Discover, Plan & Go!

View glaciers, whales, bears and more on our up close exploration of Glacier Bay National Park. Stay in style at our exclusive wilderness lodge in the nearby homestead community of Gustavus. Witness the magnificent tidewater glaciers and wildlife of Glacier Bay National Park aboard a high speed catamaran. Watch whales, sea otters, sea lions and bald eagles on a private wildlife excursion to Point Adolphus. After a helicopter flight see over the Juneau Ice Field our local guides lead a trek across the surface of a glacier.

Day 1 - Arrive Juneau

Arrive independently at the Juneau airport where a hotel courtesy shuttle brings you to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to explore this historic gold rush city on your own.

Accommodations: Goldbelt Hotel

Day 2 - Glacier Trekking

Our up close exploration begins with a scenic helicopter flight over the incredible Juneau Ice Field, birthplace to many of the region’s glaciers. On your way you will have the opportunity to witness the landscape change from the lush forests at sea level to the granite peaks that surround the Juneau Icefield. As soon as the helicopter touches down your experience begins with professional glacier guides teaching the basic mountaineering skills and proper use of ice axe, crampons and other equipment. Professional glacier guides lead you on an exhilarating hike across the ice. No experience is necessary. This afternoon return downtown to explore, shop or relax on your own.

Accommodations: Goldbelt Hotel

Day 3 - Scenic Flight to Glacier Bay

Enjoy a spectacular scenic flight over Alaska’s inside passage to Gustavus, the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Upon arrival in this quaint homestead community you are met by our local representative and transferred to our family run wilderness lodge. You’ll appreciate sitting by the roaring fire enjoying views of Icy Strait. The afternoon is open to explore the surrounding wilderness. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner made from scratch with local ingredients.

Accommodations: Bear Track Inn

Included Meals: lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Point Adolphus Whale Watching

Across Icy Strait from Glacier Bay lies Point Adolphus, one of the premier Humpback Whale watching sites in the world. Nutrient rich currents from Glacier Bay attract these magnificent cetaceans. Each year they gather here to feed on krill and herring-rich waters. You may also see Minke and Orca Whales, porpoise, seals, sea lions, sea otters sharing in the bounty. The rich waters and pristine forests also attract numerous Bald eagles and seabirds, Brown bears and deer. Return to the lodge for lunch and a free afternoon to relax or explore.

Accommodations: Bear Track Inn

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Glacier Bay Sea Kayaking

Keep an eye out for bald eagles, sea otters, seals, bears and whales as you glide along tranquil shoreline. Your guide will introduce you to the fascinating geologic history of these regions which was covered with glaciers only 200 years ago. After your half day paddle the remainder of the afternoon is yours to take a hike or go fishing or just relax beside a roaring fire at the lodge.

Accommodations: Bear Track Inn

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - Glacier Bay National Park Day Cruise

Board the M/V Spirit of Adventure to voyage 70 miles up Glacier Bay’s beautiful West Arm where you will witness a spectacular congregation of tidewater glaciers. Take time to imagine how this entire bay must have looked just 200 years ago, when it was completely filled with ice. Since that time it has endured the fastest retreat of glaciers in recorded history, some 70 miles. Throughout the journey you will be witness to the succession of habitats from old growth temperate rain forest at the bay’s mouth to bare rock near the glaciers’ face. Watch for resident wildlife en route to the glaciers including whales, Harbor Seals, otters, bears, Mountain Goats, and moose. During the cruise a National Park Service Ranger will interpret the ecological, natural and cultural history of the Park. This evening fly back to Juneau and transfer to your downtown hotel.

Accommodations: Goldbelt Hotel

Included Meals: breakfast and lunch

Day 7 – Depart

Transfer to the Juneau International Airport to catch your flight home or begin your Alaska trip extension.

Accommodations: n/a

Land Cost Includes: Airport arrival transfer via courtesy shuttle, most meals, accommodations in a mix of hotels and rustic lodges, entrance fees, leadership, crew, local guides, kayaking, hiking activities, private coach transfers in Gustavus.

Not Included: Airfare to Alaska, airport taxes, excess baggage charges; any additional hotel nights in Gustavus or Juneau; some meals, items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, and insurance of any kind.

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Qualifications: These trips will be enjoyed by anyone with a love for nature and the outdoors. Kayaking, rafting and hiking activities will satisfy novice and experienced paddlers alike.

To Extend Your Trip: Call AdventureSmith Explorations about the possibilities of combining an Adventure Cruise.

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