Glaciers, Grizzlies and Whales
Glaciers, Grizzlies and Whales
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Highlights
Search for grizzly bears on remote Admiralty Island
Witness ancient ice formations on a Glacier Bay cruise
Watch for humpback whales and other marine wildlife in Icy Strait
Explore Alaska's capital city, Juneau
Why this trip...
Activities included
This itinerary features a range of included activities
How you travel
This holiday features transport that is an integral part of the overall experience
Tailor made
This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe
Overview
Alaska's breathtaking Inside Passage combines lush coastal rainforest, deep blue fjords and sparkling glaciers, and is home to prolific wildlife. This twin-centre holiday incorporates some of the region's highlights, from the grizzly bears of Admiralty Island to the icy wonderland of Glacier Bay.
Spend time exploring Alaska's capital city, Juneau, hemmed in by mountains and the sea with an abundance of wildlife right on the doorstep. From Juneau you'll travel by floatplane over a fragmented landscape of fjords, islands and glacier-strewn mountains to reach remote Admiralty Island, home to over 1500 grizzlies as well as Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles and sea lions.
Your next stop is Gustavus, gateway to spectacular Glacier Bay and its numerous tidewater glaciers, best viewed from the water on an included day-cruise. You'll also enjoy an excursion by boat into Icy Strait, a popular feeding ground for the region's humpback whales and wealth of other marine wildlife.
This is the ideal package for nature lovers and independent travellers, making use of boat trips and flight-seeing to provide a great alternative to a cruise holiday.
Itinerary
This independent itinerary can be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Day 1 Arrive Juneau
On arrival in the Alaskan state capital make your own way to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore.
On arrival in the Alaskan state capital make your own way to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore.
Day 2 Juneau
Enjoy a full day at leisure, exploring Juneau and the surrounding area. A ticket for the Mt Roberts Tram has been included for you to make use of today.
Enjoy a full day at leisure, exploring Juneau and the surrounding area. A ticket for the Mt Roberts Tram has been included for you to make use of today.
Day 3 Bear watching on Admiralty Island
Enjoy a scenic 30 minute float-plane flight to Admiralty Island, where you will spend around 4-5 hours watching grizzly bears in their natural habitat. Admiralty Island is home to one of North America's highest populations of bears and your pilot/guide will plan your trip to maximise bear viewing potential based on conditions on the day.
Enjoy a scenic 30 minute float-plane flight to Admiralty Island, where you will spend around 4-5 hours watching grizzly bears in their natural habitat. Admiralty Island is home to one of North America's highest populations of bears and your pilot/guide will plan your trip to maximise bear viewing potential based on conditions on the day.
Day 4 Juneau - Gustavus
Make your way to Juneau airport for your flight to Gustavus. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. You may like to explore the local area or take part in one of the park ranger programs.
Make your way to Juneau airport for your flight to Gustavus. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. You may like to explore the local area or take part in one of the park ranger programs.
Day 5 Glacier Bay National Park
Today enjoy a half-day whale watching excursion is included, cruising through the aptly-named Icy Strait in search of the humpback whales that use this area as summer feeding grounds.
Today enjoy a half-day whale watching excursion is included, cruising through the aptly-named Icy Strait in search of the humpback whales that use this area as summer feeding grounds.
Prices and Departures
Price from £2,407 excluding flights
Airfares start from around £1,000 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
What's Included
- All rooms with private bathroom
- 4 nights room only at a standard hotel in Juneau; 2 nights at Glacier Bay Lodge in Gustavus
- Ticket for Mt Roberts Tram, Juneau
- Half-day bear viewing excursion to Admiralty Island
- Half-day whale watching cruise through Icy Straits
- Full-day Glacier Bay catamaran cruise including lunch
- Return flights from Juneau to Gustavus (max luggage allowance 23kgs per person)
- Return airport-hotel transfers in Gustavus
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
Prices
This itinerary starts from £2,407 per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom in standard hotels. Prices may vary depending on departure date. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates and style of accommodation, or to tailor this itinerary.Meet our expert
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