FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
We fly with our air service partners from Lake Hood in Anchorage – the world’s largest seaplane base. Prior to your trip, we will send you your flight details and itinerary. The round-trip flight from Anchorage to Chelatna Lake Lodge is included in the package price.
Gratuity for staff is not included in the package price. Gratuity is always at the discretion of the guest. A standard recommendation is 10-20% of the lodge package, or $170 - $340 per guest per day. It may be prepaid at request.
We ask that cash tips are not offered to individuals but may be designated and paid to our managers at check-out.
Complimentary beer and wine at dinner is provided at Chelatna Lake Lodge. If you would like to bring specialty alcohol, beer or wine, we ask you to BYO (bring your own). We can also arrange to have specialty alcohol delivered to the lodge before your arrival.
There is a 10-day grace period after booking, where deposits will be refunded in full minus $100 admin fee. Due to our limited space in a season, after you book with us we may have to turn other business away. Because of this we are not able to refund any deposits after the 10-day grace period. Thank you for your understanding. We highly recommend all guests purchase travel insurance. Due to our remoteness and short-season, we cannot offer refunds for changes or cancellations due to weather.
Please see our Anchorage recommendations HERE.
Oftentimes, your hotel will be able to shuttle you to Lake Hood at your request. If not, there are many Ubers, Lyfts, and Taxis available for hire in Anchorage.
No. Chelatna Lake Lodge guides, pilots and staff will have appropriate bear protection for your adventures.
At Chelatna Lake Lodge, each bedroom has the option of either 2 twin xl beds or 1 king bed.
We encourage our guests to shop around for a travel insurance plan that is best for them. With that said, we do recommend IMG’s Signature Travel Plan. You can get a quote and purchase here.
Yes and No.
Yes. If you are interested in a flightseeing tour or helicopter hiking adventure please reach out to
No. There is no sign-up process for all other activities/adventures. Your daily adventures will be customized for you once you get to the lodge and included in the package price. We are happy to provide you with a sample itinerary that involves hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and much more.
No. All fishing gear is provided (waders, boots, rods, reels, etc). We have a detailed packing list of what you need to bring with you to the lodge HERE.
Yes. We ask our guests to keep their luggage under 40lbs. If you find yourself with more than 40lbs of clothes for your stay, you’ve packed too much. See our packing list HERE.
Yes. In Alaska we have mosquitos and noseeums. The bugs are not always out at the lodge and when you’re on the water, they are almost never a problem. We do have bug spray and bug nets available at the lodge for guest use.
The weather in Denali country can be quite dynamic. Around summer solstice, the sun sets approximately at 11:30 PM and rises again around 4:30 AM, providing just over 5 hours of daylight. The brevity in daylight hours contributes to swift seasonal changes, influencing the weather accordingly. In general the temperature ranges from the mid 40's to the upper 60's through our 4 month season.
As the days get shorter from mid-August through September you might get a chance to see the northern lights, but because the phenomenon is unpredictable there’s never a guarantee.
We always do our best to give you options for private ground based hikes, fishing excursions, and tours.
We are currently accepting reservations for 2025 by phone and through our online booking system. We recommend booking as soon as possible to guarantee availability.
Yes we have starlink Wifi.