Glacier Bay Kayaking& Wildlife Adventure

8 Days

Glacier Bay Kayaking &Wildlife Adventure

Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of southeast Alaska from your adventure base in

a cozy, family-run lodge in the rustic beach town of Gustavus. Venture out for multi-

day kayaking expeditions across Glacier Bay National Park, the densest convergence

of tidewater glaciers in Alaska. Come face-to-face with sea lions and seals, and watch

soaring bald eagles. Experience Point Adolphus, the world-famous feeding ground of

humpback whales. Paddle through Alaska's majestic scenery, and camp along isolated,

pristine beaches. Come nightfall, let the soothing sounds of magnificent whales lull you

to sleep.

Arrive: Gustavus, Alaska

Depart: Gustavus, Alaska

Duration: 8 Days

Group Size: 4-10

Minimum Age: 14 Years Old

Activity Level:

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Details Testimonials

"Glacier Bay kayaking was awesome and full ofsurprises. Alaska really is the last frontier. MTSobek is the only way to go! The guide service isbest!"

Debbie W.

"I will forever treasure the nature and wildlifeexperiences, the guides, the food, and thefriendships that I've made on MT Sobek trips. I justreturned home from Glacier Bay, Alaska, and amalready exploring options for my next MT Sobektrip."

Kathy G.

REASON #01

Sample the best of southeast

Alaska - bear viewing, whale

watching, and visits to Glacier Bay!

REASON #02

Supurb wildlife viewing may

include brown bears, eagles,

humpback and killer whales, river

and sea otters, seals, mountain

goats, wolves, and moose

REASON #03

Go back in time, see first-hand

what happens when glaciers

retreat and the land rebounds

ACTIVITIES

Leisurely kayaking up to 5 miles

a day through spellbinding

landscapes with up-close

wildlife encounters, easy

hikes, and charter cruises.

LODGING

Traditional country hospitality and

cozy ambience at a family-run lodge

and sleeping in the wilderness

at private MT Sobek camps..

CLIMATE

Enjoy mild summers, with

almost daily light rain, chilly

winds near glaciers, and breezy

oceansides. Daytime 55°F -

75°F. Evenings 40°F - 55°F.

Theresa first moved north to Alaska in 2011, and has been

leading kayaking and other water trips since that time.

Her interests, personal and academic, include changing

ecosystems, human narratives, cetaceans and fish. Southeast

Alaska inspires her daily, no matter the weather. She looks

forward to sharing this unique sense of place with guests from

the perspective of floating atop saltwater.

Theresa Soley

Kit resides in Juneau and feels continually inspired by the wilds

of Southeast Alaska. Her favorite outdoor activities include

hiking with her dog, road biking, kayaking, and cross county

skiing. In the off-season, she enjoys working part-time jobs

to connect her with new people and experiences. She has a

diverse array of experiences which complement her guiding

style including radio and voice work, bartending, a whale

watching naturalist. She recently returned to school in pursuit

of a nursing degree.

Kit Burroughs

                                                                ItineraryARRIVE IN GUSTAVUS, ALASKA

Welcome to Gustavus, Alaska! After meeting your guide at the airport, you will transfer to the Annie Mae Lodge at

the edge of Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy a pre-trip meeting with the guide and a hearty welcome dinner, and

explore the nearby sandy beach and beach-fringed meadows.

DAY 1

Activity: 1-2 miles short walk (optional)

Meals: D

CROSS ICY STRAIT TO POINT ADOLPHUS

After an early breakfast, a charter boat in Gustavus will be waiting to carry us across Icy Strait to the whale-

feeding grounds of Point Adolphus. Situated on the northern shore of Chichagof Island, the largest island in

Alaska's Inside Passage, Point Adolphus also lies within the Tongass National Forest, the largest intact temperate

rainforest in the world. Here we’ll set up camp for two nights and begin our leisurely paddling exploration

along the shore, taking time to watch for humpback whales and other marine mammals. We'll also enjoy the

spectacular scenery as we prepare and eat our evening meal at the water’s edge, and are lulled to sleep by the

gentle sounds of whales breathing as they pass by.

DAY 2

Activity: 2 hours/3 miles kayaking

Meals: B, L, D

PADDLE THE SCENIC SHORES OF CHICHAGOF ISLAND

Kayaking the productive waters along Chichagof Island is one of the best ways to see and experience Alaska’s

Inside Passage. We paddle along the scenic shores, watching for wildlife and exploring the area, including

beachcombing along the shore or hiking in the island’s rich forests. The area is noted for its humpback whales,

sea lions, sea otters, and seals, and we may also see bald eagles, loons, marbled murrelets, and other birds that

are rare in many parts of the world. We’ll travel four to five miles a day in the kayaks. The pace will be leisurely,

but there may be more challenging times when we will encounter winds or ocean currents.

DAY 3

Activity: 3 hours/4-5 miles kayaking, easy hiking

Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 EXPLORE POINT ADOLPHUS AND RETURN TO GUSTAVUS

After breakfast and breaking camp, we’ll kayak along the shore to meet our charter boat for our trip back to

Gustavus. In the late afternoon we can explore this rustic bush town (population 429), and then dine at one of our

favorite local restaurants before settling in for a great night’s sleep.

Activity: 3 hours/4-5 miles kayaking

Meals: B, L, D

GLACIER BAY KAYAKING EXPEDITION

We'll meet for breakfast and then board our charter boat for a spectacular scenic cruise into Glacier Bay, a

journey through geologic time. Then, switching to sea kayaks, we'll set off on our two-day paddling expedition.

Our pace is leisurely as we paddle and hike along the scenic shores of the bay, with ample time to appreciate and

photograph the fantastic surroundings, which include tremendous glaciers, fascinating land forms, icebergs,

flowers, seals, birds, and (if the skies are clear) the magnificent mountains that rise above us. We'll camp both

nights.

DAY 5

Activity: 3 hours/4-5 miles kayaking

Meals: B, L, D

JOURNEY THROUGH GLACIER BAY

After getting picked up by our charter boat, we'll journey back south through Glacier Bay keeping an eye out for

wildlife as we return to Gustavus and head back to the B

DAY 7

Meals: B, L, D

DEPART FROM GUSTAVUS

After breakfast, enjoy a short but hearty hike in Gustavus. Your trip leader will then transfer you to Gustavus

airport for your flight home or onward to Juneau (for trip extenstions).

DAY 8

Activity: 1 hour hike in Gustavus

Meals: B

2019

$ 4,595 per person

Additional Cost

$ 150 Internal Airfare

$ 109 Alaska Borough Tax

$ 24 Optional Alaska Donation

$ 250 Single Supplement 

2020

$ 4,795  per person

Additional Cost

$ 325  Internal Airfare

$ 300 Single Supplement

PRICE INCLUDESExpert leadership from experienced adventureguides

Accommodations as noted in the itinerary

Meals as noted in the daily itinerary

Potable water and snacks throughout

1 glass of wine or beer at dinner

All tips and gratuities for support staff with theexception of your lead adventure guide(s)

All necessary camping/kayaking gear

All group entrance fees, activities, and groundtransportation

Arrival and departure day group airport transfers

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDEInternational airfare, any airport taxes, or excessbaggage charges

Optional tips to your lead adventure guides

Personal expenses such as medical immunizations,phone calls, laundry, or souvenirsAirport transfers if arriving outside of the grouptransferTravel protection other than the basic medical andevacuation protection noted above