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Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

An 8-Day Lindblad tour starting from $5,990

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Brochure Price
$5,990

Tour Overview

Tour Type:
 Expeditions
Tour Category: North America Expedition
Tour Operator: Lindblad
Tour Code: LBALASKA
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Tour Highlights

Countries Visited

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • See an abundance of wildlife: whales, bears, sea otters, Steller sea lions, eagles and puffins.
  • Experience Alaska in-depth aboard an intimate, 62-guest ship, enhanced by knowledgeable naturalists, a photo instructor, an undersea spec ialist who reveals vibrant, seldom-seen marine life and local experts adding layers of insider knowledge.
  • Kayak and Zodiac among icebergs in remote wilderness in Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls.

    • Overview

    Experience the most in-depth exploration of Alaska possible. Our 30+ years of experience exploring wild Alaska, accessible only to small, nimble ships like ours, allow us to bring you up-close, in an unparalleled way. We have the largest and most knowledgeable expedition team in Alaska, offer the richest whale experience, special access to pristine wilderness, an exclusive undersea program revealing seldom-seen Alaskan marine life and a Lindblad-National Geographic cert ified photo instructor aboard all departures to help you become a better photographer.

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    6/22/2013
    6/29/2013
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    6/23/2013
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    Airfare Disclaimer
    A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

    Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
    DAY 1: JUNEAU, ALASKA/EMBARK
    Fly from Seattle to Juneau and visit Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska State Museum, an excellent introduction to Alaska’s natural history and culture. After dinner, explore Juneau on your own. (D)

    DAY 2: TRACY ARM-FORD’S TERROR WILDERNESS
    Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a Zodiac cruise for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs. (B,L,D)

    DAY 3: PETERSBURG
    Search for humpback whales as we head towards the small, true Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. Explore a unique Southeast Alaskan ecosystem, the "muskeg," with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity for optional flightseeing or bike riding. Enjoy a crab feast this evening. (B,L,D)

    DAY 4: FREDERICK SOUND AND CHATHAM STRAIT
    With luck, we’ll see whales breaching, tail- slapping and feeding. We'll explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Later, hike or kayak for up close exploration. (B,L,D)

    DAY 5: POINT ADOLPHUS/INIAN PASS
    Hike, kayak and search for whales near Point Adolphus, consistently a favored summer feeding area for humpback whales. Then, cruise to Inian Pass, where playful sea otters reside. (B,L,D)

    DAY 6: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
    In Glacier Bay, enormous glaciers flow from ice fields. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea and search for brown bears and mountain goats. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us onboard to share the lore and legend of the area. (B,L,D)

    DAY 7: ALASKA’S ISLANDS, BAYS AND FJORDS
    Today we let nature be our guide. Beachcomb, hike forest trails and explore by kayak in a region with perhaps the world’s highest density of nesting bald eagles. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening. (B,L,D)

    DAY 8: SITKA/DISEMBARK/SEATTLE
    Visit onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, discover the grand totems that line the trail through Sitka National Historical Park and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Fly to Seattle. (B)

    Lindblad
    Cost Includes:
    Accommodations aboard ship; meals as indicated; excursions; services of Lindblad expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides;use of kayaks; park and entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes.

    Not Included:
    Air transportation; voyage DVD; personal items such as alcoholic beverages, emails,etc.; discretionary tips to Naturalist staff and crew

    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.
    Some departures travel from Sitka to Juneau, making all the same stops. Please call for details.

    June 1 & 8, and August 24 & 25 departure dates are Photo Expeditions.

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