Glacier Bay Kayaking & Wildlife Adventure

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Few places are as hauntingly beautiful as Southeast Alaska. Rich in stunningly preserved nature and wildlife, America’s last frontier is home to Glacier Bay National Park, the densest convergence of tidewater glaciers in Alaska. The calm, glassy waters of the bay offer an amazing perspective into the powerful forces that have shaped the landscape, and you'll ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Southeast Alaska with the original kayaking pioneers on this one-of-a-kind adventure through Glacier Bay National Park
    • Paddle among icebergs and marvel at whales and glaciers up close—a rarity given that MTS is one of only two companies to have permits to kayak Glacier Bay
    • Visit Point Adolphus, a world-renowned humpback whale feeding ground, where you’ll also see sea lions, porpoises, and bald eagles
    • Camp for four nights on isolated, pristine beaches and enjoy delicious meals prepared by your local, expert guides

What's this trip about?

    Few places are as hauntingly beautiful as Southeast Alaska. Rich in stunningly preserved nature and wildlife, America’s last frontier is home to Glacier Bay National Park, the densest convergence of tidewater glaciers in Alaska. The calm, glassy waters of the bay offer an amazing perspective into the powerful forces that have shaped the landscape, and you'll be stirred by the thunderous sound of glaciers calving into the water and the cavernous breathing of the humpback whales that migrate here from Hawaii. It’s hard to top of the thrill of seeing a 40-ton mammal come to the surface of the water to breach as you sit in a kayak only a few hundred yards away!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJuneau
End CityJuneau

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 10

Trip includes

    • Expert leadership
    • Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
    • If applicable, tent or safari accommodations and all arrangements in the field, including camp and cook staffs, comfortable and roomy two-person tents, kitchen and dining tents, and other community equipment
    • Meals as noted in the itinerary
    • Airport transfers
    • Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
    • Ground transportation
    • Additional guides and porters where necessary
    • Tips for lodge, hotel, or camp staff
    • Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
    • Basic medical and evacuation insurance

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Fly from Juneau to Gustavus, Alaska

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Annie Mae Lodge

This trip begins on Day 1 in Juneau, Alaska. You'll need to arrive at Juneau Airport no later than 4pm to catch the onward flight to Gustavus. After checking into your lodge at the edge of Glacier Bay National...

Day 2: Cross Icy Strait to Point Adolphus

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: MTS Private Camp

After an early breakfast, a charter boat in Gustavus will be waiting to carry us across Icy Strait to the whale-feeding grounds of Point Adolphus. Situated on the northern shore of Chicha...

Day 3: Paddle the scenic shores of Chichagof Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: MTS Private Camp

Kayaking the productive waters along Chichagof Island is one of the best ways to see and experience Alaska’s Inside Passage. We paddle along the scenic shores, watching for wildlife and e...

Day 4: Explore Point Adolphus and return to Gustavus

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Annie Mae Lodge

After breakfast and breaking camp, we’ll kayak along the shore to meet our charter boat for our trip back to Gustavus. In the late afternoon we can explore this rustic bush town (population 429), and then dine at one of our favorite local restaurants before settling in for a great night’s sleep.

Days 5-6: Glacier Bay kayaking expedition

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: MTS Private Camp

We'll meet for breakfast and then board our charter boat for a spectacular scenic cruise into Glacier Bay, a journey through geologic time. Then, switching to sea kayaks, we'll set off on...

Day 7: Journey through Glacier Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Annie Mae Lodge

After getting picked up by our charter boat, we'll journey back south through Glacier Bay keeping an eye out for wildlife as we return to Gustavus and head back to the B&B. We’ll have a final farewell dinner together before one last stroll, bike ride, or round of golf. Alternatively, just take time to relax!

Day 8: Fly from Gustavus to Juneau and depart

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we'll go for a hike in Gustavus before boarding an air taxi to Juneau at noon. The half-hour flight from Gustavus to Juneau lands at Juneau’s main airport, where you can connect with your homeward-bound flight. Please schedule ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,095
Price per day$512
Single supplement (single occupancy)$550
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Tier Pricing

Adventure travel works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. (Mountain Travel Sobek staff, trip doctors, and other discounted travelers are excluded from the count for this purpose.) We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Meals not noted on itinerary
    • Insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance
    • Optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Airport taxes (international—varies by location)
    • Cost of medical immunizations
    • Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

Accommodation

Annie Mae Lodge — Gustavus

The Annie Mae Lodge rests on the banks of the Good River, surrounded by lush rain forest and overlooking the Icy Straits of Alaska's Inside Passage. Started by Annie Mae's three granddaughters and now run by her great-granddaughter, the aim of this family lodge has always been to provide traditional country hospitality in a place of exceptional beauty. Guest rooms offer a cozy, cottage atmosphere, which is perfect for an Alaskan vacation.

 

MTS Private Camp

Transportation & flights

Air Travel Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.
Guides
Shelli Ogilvy Shelli Ogilvy, Alaska Discovery Kayak Guide: Shelli was born and raised in Alaska. She grew up in Gustavus with Glacier Bay as her backyard. She has been guiding for Alaska Discovery as a wilderness leader since 1997. She has a deep love for this place and ecosystem, finding peace and joy through sharing the experience of the wilderness. When not guiding, Shelli tries to find time to paint and work on her cabin. She currently spends her winters in New Mexico skiing and eating green chilies.   Keith Thompson Keith Thompson, Alaska Discovery Kayak Guide: Originally from Pennsylvania, Keith left a job in medical research to pursue his love for travel and the outdoors. He's been involved in a rock and ice climbing business, worked as a bike guide, and traveled extensively throughout North and Central America, and Southeast Asia. In 1999, his travels led him to Alaska where he fell in love with his surroundings. Keith writes, "I found the pristine Alaskan wilderness an inspiration and guiding a way of sharing and learning about this special place." (Bonus: Keith is also a massage therapist.)
Cancellation policy

If written cancellation is received cancellation fee will be:

  • 90 days prior to departure $150
  • 89 to 61 days prior to departure $400
  • 60 to 46 days prior to departure 50% of Land/Cruise Cost
  • 45 to 0 days prior to departure 100% of Land/Cruise Cost
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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