Anvik Lodge (Alaska) Fishing Trip Information

link to Anvik River Lodge website:  http://www.anviklodge.com/lodge.html



FAQ's from the Anvik website:

Flights from Philly to Anchorage and back (as-of 6-14-13):

Your itinerary has been affected by a schedule change, resulting in revisions to your flight number(s), departure and arrival times, aircraft type and/or seat assignment(s). Please see the revised itinerary below, with updates shown in red. To view full reservation details or to make additional revisions, please visitunited.com/managereservations We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rest assured that your reservation remains valid, and if you do not wish to make additional changes, no action is needed based on this email. Thank you for flying United. UA1145 6:50 a.m. Sat., Jun. 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 7:58 a.m. Sat., Jun. 29, 2013 Chicago, IL (ORD - O'Hare) Boeing 737-900 Fare Class: United Economy (Q) Meals: 1 No Special Meal Offered. Flight Time: 2 hr 8 mn UA407 9:50 a.m. Sat., Jun. 29, 2013 Chicago, IL (ORD - O'Hare) 1:18 p.m. Sat., Jun. 29, 2013 Anchorage, AK (ANC) Boeing 757-200 Fare Class: United Economy (Q) Meals: 1 No Special Meal Offered. Flight Time: 6 hr 28 mn UA342 10:29 p.m. Sat., Jul. 6, 2013 Anchorage, AK (ANC) 7:15 a.m. Sun., Jul. 7, 2013 Chicago, IL (ORD - O'Hare) Boeing 757-200 Fare Class: United Economy (W) Meals: 3 No Special Meal Offered. Flight Time: 5 hr 46 mn UA3741 11:11 a.m. Sun., Jul. 7, 2013 Chicago, IL (ORD - O'Hare) 2:09 p.m. Sun., Jul. 7, 2013 Philadelphia, PA (PHL) Canadair Regional Jet 700 Fare Class: United Economy (W) Meals: None Flight Time: 1 hr 58 mn Flight UA 3741 is operated by Mesa Airlines dba United Express.

Please note that other information such as codeshare partners may also have been updated, and flight times remain subject to change. Be sure to check your flight status online prior to going to the airport.

	Traveler Information: J Seat Assignments: PHL - ORD: 25D ORD - ANC: 25E ANC - ORD: 22A ORD - PHL: 10A E Seat Assignments: PHL - ORD: 24E ORD - ANC: 25F ANC - ORD: 22B ORD - PHL: 10C

flights from Rochester to Anchorage and back:

