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THE WINTER WONDERFUL PACKAGE IN SOLDOTNA, ALASKA

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With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to start planning a much-needed wintertime escape to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. The salmon fishing season on the Kasilof and Kenai rivers has sadly wrapped up until next May, but Soldotna B&B Lodge still offers the best adventure packages in Soldotna, Alaska. While we’re best known for our premier fishing charters, visitors can spend each afternoon dog sledding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in Alaska with the Winter Wonderland package. Each package includes four nights of lodging, eight meals, and three guided adventures, starting under $900 per person based on double occupancy. Keep reading to learn more about our guided wintertime adventures.

Dog Sledding in Alaska

Soldotna B&B Lodge collaborates with two of the best dog sledding companies on the Last Frontier to provide once-in-a-lifetime tours into the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. Our most popular half-day dog sled tour can be experienced at Godwin Glacier. You’ll start the journey with a ten-minute helicopter ride to a nearby dog camp. You’ll get to witness nearly every crevice of the glacier, which features some of the freshest powder in the region. Every rider will have the opportunity to snuggle with beautiful Huskies before returning to the lodge. You can also spend an afternoon dog sledding with members of the Iditarod-winning Seavey family. The Seavey’s provide premier dog sledding tours, engrossing real-life stories, and fun with the Huskies. Soldotna B&B Lodge collaborates with two of the best dog sledding companies on the Last Frontier to provide once-in-a-lifetime tours into the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. Our most popular half-day dog sled tour can be experienced at Godwin Glacier. You’ll start the journey with a ten-minute helicopter ride to a nearby dog camp. You’ll get to witness nearly every crevice of the glacier, which features some of the freshest powder in the region. Every rider will have the opportunity to snuggle with beautiful Huskies before returning to the lodge. You can also spend an afternoon dog sledding with members of the Iditarod-winning Seavey family. The Seavey’s provide premier dog sledding tours, engrossing real-life stories, and fun with the Huskies.

Ice Fishing in Alaska

Soldotna B&B Lodge is one of the only Alaska fishing lodges that remain open 12 months a year. It’s tough to find a riverside resort that offers guided half-day ice fishing charters on the Kenai Peninsula. We’re not going to disclose where our ice fishing expeditions take place because our anglers deserve privacy and tranquility, but there are dozens of premier nearby lakes that are brimming with lake trout and Dolly Varden. A professional, experienced guide leads each ice fishing tour. All fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and gear is provided upon arrival.

Snowmobiling in Alaska

No other snowmobile location on Earth can match the Kenai Peninsula’s serene, pristine wilderness. We rarely see another rider during our half-day snowmobile tours here at Soldotna B&B Lodge. Many trips stumble upon bald eagles, moose, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and, occasionally, a pack of elusive wolves. Lunch will be provided during your journey.

Hotels in Soldotna, Alaska

Start each day with a hearty, hot breakfast here at Soldotna B&B Lodge before dog sledding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in Alaska. The Winter Wonderland package, which is available January through March, includes a welcome gift upon arrival. Pack light because all necessary gear is available for each adventure. We provide the personal touch of a charming bed and breakfast, the convenience of a four-star hotel, and the all-inclusive fishing packages of a world-class Alaska fishing lodge. Give us a call 1-877-262-4779 to learn more about the Winter Wonderland package.

ALASKA DOG SLED TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

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A little snow never hurt anyone. Just because winter is peeking its head around the corner, doesn’t mean we’re not thoroughly enjoying the beautiful Last Frontier. While we’re no longer accepting Alaska fishing trips this season, we’re gearing up for highly-anticipated wintertime dog sledding at Seavey’s. Soldotna B&B Lodge provides the best Alaska dog sled tours within 500 miles. These tours trek deep into the vast Alaskan wilderness with the help of the friendliest, toughest, and most gifted sled dogs on the Kenai Peninsula. We’re one of the only hotels in Soldotna, Alaska, to have a working relationship with the most talented dog sled teams in the area. Whether you’re looking for an authentic dog sled tour high on a beautiful glacier or a laid-back, backcountry UTA dog sledding experience, Soldotna B&B Lodge arranges exclusive, family-friendly rides.

Authentic Alaska Dog Sled Tours

If you’re hoping to strap into an authentic dog sled pulled by a pack of strong, smiling canines high atop a stunningly beautiful glacier near Seward, Alaska, you’re in luck! Alaska dog sled tours are available during the summer months on most days, depending on the weather. Not many Alaska fishing lodges provide adventure packages that include dog sledding. The friendly staff here at the Soldotna B&B Lodge always recommend this authentic tour in combination with fishing, whale watching, glacier viewing, and so much more! You’ll start the journey with a breathtaking 10-minute flight to a nearby dog camp at Godwin Glacier. On your trip, you’ll get to witness nearly every crevice of the glacier. Godwin Glacier always has some of the freshest powder in the region. Every rider will have the chance to cuddle with the lovable pups before returning to the lodge.

