Ultima Thule Lodge

Top choice in The Interior


Located in the lonely backcountry of Wrangell-St Elias National Park on the Chitina River, over 100 miles from the nearest road, this fabulously luxurious lodge is the last thing you expect in such an inhospitable environment. But far from being just another expensive resort, Ultima Thule is elegant, tasteful, unpretentious and as beautiful as the land that envelops it.

For your money, you’ll have one of the world's best bush pilots at your disposal, along with fully catered meals with ingredients plucked from an on-site organic garden, professional guides and equipment, accommodation in private cabins and service and comforts akin to a royal retreat. Step outside the door and there’s 13.2 million uninhabited acres calling like a mythical siren. Ultima Thule’s fees cover everything, including flights. Most people who've been lucky enough to go say it’s worth every penny.


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