Alaska by Water,Land & Air

7 Days

Alaska by Water, Land &Air

Discover breathtaking glaciers, mountains, fjords, and the finest wildlife viewing in

North America guided by Alaska's adventure travel pioneers. Explore Glacier Bay

National Park, learning about its complex geology and traditional native people and

observing its marine wildlife, including resident humpback whales. Enjoy the diverse

ways of seeing Alaska: ride aboard a high-speed catamaran, kayak the shores of

Chichagof Island, enjoy a scenic plane ride above the park, hop on a tram to the top of a

mountain, and take a thrilling helicopter ride to hike atop a glacier!

Arrive: Gustavus, Alaska

Depart: Juneau, Alaska

Duration: 7 Days

Group Size: 4-10 Guests

Minimum Age: 14 Years Old

Activity Level:

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REASON #01

This expedition covers Southeast

Alaska's most beautiful and

remote sites by high-speed

catamaran, kayak, boat, tram,

helicopter, foot, and plane.

REASON #02

Enjoy two-nights camping

in a wilderness island where

whales can often hear the

whales breathing from our tents.

REASON #03

Explore remote glaciers,

spectacular wilderness

and wildlife that only

Southeast Alaska can provide.

ACTIVITIES

Close-up wildlife encounters

paired with spellbinding scenic

flights, alpine hikes, and guided

lessons in glacier trekking.

LODGING

Scenic accommodation in the

only hotel in Glacier Bay, a

private wilderness camp, and a

modern city hotel as the finale.

CLIMATE

Mild summers, with daily light

rain, chilly winds near glaciers,

and breezy ocean sides. Daytime

55°F - 75°F. Evenings 40°F - 55°F.

Hannah Wilson was born and raised in Southeast Alaskan and

has spent her whole life exploring the water and mountains

of this beautifully wild environment. When Hannah isn't

guiding kayak trips, she’s guiding bear viewing adventures

on Admiralty Island or taking Juneau kids out and about in the

rainforest for hands-on nature education. Her hobbies include

working on her houseboat and running around the Juneau area

looking for snow, wild animals, and blueberries with her dog.

Hannah Wilson

Theresa first moved north to Alaska in 2011, and has been

leading kayaking and other water trips since that time.

Her interests, personal and academic, include changing

ecosystems, human narratives, cetaceans and fish. Southeast

Alaska inspires her daily, no matter the weather. She looks

forward to sharing this unique sense of place with guests from

the perspective of floating atop saltwater.

Theresa Soley

                                                                ItineraryWELCOME TO GUSTAVUS, ALASKA

Arrive in the bush town of Gustavus, Alaska's gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. It borders an enormous

protected wilderness, the Wrangell-St. Elias UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the largest non-polar icefield

in the world. You will be met and transferred to the beloved Glacier Bay Lodge. After settling in, you'll meet your

MT Sobek guide and fellow travelers for orientation and welcome dinner.

DAY 1

Meals: D

EXPLORE GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Grab a pair of binoculars and layer up for today's high-speed catamaran cruise into the furthest reaches of

Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife abounds. From the ship, spot both

marine and land animals while a park ranger explains the area's complex geology, recent glacial history, and

shows how to search for animals in this vast wilderness. In the afternoon, head for a quiet walk on the rainforest

trails that wind their way around the lodge — and look out for berries and bears!

DAY 2

Activity: 7-hour catamaran cruise & wildlife watching

Meals: B, L, D

CAMP & KAYAK CHICHAGOF ISLAND’S SCENIC SHORES

Today, hop in a water taxi for a 10-mile ride across the Icy Strait and paddle the marine mammal-rich shoreline

of Chichagof Island. Look out for whales, sea lions, and sea otters frolicking on the banks, and hear bald eagles

chittering as they soar overhead. Tonight, the private camp is set up in a spruce hemlock old-growth forest that

hasn't seen a glacier since the Wisconsin Ice Age — 15,000 years ago! Kick back with a drink in hand and enjoy a

hearty camp-cooked meal.

DAY 3

Activity: 3 hours/4 miles kayaking

Meals: B, L, D

KAYAK AMONG GIANTS IN THE TONGASSDAY 4Wake up in the largest forest in the United States, the Tongass. Enjoy breakfast on the beach, surrounded by

Sitka spruce and western hemlock as you watch bald eagles and humpback whales. Hop into sea kayaks and get

up close to some of the incredible marine life that lives off the shores of Chichagof Island. The day may include

being followed by a 1000lb sea lion, learning the intriguing tale of the marbled murrelet, and hearing a whale

breathe. After a day packed with wildlife fun, camp in style again.

Activity: 4 hours/6 miles kayaking

Meals: B, L, D

TAKE A SCENIC FLIGHT & HIKE IN ALPINE ALASKA

After one last morning on Wilderness Island, head back to Gustavus by boat and board a small plane, for a scenic

flight over the deep fjords and snow-capped peaks to Alaska's capital city of Juneau. Fun fact: Juneau is the only

state capital that can be reached solely by plane or boat. Come afternoon, take a tram from the seaside to the

alpine meadows above the trees. Hike amid wildflowers, climb a peak, play in the snow, marvel at the whistling

marmots, and take in spellbinding views.

DAY 5

Meals: B, L, D

FLIGHTSEE BY HELICOPTER & HIKE ON MENDENHALL GLACIER

Today, enter the intriguing domain of glaciers. Start with an overview of the Juneau Icefield, lifted like a feather

by helicopter and whisked up into the inaccessible world of ice and mountains that few can negotiate. The pilot

touches down in a place it would take days to get to; learn some of the basics of glacier travel, and marvel at the

surface of a living glacier — an otherworldly experience. Later, gather in historic downtown Juneau at a locals'

favorite restaurant for a farewell dinner.

DAY 6

Activity: 2 hours/2 miles glacier walking tour

Meals: B, L, D

GOODBYE, ALASKA

Today, depart from Juneau at any time. If not in a rush, explore Juneau for an extra day or stop in Sitka for a few

nights on your way home.

DAY 7

Meals: B

Jul 6 - 12, 2019

Jul 12 - 18, 2019

2019

$ 4,495 per person

Additional Cost

$ 495 Internal Airfare

$ 169 Alaska Borough Tax

$ 24 Optional Alaska Donation

$ 950 Single Supplement 

PRICE INCLUDESExpert leadership from experienced adventureguides

Accommodations as noted in the itinerary

Meals as noted in the daily itinerary

Potable water and snacks throughout

1 glass of wine or beer at dinner

All tips and gratuities for support staff with theexception of your lead adventure guide(s)

All necessary kayaking and glacier walking gear

All group entrance fees, activities, and groundtransportation

Arrival and departure day group airport transfers

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDEInternational airfare, any airport taxes, or excessbaggage charges

Optional tips to your lead adventure guides

Personal expenses such as medical immunizations,phone calls, laundry, or souvenirsAirport transfers if arriving outside of the grouptransfer

Optional travel protection