Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Costs Include
All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to Egyptologists and ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included
Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to Egyptologists and ship’s crew at your discretion.

Day 1 – Juneau, Alaska/Embark Ship
Take an early afternoon flight from Seattle to Juneau. Before embarking the ship, we stop by the Alaska State Museum for an artful introduction to this unique state. We also visit Mendenhall Glacier, set in the dramatic Mendenhall Valley, located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau. Embark the ship and take the time to settle into your cabin before dinner. After dinner onboard, take a few hours to yourself and explore the port of Juneau. (D)

Day 2 – Tracy Arm
This morning, we enter Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, a spectacular fjord, with waterfalls cascading from its glacially carved walls. We’ll also pass the Sawyer Glacier, which has been described as bluer than any blue on earth, or the towering Dawes Glacier. If conditions permit, we'll use our Zodiacs to provide unparralelled up close views of the glacier. Keep an eye out for harbor seals and porpoises, Arctic terns and Bonaparte gulls.(B,L,D)

Day 3 – Petersburg
Search for humpback whales as we head toward LeConte Bay, a virtual sculpture garden of grounded and floating icebergs. Weather permitting, you’ll have the opportunity to join our naturalists in Zodiacs amid the ice. Later we head to the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, where there is an opportunity for optional flightseeing. Bicycles are available for rides through town or join naturalists for a walk in the nearby bog. The ship remains at the dock until we’re called to dinner for a dungeness crab feast. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
These waters are prime areas for both killer whales and humpback whales. It's not uncommon to observe their fascinating behavior — breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding — as we fill the deck and listen to the play-by-play from our expert naturalists. We may also see sea lions hauled out and the majestic bald eagle. Once ashore, we’ll have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up close exploration. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Glacier Bay National Park
We spend the entire day amidst the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll see glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them “calving” — tons of ice crashing into the sea — accompanied by an exhilaratingly thunderous sound. Mountain goats scaling the peaks as well as harbor seals, Steller's sea lions and puffins are some of the creatures we may observe in these icy waters. A visit to Tidal Inlet may bring the sight of brown bears lumbering up the hillside. (B,L,D)

Day 6 – Point Adolphus and Inian Pass
Hike, kayak and search for whales in the waters off Point Adolphus, a favored feeding area for humpback whales. Keep watch on deck with our marine mammal experts. Under the right conditions, we'll lower the ship's hydrophone to listen in on the whale's communication. After some thrilling whale watching, we'll cruise Inian Pass in search of playful sea otters. (B,L,D)

Day 7 – Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords
Today, nature is our guide as we set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. We may stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb, and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. This area is home to the highest density of nesting bald eagles in the world, so sightings are very common. If conditions permit, we'll do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. (B,L,D)

Day 8 – Sitka/Disembark Ship/Seattle
After breakfast we disembark in Sitka, southeastern Alaska’s only oceanfront town. Sitka has a strong Russian heritage, which is readily apparent as you visit the onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. Gaze up at the grand totem poles that line the wooded trails through Sitka National Historic Park. At the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, we have close views of species normally seen at a distance in the wild — bald eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. After our visit, we’ll drive to the airport for our afternoon flight to Seattle. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/12/2012 - 5/19/2012	$5,990
5/13/2012 - 5/20/2012	$5,990
5/19/2012 - 5/26/2012	$5,990
5/20/2012 - 5/27/2012	$5,990
5/26/2012 - 6/2/2012	$5,990
5/27/2012 - 6/3/2012	$5,990
6/2/2012 - 6/9/2012	$5,990
6/3/2012 - 6/10/2012	$5,990
6/9/2012 - 6/16/2012	$5,990
6/10/2012 - 6/17/2012	$5,990
6/16/2012 - 6/23/2012	$5,990
6/17/2012 - 6/24/2012	$5,990
6/23/2012 - 6/30/2012	$5,990
6/24/2012 - 7/1/2012	$5,990
6/30/2012 - 7/7/2012	$5,990
7/1/2012 - 7/8/2012	$5,990
7/7/2012 - 7/14/2012	$5,990
7/8/2012 - 7/15/2012	$5,990
7/14/2012 - 7/21/2012	$5,990
7/15/2012 - 7/22/2012	$5,990
7/21/2012 - 7/28/2012	$5,990
7/22/2012 - 7/29/2012	$5,990
7/28/2012 - 8/4/2012	$5,990
7/29/2012 - 8/5/2012	$5,990
8/4/2012 - 8/11/2012	$5,990
8/5/2012 - 8/12/2012	$5,990
8/11/2012 - 8/18/2012	$5,990
8/12/2012 - 8/19/2012	$5,990
8/18/2012 - 8/25/2012	$5,990
8/19/2012 - 8/26/2012	$5,990
8/25/2012 - 9/1/2012	$5,990
8/26/2012 - 9/2/2012	$5,990
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Sightseeing as noted under itinerary.

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Above pricing reflects category 01, please call for other categories.

Single Occupancy rates available for categories 01 and 02, call for details.

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