UTV Dog Sledding in Alaska

While not “authentic,” the 2.5-hour UTV dog sled tour is a terrific alternative for those hoping to meander through the vast Alaskan wilderness, learn about the Iditarod, and meet a family of adorable sled dogs. Your Polaris Ranger UTV will be pulled by sled dogs (with the help of a little gas). During the scenic journey, you’ll learn about the life of a dog sled champion from the Iditarod-winning Seavey family. You’ll be amazed at how much preparation goes into winning the world’s “last great race.” The sled tour ends with pictures, entertainment, and stories at the sizable Seavey racing kennel.

Hotels in Soldotna, Alaska

We’re happily one of the only four-season Soldotna lodging options. Visit us this winter for a discounted stay at our beautiful bed and breakfast! Dial 1-877-262-4779 to learn more about our all-inclusive packages, dog sledding, and next year’s fishing availability.

KENAI FJORDS AND BIRDING TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

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No single vacation in Soldotna, Alaska, is the same thanks to the seemingly endless activities offered at Soldotna B&B Lodge. Yes, our lodge guides eager anglers from May through October in search of salmon, trout, and halibut, but we also customize week-long vacation packages to include glacier tours, birdwatching, canoeing, whale watching, and bear viewing. Our peaceful, affordable, and cozy lodge rests on the edge of the famous Kenai River, so you’re never more than a few steps from a fishing adventure! But you’re also a scenic drive away from the awe-inspiring Kenai Fjords National Park or an ever-popular, day-long birding tour. We’re proud to be one of the only Alaska fishing lodges to offer such superb wilderness adventures.

Kenai Fjords National Park

The six-hour Kenai Fjords National Park tour is all about wildlife, glaciers, and the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Kenai Peninsula. This cruise is Alaska’s most popular glacier and wildlife cruise, which departs from Seward. This beautiful port city has an abundance of sea otters, bald eagles, mountain goats, and sea lions. On the journey into Kenai Fjords, you’ll likely spot puffins, Dall porpoises, and orca, humpback, or gray whales. The cruise passes some of the most famous tidewater and alpine glaciers in the world where you’ll be able to hear the loud cracks of the calving icebergs. On the return journey, lucky cruise ships will cross paths with the second largest mammal on the planet: the rare fin whale. Resurrection Bay remains one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world thanks to its picturesque rock islands and sea-stacks.

Birding Tours

Birding (or birdwatching) is still a relatively new recreational activity. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that citizens began to appreciate the beauty of rare birds, rather than their flavor. There is no better place on Earth to birdwatch that the Last Frontier. As cameras became lighter and more advanced, birdwatching grew into a popular activity around the turn of the 21st century. The activity’s popularity hasn’t stopped growing in this golden age of technology. Alaskans have been observing birds in the wilderness since we can remember. They’re a part of our everyday lifestyle, and the Soldotna B&B Lodge is no different. We offer two unique birding packages: the three-night Birders’ Brief One and the five-night Birder’s Bounty. Both packages include trips to Kenai Fjords National Park and a drift-boat trip down the Kenai River. Some of the birds we encounter daily are warblers, mergansers, loons, swans, terns, ptarmigans, and various shorebirds.

Alaska Fishing Lodges

Soldotna B&B Lodge not only provides once-in-a-lifetime fishing, wildlife, and birding adventures, but we also have immaculate guest rooms on the edge of the Kenai River. Relax with a new book or a cup of Joe on your private deck before heading out to catch a trophy king salmon or beautiful rainbow trout. We serve hot breakfast daily, unlike many Alaska fishing lodges, in our river-view sunroom! Dial 1-877-262-4779 or visit us to learn more about our all-inclusive rates and packages!

THE BEST FLY-OUT TRIPS IN SOLDOTNA

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Very few fishing lodges in the vast state of Alaska can match what Soldotna B&B Lodge brings to the table. Most Kenai Peninsula lodges offer the bare minimum: overpriced fishing, warm meals, and a tiny bed. Soldotna B&B is a family-run lodge that is devoted to providing prospective anglers with ultimate Alaska fishing trips. Not only do we have jam-packed fishing packages with whale watching, bear viewing, and canoe trips, but our prices genuinely cannot be beaten. Our fly-out tours lift our guests to some of the most beautiful locales in the world, including Crescent Lake, Katmai National Park, and Kenai Fjords National Park. It’s not too late to book a once-in-a-lifetime fishing excursion on the famous Kenai River – and hop aboard these three fly-out tours while you’re in the neighborhood!

