The Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a river like no other. Its clear fast waters rush from the tallest peaks in the Brooks Range spilling into the Arctic Ocean in a wildlife rich delta. We will hike the northern edge of the Brooks Range and then paddle to the limit of…
On the northern edge of the continent where the Brooks Range nearly meets the Arctic Ocean, caribou amass in great herds at the end of June. This scenic backpacking trip traverses one of their favorite areas. Join us on our hike from the mountains to the sea.
Our journey through the wilderness and down the Marsh Fork of the Canning River is designed to immerse you in the beauty of this exceptional area, introduce you to its varied wildlife, and to facilitate your learning about wilderness travel. The Marsh Fork offers fun rafting and nearly endless hiking opportunities. Naturalists will delight in…
Start with a couple days backpacking in the most spectacular mountain country in arctic Alaska. Then paddle your own pack raft to the Arctic Coast and stand on the sea ice! Join us this summer for this unique Mountains-to-the-Sea packrafting adventure in the Arctic Refuge.
The Kongakut River is famous for dramatic mountain scenery, fun wilderness rafting and frequent wildlife encounters. We will paddle the Kongakut this August as summer wanes and the river is teeming with fish. The Kongakut is a wilderness river unrivaled: the hiking from the river is varied and nearly endless, and the rafting superb.
The Kugururok River is a little-known, yet spectacular, clear flowing river that flows from the DeLong Mountains in one of the wildest parts of Alaska. Explore the wilds of the Brooks Range with seven days of rafting and fishing on this unsung jewel of a river.
In the far northwest corner of Alaska near the Chukchi Sea is the seldom-traveled Utukok River. Draining the wildlife-rich Utukok Uplands, the area boasts the highest densities of grizzly bears and wolverines in Northern Alaska and is often home to the Western Arctic Herd of caribou which transit the area in June.
Looking for complete immersion in Alaska’s most remote and wild region? The central Brooks Range offers its few visitors unparalleled wilderness and unmatched beauty. Paddling on the clear waters of the Nigu, Etiviluk and Colville Rivers, you will explore the very heart of the wild Brooks Range.
The Alaska Peninsula is incomparably rich and rugged. In this week of adventure, we will show you two wildlife icons of Alaska’s southwest coast: walrus and brown bear. We will spend four days with enormous brown bears and salmon on the Pacific Coast of Katmai National Park and will end our trip with a trip…
Want stunning scenery, arctic wildlife, and a good workout? Head up into the Arrigetch Peaks for 5 days of backpacking and day hiking and see the best of Gates of the Arctic National Park. Then swing by Kobuk Sand Dunes and experience Kobuk Valley National Park.
The Kongakut is a beautiful river offering a great variety of landscapes and arctic wildlife. If you only have one opportunity to visits the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Kongakut is the perfect choice.
Katmai and Lake Clark are exceptional wilderness areas on the Alaska Peninsula. Join us for a week of hiking, fishing and relaxation in our favorite parts of these parks. With great hiking, world class bear viewing, stunning geology and solitude that you can only find in Alaska it promises to be a trip to be…
The Canning River is the largest river in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Many claim it to be the most beautiful. Our packrafting journey through the wilderness is designed to immerse you in the beauty of this exceptional area, introduce you to its varied wildlife, and to facilitate your learning about wilderness travel. The Canning…
The Tatshenshini is a river beyond your wildest dreams. Flowing from the dry interior of the Yukon through Canada’s tallest peaks to the Pacific Ocean, everything on the trip is outsized and spectacular. From the dramatic canyons of the upper river to the ice-berg filled Alsek lake near trip’s end, each day brings a new awe-inspiring…
Bears, mountains, glaciers and more! Join us for a week of bear viewing on Katmai National Park’s rugged Pacific Coast. From our comfortable base camp we will hike the beaches and tundra observing bears feeding, socializing and traveling through this spectacular wilderness.
Starting among some of the most beautiful peaks in the Brooks Range, the Sheenjek River flows from the tundra into the northern forests. Our six days on the river bring us mountain hiking, river canoeing, and opportunities to spot wildlife around every bend.
Every summer the Western Arctic caribou herd congregates in northern Alaska for one of the world’s most inspiring wildlife migrations. We regularly see thousands and even tens of thousands of caribou climbing tundra ridges and swimming icy rivers. It is a thrilling experience to watch a valley fill with caribou. The sound of 60,000 caribou…
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the best place in the world to watch polar bears and Arctic Wild’s guides are uniquely qualified to share the wonders of the Arctic with you. On our trip to the Arctic Coast this fall you can immerse yourself in the world of the polar bear, learn about modern…
Bears, mountains, glaciers and more! Join us for a week of bear viewing on Katmai National Park’s rugged Pacific Coast. From our comfortable base camp we will hike the beaches and tundra observing bears feeding, socializing and traveling through this spectacular wilderness.
The Thomsen River on Banks Island in Canada’s Northwest Territories is the northernmost navigable river in the world. Join us for an outrageous adventure in the high arctic. You will see muskoxen and wildflowers further north than you ever imagined you would go.
