Couples Travel: Alaska Adventures & Off-Grid Retreats

Alaska couples river fishing package

Trip Special! The Ultimate Remote Alaska River Experience

From $4,070 /person (3 night package)

Experience the ultimate Alaska remote river experience blending a scenic round-trip float plane trip, all-inclusive deluxe lodge accommodations, personal guided fishing, fly fishing instruction, historic outpost cabin, lake kayaking, hiking, wildlife photography and day raft trip. All in one affordable package! The venue is ideal for couples that have an adventurous spirit that are in seek of a touch of wilderness adventures along with the spoils of a deluxe full-service wilderness lodge. Additional nights can be arranged at the lodge. Flight-seeing trips to Denali or the Tordrillo Mountain Range can be added to the package if desired.

Printable Trip Flier: The Ultimate Remote Alaska River Experience

Pricing From $4,070 / person for a 3 night package
Dates Available June 10 - August 1, 2024
Regimen Moderate: hiking varied terrain, kayaking, river wading

For couples interested in the perfect blend of a five star remote fly-in wilderness lodge, awesome river fishing, a cool fly-in log outpost cabin experience and a guided day float trip... There really is no comparable experience to this one!
This combination adventure is all-inclusive, guided and fully outfitted. This adventure is ideal for 2 people and we can help to cater your meals, beverages, itinerary and experience to fit your personal preferences.

Begin your adventure with a scenic 45 minute float plane flight departing Anchorage's renowned Lake Hood seaplane base. Arrive at Wilderness Place Lodge in time for lunch provided by the professional chef team of 3. Following a brief orientation, hit the river with your guide to target a variety of fish species. We include all spin and fly fishing gear and instruction/classes for all abilities. Wilderness Place Lodge is a highly reviewed all-inclusive fishing lodge with deluxe private cabins with bath, a gorgeous log lodge, a courteous staff of 18 that hosts an average number of 15 guests. After a few days of experiencing the river, fishing, hiking, wining and dining; you will fly with your guide to a small lake just north of the lodge. Here you will find the historic Pioneer Cabin Wilderness Retreat. This unique property located right on the banks of a remote lake with a short trail that accesses our river. Enjoy fine Alaska "glamping," r&r, lake kayaking, swimming, hiking, river fishing and lakeside campfires while your experience a day and a night at this very unique location. Following your stay at the Pioneer cabin, your guide will inflate the raft and you will float and fish a full day back down to Wilderness Place Lodge Please inquire for daily itinerary for 3, 4 or 5 night trip options!

Alaska remote lake vacation rental cabin

Trip Special! Couples & Small Families: Wilderness Place Lodge Fishing + Solitude Island Retreat DIY Remote Lake Vacation Rental

Starting at $2,729/person for group of 4

Combine on night at our five star remote fly-in wilderness lodge with awesome river fishing cuisine and service. Continue on for 2 or more nights at your own DIY Fly-in lake Island cabin “glamping” retreat. Enjoy kayaking, wildlife and solitude. There is nothing else like it in southcentral Alaska!

Printable Trip Flier: Wilderness Place Lodge Fishing + Solitude Island Retreat DIY Remote Lake Vacation Rental

Pricing $2,729/ person for group of 4 (3 night combo package) $2,929/ person for group of 3 (3 night combo package) $3,230/ person for group of 2 (3 night combo package)
Dates Available June 15 - August 1, 2024
Regimen Easy/Moderate: hiking varied terrain, kayaking, river wading, Kids: 8+

Combine a five star remote fly-in wilderness lodge, awesome river fishing, a DIY Fly-in lake Island cabin “glamping” retreat, kayaking, wildlife and solitude. There is nothing else like it in southcentral Alaska!
This combination adventure is all-inclusive, guided and fully outfitted. This adventure is designed for 2-4 people.

