• Welcome to Alaska!
• Today you have the option to arrive in Anchorage, Alaska
• PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 3:00PM Alaska Standard Time. This is flexible, however arriving at or before 3:00 AKST will ensure that you will have adequate down time to recover from your flight and get sorted before our first dinner meeting that evening.
• We will have the first dinner at 7:00pm at The Homewood Suites© in downtown Anchorage, Alaska

Accommodations Included: The Homewood Suites©

Meals Included: Dinner

• Today we start our morning at The Homewood Suites with a breakfast buffet at 8:00am.
• We depart from our hotel at 9:00am, leaving downtown Anchorage.
• We are on our way to the mountains in the South Central Chugach Range for our first day of hiking!
• The Chugach Mountain range of South Central Alaska is only one of the several mountain ranges in the State. On your visit you will experience 3 separate ranges and be able to view many more.
• Our hike is going to be approx. 13.5km/8.4miles ascending 1379m/4524ft.
• This trail leads us up through a variety of terrain, it is going to challenge us! But we are going to be rewarded with incredible views of wondrous Eklutna Lake.
• After our big day of hiking we are going to have a group yoga session followed by dinner.
• Our lunch and dinners will be catered by Birdy's Local Catering Service.

Accommodation Included: Alaska Knotty Pine B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Today we will be headed to the Knik Glacier via ATV's & Helicopter!
• We have an early start with breakfast at 6:30am.
• 7:30am departure from Alaska Knotty Pine and drive to the Knik River Lodge where we will check in for our helicopter tour. From this location we will depart 5 passengers at a time to the Knik Glacier in a A-Star helicopter.
• After a 10 minute flight-seeing tour over the glacier we will land at a glacial lake to participate in swimming, paddle boarding and ice climbing!
• To finish off our wild day of adventure we will enjoy some relaxing yoga at our accommodations.
• Our lunch and dinners will be catered by Birdy's Local Catering Service.

Accommodation Included: Alaska Knotty Pine B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Today we are heading to the famous Hatcher Pass recreation area, home to some of the first Gold Mines in Alaska and incredibly beautiful views.
• We will spend the day learning about the Gold Rush and traversing an impressive ridgeline high above the Talkeetna Mountains, enjoying views of one of Alaska’s most impressive landscapes.
• Todays hike is going to be a leisure hike! We are going approx. 12km/7.5miles with 727meters/2385ft of elevation gain.
• To finish off our wild day of adventure we will enjoy some relaxing yoga at our accommodations.
• Our lunch and dinners will be catered by Birdy's Local Catering Service.

Accommodation: Alaska Knotty Pine B&B (Included)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Today we will be taking the scenic drive down the Turnigan Arm along the Cook Inlet to arrive at the Alaska Railroad in Portage.
• Here we will depart on the train Spencer Glacier Train, for an incredible journey into the heart of Alaska.
• Once we hop off the train we are going for a one mile hike to the famous Spencer Glacier Lake.
• Now for something very special and incredible! A rafting tour around floating icebergs and then down the Placer River.
• During our day will also be stopping along the way to look for whales and visit tiny little local shops. This shuttle will take us 2.5 hours from our original destination, we will be traveling back to our original accommodations in Palmer, Alaska.
• Our lunch and dinners will be catered by Birdy's Local Catering Service.

Accommodations Included: Alaska Knotty Pine B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• A leisure adventure day at last!
• We have a slow restful morning to enjoy breakfast, practice Yoga and get ready for a day of exploring.
• Today we will head out for a meet and greet with some Alaskan reindeer. Get up close and personal with these soft furry creatures and even get a chance to feed them.
• After visiting with the animals we will head up the Butte, an 800ft tall hill in the center of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, to admire the location you have been adventuring in for 5 days.
• You are then free to choose to head back to our B&B for slacklining and hot tub time by the fire or head to the Palmer museum and visit local shops.
• Our lunch and dinners will be catered by Birdy's Local Catering Service.

Accommodation Included: Alaska Knotty Pine B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Today we will be heading to Denali State Park for a half day hiking adventure in pursuit to see North America’s tallest mountain.
• This hike is weather permitting, as are all of our adventures! If we have a good weather window, we will enjoy wide open views of one of the most sought after mountain ranges, the Alaska Range.
• After our hike we will head to a local small town for dinner before ending up at our new location for our last night to celebrate our trip together.
• Our group dinner tonight will be celebrated at the local Talkeetna Pub.

