A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

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Small Ship Cruise
Embark on a 15-day adventure between Sitka, Alaska and Seattle, Washington exploring three of the most appealing wild regions in the Pacific Northwest: Alaska’s Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii. You’ll sail into mist-shrouded fjords and past crashing glaciers, see brown bears stalking shores, and eagles flying. And in Haida Gwaii you’...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife-rich channels
    • Encounter abundant and varied wildlife; spend time observing them
    • Enjoy privileged access to Haida Gwaii, the ancestral home of the Haida people, which contains Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Shoot with and learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor
    • Experience the surprisingly colorful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist on every expedition

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a 15-day adventure between Sitka, Alaska and Seattle, Washington exploring three of the most appealing wild regions in the Pacific Northwest: Alaska’s Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii. You’ll sail into mist-shrouded fjords and past crashing glaciers, see brown bears stalking shores, and eagles flying. And in Haida Gwaii you’ll meet artisans and experience the resonance of their cultural heritage and artwork.  With our special access to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, you’ll see ancient village sites, and the endemic species that make Haida Gwaii the “Canadian Galápagos.”

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySeattle
End CitySitka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • River Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Accommodations
    • The guidance and company of our expedition staff
    • Hotels ashore as indicated in itinerary
    • Sightseeing & entrance fees
    • Special access permits, park fees, port taxes
    • Transfers to and from group flights

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1: Seattle/Embark

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark the ship.

DAY 2: Gulf Islands, British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Search for orca whales and cruise around forested islands.

DAY 3: Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

At the community of Alert Bay, visit the U’mista Cultural Centre, where we’ll watch traditional First Nations performances and learn from the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Visit Johnstone Strait, one of the foremost viewing areas for orcas in the Northern Hemisphere.

DAY 4-5: Inside Passage of British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Head northward along the untouched coastline looking for whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak the many bays and inlets.

DAY 6-8: Haida Gwaii

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

With a shared respect for the natural world, explore the islands of Haida Gwaii. A Haida Interpreter will join us as we visit the Haida Heritage Center at K’aay Llnagaay to learn about the incredible history of the Haida peopl...

DAY 9: Misty Fiords, Alaska

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cruise past glacially-carved cliffs and kayak in the stillness of Misty Fiord’s forested backwaters.

DAY 10: Frederick Sound and Petersburg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Join naturalists on deck and search for orcas, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions. Go ashore for a walk along a quiet forest trail and in the fishing village of Petersburg, known as “Alaska’s Little Norway.” Explore with optional flightseeing or a bicycle ride. Enjoy a crab feast this evening.

DAY 11: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise on an expedition landing craft for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs.

DAY 12: Juneau

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit Mendenhall Glacier with your naturalists and observe the ever-changing, ice-carved valley up close.

DAY 13: Glacier Bay National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Spend the entire day among the enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. Search for Steller sea lions, puffins and mount...

DAY 14: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Kayak and hike among forested islands on our final exploration of southeast Alaska.

DAY 15: Sitka/Disembark/Home

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its picturesque spire and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center before transferring to the airport for flights to Seattle.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $10,390
Price per day$693
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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