This is perfect for couples with or without a child! Your stay at the lodge will include the finest cuisine, complimentary beer and wine, daily guided fishing on the river or to a nearby lake chain. On the last day/night of your trip, we will fly you by float plane to beautiful, scenic and serene Solitude Island Retreat where you will have the afternoon, evening and overnight to enjoy a special piece of remote Alaska all to your lonesome! It’s your own little cozy cabin on a 4 acre island in the heart of a beautiful wilderness lake! Solitude Island Retreat is a privately-owned, remote fly-in wilderness vacation destination (check out the Solitude Island information page). The cabin has off-grid power, climate control heat with a twin and queen bed with comfy memory foam mattresses in the upstairs loft and a queen bed on the ground floor master bed wing. The cabin is located just a stone-throw from the lake shore and our large floating dock. Easy access for all! This is a peaceful do-it-yourself wilderness retreat ideally for couples with space available for a child or two upon request. This is an extremely unique experience and a comfortable way to see real remote Alaska. This takes "Glamping" to a whole new level. We will provide you with ample drinking water and all your food and beverages. We provide a guide to planning your meals well in advance of your trip so we can cater accordingly. Enjoy paddle-boating or kayaking around the lake, photographing loons, fishing for northern pike, sunning or Yoga on the giant float plane dock, sipping wine on the covered porch with epic views of the lake and Beluga mountain, or simply painting or sketching the landscape. Why bother with an Anchorage hotel or bed and breakfast when you can have this experience? After a restful overnight in the cabin, your float plane will return to pick you up dockside in front of your cabin for the beautiful flight back to Anchorage. *** This package can be tailored to fit your preferences and travel schedule. Additional nights can be added at Wilderness Place Lodge or Solitude Island Retreat per request. Please let us know your preferences so we can write up a custom quote for you.

Alaska culinary lodge package

June Special! Fly-in, Overnight Wine, Dine and Fly Fishing Package

$995 /person

Enjoy this unique fly-in Wilderness Lodge experience! For couples that have a day or two to kill in Anchorage and want to 'get out of the city', this is the ideal getaway. The convenience of the lodge with proximity to Anchorage allows for an easy overnight trip, yet still is remote and surrounded by expansive Alaskan wilderness. Although just 24 hours, experience a full itinerary of guided fishing, fly fishing instruction, hiking, wildlife, photo ops, fine dining, libations, R&R and a deluxe private cabin all capped off with a scenic float plane trip from Anchorage and back.

Printable Trip Flier: Fly-in, Overnight Wine, Dine and Fly Fishing Package

Pricing $995 / person
Dates Available Summer-long, based on availability
Regimen Easy/Moderate: hiking gravel bars, river wading

The perfect blend of fine food, exceptional customer service, river fishing experience, fly fishing instruction, comfortable modern cabins, good wine, great friends, and a one-of-a-kind fly in wilderness adventure.
This combination adventures is all-inclusive, guided and fully outfitted. All ages and abilities welcome!

Enjoy this unique fly-in Wilderness Place Lodge experience! Start your trip with a scenic float plane flight over the Susitna River Valley with views of Denali and surrounding mountains. Arrive at the lodge for a sit-down lunch followed by a guided afternoon on our clear-water river featuring an optional fly fishing lesson for trout and/or salmon. Return to the lodge for hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine or Alaska micro-brews. Our chef team of 3 prepares a gourmet 4-course meal including the finest Northwest cuisine. Enjoy a blissful sleep in your private deluxe cabin featuring brand-new memory foam mattresses! The following morning you have the option of sleeping in and enjoying our breakfast service in the lodge, or rise early and hit the water for a full morning of fishing. Departure flight back to Anchorage leaves the lodge by float plane at approximately 11:45am.

Alaska couples northern exposure adventure package

Couples Northern Exposure Adventure: 2 wilderness lodges! Deluxe River/Fishing Lodge, Alpine mountain/glacier lodge, fine dining, fly-out guided day float trip, a private remote lake island cabin overnight, kayaking, float planes, helicopter/glacier adventure, all-inclusive from Anchorage!

