Whales! Kayaking Expedition
From the deep forested inlets of Chichagof Island to the 1,000 foot depths of Icy Strait, a sea kayaking paradise of immense scale and wildlife diversity.
This overnight kayaking adventure offers you the opportunity to view and be amazed by Stellar Sea lions, harbor seals and of course, the Humpback whales that congregate here to feed every summer. There is nothing like being at water level with these magnificent beings! Occasionally Humpback whales fully breach out of the water, in commanding displays of acrobatic power. Tide pool explorations, rain forest treks, and gourmet dinners among the tumbled boulders at our camp fill your days and nights at Point Adolphus. It is not uncommon to hear humpbacks slapping the water and hear their explosive breath from your tent at night. The impression is a lasting one, but only one of many you'll take home from this great kayaking adventure!
Itinerary/Details
Our Whales! trips are our most popular and longest-running — they've been led for 24 years. They range from a one day paddle with the whales of Point Adolphus to a week-long camping adventure in Icy Strait.
Paddling along the shores of Chichagof Island, northernmost of the major Inside Passage islands, our Whales! trips offer you the opportunity to view and be amazed by Stellar Sea lions, harbor seals and of course, the Humpback whales that congregate here to feed every summer. There is nothing like being at water level with these magnificent beings!
Occasionally Humpback whales fully breach out of the water, in commanding displays of acrobatic power. Observing these most dramatic marine mammals adds an exclamation point to any Southeast Alaska adventure — especially when viewed from a kayak!
2012 Schedules:
3 Day / 2 Night Trips
June 11-13
June 16-18
July 6-8
July 24-26
July 28-30
Aug 21-23
5 Day / 4 Night Trips
June 4-8
July 12-16
Aug 13-17
7 Day / 6 Night Trips
June 27 - July 3
Location: Pt. Adolphus, Icy Strait
Duration: Expeditions of three to seven days.
Paddle Distance: 5-20 miles.
Activities: Paddling, fishing, photography, whale watching, rain forest hikes.
Highlights: Watching, photographing, and listening to humpback whales, from camp and kayaks. See other marine wildlife, such as stellar sea lions, porpoises and orcas (killer whales), and opt to fish for salmon on longer trips.
Departure
Package departs from:
Gustavus
2012 Season Departure Dates:
3 Day / 2 Night Trips
June 11-13
June 16-18
July 6-8
July 24-26
July 28-30
Aug 21-23
5 Day / 4 Night Trips
June 4-8
July 12-16
Aug 13-17
7 Day / 6 Night Trips
June 27 - July 3
Tour Price
2012 Pricing
3 Day / 2 Night Trips:
$1,085 per person
5 Day / 4 Night Trips:
$1,880 per person
7 Day / 6 Night Trips:
$2,645 per person
Note: all rates are "starting at" and may vary depending on date selected and based on double occupancy.
Package Includes
Includes: an experienced and professional guide, all charter boat or float-plane transportation, high quality 2 person kayaks with paddling and safety accessories; emergency communication, signaling and first aid equipment; all cooking gear, utensils and water bottles; 3 excellent meals for each full day plus snacks; high quality camping equipment - 2 and 3 person tents, sleeping bags with liners, inflatable mattresses that convert into chairs; rain gear, rubber boots and dry bags.
Not included: personal clothing, getting to and from the departure town and activities before and after the trip; a 3% sales tax; guide gratuities.