Crescent Lake – Lake Clark National Park

Crescent Lake never gets old, no matter how many times we visit this natural paradise. This beautiful lake is not to be confused with the stunningly clear Crescent Lake in the Kenai Mountains near Cooper Landing. Depending on the season, you’ll have the opportunity to throw a line in for sockeye salmon, silver salmon, Dolly Varden, and lake trout. The flight from Soldotna crosses Cook Inlet to Lake Clark National Park, taking approximately 45 minutes in total. You’ll land smoothly on the turquoise Crescent Lake in the heart of the Chigmit Mountains. You’ll get a birds-eye view of the 10,000 foot tall Mount Redoubt on the fly-out. A professional fishing guide will greet you upon arrival. Brown bears often feed in the shallow waters on the perimeter of the lake, creating the ideal photo opportunity.

Wolverine Creek

If your goal is to get up-close-and-personal with a majestic brown bear, then Wolverine Creek is the ideal fly-out fishing adventure for you! The water is so clear on this secluded creek that you can see large schools of sockeye and silver salmon. This fly-out trip is quite crowded in the summer months but excessively beautiful in the fall. The 30-minute flight crosses Cook Inlet into the Big River Lakes region. Brown bears, and occasionally black bears, feed in the creek during spawning seasons. Wolverine Creek remains one of more distinctive Alaska fishing trips available.

Bear Viewing and Flightseeing

Soldotna B&B Lodge has dozens of unique packages, many of which include world-renowned bear viewing and flightseeing tours. These tours include a trip to the brown bear-occupied McNeil River in breathtaking Katmai National Park. Depending on the season, you’ll also have the opportunity to fly out of Homer for trips to Lake Clark National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Hallo Bay, Kodiak, and Bristol Bay.

Alaska Fishing Trips

Our family-run operation offers dozens of customizable packages for expert anglers, nature enthusiasts, couples, bird lovers, and everyone in between. We treat every guest like family, earning us a 2018 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Soldotna B&B Lodge provides world-class Alaska fishing trips with the personal touch of a bed and breakfast and the scenic beauty of a wilderness retreat. Dial 1-877-262-4779 now to learn more about our all-inclusive packages before the fishing season sadly concludes.

FISH TO CATCH THIS FALL ON THE KENAI RIVER

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Fall’s peak is nearly here on the Kenai River in southcentral Alaska. Over the next handful of weeks, the river bend will transform from forest green to a meld of crimson, marigold, and amber. Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge, home to premier Alaska fishing charters, is steps away from the rushing Kenai River, which is teeming with delicious salmon and beautiful trout. Eager anglers from all across the globe travel each year to the Kenai Peninsula for genuinely once-in-a-lifetime fishing expeditions. Soldotna is equally a world-class fishing lodge and a charming, riverside bed and breakfast. Start a brand new yearly fishing tradition by journeying to the salmon fishing capital of the world!

Silver Salmon

Get ready for the fight of your fishing life, because Alaskan silver salmon are large, feisty, and clever. When you choose the Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge, you’re only steps from one of our Alaska fishing charters. The silver season lasts from mid-August through October. Silvers are widely known to locals as “the fall prince of salmon” because unlike kings, pinks, and sockeyes, they return to the Kenai and Kasilof River in the late summer to spawn.

Rainbow Trout

The Kenai River has some of the best rainbow trout fly fishing in the world. Locals call trophy rainbows “footballs” because of their unique shape. These beautiful critters usually weigh in around four pounds, but our guests have hooked 20-pounders. We also occasionally reel in 10-plus pound rainbows from our 300-foot private river frontage.

Steelhead

One of the unsurpassed Alaska fishing charters on the Kenai Peninsula is our fall steelhead tour on the nearby Kasilof River. Hop aboard a guided drift boat charter for an afternoon of native steelhead fishing. The steelheads in this region are entirely native to Alaska, which is extremely rare. This glacial-fed river is a bait-and-lure fishery because it’s quite silty.

Halibut

Halibut season seemingly never ends on the Kenai Peninsula. Our lucky guests reel in these 50-pound behemoths from opener through the end of the September near the quaint village of Homer, the “halibut fishing capital of the world.” While unlikely, some “barn door” halibut weigh hundreds of pounds, but the smaller 20 pounders are much tastier!

