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Brown bear fishing in Alaska
Brown bear fishing in Alaska
ExpeditionsAlaska's Inside Passage

Alaska's Inside Passage

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Do more than just see Alaska—be an active participant in all that it has to offer. Voyage into majestic fjords, come face to face with glaciers, and kayak along the coast in search of marine life. Learn about whale behavior and watch for breaching and spy-hopping humpbacks and orcas. Enjoy a full day immersed in the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park.

Highlights

Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Quest in Rudyerd Bay, Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
  • Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among electric blue icebergs and curious wildlife

  • Encounter iconic Alaska wildlife such as humpback whales, bears, otters, and bald eagles

  • Witness calving glaciers and search for puffins and mountain goats on a full-day exploration of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

  • Meet our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation (schedules permitting) and learn how you can contribute to their research throughout your voyage

  • Discover Alaska's seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist

  • With National Geographic Global Explorers, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this wild corner of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales

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From

$6,604

/ per person

View our brochure for more details

From

$6,604

/ per person

View our brochure for more details

Itinerary

Multiple routes available

Some departures follow a modified itinerary. Please refer to departure dates for exact routing of your departure.

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Starts atJuneau, Alaska
Ends atSitka, Alaska

Day 1

Juneau, Alaska / Embark Ship

Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital—one of only two U.S. capital cities not accessible by car, it lies at the base of the picturesque Mt. Roberts.

Arrival Time: Arrive by 3:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Juneau, Alaska

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 1

Juneau, Alaska / Embark Ship

Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital—one of only two U.S. capital cities not accessible by car, it lies at the base of the picturesque Mt. Roberts.

Arrival Time: Arrive by 3:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Juneau, Alaska

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2

Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Explore the wild and remote areas of southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.

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 cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises and arctic terns.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Explore the wild and remote areas of southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.

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 cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises and arctic terns.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Petersburg

Visit the small, true Alaska fishing town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, which still retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Petersburg

Visit the small, true Alaska fishing town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, which still retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait

These waters are prime areas for both orca and humpback whales. With luck, guests may observe their fascinating behavior—breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding—as you listen to the play-by-play from your expert naturalists. Explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Once ashore, you'll have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close exploration.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait

These waters are prime areas for both orca and humpback whales. With luck, guests may observe their fascinating behavior—breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding—as you listen to the play-by-play from your expert naturalists. Explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Once ashore, you'll have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close exploration.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Icy Strait and the Inian Islands

Explore among the Inian Islands, a busy feeding ground for myriad wildlife species, including Steller sea lions and sea otters. Search for marine mammals in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait and choose the perfect spot around Chichagof Island to hike where sightings of bald eagles are common. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Icy Strait and the Inian Islands

Explore among the Inian Islands, a busy feeding ground for myriad wildlife species, including Steller sea lions and sea otters. Search for marine mammals in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait and choose the perfect spot around Chichagof Island to hike where sightings of bald eagles are common. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Glacier Bay National Park

Spend the entire day amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. Witness glaciers that end abruptly at the water's edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound. Mountain goats scaling the peaks, as well as harbor seals, Steller sea lions and puffins, are some of the creatures you may observe. A visit to Tidal Inlet may bring the sight of brown bears lumbering up the hillside.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Glacier Bay National Park

Spend the entire day amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. Witness glaciers that end abruptly at the water's edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound. Mountain goats scaling the peaks, as well as harbor seals, Steller sea lions and puffins, are some of the creatures you may observe. A visit to Tidal Inlet may bring the sight of brown bears lumbering up the hillside.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords

Today, nature is your guide as you set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. You might stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are common. If conditions permit, you'll have the opportunity to do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords

Today, nature is your guide as you set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. You might stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are common. If conditions permit, you'll have the opportunity to do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Sitka / Disembark Ship

Disembark in Sitka and transfer to the airport for flights home.

Departure Time: After 1:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Sitka, Alaska

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8

Sitka / Disembark Ship

Disembark in Sitka and transfer to the airport for flights home.

Departure Time: After 1:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Sitka, Alaska

Meals Included: Breakfast

Please review the Essential Eligibility Criteria for hiking activities on this voyage.

The National Park Service, Department of Interior authorizes Lindblad Expeditions as a Concessioner to provide Tour Vessel Services within Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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