Insiders’ Inside passage
$2,295 pp – 10 Days
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Arrive into the small village of Gustavus
Day 1 — Arrival into GUSTAVUS
- Arrive at Gustavus – Gateway to Glacier Bay National Park.
- Check into your rental vehicle in Gustavus, which is provided throughout your Gustavus stay.
- Explore the quaint village of Gustavus and enjoy local scenic walks, local artists’ work, and wildlife-viewing trails.
- Gustavus lodging provided.
Spend the day in Glacier Bay National Park
Day 2 — GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
- Cruise all day through Glacier Bay National Park and take in the sights of wildlife and glacier calving. A Glacier Bay Park Ranger will be on board to share insights about the marine ecosystem and wildlife viewing.
- Tour the Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center, Enjoy park presentations at Glacier Bay Lodge, and learn about the local native culture and way of life in the Huna Ancestor’s House.
- Gustavus lodging provided.
Enjoy whale watching in the Icy Strait
Day 3 — EXPLORE RAINFOREST & WILDLIFE VIEWING
- Spend 3.5 hours on a spacious 50′ boat in the Icy Strait for an up-close, intimate wildlife viewing experience. Look for whales, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and other wildlife.
- Enjoy a Rainforest Walk with a local ranger and learn about the history of Glacier Bay National Park.
- Flightseeing Tour from Gustavus to Juneau – Enjoy a view of the Juneau Icefield and the Inside Passage
- Arrive in Juneau – Alaska’s Small City State Capital
- Juneau lodging provided
Ride the Mount Roberts Tram
Day 4 — Explore Historic Juneau
- Tour the Alaska State Museum in Juneau – Visit the historical downtown Juneau Area.
- Explore the local waterfront – the historic heart of the Alaskan Capital
- Ride the Mt. Roberts Tram for a sweeping view of Southeast Alaska and excellent day hiking
- Take a scenic walk along the Perseverance National Recreation Trail to explore the fascinating history of gold mining. You may encounter mountain goats, beautiful waterfalls, and colorful wildflowers along the way.
- Juneau lodging provided
Visit Mendenhall Glacier & Wetlands
Day 5 — Mendenhall glacier & Wetlands
- Check into a late-model rental vehicle in Juneau with unlimited miles
- Tour the Rainforest Glacier Gardens – Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Valley
- Explore Mendenhall Glacier and enjoy wildlife viewing at the Mendenhall Wetlands
- Drive the scenic Glacier Highway- Visit Eagle Beach to enjoy wildlife viewing and local walking trails
- Dine on an all-you-can-eat Alaskan Style Salmon Bake Dinner located in a lush rainforest environment (dining available under heated cover)
- Juneau lodging provided
Travel aboard the historic White Pass Train
Day 6 — Juneau to Skagway
- Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry through the Lynn Canal from Juneau to Skagway (approx. 6- hours)
- Arrive into the small village of Skagway – Gateway to the historic Klondike Goldrush.
- Ride the historic White Pass Railroad to the White Pass Summit following the Trail of the Klondikers (approx. 3-hour tour)
- Explore the historic side of Skagway – Visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Park.
- Skagway lodging provided
Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway along Bennett Lake
Day 7 — THE YUKON
- Check into a rental vehicle in Skagway to use for the day.
- Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway from Skagway to Emerald Lake in the Yukon (approximately 70 mile drive)
- Visit the historic area of Dyea, head of the Klondike Chilkoot Trail
- Enjoy a walk across the Yukon Suspension Bridge & visit the Outdoor Museum
- Visit Emerald Lake and Lake Bennett before exploring the small historical village of Carcross.
- Enjoy a return drive over the scenic White Pass to Skagway
- Skagway lodging provided
Visit the Chilkat Center for the Arts
Day 8 — Skagway to Haines
- Cruise aboard the Haines – Skagway Fast Ferry, enjoy wildlife viewing and scenic water falls traveling through the north end of the Lynn Canal (approx. 45 minute trip)
- Arrive in Haines, a waterfront village located on the shores of the Lynn Canal at the base of the Chilkat Mountains.
- Check into rental vehicle in Haines to use through out your stay in Haines
- Visit the American Bald Eagle Foundation
- In the evening drive to Chilkoot Lake to look for Grizzlies fishing for salmon
- Haines lodging provided
Enjoy bear viewing in Haines
Day 9 — Explore Haines
- Explore the Chilkat Valley of the Eagles
- Have lunch at the 33-Mile Roadhouse
- Explore Chilkat State Park to enjoy wildlife viewing and day hiking
- Enjoy a 4- hour tour with a local naturalist – explore local areas where it is common to view Bald Eagles and Grizzly Bears
- Haines lodging provided
Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway
Day 10— Haines to Juneau
- Explore the historic side of Haines, visit local art gallaries and historical buildings
- Observe the local native artists in action at the Chilkat Center for the Arts
- Return your rental vehicle – Transportation provided to the Ferry Terminal
- Ride the Alaska Marine Ferry from Haines to Juneau (approx. 6- hour trip)
- Upon arrival into Juneau, transportation provided to the airport)