Confirmation: MFCEK7 Check-In > Issue Date: June 15, 2013 Traveler eTicket Number Frequent Flyer Seats HOUSE/KEITHL 0162370107659 UA-DL53XXXX Premier Silver / *S ---/---/---/--- FLIGHT INFORMATION Day, Date Flight Class Departure City and Time Arrival City and Time Aircraft Meal Sat, 29JUN13 UA1621 YN ROCHESTER, NY (ROC) 7:35 AM CHICAGO, IL (ORD - O'HARE) 8:22 AM 737-900 Sat, 29JUN13 UA407 YN CHICAGO, IL (ORD - O'HARE) 9:50 AM ANCHORAGE, AK (ANC) 1:18 PM 757-200 Purchase Sat, 06JUL13 UA599 YN ANCHORAGE, AK (ANC) 8:48 PM NEWARK, NJ (EWR - LIBERTY) 7:43 AM(07JUL) 757-200 Purchase Sun, 07JUL13 UA5844 XN NEWARK, NJ (EWR - LIBERTY) 12:00 PM ROCHESTER, NY (ROC) 1:15 PM ERJ-145 Flight operated by EXPRESSJET AIRLINES INC doing business as UNITED EXPRESS. FARE INFORMATION Fare Breakdown Airfare: 0.00 USD September 11th Security Fee: 10.00 Per Person Total: 10.00 USD eTicket Total: 10.00 USD MileagePlus Account Debited: DL535335 Form of Payment: AMERICAN EXPRESS Last Four Digits 2006 MileagePlus Miles Debited/ Award Used: 42500/ZC20-YC20 The airfare you paid on this itinerary totals: 0.00 USD The taxes, fees, and surcharges paid total: 10.00 USD Award Rules: Additional charges may apply for changes in addition to any fare rules listed. RWD ZC20 YC20/NONEND/-TRAN;VALID UA;NOT VALID AFTER6/15/2014 All changes must be made prior to the departure date, or the ticket has no value. Additional Charges: Sat., Jun. 15, 2013/American Express 2006 was charged 50.00 USD for the following: Reward Booking Fee / EDD 01629276436421 Sat., Jun. 15, 2013/American Express 2006 was charged 25.00 USD for the following: Booking Service Fee / EDD 01629276436410 Baggage allowance and charges for this itinerary. Baggage fees are per traveler Origin and destination for checked baggage 1st bag 2nd bag Max wt / dim per piece 6/29/2013 Rochester, NY (ROC) to Anchorage, AK (ANC) 0.00 USD 35.00 USD 50.0lbs (23.0kg) - 62.0in (157.0cm) 7/6/2013 Anchorage, AK (ANC) to Rochester, NY (ROC) 0.00 USD 35.00 USD 50.0lbs (23.0kg) - 62.0in (157.0cm) Baggage check-in must occur with United or United Express, and MileagePlus® Premier® Silver membership must be valid at time of check-in to qualify for waiver of the service charge for the first checked bag (within specified size and weight limits). Additional Baggage Information Carry-on baggage information United accepts one carry-on item of no more than 45 linear inches or 114 linear centimeters in the aircraft cabin, along with one personal item (such as a shoulder or laptop bag). Due to FAA regulations, operating carriers may have different carry-on requirements. Please check with the operating carrier for more information or go to united.com. General Baggage Information First and second bag service charges do not apply to active-duty members of the U.S. military and their accompanying dependents. For additional information regarding baggage charges allowances, weight/size restrictions, exceptions or embargoes, or charges for overweight, oversized, excess, odd-sized baggage, special items or sporting equipment, visit united.com/baggage. MileagePlus eTicket Reminders Check-in Requirement - Bags must be checked and boarding passes obtained at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Baggage will not be accepted and advance seat assignments may be cancelled if this condition is not met. EXCEPTION:when departing from Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Kona, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Reno, San Francisco, Seattle or Tampa, the check in requirement time for Passengers and Bags is 45 minutes Boarding Requirement - Passengers must be prepared to board at the departure gate with their boarding pass at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Failure to meet the Boarding Requirements may result in cancellation of reservations, denied boarding, removal of checked baggage from the aircraft and loss of eligibility for denied boarding compensation. Bring your boarding pass or this eTicket Receipt along with photo identification to the airport. The FAA now restricts carry-on baggage to one bag plus one personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop computer, etc.) per passenger. For up to the minute flight information, sign-up for your Flight Status E-mail at united.com or call 1-800-784-4444; in Spanish 1-800-579-3938.                              ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Alaska's Anvik River Lodge <info@anviklodge.com> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 10:56 PM Subject: Re: Anvik confirmation That's great Andrew, although I'm sorry you won't be able to make it.  If you can let me know what Keith's email address is, I'll email him a questionairre to fill out for us.  Take care, Cheryl Cliff & Cheryl Hickson - Owners/HostsAlaska's Anvik River LodgePO Box 109Anvik, AK 99558TOLL FREE - 1-888-362-6845 http://www.anviklodge.com/info@anviklodge.com "Celebrating our 18th season with Alaska's Anvik River Lodge"                              ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Inn Express Anchorage Address: 4411 Spenard Road Anchorage (Alaska), AK 99517 United States of America Phone: +19072488848 Email: reservations@hieanchorage.com Travel information: Show directions Your reservation: 2 nights, 1 room Check-in: Saturday, 29 June 2013 (from 3:00 pm) Check-out: Monday, 1 July 2013 (until 12:00 pm)  King Room  changed to 2 queen beds on 6-16-13  (to get cot on arrival)

