Alaska, B.C. & San Juan Islands
Kayak in the still waters and hike the forested San Juan Islands. Witness the antics of orca and humpback whales.
A myriad of fjords, rivers and glaciers, this mountainous coastline hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. With one naturalist for each twelve guests aboard our ships, gain a rich understanding of the wildlife while kayaking and hiking in remote wildernesses and cruising in Zodiacs for an eye-level view of whales and sculpted icebergs.
Itinerary/Details
Day 1 Seattle / Embark
Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark the ship. (D)
Day 2 San Juan Islands, Washington
Search for orca whales among 170 forested islands. Explore further via Naturalist-led hikes and by kayak. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Alert Bay & Johnstone Strait, B.C.
At the community of Alert Bay, visit the U’Mista Cultural Center. We’ll search for pods of orcas known to spend at least a part of the year in Johnstone Strait. (B,L,D)
Days 4-5 Inside Passage of British Columbia
Head northward along the untouched coastline looking for whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak the many bays and inlets. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Misty Fjords, Alaska
Cruise past glacially-carved cliffs and kayak in the stillness of Misty Fiord’s forested backwaters. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Exploring Frederick Sound & Chatman Strait
Join Naturalists on deck to observe the antics of orca, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions. Go ashore for a walk along a quiet forest trail accompanied by our Naturalists, or perhaps go kayaking. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Sitka
Visit Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its picturesque spire; walk through the Sitka National Historical Park, where totem poles line trails; and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Exploring Southeast Alaska's Islands, Bays & Fjords
With the luxury of no specific schedule, hike on remote islands through old-growth forest or kayak the coast. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Glacier Bay National Park
Via special park permit, spend the entire day among the enormous glaciers and ice fields. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Point Adolphus & Chichagof Island
Spend the morning looking for humpback whales among the waters off Point Adolphus and then cruise the coastline of Chichagof Island to find playful sea otters. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Juneau/Disembark
Visit the Alaska State Museum in Juneau for an excellent overview of Alaska’s natural history and cultures. Explore on your own before flights home in the afternoon. (B)
Departure
2012 Departure Dates for 12 Day / 11 Night Itinerary:
May 1-12, 2012 (Lion)
May 2-13, 2012 (Bird)
September 1-12, 2012 (Lion **)
September 2-13, 2012 (Bird **)
**Photo Expeditions. Join National Geographic Photographers Sep 1 and Sep 2 for specially-crafted Photo Expeditions.
Note: September 1 & 2 departures travel from Sitka to Seattle and include a stop in Juneau, operating in reverse.
Tour Price
2012 Cost Per Person:
Double Occupancy:
Category 1: $7,690
Category 2: $8,790
Category 3: $9,890
Solo Occupancy:
Category 1: $11,530
Category 2: $13,180
Package Includes
Cost Includes:
Accommodations aboard ship; meals as indicated; excursions; services of Lindblad Expeditions’ Leader, Naturalist staff and expert guides; use of kayaks; park and entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes.
Not Included:
Air transportation; personal items such as alcoholic beverages, emails, etc.; discretionary tips to ship’s crew.