4 nights $4,995/person, 5 nights: $5,720/person

The ultimate, inclusive couples off-grid experience! Two fine wilderness lodges, private deluxe guest cabins, phenomenal cuisine, a scenic float plane trip, epic scenery, a unique heli-glacier tour with 3 landings, photography, guided remote river fishing, fly-out guided float trip, a private lake/island cabin for one night, wildlife and first-class hospitality. Discover the highest quality, most unique off-grid Couples adventure package within a convenient 100-mile radius of Anchorage, Alaska.

Printable Trip Flier: Couples Northern Exposure Adventure

Pricing 4 nights: $4,995 / person, 5 nights: $5,720/person
Dates Available June 10 - August 1, 2024
Regimen Moderately Strenuous: hiking varied terrain, kayaking, hiking gravel bars, glacier hiking, river wading
Add extra nights at Wilderness Place Lodge $995/person/night
Reservation Policy 20% down payment is required to secure dates. Payments are non-refundable unless the same dates can be re-booked. 30% due January 31st, 2024. Balance due May 1, 2024.

5 night Couples Northern Exposure Bundle in a nutshell:

  • Day 1: Depart Anchorage @ 11am by float plane. Arrive at Wilderness Place Lodge (www.wildernessplacelodge.com) for noon lunch prepared by our chef team. Spend the afternoon fishing on the river with your personal guide. We target trout, grayling, pike or salmon depending upon dates and availability. Enjoy a 4-course dinner in the lodge provided by our professional chef team inclusive of local beer and wine. Overnight in one of our modern deluxe riverside cabins.
  • Day 2: A full flexible day of fishing, hiking and adventuring on the river or nearby lake chain. Plan your day to your preferences with your guide. Option of breakfast/Lunch in the Lodge or on the river. 6:30pm 4-course dinner in the main lodge. Overnight in your private cabins.
  • Day 3: Breakfast and guided morning fishing on the river near the lodge. Return to the lodge in time for your 11am float plane flight to the Pioneer Cabin Outpost cabin. Enjoy some time to enjoy lunch, recreate and reflect at the lake prior to hiking ¼ mile to the river. Your guide will inflate your raft followed by an afternoon 6-mile float/fishing trip back down to the main lodge. Arrive prior to 6:30pm dinner service. Overnight in your deluxe cabin at the main lodge.
  • Day 4: Optional AM fishing. Depart at noon for Solitude Island Retreat (https://www.wildernessplacelodge.com/alaska-adventures/outposts-glamping/island/), a unique private cabin on a 4 acre island on a beautiful lake with mountain views accessible only by float plane. Enjoy this amazing DIY experience, unplug, kayak, relax and soak in the peace and beauty of this wilderness place all your own. Dinner/beverages are catered and packed for you upon departure from Wilderness Place Lodge. Overnight in the cabin.
  • Day 5: Depart Solitude Island Retreat @ approximately 12:15 am with return to Anchorage approximately 1pm. Upon arrival to Anchorage Rust’s Flying Service will shuttle you to the Lakefront hotel where the Alaska Helicopter Tours van will shuttle you to the Alaska Glacier Lodge, a scenic hour’s drive North of Anchorage with arrival at the Knik River Lodge in time to check into your private guest cabin. Check in for your 4:30pm Helicopter/Glacier Tour: “Grand Knik Glacier Tour with 3 landings.” Following your glacier tour, enjoy dinner at the scenic Raven’s Perch Restaurant (meal is included in the package). Beverages of your choice will be additional.
  • Day 6: Enjoy a leisurely morning and complimentary breakfast in the lodge restaurant. Check out from the Alaska Glacier Lodge is 11am and depart shortly thereafter via shuttle back to Anchorage with arrival mid-afternoon. This concludes your tour.