Accommodation Included: The Dogstead - We will be staying here for our last night together in Alaska after our hike in Denali, at this location we will be sharing 3 Yurts between our group.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Today will be our last day together as a group as we wake up with beautiful views and breakfast at The Dogstead Mushing Company.
• After spending the night in our yurts with our team, and one last breakfast together we will jump on a summer dog sledding ride.
• We will experience how the dogs train in the Summer months here, and receive an up close and personal meet & greet with the dogs.
• After our half day tour with the dogs, we will head back to anchorage for airport and hotel transfers.
• All flights must be booked past 3:00pm AKST on August 17th, 2022 (we will have one shuttle heading to Anchorage on this day. We will be leaving Big Lake, Alaska no later than 12:30pm AKST.)
• You are welcome to stay, travel and explore beyond our adventure.

Accommodations Included: Checking out of The Dogstead

Meals Included: Breakfast and to go Lunch.

Accommodations

Our First Accommodation Location:

Alaska Knotty Pine B&B This property offers sweeping views of the surrounding peaks, hot tub, sauna, group kitchen and large fire pit area.

Conveniently located 50 minutes north of Anchorage, Alaska and just outside of Palmer. The Knotty Pine also boasts 8 acres of spruce forest, which attracts frequent moose visitors. The scribed 3800 sq. ft. log home was carefully designed to take advantage of the spectacular surrounding mountain range. Three large decks surround most of the house allowing fantastic views without having to step foot on the ground.

Our Second Accommodation Location:

Alaska Dogstead Yurts

Welcome to the Alaska Dogstead Yurts, the newest addition to the Alaska Dogstead Mushing Company in Big Lake, Alaska.  We are excited to be able to share the area with you by offering five beautiful handcrafted yurts.

They all feature a custom built bunkbed, twin over full, with a spiral staircase. All four of these yurts have electricity and running water. There is a half-bath with a deep sink. 

The yurts feature:

• Kitchenette with a mini fridge
• Hot Plate
• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• Pots, pans, and dishes.
• All yurts are heated with a wood stove.

• Your flight/transportation to and from Anchorage, Alaska
• Any transportation outside of the scheduled itinerary
• Bringing your own additional hiking snack foods
• Alcoholic beverages
• Spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Gear that you may need to buy to bring for the trip (a backpack, trail shoes, clothing etc.)

World Nomads Travel Insurance

Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc requires travel insurance for all of our trip participants. World Nomads Travel Insurance is for independent travelers and intrepid families. You'd rather not think about all of the things that might go wrong on your trip, but these things can and do happen.

World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, to cover your trip essentials. Even if you run out of travel insurance or leave without it, World Nomads can cover you.

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Run Like a Girl Adventures inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

These are the Terms and Conditions that will apply to your booking our Alaska Adventure Trip. Please read them carefully as all participants will be bound by them.

These Terms shall constitute the entire agreement between Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc., Alaska Sundog Guides and the Client relating to the subject matter herein, and shall constitute a binding agreement. There is no verbal or written; representation, warranty, prior agreement, or description of services, other than as expressed herein.

The contract and booking is made by, and services will be provided by, ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES. By booking this trip, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions that govern the relationship, the cancellation policy and limitations of liability. These Terms and Conditions affect your rights and designate the governing law and forum for the resolution of any and all disputes.

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Covid-19 Policy: You are required to be fully vaccinated to attend one of our adventures. Proof of vaccination will need to be provided before the start date of the adventure. 

Some countries that we travel to may or may not require a negative Covid-19 test. You the participant are responsible for providing the required travel documents. If you fail to provide the correct documents and are not able to attend the adventure Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc and any additional adventure partnering companies are not responsible for any funds lost such as flight costs, accommodation costs and adventure costs. You will not be refunded for any of your adventure payment.

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BOOKING TRIPS & THE CONTRACT

All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions that follow. By booking with Run Like a Girl Adventures inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES, you accept on behalf of yourself to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES sends a confirmation email or when you have completed the deposit payment, or when the minimum number of participants has been reached.