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Getting Here Our trip packages are all inclusive from Anchorage.  That means you just need to get yourself to Anchorage in time to meet our privately chartered flight to Anvik.  We’ll take care of you from there.  On the first day of your trip you’ll depart from the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage about 10:00 a.m. aboard our privately chartered Beech Craft 1900 airplane.  On this approximately 90 minute flight you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Alaska Range.  Once you land in the Athabascan village of Anvik, you’ll be met by your host Cliff Hickson.  He & one of our very capable guides will transport you & your bags by truck & van to the shores of the Yukon River.  There, you’ll board one of our very comfortable, custom made enclosed jet boats & be whisked up the Anvik River almost 75 miles to the lodge.  This portion of your trip is about 2 &1/2 hours and we will provide you with delicious sandwiches, homemade cookies and beverages for the ride.  Be sure to watch for moose, bears, wolves and other wildlife along the way. On your departure day, you’ll be in Anvik in time to meet our outgoing charter flight and will be back in Anchorage by 3:00 p.m. For more information including rates & packages and a free color brochure, please call TOLL FREE 1.888.362.6845 or email us

All Inclusive 5 Night Packages Include: Round-trip private airplane charter from Anchorage to Anvik. (an over $700 value) Round-trip boat transportation from Anvik to the Anvik River Lodge Meals, complimentary cocktails, beer, wine & soft drinks Comfortable lodging in spacious double, triple or quadruple occupancy rooms with private bathrooms & 24 hour electricity.  We also have one private cabin available. Daily guided fishing trips on the Anvik River & its tributaries. All fishing gear - fly & spin cast - you may also bring your own if you wish. Use of steam lodge Use of internet & wi-fi. Hip waders, knee boots & raingear as needed. Fly-fishing & spin casting lessons if you'd like. Daily housekeeping & laundry service as needed. Processing your salmon catch within house limits (male salmon only) - frozen & smoked Does not include non-resident fishing licenses, king stamps & staff gratuities. Licenses & stamps can be purchased at the lodge & are currently $55 for license & $30 for stamp. * WE HAVE A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR OUR 2013 SEASON, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DATES AND SPECIAL RATES. 2014 Dates & Rates  Prices include early booking discount and are subject to change prior to confirmation. Prices are per person and are based on double occupancy or quadruple occupancy as noted. We have just one quadruple occupancy room which is booked on a first come first serve basis. Guests in this room will be fished in two boats with two guides. We have triple occupancy capability, please contact us for triple occupancy rates. SEASON OPENER SPECIAL price per person double occupancy price per person quadruple occupancy June 26th - July 1st $4,400 $4,100 REGULAR SEASON price per person double occupancy price per person quadruple occupancy July 1st - July 6th $4,900 $4,600 July 6th - July 11th $5,200 $4,900 July 11th - July 16th $5,200 $4,900 July 16th - July 21st $5,200 $4,900 July 29th - Aug 3rd $5,200 $4,900 Aug 3rd - Aug 8th $4,900 $4,600 Aug 8th - Aug 13th $4,500 $4,200 Aug 17th - Aug 22nd $4,900 $4,600 Aug 22nd - Aug 27th $5,200 $4,900 Sept 6th - Sept 11th $5,200 $4,900 Cancellation policy – if you cancel your trip, moneys paid will be refunded ONLY if your space can be refilled. If your space has to be sold at a discounted rate in order to fill it a portion of deposit money that you've paid may be forfeited. In some instances you may also be able to apply your deposits to a future trip. TRIP CANCELLATION OR INTERRUPTION INSURANCE IS SUGGESTED.

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for flight from Anchorage to Anvik River depart from the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage about 10:00 a.m., July 1st

Questions, prepwork:

1.  getting from Holiday Inn Express to the Ted Stevens Airport - how much time?  via taxi?

2.  full day in Anchorage June 30th - tour trip to Denali?

3.  overall timeline of connections/events

4.  how do we fill the time on July 6 from 3pm (arrival back in Anchorage from Anvik) to 8:48 and 10:29pm (departure flights from Anchorage to return home)