9 Days / Starting From $6,695
Whales & Bears of Alaska's Southeast
An Expertly Guided Small-Group Wildlife Adventure through Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness
Escape the cruise ships on an Alaskan adventure that immerses you in wildlife, not crowds. Alaska’s Southeast Panhandle is wilderness on the grandest of scales. Ice-capped mountains, rising 15,000 feet from the sea, are the backdrop for a network of fjords carved by glaciers. The world’s largest temperate rainforest blankets hundreds of islands that dot the Inside Passage, the sheltered saltwater between the open Pacific and the Coast Range. Bears, whales, seals and eagles dominate these environs, where human presence is slight. On foot and at sea, we feel small and insignificant – just as we’d hoped to.
- A private catamaran adventure into the remote reaches of Glacier Bay for personal encounters with whales and other wildlife
- Marvel at rare, close-up views of brown and black bears in their natural habitat at AnAn Creek Bear Observatory near Wrangell
- Survey the sprawling expanse of the Juneau Icefield by helicopter and disembark to walk atop a glacier
Location of Adventure
Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska
Group Size Limit
Approximately 9 travelers
A very important feature of this trip is the limited group size as a guided tour is best experienced with a small group of travelers.
Included
Internal flights, accommodations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 9, services of NHA Expedition Leader and local guides, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy to Moderate / Flexible
The activities on our Southeast Alaska adventure are diverse, from hiking to kayaking to boat excusions. We also have an easy walk on a glacier, which involves wearing crampons (supplied) over regular shoes or boots. Guests should be able to walk at least one mile over uneven, natural ground in order to participate in this trip. Those guests who can hike farther tend to get the most from this adventure. We stress that travelers are not required to participate in every activity.
Important Information
This trip ventures far afield from the typical Alaska tour. Though we are traveling in Alaska’s southeast, known for its massive cruise ships, our itinerary takes us away from them as much as possible. There are also instances on this adventure where we focus on bears, which, naturally, should be treated with caution. We will also have the chance to kayak in areas where marine mammals may appear close by.
Getting There & Getting Home
This trip begins in Sitka and ends in Juneau. Arrive in Sitka, AK on Day 1 of the program for a 7pm dinner orientation. You are free to depart Juneau, AK anytime on the final day.
