Grant Lake Yurt Stay: 3-Day Alaskan Wilderness Adventure

Experience Alaska’s wilderness with a 3-day glamping and kayaking tour. Stay in private yurts, hike, and immerse in nature’s beauty at Grant Lake.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Gear Up & Head Into the Wild

Moose Pass - We begin with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life. The stories of locals like Alaska Nellie, the ghost of sawmill Al and the famed Iditarod Trail provide plenty to ponder as you paddle along the shores of Trail Lake. After a mile…

What's Included
  • Kayak & Necessary Gear
  • Waterproof Backpack
  • 3 Season Sleeping Bag
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

From the very first time we welcomed guests to stay overnight in ‘The Nellie’ on Grant Lake, we realized that we just had to get people out here for longer stays.
There’s something pretty special about hiking to a wilderness location, then realizing this is your basecamp, your own little piece of paradise for the next two nights. It doesn’t take long to…

Location
Trail Lake Lodge - Restaurant & Bar
Depot Road
You may park at Trail Lake Lodge (2 story log building). We launch from behind the lodge near the lakeside pavilion. We'll be there getting the boats ready when you arrive!
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Alexs2372x
Sep 27, 2024
Great adventure at Moose Pass - We had a wonderful and exciting couple of days kayaking and staying the yurts. It is such a great adventure, starting with the kayak and trek into camp, and then having the chance to explore the upper turquoise lake. JD, Jen and Ruby were super helpful with everything, and provided great food too!
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976wjp
Aug 30, 2024
Adventures in Moose Pass! - What a great adventure we all had! From loading up in Moose Pass to kayaking up Trail Lake and hiking to the camp (along parts of the Iditarod Trail) and yurts on Grant Lake, we all had the most amazing time. Our group of 11 enjoyed the great hospitality of JD, Jen and Ruby, delicious food and s'mores by the campfire and some awesome kayaking and swimming in the lake. We ventured to waterfalls coming off a glacier to a post dinner kayak ride to an old prospecting site where we bushwhacked our way in and out. Our boys especially loved the sense of "independence" they were granted as well as the many chances to swim in the lake. While we were "off the grid", we had full confidence in JD, Jen and Ruby the entire time. Thank you! We can't wait to head back!
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Leahy166
Aug 21, 2024
11 out of 10, highly recommend! - I can't recommend this trip enough! Usually getting into the backcountry of Alaska requires a lot of money and/or a lot of effort, this short trip requires neither and provides huge pay off in views and experiences. The kayak and hike from Moose Pass to Grant Lake is just long enough that you feel like you put in some work but easy enough that you aren't tired or sweaty upon arrival. The yurts are super cozy and comfortable and the views are just spectacular. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative. We were blessed with incredible weather but I know that we would have enjoyed ourselves just as much bundled up in rain gear around the fire, sipping hot cocoa.
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Kristik78
Aug 20, 2024
Wow. Incredible Journey! - What an incredible journey!! After kayaking and hiking in, our group of 8 people setup up in two yurts for two nights. The amenities were just enough for a camping trip, making it the perfect “glamping” experience. The yurts were super comfortable! We had a delicious dinner along with a nice campfire and drank filtered water right from the lake. So cool! Kayaking Grant Lake was so fun too. We saw waterfalls, stuck our faces in glacial water, found caves and saw old abandoned mining houses. We picked wild strawberries, blueberries, crowberries and watermelon berries the whole way … it was amazing. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone that wants to fully experience this area. Grant Lake simply cannot be fully enjoyed without at least two nights to do it. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. Thank you, Jen, JD & Ruby!! We can’t wait to come back.
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868lornaw
Aug 18, 2024
Great kayaking, amazing views & wonderful hosts - Had an amazing couple of days with JD, Jen & Ruby. They were very welcoming and looked after us extremely well, while also becoming part of the group. The area was gorgeous and kayaking on the lake was fantastic, helped by the great weather we had. The yurt was comfortable (The Ed) and had a great lake view, and the food was amazing (and plentiful). Wish I could go back and do it all again!
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B4617kqdavidh
Jul 22, 2024
Super Yurt Adventure in Moose Pass - Jen and JD’s place up on Grant Lake was amazing. The scenery was phenomenal and the lake was a blast to kayak in (and so, so cold). The paddle and hike up from Moose Pass was strenuous, but well worth the effort (our ten year old was able to do it without complaining). Our hosts were very considerate and helpful and we enjoyed our time with them. The yurts are so charming and so much better than a sleeping-on-the-ground camping experience. We could have done with fewer mosquitoes, but that was to be expected for June in Alaska. This was a great place to take a break and recharge our mental batteries in the quiet of the Alaskan wilderness. We had a totally awesome time and we really want to come back!
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Leuksteburena
Jul 2, 2024
Love from Ines (Maries group) - An amazing experience, so beautiful and full of respect for nature. Very kind couple with a lovely daughter take care of you. Good tents with a beautiful view and fantastic kayakking. Please book if you don't want to miss put on a awesome experience!
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Davidpadventures
Jul 2, 2024
A Full Alaska Experience - What an excellent experience of kayaking, hiking, cold water, yurts, wilderness, food and people! JD/Jen and Ruby were the best hosts and I cannot recommend enough. The evening paddle was my favorite along with the tasty breakfasts. Look forward to coming here again!
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