allows).
Day 6: Summer solstice - Glacier Spit or China Poot Bay, either use the yurts at Right's beach or camp.
Day 7: Hike Glacier Spit to Grewink Glacier on Glacier trail or paddle into Halibut Cove Lagoon, working on your moving water skills.
Day 8: Morning Glacier Spit pack up and paddle back across to the spit if conditions allow. Overnight in Homer.
Day 9: Transfer back to Anchorage for afternoon flights.
This Package Includes
Naturalist Guides
Permits
Boat Shuttles
Double Occupancy Lodging
Pre and Post-Backcountry Trip
All Meals During Trip
Local Land Transport
High Quality Kayaks
Professional Instruction
Group Gear (Tents, Kitchen Gear, Safety Equipment)
Reservation Policy
Reservations are held with a deposit of $300 and a completed registration form; 50% of the balance of your total trip fee is due 60 days before departure. The final 50% is due 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days before departure.
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