Alaska: Glacier Country
7 days
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Small Ship Cruise
Explore the northern passages of Alaska’s Inside Passage, navigating the waters from Juneau into Glacier Bay. A National Park Ranger joins you on board for two days as you watch tidewater glaciers calvemassive pieces of ice into the surrounding water. Watch for whales and wildlife in Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage and experience the beauty of Fords Terr...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Arrival and check in to your stateroom. Welcome dinner.
- Anchored in a hidden cove. Park Ranger on board, visits Grand Pacific and Margerie glaciers
- Glacier and wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking, kayaking
- Whale watching, ride the skiff near shore for bear sightings.
- See waterfalls, kayaking, skiff ride. Anchor in a remote cove for an evening. Intertidal walk
- Look for whales and other marine wildlife, watch sea lions at Five Fingers Lighthouse
- Explore this majestic fjord by kayak or skiff, farewell dinner.
- Bon voyage breakfast. Transfer to the Sitka airport or begin trip extension.
What's this trip about?
Explore the northern passages of Alaska’s Inside Passage, navigating the waters from Juneau into Glacier Bay. A National Park Ranger joins you on board for two days as you watch tidewater glaciers calvemassive pieces of ice into the surrounding water. Watch for whales and wildlife in Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage and experience the beauty of Fords Terror Wilderness. Enjoy kayaking, stand-uppaddle boarding and riding a skiff along a dramatic fjord all while whale watching and wildlife viewing.
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityJUNEAU
End CityJUNEAU
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- All guided tours and excursions
- Use of kayaks*, stand-up paddle boards, hiking poles. Wetsuits and rubber boots available on a limited basis
- Entry fees to National Parks/Preserves
- Most from-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment
- Wellness program and yoga mats
- Annual membership to Alaska Geographic (requires registration)
- Naturalist guides
- Land and sea transportation where indicated
- Transfers from the airport to the meeting point on arrival/departure day
- Meals as indicated [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner]
- Non-alcoholic beverages while on the ship
- Wildland Adventures travel consultation and pre-departure services
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Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN JUNEAU
Welcome aboard! After meeting the crew, settle into your cabin and relax with your fellow adventurers. Within minutes, you will cruise the scenic channels of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Join your fellow travelers in the common room for drinks and a welcome dinner. Please schedule your arrival in Juneau for no later than 2:30 pm. [D]
DAY 2: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
One of America’s crown jewel national parks is yours to explore and marvel at for the next two days—Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. A National Park Ranger joins you to explore coves and corners of the bay that most visitors ...
DAY 3: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
Make the best of this day in this majestic national park. Paddle a kayak and be awed at the face of a massive glacier. Go on a boot-sucking trek through sandbars and rainforest.And ride a skiff along shore for an up-close exploration of Glacier Bay. You'll find sea lions, mountain goats, sea otters, bears, moose, eagles, and spectacular scenic backdrops. [BLD]
DAY 4: ICY STRAIT
Set your course for the richest whale waters in Southeast Alaska. Join the Captain on the bridge or the expedition leaders and naturalists out on deck in search of marine mammals, primarily in the Icy Strait/Pt. Adolphus area. Watch for humpback whales, orca, porpoise, s...
DAY 5: CHICHAGOF ISLAND
In the spirit of expedition un-cruising, marvel at the grand scenery as the crew expertly guides you through unsung, glacier-carved fjords to experience the spectacular waterfall coast of Chichagof Island. Today we will anchor in the remote waters surrounding the island ...
DAY 6: FREDERICK SOUND/STEPHENS PASSAGE
Spend the day exploring in Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage—another excellent chance to view humpback whales and other marine wildlife.Pass by Five Fingers Lighthouse and watch for playful antics at a large sea lion haulout made from dozens of rocky islets. Later, cruise picturesque bays, where evergreen forests crowd the shores. [BLD]
DAY 7: FORDS TERROR / ENDICOTT ARM
Cliff-walled fjords sliced into the mountainous mainland are on tap today as you slowly slip into an area widely acclaimed as the most beautiful in Alaska. With more designated Wilderness Areas than any state in the nation, the finest include Endicott Arm and Fords Terro...
DAY 8: JUNEAU
A bon voyage breakfast ends your journey this morning as you cruise into Juneau for disembarkation. A transfer will be provided to the airport or your hotel in Juneau. Please schedule your departure for no earlier than 11:30 am. [B]
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Last Updated: 7/13/2023
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare to Alaska
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals other than listed above
- Port Taxes and Fees ($250 per person) on the Wilderness Adventurer
- Personal expenses for extra services, optional activities, or changes in your itinerary for reasons
- beyond our control
- Travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation
- Any other items not mentioned above Kayaks on board are primarily tandem, high-performance Necky Looksha models with some Necky Manitou II that are ideal for families with small kids. There are also a few assorted single Neckys, as well as tandem Easy Rider and Wilderness brands which accommodate persons with larger frames or beginners who may appreciate the greater stability of these wider kayaks. A couple of Laird soft top paddle boards are also available.
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