Surf Sled & Snow

 

Trip Rating

Easy
Easy to moderate

Moderate to strenuous
Strenuous


Trip Length

12 days (begins and finishes in Sydney Australia)

Activities
Surfing, golf, dog sledding, skiing and snowboarding.

Highlights
Surfing & golfing in Hawaii, cheering on the dogsled teams as they start the lditarod Dogsled Race and
skiing the open powder bowls and top-to-bottom runs at Alyeska Resort.

Accommodations
  8 nights lodging

Group size
4-50 participants (trip is fully escorted with a minimum of 10)

Minimum Age

10

Departures

2012 Dates: February 29th from Sydney

 

Cost $AUD
from $3,990 (twin share)

Inclusions

Return economy airfares from Sydney- Honolulu- Anchorage. 4 nights ocean front accomodation at Waikiki. Entry to watch the start of lditard Dog Sled Race, 5 nights on mountain accomodation at Alyeska Resort with full breakfasts & 5 day all mountain lift pass.

Surf Sled & Snow

Surf, Sled & Snow
The ultimate adventure, Hawaii & Alaska! Imagine surfing at some of the most famous beaches in the world, then a short 5 hour flight later, watching the start of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race in Alaska. This is followed by 5 days of incredible skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska Resort. A holiday that will give you something to boast about for many years to come, providing you with an experience like no other.

Day 1-
Arrive in Honolulu  and transfer to our accommodation in Waikiki directly across from the beach with great right & left hand breaking waves that run up to 500metres.

 



Day 2-
Options available include travelingl by van to the North Shore in search of some classic Hawaiian waves. Stops include Pipeline, Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. This is your chance to test your ability in some of the best waves imaginable. A round of golf at one of the many championship couses on the Island of Oahu. Or maybe a trip to the markets to buy some designer clothing and jewellery at a great price.

Day 3- A day to explore and try activities such as kayaking, diving, golf or maybe another surf!    
Late evening depart for the 6 hour flight north to Anchorage Alaska.

Day 4- Arrive early morning for the start of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. Cheer the dog teams as they leave Anchorage on their 1049 mile journey to Nome.

 

 
Later that afternoon transfer to Alyeska Resort at Girdwood
With an average annual snowfall of 631 inches, non –existent lift lines, diverse terrain and unparalleled views, Mt. Alyeska offers 2,500 vertical feet of terrain. There are wide open bowls, long top-to-bottom runs and tree-lined runs ideal for snowboarders. 


Boasting 2,000 vertical feet of lit night time terrain and the most spring daylight hours in the United States make skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska a unique adventure.
Snow-capped mountains, hanging glaciers and dancing northern lights make Alyeska Resort a winter wonderland where adventures abound.

 


Alyeska Resort was named by Skiing Magazine as the Number 9 in the 25 Killer Trips in November 2002!  It was Ranked #1 in Snow and #6 in Steeps.  In November 2003, Alyeska Resort was rated #19 in North America in the Top 25 Poll!  Alyeska is a true world-class resort in Alaska.

 



Day 5-10
Ski and board the incredible steeps, brilliant powder and play in the snowboard park.

 



Our accommodation at the base of the mountain is the chateau-style The Hotel Alyeska, featuring 304 spacious guest rooms.

 



No need to leave behind your fitness regimen when you travel - enjoy the facilities and services of our Fitness Centre. What a perfect place to start, end, or spend your entire day!

The indoor heated 25x45 foot lap pool has vaulted wood beam ceiling.  The 16-person hot tub at the end of the pool with bay windows overlooks a pond and the North face of Mt.Alyeska.  There is also a sauna, and an exercise room. Exercise Room equipment includes stair climbers, treadmill and other cardiovascular and aerobic equipment, weights and mats.
 

Options to do on the mountain:
•    Heli-ski  the Chugach Mountains
•    Drive a Snowmobile across glaciers
•    Try dog sledding
•    Parasail from the top of the mountain
•    View the northern lights. (free)

   
 
 


Day 11- Fly Anchorage to Honolulu transfer to our accommodation in Waikiki. We arrive early morning and head straight to the beach. A day to enjoy the sun and waves!