Kenai Riverside Lodge - Alaska Wildland Adventures - Cooper Landing, Alaska

Cheryl S.

river raft excursion is great. Our guide Kevin, was knowledgeable and informative. He was also very entertaining and provided us with a gourmet lunch that he set up on the bank of the river. The wildlife we encountered and the views of the land made an even more memorable experience. This excursion gave us something that we could never have gotten from a cruise or tour bus. Well worth the money

patrickmX5813VQ

This place is unbelievable, the professionalism of all the staff is fantastic. Before booking I requested information from several outfitters, AWA replied much faster than any other. They were willing to customize our entire trip and make sure we got everything we were asking for. | When we arrived , we were met at the airport and taken to the resort where a group of the staff were waiting for us. Each group had their own guide to show us around the resort while others took our bags to our rooms. | The next morning we were served breakfast before heading out to the river. Our guides were extremely personable and at the end of the day they sat with us at dinner and talked about the day. Oh yea did I mention the food, from breakfast to dinner I don't ever remember eating better, if a 5 star restaurant could do better I would be surprised. We were able to meet the chef and he offered to send his recipes for anything we had, what a wonderful experience.| I cannot say enough about my experience other than I will save a lot of time the next time we go because I will only look at AWA as my destination.

Adam G.

I don't know how anyone could not give a 5 star rating.

The staff was very professional and courteous from front desk, to kitchen, to the fishing guides. They handle everything from the time the time you arrive until their shuttle drops you back off at the hotel/airport.

They do offer many active other than fishing but we went there to fish the Kenai river for trout and salmon.

The fishing guides are very knowledgeable and professionally regardless of your skill level. We are more advanced fly fishers and they were able to meet our requests, their gear is quality from waders(Simms) to name brand fly rods and reels with lines and leaders in good working order.

If you come to fish for salmon during the salmon runs they will clean, prepare, vacuum seal, and freeze your fish and box it for shipping home with you.

They also provide you with the best breakfast buffet you will ever have, exceptional pack lunch, and gourmet 5 course dinners that are truly mouth watering. Seriously it was the best food of our entire vacation.

6 out of 5 stars we can't wait to go back.

Special thanks to our fishing guides, Madison, Rob, and Matt!

Kimberly S.

Our stay included a guided river rafting trip lead by Mia. She was very informative and really pleasant. The accommodations were wonderful to include a terrific fire pit area conducive to socializing with other guests. The grounds were stunning, loved our stay!

LSUTraveller

This place is incredible. This was a great experience, coupled with our stay in Kenai Fjords. The cabins here were quite nice for our stay. The food was excellent, both dinner and breakfast. Really enjoyed the view along the Kenai River - the Bald Eagles were great to see. Enjoyed the fire pit and the sauna, especially after a dip in the river. Such incredible hospitality. The entire organization and staff take customer care and service to a new level. I don’t say this as hyperbole - they not only embrace it, as it is demonstrated throughout your experience. It must start at the top of the organization, and that is a testament to the entire company.

Dana J.

One of our most favorite vacations. Photos don’t do this place justice.

The family style meals and firepit mean that you actually get to know all of the other guests on site, and we met so many wonderful people as a result. Many people return here year after year.

The staff is kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. The owner and company were respectful of the land and its Alaska Native history, and treated their employees well.

We went for a 10mi hike up Resurrection Pass and did a float trip in our 4-day visit. The weather was unusually warm and sunny the entire time! The food is SO GOOD.

We can’t wait to come back.

920shannonv

My husband and I had the recent trip of a lifetime to Alaska. I want to preface this review by stating I was born and raised in Juneau but have never been to the Kenai area. I love to fish as does my husband and wanted to experience the Kenai with some of the best guides. I did a lot of research before picking Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA) but they kept rising to the top. I love how much they give back and protect Alaska resources. We were right they did not disappoint and they way exceeded our expectations!! ||From the moment we decided to reserve with Wildland we found Katie super helpful in picking dates which fit the fish we wanted to catch and our schedule. We overnighted in Anchorage and the following day we were met by staff as prearranged at our hotel to drive us to the lodge. The staff…wow! Drivers, cooks, concierges, check in, fishing guides, etc. Everyone was so fun to interact with and they did their jobs with pride. I hear they have a 80% staff retention rate and I understand why! ||We loved the fishing guides, Jason (a local guide), Madyson and Dave, T and Matt (local guides). The companies they chose to contract with are super professional and highly skilled. We caught 70 lbs of fish between my spouse and I (king, sockeye, pink, rockfish and halibut). Yum!! Way more than we expected! The fish was filleted and vacuumed packed, frozen and packaged for transport back home. BTW Anchorage airport has freezer storage, which we utilized, if your hotel does not. ||The meals at the lodge were amazing!! Days start early at 4 am if you’re fishing but staff is up with breakfast if you’re so inclined. Lunches are prepared daily with your preferences in mind and dinners our 5 star. Way more food than we needed to eat but boy did we enjoy!!||The cabins, beds and accommodations are Alaskan comfortable. One of our favorite spots was the deck overlooking the Kenai river…beyond beautiful!!||We would love to return someday! Thank you again for all you did to make our trip so wonderful! We have life long memories and friends!||Shannon & Mike|June 2024

Chuck P.

When Louisiana people say they were impressed with the food, that means a lot! Every meal was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed the lodge, the grounds, and especially ALL of the staff. Extremely accommodating and super friendly! Will definitely be back.