Humpback Whales and Marine Mammals of Frederick Sound
9 Days
Highlights
- Spectacular whale encounters as we spend four days in Frederick Sound, widely regarded as the best place in the world to see Humpback Whales bubblenet feeding.
- Watching Brown and Black bears fishing for salmon in a rushing river at Anan Bay.
- Visit the Le Conte glacier, which has regular calving events and is surrounded by icebergs.
- Discover the rich culture and history of Native American and Canadian Indians with visits to settlements and original totem poles.
- Experience breathtaking Alaskan scenery, from snow capped mountains to lush green forests.
Description
Join us aboard the sailing vessel, "Island Odyssey" as we explore the natural history and Native American heritage of Southeast Alaska. Our highlights will be days watching Humpback Whales, bears feeding on salmon in a rushing river, fascinating native totem poles and a journey down a spectacular mountain fjord to find icebergs and a majestic glacier at the end.
Most of our voyage will be in the Tongass National Forest in North America. We will go ashore daily to find beautiful forest walks and hikes to alpine meadows. With the onboard naturalist we will explore for shoreline intertidal creatures and keep a daily record of the various species of birds, plants and marine mammals we observe. The daily itinerary is intentionally flexible to meet group interests, weather patterns and, of course, to take full advantage of wildlife sightings.
Itinerary
- Day 1.
- Arrive at Petersburg Airport, Alaska. Meet your guide in the morning & board the "Island Odyssey" our home for the holiday.
- Day 2 to 5.
- Four days spent watching Humpbacks in Frederick Sound.
- Day 6.
- Visit the Le Conte glacier.
- Day 7.
- Watch Brown and Black Bears fishing at Anan Bay.
- Day 8.
- Excursion to Ketchikan, an old Native American settlement.
- Day 9.
- Sail to Prince Rupert, Canada. Disembark Island Odyssey.
- Tour Code: BALA
- Cost per person: £3,599 per person
- WDCS Donation Included: £100 per person direct to WDCS
- Single supplement: On request
- What's included: Eight nights onboard the Island Odyssey. All meals on board vessel.
- Not included: Internal flights, airport accommodation in Vancouver and Seattle, travel insurance; meals not included above; personal items, crew gratuities.
- Important travel information: Internal flights are required for this trip. Before booking please contact us for information on flights, pick up times and locations.
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Departure dates:
May to October - Guides: Island Odyssey crew and onboard naturalists
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Group size: 11 maximum
"This was my third time travelling with Out of the Blue and the trip was excellent, it met all my expectations, the size of the group and boat was perfect. I look forward to travelling with you again"
M.W. 2008