Start with a four day backpacking trip in the most spectacular mountain country in Arctic Alaska. After reaching the river, your backpack trip turns into a river trip as you paddle your own packraft down the beautiful Ivishak River. It is like two trips rolled into one.
Join us for a week of bear viewing on Katmai National Park’s rugged Pacific Coast. We will camp, hike and tour in a small plane in Alaska’s most wildlife rich region, focusing on a three night campout while also sampling the famed Brooks Falls and a far flung walrus haul out.
Spring on the Noatak is hard to beat. With birds arriving from around the world, snow melting under the spring sun, and the tundra turning green before your eyes, June is a special time for a canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park.
The Kugururok River is a little-known, yet spectacular, clear flowing river that flows from the DeLong Mountains in one of the wildest parts of Alaska. Explore the wilds of the Brooks Range with seven days of paddling and fishing on this unsung jewel of a river.
The Aichilik River is a beautiful clear river traversing the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean, allowing visitors to experience a great diversity of wildlife and habitats. The trip is timed to experience spring in all…
Can’t decide between a backpacking trip into the Arrigetch or a paddling trip in Gates of the Arctic? Do both! Light and nimble packrafts allow us to start in the headwaters of the Alatna and paddle the spunky clear river down to the Arrigetch Peaks. Once the granite towers are in sight, we’ll shoulder our…
Explore the wilds of the central Brooks Range in Gates of the Arctic National Park with Arctic Wild. From our comfortable camp on the tundra you have ample time to hike the tundra, watch for arctic wildlife, and enjoy the nation’s northernmost National Park.
Alaska’s National Parks are true wilderness parks; most of them are both rarely visited and stunningly beautiful. Our National Park trip visits both Kobuk Valley National Park and Gates of the Arctic National Park in a single fun filled trip. Trying to visit all of Alaska’s National Park Units? We can also take you to…
The Canning River is the largest river in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Many claim it to be the most beautiful. Our journey through the wilderness is designed to immerse you in the beauty of this exceptional area, introduce you to its varied wildlife, and to facilitate your learning about wilderness travel. The Canning offers…
Gates of the Arctic National Park’s iconic backpack trip. The headwaters of the Noatak is an inviting region of rugged mountains, broad valleys and clear water. Every fall caribou of the Western Arctic herd make their way through this beautiful area. Join them following timeless trails through the mountains. This trip combines with our Noatak…
Start with two days of day hiking from a base camp at the northern edge of the Brooks Range. Then paddle your own packraft to the Arctic Ocean and stand on the sea ice! Join us this summer solstice for this unique Mountains-to-the-Sea packrafting adventure.
Raft from the peaks of the Brooks Range to the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge on the little traveled and raucous Jago River. This rafting trip has it all: day hikes, glacier views, whitewater rafting, spring wildflowers, and if lucky, lots of wildlife. Traverse the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on this gem of a…
From the rugged glaciers of the Chilkat Range to the calm waters of our local fjord we’ll explore the beauty and contrasts of northern Southeast Alaska with this unique wilderness wine tasting event near Haines Alaska.
Join Arctic Wild on a wilderness canoe trip in Gates of the Arctic National Park for ten days of canoeing, hiking and wildlife in Alaska’s biggest wilderness. This is canoe camping at its best, with fun paddling, great wildlife encounters, and endless hiking opportunities. There are few places in Alaska’s arctic where we so reliably…
From the deep rainforest-lined fjords of Southeast Alaska to the windswept tundra of Aleutian volcanoes, come explore the rich wilderness of Alaska’s coasts with us next fall. First we will enjoy a week on a comfortable yacht in the protected waters of Southeast Alaska where glacial ice and humpback whales pose beneath towering forests. Our…
From the rugged glaciers of the Chilkat Range to the calm waters of our local fjord we’ll explore the beauty and contrasts of northern Southeast Alaska with this combination rafting, hiking, biking, wildlife and kayaking trips near Haines, the “Adventure Capital” of Alaska.
The Firth River plunges from the Brooks Range to the Arctic Coast in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Though just miles from the Kongakut River in Alaska, the Firth features unique geology, outstanding hiking, significant whitewater, and the most northerly spruce forests in North America. There are also outstanding opportunities to see wildlife.
The Aichilik River is a beautiful clear river that traverses the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The trip starts in the foothills of the Brooks Range and ends at the frozen Arctic Ocean, allowing visitors to experience a great diversity of wildlife and habitats. The trip is timed to coincide with spring…
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the best place in the world to watch polar bears and Arctic Wild’s guides are uniquely qualified to share the wonders of the Arctic with you. On our trip to the Arctic Coast this fall you can immerse yourself in the world of the polar bear, learn about modern Eskimo…
Umnak Island is a magical land of hot springs, mud pots, and geysers all within sight of the incomparably rich Bering Sea. Impossibly green volcanic cliffs and broad valleys full of flowers beckon travelers to explore this fascinating part of Alaska. On this unique adventure we visit the most geothermally active area in Alaska and…