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Enjoy up-close encounters with wildlife as varied as the Alaskan landscape itself.
Journey aboard our historic wooden vessel
(just 8 guests!) to discover the hidden bays,
tiny islands, and fascinating villages between
Sitka, Petersburg, and Juneau. Our week-long
adventures (with slight differences between
itineraries) include meeting with a Tlingit
elder in the village of Angoon to hear the
stories of this ancient culture, watching
brown bears feast on returning salmon,
soaking at Baranof Hot Springs, listening to
whale songs with our boat’s hydrophone, or
navigating through ice floes to a tidewater
glacier. On every adventure, you’ll kayak in
protected coves, hike in spectacular glacial
landscapes, and see amazing wildlife, all in
the company of our on-board naturalist. Each
evening, watch wildlife from the deck in
the Alaskan twilight and enjoy wonderful
sea-to-table cuisine.
(Sitka to Petersburg itinerary)
Days 1-2 Sitka / Peril Strait From charming
Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska, we
navigate to remote Krestof Sound, cross Peril Strait
between mountainous Baranof and Chichagof
islands, and kayak or glide by skiff along serene
waterways for a look at a bear habitat.
Days 3-4 Chatham Strait / Tenakee Springs /
Angoon At Chatham Strait, we look for
humpback whales and may see their signature
“bubble netting.” We visit Tenakee Springs,
explore brown bear habitat, and at the
Tlingit village of Angoon, we are welcomed
by a village elder for a rare opportunity to
visit the village and learn about the Tlingit
world. Back on board, Chef Tracie’s menus may
include seared sockeye salmon, lamb burger, or
braised chicken enchiladas.
Days 5-6 Baranof / Frederick Sound /
Scenery Cove We visit a salmon hatchery,
walk to Baranof Hot Springs, and anchor in
a deep bay off Admiralty Island to explore
by kayak. We encounter Steller sea lions in
Frederick Sound, and in Farragut Bay, the
organic farm family who supplies our ship
meets us with fresh produce. From Scenery
Cove, we skiff across the Baird Glacier’s outflow
river to explore a remarkable landscape, at
once lunar and lush.
Days 7-8 Le Conte Glacier / Petersburg
Navigating exquisite Le Conte Bay, we make
our way through sculpted ice floes to view the
Le Conte Glacier, the southernmost calving
tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere,
21 miles long and a mile wide. Arrive in
Petersburg, a quintessential Alaskan fishing
town, on Day 8 and depart.
BY HISTORIC
VESSEL, WITH KAYAKING, HIKING, AND CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS
JOHN HYDE MICHAEL QUINTON
MATTHIAS BREITER
BLAINE HARRINGTON
HIGHLIGHTS
• Historic small vessel that brings you into
incredible coves and inlets where the big
ships can’t go
• Get close to wildlife as you kayak and
hike with our on-board naturalist
• Enjoy delicious fresh cuisine served in
the cozy wood-paneled salon
• See brown bears feeding, humpback
whales spouting, and eagles soaring
DETAILS
• 8-day trip begins and ends in Sitka,
Petersburg, or Juneau (depending on
itinerary)
• 7 nights aboard a historic 86-foot vessel
with en suite private facilities
• All meals included
DATES
Jun 1-8, 2018 Petersburg-Sitka
Jun 10-17 Sitka-Juneau
Jun 19-26 Juneau-Sitka
Jul 7-14 Petersburg-Sitka
Jul 16-23 Sitka-Juneau
Jul 25-Aug 1 Juneau-Sitka
Aug 12-19 Petersburg-Sitka
Aug 21-28 Sitka-Petersburg
TRIP COST
From $5250
Single suppplement: $2625
TRIP LEVEL
1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate sea kayaking and hiking
(no previous kayaking experience necessary)