Day 1: Welcome to Juneau, the capital of Alaska! 

The Incentive receptive team provides full meet and assist services on arrival and coordinates transfers and tour of Juneau’s highlights en route to downtown hotel.  The Westmark Baranof Hotel is located in the heart of Juneau and within easy walking distance of most attractions, including the Mt. Roberts tram.  Evening cocktail reception and dinner at hotel.

Day 2: Glaciers, Icefields and Admiralty Island “Fortress of the Bear”  Transfer to the local heliport where you can climb aboard a charter helicopter. For the next hour soar over spectacular Juneau Icefields, which form part of the largest non-polar ice cap in the world!  Amidst this majestic setting, the helicopter lands on a glacier and guests may experience walking on 10,000 year old ice!  Afterwards transfer to a sea plane for a flight to Admiralty Island where you can enjoy a catered barbecue lunch at a remote lodge.  Later this afternoon the sea plane flight safari continues in search of brown bears found on beaches and streams. The plane may land on water for close-up animal viewing if appropriate. The sea plane safari concludes at Bartlett Cove in Glacier Bay National Park.

Day 3: Cruising Glacier Bay National Park 

Cruise by high speed catamaran from Bartlett Cove into the heart of  Alaska’s Glacier Bay. This is the realm of spectacular tidewater glaciers, steep fjords, and seals! For incentive groups we can charter a vessel for exclusive use and provide a specially catered lunch with open bar. On-board naturalists explain the nature and topography of the region. The vessel will get close to the glacial ice wall for the best photo opportunities. 

Day 4: Kayaks with the  Whales - A living marine world

Today we offer the thrill of the great outdoors and the best of Alaska’s marine world. A local naturalist introduces guests to sea kayaking as they paddle together through this pristine marine waterway. T here will also be an opportunity for a hike in the Sitka Spruce Rainforest. This afternoon the highlight is whale viewing in the waters of Icy Straight. Aboard a high speed catamaran, you can sail toward the summer feeding grounds of the magnificent Humpback whale and spend a few hours watching these gentle giants, learning about their habitat, and their behavior patterns. The whales are frequently close to the vessels and offer good sightings. The vessel returns to the dock late this afternoon, and the transfer to the lodge is provided. 

Day 5: Homeward Bound

Transfer from the lodge to the local airport.

Note to incentive planners: There are a variety of lodges in the Gustavus/Glacier Bay area.  For larger groups of over 35 guests, you will need to stay at Glacier Bay Lodge.  A hotel style property located on the waterfront.

Important Notes: This itinerary module can be combined with a program to include Skagway with the historic Yukon White Pass Railway, and into Canada’s Yukon Territory. Inside Passage cruise either by charter yacht or cruise liner make an excellent longer program.