The 14-Day Glacier & Wildlife Tour
It's all about Glaciers, Bears, & Whales
Round Trip $3,465.00 PER PERSON/DBL
Seniors 65+ $3,412.00
Weekly Friday Evening Departures June, July, August

Includes the Inside Passage Round-Trip by Ferry
The AnAn Bear Observatory in Wrangell
The Stikine Jet Boat River Tour
Glacier Bay National Park
& Beautiful Sitka

Day 1 - Friday Departure from Bellingham, WA
Tthe Alaska State Ferry M/V Columbia. Cabin included with full bath and window. The M/V Columbia amenities include dining room, cafeteria, cocktail lounge.

Day 2 - Saturday At Sea
Naturalist from the US Forest Service provides presentations throughout the voyage describing marine wildlife, birds, local lore and history.

Day 3 - Ketchikan - Petersburg - Wrangell
Time in port will vary, but usually enough time for a brisk walk or taxi to Creek Street in Ketchikan. Ketchikan is known for one of the largest totem parks in SE Alaska.

Wrangell -Stop Over Sunday, Monday
Accommodations within walking distance of shops, library, museum, churches, and Petroglyph Beach. Restaurant onsite and shuttle service from the Ferry Terminal provided.

Day 4 - BEARS
Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory
You will begin this adventure with a 1-hr jet boat ride on the beautiful Stikine River to Anan Bay. Your guide will lead you by hiking trail to the observatory platform (aprox 1 mile) and the creek where you will see both brown and black bears fishing in the river. Up-close is the only way to describe this unique once-in-a-life-time experience. Bring a lunch and a camera!

Day 5 - Icebergs
The Stikine River & Glacier Trip.
Explore the tributaries of the Stikine River. The river is fed by over 100 glaciers and is one of the most ecologically diverse rivers in Alaska. Your guide will navigate through a maze of topaz blue icebergs to Chief Shakes Lake. See solid granite cliffs and waterfalls which make this area prime habitat for bear, moose, eagles, wolves and deer.

Day 6 - Juneau
Board the Alaska State Ferry for an outstanding cruise through the Wrangell Narrows. The ferry can make up to 60 course changes in an hour to navigate through these narrow channels to the capital city of Juneau.
Accommodations include shuttle service from the ferry terminal and a deluxe suite B&B with a full course breakfast.

Day 7 - Glacier Bay National Park
Air taxi from Juneau to Gustavus, a fascinating half-hour flight over snow-capped mountains and ice fields.
Overnight lodging included at the Glacier Bay Lodge.

Day 8
Glacier Bay National Park Cruise
Observe humpback and Orca whales, stellar sea lions, and sea otters. See chunks of ice as "big as the governor's mansion" peel off the glacier, sounding like fire crackers, then shatter on impact with the bay's surface. This 8-hour cruise with full view windows is often accompanied by a Park Service Ranger/Cultural Interpreter. Lunch is included. Air taxi provided back to Juneau after the cruise and downtown accommodations.

Day 9 - Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier Lake Paddle by Kayak 4-1/2 hour Trip
One of the best Alaskan wilderness experiences nestled just 20-minutes away from downtown Juneau! This self-guided kayak package to Mendenhall Lake is great if you want the gratification of being “out there” on your own.  Participants who are physically fit and have previously paddled canoe or kayaks will enjoy this fully customizable self-guided route.
Paddle near icebergs, arctic tern nesting cliffs, giant waterfalls, and enjoy incredible views of Mendenhall Glacier from your kayak! 
Alternative to Kayaking if you are not a Kayaking fan you can choose the Mendenhall Canoe Adventure, The Glacier Float Trip, Gold Mining & Panning Adventure, or Whale Watching & Salmon Bake.

Day 10 - Sitka
Travel on the Alaska State Fast Ferry to Sitka, Alaska.
Accommodations included downtown - close to the Russian Church, shopping and the small boat harbor.

Day - 11 Explore Sitka with Ocean Raft Adventures
4-Hour Tour featuring - Volcano exploration by raft and 4X4 Yamaha Rhino OHVs.
This tour begins with a thrilling boat ride aboard the Adventure Raft 1.This high speed craft gets you out into nature quickly so you can explore more in less time. The volcanic coastline of Kruzof Island makes for excellent photographic opportunities and is home to a variety of species of wildlife. It is not uncommon to spot whales, sea otters, Stellar sea lions and sea birds as well as brown bears and Sitka black tail deer from the raft.When you arrive at Kruzof Island, your guides and the Yamaha Rhino OHVs will be ready to take you up to the top of a volcanic crater. The trail runs around the top of the crater providing awe inspiring views in several directions. There is also a small lake in the center of the crater. This is the perfect place to stop and enjoy refreshments while taking in the magnificent vistas. After this it is back down to meet the raft for the trip back to Sitka.

Day - 12 M/V Columbia Return Trip
Re-board the M/V Columbia ferry for the return passage to Bellingham.

Day - 13 - At Sea. Ports of Call:
Petersburg - Wrangell - Ketchikan

Day - 14 - Arrive Bellingham (Seattle) 8:00AM Friday morning.
Tour Concludes.

All Tours and Page Content © 1996-2011 Kachemak Port Services, Inc.