Alaska Fishing Charters

Anglers from all across the globe stay at the Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge. They visit for the world-class fishing, but they fall in love with our charming river view guest rooms, hearty breakfasts, and scenic natural beauty. No other Alaska fishing charters in the Kenai and Soldotna area can match our caring service, experienced guides, and year-round activities!

MUSHROOM AND BERRY PICKING IN SOLDOTNA

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Soldotna B&B in Soldotna, Alaska, offers more than just fishing, and you can also go mushroom and berry picking. You’ll find a variety of wild berries and mushrooms throughout the late summer season and well into the fall! You’ll enjoy searching the forests of Soldotna Alaska.

Berries

Soldotna Alaska is a terrific place to search and gather wild berries! Blueberries, raspberries, currants, salmonberries, and huckleberries, are great for eating right off the bush or making preserves! After harvesting your share of berries, you can eat them on your way back to Soldotna B&B, or save them for baking or preserves. If you are planning on freezing them, we’ll share our secret: Single layer the berries on a cookie sheet and freeze them. Then place them in a container and back into the freezer, this will make them easier to remove from the container. Please note that berries are an essential food source for a variety of animals in our area. There’s a chance you’ll encounter these animals while you’re berry picking, so please stay alert to your surroundings! If you see animals, we ask you to be respectful, while staying safe. If possible, we urge you to leave quietly and find a different berry patch. If needed, we do understand you may have to defend yourself with pepper spray or a shotgun.

Mushrooms

In Soldotna Alaska, the thrill of big game hunting runs deep in any Alaskan blood! However, today we’re focusing on a different prey: mushrooms! Near Soldotna B&B, you’ll find boletes, morels and gilled mushrooms, and many more. Mushroom hunting can be a dangerous business; some mushrooms are lethal to humans! One of the challenges with identifying mushrooms is that their appearance changes dramatically as they age. When it first comes out of the ground, a baby mushroom looks like one you may buy at the store! At this stage, it’s easy to confuse an edible species with a poisonous one. The number of mushroom species doesn’t help you identify them either. There are thousands of mushroom species in Alaska alone. Unfortunately, many are inedible, but we do have some mushroom hunters and the season is approaching! So, whether you find mushrooms or it’s just a reason to spend more time outside, join us in Soldotna Alaska!

ALASKA CANOEING TRAILS!

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During your stay at Soldotna Bed & Breakfast, we hope you take a day to adventure on our premier canoeing trails! The closest trails to your Soldotna lodging, are Swan Lake canoe trail and the Swanson River canoe trail. Although both trails are breathtaking, their size may overwhelm you! Don’t let the miles stop you from this one-of-a-kind fishing and spectacular wildlife! Whether you take one of our guided trips or our recommendations for unguided tours, you won’t regret it!

Swan Lake Trail

The Swan Lake canoe trail encompasses thirty lakes and thirty-three miles of river, making it one of the most popular systems in Alaska! Although short, there are a couple of portages on this trail. Canoeing out here will provide more than beautiful sceneries, you’ll spot some of our wildlife and even delicious rainbow trout for dinner at your Soldotna lodging. Bask in the warm summer sunshine as you canoe the Swan Lake Canoe Trail. Make today your first self-guided canoeing trip into the Alaskan wilderness!

Swanson River Trail

The Swanson River canoe trail includes forty lakes and forty-six miles of river, causing longer portages, which means this trails will take extra time and physical effort. The glorious scenery makes it well worth the journey! Because it’s a more challenging trail, most tourists avoid adventuring it, creating better wildlife watching and exceptional rainbow trout fishing! The Swanson River canoe trail’s tranquil flatwater system make for fun activities like paddling, fishing, birding and wildlife watching. You’ll appreciate the peace that rules the Swanson River canoe trail as you float along the river taking in all the beauty surrounding you. We can’t think of a better place to reconnect with nature! We love hearing stories’ as you return to our Soldotna lodging for some well-deserved rest! Soldotna Bed & Breakfast is the perfect Soldotna lodging for you and your family’s summer vacation!

RIVER, SEA, AND AIR!

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When you stay with us at Soldotna B&B and Lodge, one of the most beautiful Kenai River fishing lodges. We offer an assortment of rates and packages. As spring turns into summer, we would like to feature our river, sea and air package.

What Is Included in This Package?

