Alaska's Inside Passage
Tentative daves: August 12-20, 2010
Cost: From approximately $4,995
Tour Operator: Orbridge
Trip limited to 36 passengers!
For trip details, please see: www.orbridge.com/index.php/upenn/trip-overview/cat/Alaska
Experience the wild beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage from the comfort of the deluxe 36-passenger Safari Explorer. The forces of nature are on full display: mountains eroded by the crushing force of massive glaciers, icebergs plunging into cold aquamarine seas, land and marine animals struggling to feed and raise young during the short arctic summer. This small ship program offers unparalleled access to quiet coves and the flexibility to linger while sea lions battle on rocky shores or bears scavenge the beaches at low tide. Spend two days in Glacier Bay, with ample time to hike scenic trails or observe the abundant wildlife while kayaking or relaxing on deck.
Highlights:
7 nights aboard the deluxe Safari Explorer, which features spacious public areas, all-outside cabins, and daytime-only cruising.
Experience two days in Glacier Bay observing the abundant wildlife that inhabits some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.
Stand in awe as icebergs calve from enormous glaciers and fall thunderously into the sea.
Spend evenings at anchor in hidden coves, and mornings kayaking or hiking in this majestic wilderness.
Unparalleled access to quiet coves, small inlets, and the flexibility to linger while bears roam the beach looking for dinner or humpback whales bubble-net feed only yards from the ship.
Explore cool, forested Admiralty Island, and watch for grizzly bears feeding on the beach during low tide.
Search for humpback whales in Icy Strait and meet the inhabitants of tiny Elfin Cove, a charming fishing village on Chichagof Island.
Marvel at the deep glacial fjords in Endicott Arm, where sparkling waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs and mountain goats cling to precarious perches.
Lectures and field expeditions with talented and enthusiastic naturalists, as well as excursions and trail hikes led by shipboard guides and park rangers.
Enjoy lectures and field expeditions with Orbridge naturalist Greg Greer, who will speak about the wildlife and ecosystems of the Inside Passage.
Ship information:
The all-inclusive, 36-passenger deluxe Safari Explorer offers all outside staterooms with twin, queen, or king beds and en-suite facilities. Freshly prepared meals are served in a single seating, and knowledgeable ship staff and expedition guides are on hand to help enhance every aspect of your Alaska experience.
Post-cruise extension:*
Let Orbridge help you custom-design your ideal post-cruise extension in Alaska. Whether you would like to do a highlights tour of Fairbanks and Anchorage, spend four days at an in-holding in Denali National Park, or meet up with friends for a week at a fly-in/fly-out lodge deep in the wilderness, we can help you plan the program of your dreams. Just give us a call.
*Prices and itineraries will vary according to included features, types of accommodations, and number of travelers.
Short itinerary (subject to change):
Day 1 - Arrive Juneau
Day 2 - Juneau/embark Safari Explorer
Day 3 - Icy Strait/Elfin Cove
Day 4 - Glacier Bay National Park
Day 5 - Glacier Bay National Park
Day 6 - Frederick Sound
Day 7 - Admiralty Island
Day 8 - Ford's Terror/Endicott Arm
Day 9 - Disembark/depart Juneau
