Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

A classic wooden motor yacht is the ideal way to explore the wildlife-rich glacial wilderness of Southeast Alaska. PHOTO: BRENT STEPHENSON

Alaska’s Inside Passage WHALES AND SEA KAYAKING IN A GLACIER-CARVED WORLD

In the storied wilderness of the Inside Passage, glaciers crackle in deep fjords and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions. Our discovery of this majestic

bald eagles and orcas. Our skiff ride upriver often reveals jumping salmon and nesting waterfowl. Navigating around icebergs calved from the Dawes Glacier, we enter Endicott Arm, on the lookout for whales as they dive for krill. At Ford’s Terror, a spectacular natural amphitheater, we paddle our kayaks beneath sheer 5,000-foot granite walls wreathed in ephemeral mists. Days 3-5 Admiralty Island / The Brothers Islands We head for Admiralty Island, with its plentiful brown bears. At The Brothers Islands, we hike and watch for humpbacks and orcas in this prime summer feeding ground. From our idyllic anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the evening calm. Days 6-7 Thomas Bay / Scenery Cove / Petersburg If the whales are around, we’ll shadow the pod (and drop our hydrophone to listen to them!), then head to Thomas Bay, watching for black bears on the beaches. Anchoring at Scenery Cove, we ride upriver by skiff for a hike on the ice of the Baird Glacier. Depart on Day 7 from charming Petersburg, with its Norwegian and Tlingit heritage. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE Look for moose, bear, and caribou from our lodge in the heart of Denali National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS • Explore one of Alaska’s prime wildlife areas by historic small ship • Sea kayak amid icebergs and beneath towering granite walls • Hike on glacial moraine and in old-growth cedar, hemlock, and spruce forests • Watch calving glaciers, bald eagles, and breaching whales DETAILS • 7-day trip begins in Juneau and ends in Petersburg (or reverse) • 6 nights aboard a 75-foot historic boat with six cabins, some with private bath • All meals included

Alaskan realm is aboard a historic 12-guest wooden vessel that brings us into hidden places big ships can’t even dream of entering. With our on-board naturalists sharing insights into the natural history and native cultures, we navigate to islands, hike in old-growth forests, kayak in narrow inlets including spectacular Ford’s Terror, and encounter a bounty of Alaskan wildlife,

“By far one of the best things I’ve done in my life. The itinerary made the most of the stunning wildlife and landscapes and was supported by a passionate crew. I’d recommend this trip to anyone and everyone!” Blair W., London England

DATES Jun 3-9, 2018* Jun 10-16** Jun 17-23* Jun 24-30**

Jul 29-Aug 4* Aug 5-11** Aug 12-18* Aug 19-25** Aug 26-Sep 1*

Jul 1-7*

Jul 8-14** Jul 15-21*

Sep 2-8** Sep 9-15*

Jul 22-28** *Juneau to Petersburg **Petersburg to Juneau

from humpback whales to brown bears and bald eagles. At day’s end, you’ll be welcomed aboard our delightful “mother ship” and enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful anchorage.

TRIP COST From $4250, depending on cabin type Denali extension: Call for details TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easy to moderate sea kayaking and hiking (no previous kayaking experience necessary)

(Juneau to Petersburg itinerary) Days 1-2 Juneau / Ford’s Terror From Juneau, we head into Stephens Passage, watching for

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