It’s a six-nights-stay that includes breakfast every morning and lunches for every activities day. Your schedule will be filled with hours of fishing! You will experience eight to eleven hour-days of fishing. An experienced guide will accompany you, and you will have a tackle, bait, and gear for charters. When you come back on-site, you will have access to all cleaning, commercial vacuum packing and freezing of your catch. Each guest also receives two fish shipping boxes and complimentary use of rain gear and hip boots for charters if needed.

Where’s the Fish?

Kenai River fishing is known worldwide for its abundance of fish and the enormous sizes they can grow. Though fish in the Kasilof River is somewhat smaller, they are still very abundant. It is an all-around quieter experience, as there are fewer people so you can fish peacefully. The Kenai and Kasilof Rivers have four out of the five species of Pacific Salmon that return to spawn each season in Alaska, as well as rainbow trout, Dolly-Varden, and Steelhead. Peak times for Rainbows and Dollies are the last two weeks of June and mid-August through October. The Kenai and Kasilof River both offer Alaskan trophy catches for you to bring home.

The Lower Kenai

The lower Kenai River can get quite busy during peak season, and power boats are allowed on that section of the river. If you would rather avoid the commotion, you can always fish along the beautiful Kasilof River. When you go trophy rainbow trout and, or Salmon fishing, you will also be able to take part in a wildlife tour in the middle of the Kenai River. Experience Halibut and Salmon fishing out of our Homer! We also offer a float plane fly-out for fishing and, or bear watching including a spectacular picturesque glacier fly-over. Why wouldn’t you stay with us at Soldotna’s, for a once-in-a-life stay in one of the best Kenai River fishing lodges!

GET READY FOR THE BEST SEASON OF ALL

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As your boat rocks you back and forth, you cast a line that you had meticulously baited only moments before into the water. You look around to take in the sprawling Alaskan wilderness that surrounds you until you feel the tug that begins your battle. As you reel and pull, finessing the monster below, you bring in that prized catch. This is our season, and our Soldotna fishing charters are ready to take you out to experience it all.

Ready, Set, Fish!

As the best part of the year comes into swing, Soldotna Bed and Breakfast Lodge is ready to get out on the water for some of the best fishing! Though fish are around all year, we are heading into the peak for some of the most sought-after fish in the Kenai. King Salmon are found all year in saltwater, but in May they head to the fresh waters to spawn, helping grow the numbers and sizes in our freshwater catches. June and July offer the largest abundance of salmon in a larger size, and we can not wait to bring you out for it all. 

Gear up and Get out There

Though Alaskan fishing seems daunting, our Soldotna fishing charters are ready to help you out for a smooth trip out. There always seems to be a little bit of anxiety with packing for a big fishing trip, but we want to take a bit of that weight off your shoulders. Just pack your layers and most comfortable fishing clothes; we will provide all the rest of your needed gear and bait. Our experienced guides are here to help make everything easy and successful for you. 

Join Us

Our Soldotna fishing charters are at the ready, and our guides are beyond excited to share an incredible Alaskan experience with all of our guests. Are you prepared to take the fishing trip of a lifetime with us here at Soldotna Bed And Breakfast Lodge? Give us a call at 1-877-262-4779 to begin planning and book your journey with us this fishing season.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL SPRING BREAK

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Spring break season is in full swing once March rolls around. Many will be packing swimwear and heading down to tropical sunny spots and beaches consumed by crowds. Rather than pushing your way through the shoulder to shoulder crowds and baking in the sun, take your trip north to Alaska. Our Soldotna fishing charters are at the ready to give you an exceptional spring break experience. 

Change It Up

Not everyone is about the large crowds, loud music, and partying all week. Sometimes the best getaways are a calm day out on the water. Surround yourself with the Alaskan wilderness and cast a line. Reel in some incredible catches while enjoying the lapping water under your boat. Unlike the beaches in places like Florida and Cancun, you will have plenty of elbow room and not need to worry about rowdy college kids scaring all the fish away. 

Better Than Palms

Though palm trees and ocean breezes are what most think of when they bring up spring break, the panoramas in Alaska are nothing short of breathtaking. Find yourself surrounded by beautiful mountain views, incredible bodies of water, and local wildlife that will leave you in awe. From towering moose to all of the incredible varieties of fish you have the change to pull in. There is an endless beauty when you head out on our Soldotna fishing charters. 

An Unforgettable Experience

By spending your spring break in Alaska with Soldotna Bed and Breakfast Lodge, you will be stepping out of the status quo and into something extra special. This will be a trip you will never forget. Catch monster fish, experience all of Alaska’s wonders, and relax for a bit of time away from the hustle and bustle of life. Call us at 1-877-262-4779 or visit our website to start planning your best spring break adventure yet!