Self-Guided Anchorage Airport Transfer
Today you will independently transfer between your hotel and Anchorage International Airport (or vice versa). While you are welcome to use a taxi service or ride-share app, please note that select hotels offer complimentary shuttle services. If you would prefer to have a private transfer arranged for you, please speak with your Destination Specialist while planning your trip.
From Anchorage to Tutka Bay Lodge
Today you will arrive to Homer by way of a scheduled flight from Anchorage. Upon arrival to Homer Airport you will be met by a local representative who will escort you to the nearby harbor, where you will board a water taxi for the scenic 20-minute ride across the bay to reach the lodge. Keep an eye out for humpback whales, orcas, and baby sea otters as you cross. After reaching the lodge, enjoy a brief introduction and greeting from the hotel manager, learn about the surrounding area and, shortly after, settle into your cabin overlooking Grace Ridge and Tutka Fjord. When the time is right, you'll meet with your on-site guide to plan activities for the days ahead. This afternoon, consider taking part in the afternoon yoga class, or setting out on an interpretive walk along the shore to spot wildlife and sea glass, or if the tide is low, in search of other spectacular sea creatures. As day shifts to night, sample appetizers and wines in the early evening followed by a three-course meal. After dinner, perhaps you'll relax in the sauna or hot tub, or listen to a presentation on the history of Alaska and the local area. The main lodge is the perfect place to mingle with other guests, play board games or cards, or take in the impressive views from the expansive decks. Complete the night with smores cooked over a bonfire down by the beach, then tuck in for a night of rest.
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Your Accommodation
Tutka Bay Lodge
Tutka Bay Lodge sits amidst rugged coastlines, deep fjords, dramatic mountains, quiet beaches, and old growth Sitka spruce forests. Situated on a ten-acre property in a private cove at the edge of Kachemak Bay State Park, Tutka Bay features a main lodge, four private guest accommodations, a sauna, hot tub, and boat house - all connected by a boardwalk, it is the perfect place for an exclusive Alaska experience. The lodge features the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation. Adventure activities at Tutka Bay include deep sea fishing for salmon and halibut, bear-viewing flights to the Katmai Coast, fishing off the dock into the ocean, sea kayaking, and plenty of hiking opportunities. In addition to the adventure activities, the lodge offers complimentary yoga and award-winning cuisine. Afternoon wine and beer tastings as well as cooking classes add to the special experience guests receive at Tutka Bay Lodge. The Tutka house (main lodge) offers guests a dining room, library and a games room for guests to unwind and chat with other guests. Wi-Fi is available from the main Lodge and the guest cabins. The Tutka house is also where guests sign up for daily activities offered at the property.
