Feriehus i Alaska

We will meet at my airplane and I will go over a safety orientation on the aircraft. I will show you how everything functions. My intercom is excellent, allowing for clear communications. I’ll also describe our intended flight path and prepare you for highlights you can anticipate and be prepared for; like a bear den in April or a baby caribou calf in May. Photographs taken from the airplane of wildlife are possible. However, I will not fly in a manner that may disturb them. Weather plays a critical role in every flight. If the weather is poor, we may not fly. Fortunately that does not happen very often. Give me a call and lets go flying! Other things to note I am available to fly at any time during the day between 7am and 8pm. The $75.00 flight is for 15 minutes. Other options include a half hour flight for $150 and a full hour flight for $250.00

Get out of the city and into the Alaskan wilderness with a "husky hike" - guided nature hike with your own Siberian Husky sled dog. After a brief tour of the homestead, we will visit the dog yard and you will meet your hiking partner, one of our friendly Siberian Husky sled dogs. You will learn to harness your husky, and then together we will embark on a nature walk through the old growth boreal forest that surrounds the homestead. This is hike is 3 miles round trip and crosses uneven, moderately steep terrain. We will point out wildflowers, trees, and animals on our walk up to the top of the ridge, where vast panoramic views of the Chatanika River Valley and the White Mountains await. We will sit on top of the ridge and enjoy a hot drink, home-baked treat, and the company of your sled dog partner before we descend down through the cranberry bushes and ferns back to the kennel. On this tour you will have the opportunity to learn about Siberian Huskies, the natural history of Alaska, sled dogs, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race (Lisbet is a 3-time finisher), and off-grid living. This tour is 2-3 hours total, from arrival to departure. Other things to note: Bring hiking shoes, light jacket in case of wind/rain, water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Be prepared to walk up and downhill on uneven terrain.

On your guided fishing experience on the Kenai River you can expect to have a blast with one of our professional guides on our 21' Willie Boat Classic specifically designed for this river. We will be using all top of the line gear including Gloomis Rods and other name brand fishing equipment. Once on the boat we will go over safety and then go over how we are going to fish for the day. Including how to use all the fishing equipment. There is absolutely no experience required. If you've never fished a day in your life and just want to experience what it's like to catch an Alaskan Salmon then look no further. We will fish hard and do all we can to get you on the fish. Once you hook your fish we will coach you through how to land it, including netting it for you. Once the trip is over we will even fillet your fish for you to prep it for taking it to be processed. if you have any questions we haven't already answered please feel free to reach out to us. Processing and Shipping fish can be done in Soldotna through "Custom Seafood Processors"

The walking tour will start with a brief wildlife safety talk. Please note that bears can be in the area, both inside and outside the fenced area. Next, I will highlight the entry beds and we will work our way up to the front gate. Once inside the fence and plaza area we will stop to talk about the history of ABG including dedicated volunteers and staff that helped transform ABG over the last 34 years. We will follow the half mile paved loop around to the several perennial gardens, research plot and outdoor classroom. The tour will end with the newest addition, the greenhouse, then we will exit through the nursery & gift shop. Please note that the season and weather will ultimately determine the plants that we see. April-mid May can be early for some plants and the gardens might be muddy and or slushy. Peonies are usually in full bloom from mid June to mid July. Mid September might be a little late for some plants, it can be rainy and cool. Tours in Spring, Summer & Fall will cover the history of the garden, identify available plants, wildlife, trees and also general local information. You will leave with new found knowledge about some of the hardy plants in Alaska. All guests will be required to follow any addition regulations from ABG at the time of your tour. All tours are subject to operating hours of the Alaska Botanical Garden and may be canceled with limited notice.

Explore a beautiful part of Fairbanks by traditional means of travel- dogsled and snowshoe. This tour begins with a hot drink at our cozy off-grid cabin. You'll meet our team of big, friendly, Alaskan Huskies and learn all about them. We will cover trail safety, dog care, and how to ride the sleds. We will make sure you are dressed appropriately, we have lots of warm clothing to lend you. Help us harness the dogs and you'll take off for an exciting and scenic tour. You'll traverse frozen creeks, sunny bogs, and boreal forest on a trail that is full of surprises. We let you try both riding the runners and sitting in the sled. Once we get back from the trail we'll give the dogs a treat and head into the cabin for a warm where we'll teach you about snowshoeing from how to make them to how to use them. Then strap on the snowshoes for another hour of good exercise and exploration. You can stick to established trails or make your own in whatever direction beckons. This tour is private and we are happy to customize it to your desires. We have lots of time for photos and enjoying some solitude on the trail. Finish with a homemade lunch featuring Alaskan foods. Please note that this experience is designed for groups of at least 2 people, we are not able to accept solo travelers at this time. Other things to note If you have any questions please contact Jenna at borealjourneysak@gmail.com. We are happy to customize this trip for you and answer any questions!