DO NOT book any non-refundable travel until you have received the Trip Information Package or email confirmation that the trip has hit its minimum number of participants.

Our trips are based around active adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are physically prepared for the planned activities. We would love to offer guidance to in preparation for the trip.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

**Please note that this Alaska Trip is  only offered to those 21 years of age and older.**

DEPOSITS
All trip bookings require deposits. Deposits are non refundable in any circumstance.

This trip requires a USD$500.00 deposit.

For all advertised itineraries and dates, a non-refundable deposit per person plus submission of the online registration form is required to complete your booking.

PRICING AND PAYMENTS
All trip prices are quoted and payable in USD.

Trip prices are subject to change without notice.

Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES is not responsible for any fees incurred due to currency exchange or fees charged by your credit card/bank for processing funds in either currency.

Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES is not responsible for any costs incurred by the client including air fair and accommodations, that are booked before the trip has met its minimum number of participants if the trip cancels due to not enough participants.

Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non-refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc.

We offer monthly payment installations for this trip - we require a USD$500.00 deposit at the time of registration, following instalments can be paid every 30 days. 

Final Payment
For all trips, the payment of the FINAL balance of the tour price is due 30 days prior to the trip start date in the currency advertised.

If a booking is made within less than 90 days, your full payment will be required one month after your initial booking.

We break down payments into three for most trips, unless otherwise specified.

If the final balance is not received by the 30^th day before the trip date and there is no concise reason as to why, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES reserves the right to treat the Client’s booking as cancelled.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Client must notify Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc. & or ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES of any medical conditions, pregnancy, disability or any other mental and or physical condition which may affect fitness and ability to travel, previous medical conditions and including medications you are currently taking. Failure to notify us may result in the Client being refused certain activities during the trip at the client’s own expense. Some trips may be unsuitable for Clients due to age, mobility, disability, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions, please email if you have concerns. It is vital that you are accurate with your fitness level and medical conditions for your own safety.

Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES will do its best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible depending on the trip.

As a client you MUST carry travel medical insurance. Your travel medical insurance must also cover you in case of helicopter transportation (evacuation insurance).  Medical facilities vary from country to country and Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES will do its absolute best to bring you to a proper medical facility as needed.

We also highly recommend your insurance includes trip cancelations.

CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY THE CLIENT
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing (via email) and be acknowledged by Run Like a Girl Adventures Inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES in writing (via email).

Under no circumstances is your deposit refundable. Deposits are required to secure bookings.

If you cancel your trip prior to the 90 days before the trip start and you have made additional payments to your deposit, 25% of your paid balance (minus the deposit) will be refunded to you.

If you cancel your trip within 90 days of the trip start date, for any reason, you are responsible for completing the entirety of the trip payment. No payments are refundable within 90 days of the trip start date.

Fees apart from the deposit can be refunded in special circumstances including:

-Serious injury or illness of the client
-Serious injury or illness of close family member

please email with any extenuating circumstances.

CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY RUN LIKE A GIRL OR PARTNERING COMPANIES.

Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have minimum group size booked. RUN LIKE A GIRL ADVENTURES INC. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason, but will rarely cancel a tour less than 90 days before departure except for what is considered an "act of god", unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside any organizations control. When a tour is cancelled by RUN LIKE A GIRL ADVENTURES INC. or partnering companies, before the agreed date of trip departure in the case of a natural disaster that prevents the entirety of the trip from taking place, Run Like a Girl Adventures inc. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES applies to the “act of god” rule and no fees will be refunded to the clients.

If the Client is offered a refund but requests an alternative trip of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in price.

Where, after departure, a significant element of the trip contracted for cannot be provided, RUN LIKE A GIRL ADVENTURES INC. & ALASKA SUNDOG GUIDES will make suitable alternative arrangements for the continuation of the trip. Significant alterations do not include the substitution of a vessel, modification of itineraries, change in cabin category or hotel accommodation.

Please note at this time there may be participant requirement changes due to COVID19 policies. This is ongoing and changing you will be notified of any requirements or changes to a due to COVID19.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@runlikeagirl.ca