Alaska Wilderness Lodge | Tutka Bay Lodge

Day 1 Anchorage to Tutka BayArrive to Homer by a scheduled flight from Anchorage. We have included a transfer from the Homer Airport to the water taxi terminal for a scenic 20-minute ride across the bay to the lodge. Look for humpback whale, orca whales, and baby sea otters as you cross. Arrive to the dock where you are greeted by the property manager. Enjoy a brief introduction to the lodge and surrounding area and settle into your cabin overlooking Grace Ridge and Tutka fjord.Meet with your guide and plan day’s activities. Take part in the 3 pm yoga class, or take an interpretive walk along the shore to spot eagles, black bears, whales, otters and sea glass. This evening enjoy appetizers and wine tasting in the evenings followed by a three course meal. After dinner, relax in the sauna or hot tub, or listen to a presentation later this evening on the history of Alaska and the area. Enjoy visiting with other guests with drinks and games.

Day 2 - 3 Tutka Bay Lodge | Choose 2 out of 4 Included ActivitiesOver the next 2 days choose two out of four included out-camp excursions:Option 1: Deep Sea FishingBoard a charter boat for a day of deep sea fishing for salmon or halibut today. Clean and fillet your catch at the dock if you’d like to keep it, or request that the chef prepare it for appetizers later that day!Option 2: Bear ViewingFollowing an approximately one-hour flight from Homer, visit the beaches of Katmai National Park, one of the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world, and watch bears in their natural habitat. After being dropped off by plane, your guide takes you to some of the best spots for viewing these magnificent creatures. Watch these animals catch salmon, forage in the woods, or digging for clams along the coast. Option 3: Wildlife CruiseExplore Kachemak Bay and beyond by boat to take in coastal views including incredible rainforests, waterfalls, mountain vistas, and marine wildlife. Keep your eyes out for humpback, minke, and orca whales, sea lions, sea otters, and plentiful sea birds.Option 4: Culinary-focus tour in Alaskan cuisineFor those visiting Tutka Bay for the culinary program, take a customized trip foraging for wildflowers and herbs, visit a local oyster farm and explore the bountiful farms that source the lodge’s foods. Enjoy a cooking class at the Dixon’s Danish Daughter Farm or their La Baleine Cafe on the Homer Spit.

Day 4 Return to AnchorageEnjoy your last morning at Tutka Bay before transferring back into Homer and on to the airport for your scheduled flight to Anchorage.