ACTIVITIES ON THE KENAI PENINSULA AND COOPER LANDING

White Water Rafting:  Class 4 and 5    Spring, summer or fall Raft on Six Mile Creek through three canyons on class four and five rapids. Professional white water companies with 20 years experience will get you through this exhilarating adventure. Spring and summer are the big water times but for more technical rafting the fall offers some exciting class four - five rafting.  Canyons one & two are available for younger athletic adolescents while the third canyon is restricted to those over 16 years of age.  Less than 16 years of age through the third canyon is possible, but there must be a reason for them to let you go. (If you are on the swim team or training for the Olympics stuff like this will help) . This is a major rush and adrenalin junkies are preferred. See Drifters Lodge Rafting page.
Scenic Rafting: Class 1 and 2    Explore the upper Kenai River. This is the float trip that all ages can enjoy.  This is a spectacular two hour scenic raft trip includes wildlife viewing and educational talks.  Rafts set sail at various times throughout the day.   Everyone invited on this float. See Drifters Lodge Rafting page.

Kenai Lake Kayaking Explore the shoreline of the Kenai Lake or spend the night on Porcupine Island. Trip meeting times are 9:00am for Porcupine Island Overnighter and Porcupine Island Full Day Tour. For Quartz Creek Half Day Tour, trip meeting times are 9am, 1pm, and 5pm.

Flight Seeing: Alaska is famous for bush pilots.  They will fly almost anyplace.  Many flight seeing packages are available. Choose from a quick 15 minute scenic float plane ride around the Cooper Landing area to a 90 minute glacier and wildlife tour.  You say you don’t have time to go to Denali Park, think again.  In 4.5 hours 5 people can fly up to and around Mt McKinley and back.  Total price for all 5 is only $1600 - $1300 depends where you depart from (Cooper Landing or Seward.)  This can actually be an economical way and to say the least a spectacular way to see Denali Park.  Hiking drop-off’s are available, that’s right, they drop you off on top of the mountain and you get to hike downhill to your car (not to bad). See Drifters Lodge Flight Seeing page.

Bear Viewing, Flight Seeing and Fishing: Fly on an eight seat float plane to the west side of Cook Inlet for bear watching and fishing.  (Red salmon fishing, June 10 thru July 20 and Silver salmon July 20 thru August 31)   Observe black and brown bears as they feed, rest and play while you fish right along side of the bears. Call for info.  See Drifters Lodge Flight Seeing page.

Guided Fishing: All year long, any kind you are looking for (kings, silvers, reds, rainbows, dolly varden, steelhead, halibut and more.) See Drifters Lodges’ 12 pages of fishing

Guided Hike in Fishing: there are many wonderful hiking opportunities available from easy to challenging. Trail heads are easily accessible from the lodge. Awesome views will be enjoyed of the Kenai Lake and the Cooper Landing Valley.

Fly Out Fishing: For guided, or drop off fishing: red salmon, silver salmon, rainbow trout, dolly varden, grayling and arctic char. See Drifters Lodge Fly Out Fishing page.

Ocean Fishing Halibut and Salmon Combo: Halibut and Ocean King Salmon charters are available from Seward, Homer, Deep Creek and Whittier. We can give you some ideas. Call for info and see Drifters Lodge Ocean Fishing page.
 
Walk in guided Fishing: Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden plus Russian River red salmon and silver salmon are available. Call for info.

Bird Watching:  If you are a birder Cooper Landing is phenomenal for sighting many species of birds. The lodge has a great observation deck.  So many birds so little time.
 
Mountain Biking: Cooper Landing has some of the best mountain biking in the entire world starting right here at Kenai River Drifters Lodge. In addition to spectacular scenery you will encounter different kinds of wildlife as you cruise these world class trails. We have accommodated mountain bikers from Peru, Mexico, Sweden and many states in the U.S.  See Drifters Lodge Mountain Biking

Philips 26 Glacier Cruise: Cruise 26 glaciers in one day.You will be aboard the largest, fastest, and most luxurious catamaran in Alaska. Observe sea otters, seals, whales and bird rookeries.  Hot meal may be included on many excursions.  No sea sickness guaranteed or your money back.
Kenai Fjords Marine Wildlife Cruise: Six hour lunch cruise, or eight hour dinner cruise. You can see puffins, whales, sea lions, and otters. Call the lodge for current pricing. Packages available. See the Wildlife / Glacier Cruise page.

Nightly Campfire: Enjoy each evening at the campfire. Marshmallows provided.  Located in front of the cabins, overlooking the Kenai River it is a great way to end each day. Many memories will be made here. See the Campfire/Sauna page
Sauna Therapy: Relax at the lodge, in the new cedar Swedish sauna, which sits at the river’s edge. Enjoy the awesome view of the Kenai River and Chugach Mountains from the large picture window overlooking the river. Open all year. See the Campfire/Sauna page
Horseback Riding: Horseback riding is available for all levels of experience. Trips available include: 2hr guided trail ride (valley or mountain), half day guided trail ride includes snacks, and full day ride to Crescent Lake includes great lunch for experienced riders. See Drifters Lodge Horseback Riding page.

Horse Drawn Hay Rides:   Popular in the fall and winter, but available all year round for groups   See Drifters Lodge Horseback Riding page
Horse Drawn Sleigh:   Snow is a good thing for this. The sleigh can accommodate two to eight people. See Drifters Lodge Horseback Riding page
Hiking:   There are many wonderful hiking opportunities available in the vicinity, ranging from easy to challenging. Trailheads are easily accessible from the lodge. Awesome views will be enjoyed of the Kenai Lake and the Cooper Landing Valley.
Massage Therapy:   Enjoy a relaxing massage in the privacy and comfort of your chalet at Drifters Lodge or the masseuse is located just 3 minutes away.   One hour or ½ hour, call for pricing, the masseuse is licensed.

X-C Skiing:  The majestic surroundings in Cooper Landing enhance the tranquility of cross-country skiing. Many trails exist in the area, none are professionally groomed.
Snow Machining:    LOST LAKE is the most popular area accessible from Cooper Landing. Resurrection trail is open until February.

Cooper Lake Drive:   About an eleven mile drive down Snug Harbor Road.  From the lodge take a right before the bridge. Most of the road is dirt but is in good condition. It takes about half an hour both ways. It is a large and beautiful lake.

     Ice Fishing  Usually by late December or early January the ice is thick enough to fish on.  
    Sledding   There are many areas to go sledding.  We are surrounded by mountains.

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Kenai River Drifters Lodge is sure to be a favorite destination. Give us a call today on our TOLL FREE number 1-866-595-5959 and lets make arrangements for your stay at Kenai River Drifters Lodge.

Frank Williams & Bob Rima
Kenai River Drifters Lodge