Southeast Alaska, perhaps better known as the Inside Passage, is a magical place of lush coastal rainforest, deep blue fjords, a rich history and abundant wildlife. This independent tour features some of Alaska's best wildlife viewing opportunities. From Alaska's capital city of Juneau travel by seaplane to view the majestic bears of Admiralty Island and then experience the whales and glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park. This experience in Alaska's Southeast utilizes scheduled flights and day cruises for the best wildlife and glacier viewing opportunities.

Six days/five nights

Day 01:  Arrival in Juneau on own. Overnight Juneau.

Day 02:  Explore Alaska's capital city of Juneau. A guided sightseeing tour to the Mendenhall glacier is provided. Later take a ride to the top of Mt. Roberts on the tramway. Overnight Juneau.

Day 03:  Today, embark on a 2 ½ hour flightseeing tour to the "Fortress of the Bears" a name given to Admiralty Island by native people due to the fact the the island has the highest concentration of bears found anywhere in Alaska. Your skilled pilot/guide will take you to the best areas for bear viewing. Overnight Juneau.

Day 04:  Transfer on own to the Juneau Airport.  Here you will catch a scheduled flight to Gustavus.  Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Bartlett Cove and begin an exciting 4 hour whale watching cruise to Pt. Adolphus in Icy Strait. These are the summer feeding grounds for the massive humpback whales. Following the tour you will be met for transfer to Glacier Bay Lodge. Overnight Glacier Bay Lodge.

Day 05:  It's a short walk from the lodge to the dock to board a high speed catamaran and cruise into Glacier Bay National Park for an 8 hour tour. Lunch is included. Park Rangers are aboard to provide interpretive information. Overnight Glacier Bay Lodge.

Day 06:  Free time at the lodge in the morning. Transfer provided to Gustavus Airport to meet a scheduled flight to Juneau. Tour ends on arrival in Juneau.

Juneau sightseeing and tramway pass. 2 ½ hour Bear viewing tour to Admiralty Island, 4 hour Whale watching cruise in Icy Straits with lunch. Full day Glacier Bay catamaran cruise with lunch. Scheduled flight from Gustavus to Juneau. 5 night standard accommodations and taxes.

2004 Rates!