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into Kachemak Bay, pausing at
the shops, galleries and pubs
to enjoy the life of this artisan
community. Select one of the
restaurants for dinner.
Day 5: Homer
Three excellent options for an
all-day excursion all involve fun
on Kachemak Bay: a boat cruise
to fish for halibut, with lunch
provided on board; a boat
cruise to Halibut Cove (see
p113), with lunch and dinner
provided; or sea-kayaking along
coast, with lunch provided.
Days 6: Homer
The icy tongue of Exit Glacier, spilling down from the Harding icefield west of Seward Visit the Pratt Museum (see
p112), which specializes in early
Day 3 lunch at your hotel when you homesteading, Native Alaskan
Morning Take a hike around arrive. Spend the afternoon traditions, and local art, or the
Exit Glacier (see p103) for some with expert guides on a float contemporary Bunnell Strett
of the best, most expansive trip through the turquoise Arts Center (see p112), then
views of this mammoth icefield. waters of the Upper Kenai lunch nearby. Afterwards, take
Alternately, visit the birds, River, passing through scenic a water taxi to Kachemak Bay
marine mammals, and other wilderness and viewing wildlife. State Park (see p113) and enjoy
residents at the Alaska SeaLife Dinner in Cooper Landing, an easy 3.5 mile (6 km) hike on
Center (see pp104–5), Alaska’s perhaps at a roadhouse the Grewingk Lake Glacier Trail,
only public aquarium and a overlooking the river. above the forest to the foot of
world-class marine research a glacier. Dinner at your hotel.
and wildlife rescue center. Day 4: Homer
Pack a lunch and make tracks Day 7: Homer back
Afternoon Back to Anchorage, for Homer (see pp112–13) along to Anchorage
or drive on to Cooper Landing; the Sterling Highway, with Breakfast in town (and pack
see Day 3 of the Kenai Peninsula sweeping views of Cook Inlet, a box lunch) before making
tour (below). mountains, and volcanoes. a leisurely return journey to
Visit the Alaska Islands and Anchorage, stopping along
Outdoor Adventures Oceans Visitor Center (and the spectacular Turnagain Arm
in the Kenai Peninsula pick up a Hiking Trails Map) (see pp84–5). As you approach
as you come into town. Take the city lights, see nesting birds
• Duration 7 days an afternoon stroll along the from the boardwalks on Potter
• Airports Ted Stevens Homer Spit (see p113), a long Marsh, before heading back to
Anchorage International Air- narrow finger of land jutting Anchorage for a pleasant dinner.
port, Kenai Municipal Airport
• Transport Renting a car
allows you to stop as often
as you like to view the
scenery and wildlife. Tour
buses also offer frequent
trips and options.

Days 1 and 2: Seward
Arriving from Anchorage, select
two days from the 3-day Seward
tour (see facing page and above).
Day 3: Cooper Landing
Make your way to Cooper
Landing (see p100), at the
confluence of Kenai Lake and
the Kenai River, and fuel up with The Harrington Cabin, reconstructing life on a 1940s homestead, at Homer’s Pratt Museum

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