7-Day Backpacking Trip in Lake Clark National Park
Fly by float plane to a remote lake and trek across Alaska tundra
Duration
7 Days
Highlights
Take a float plane 125 miles into Lake Clark National Park and land on a remote lake in the Alaska Range. Backpack across open tundra, ford glacial rivers, and climb a mountain pass.
- Fly by float plane 125 miles into Lake Clark National Park
- Land on a remote lake in the Alaska Range
- Cross open tundra on a multi-day backpacking route
- Ford glacial rivers as you travel through the backcountry
- Climb a mountain pass on foot
- Look for bears and caribou along the way
Things to know
Meet in Anchorage, Alaska. The float plane is chartered once a minimum of three hikers is met, so avoid nonrefundable travel plans until your flight is reserved.
Cancellation Policy
$500 non-refundable deposit required to book. Remaining payment due 120 days in advance. Cancel 91–120 days: 50% refund minus deposit, credit card processing fee, and booking platform fee. Cancel 0–90 days: no refund. No refund for any unused portion of a trip.
FAQs
Avoid making nonrefundable travel plans until your float plane flight is reserved and confirmed.
You charter the float plane once a minimum of three hikers is met.
Watch for a personal welcome email with trip prep details. It usually arrives within 24 hours, but it may take up to a week if your guide is in the backcountry.
Meeting details
Anchorage, Alaska