Rugged fjords, wild glaciers, countless rivers and lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and wildlife in abundance - Alaska is one of the last unspoiled places in the world. It is a place that resonates adventure and exploration and discovering Alaska by small ship only adds to the adventure by allowing access to remote and untouched wilderness that may otherwise be inaccessible.
With our team having travelled extensively through the region, we are well placed to help find the right Alaskan trip for your client! Here's a start on where to visit...
WHERE TO VISIT
Alaska’s Inside passage: A narrow strip of coastline and a large archipelago of over 1,000 islands constitute this unique region, which boasts some of the world’s most remarkable geography, as well as a myriad land and marine mammals.
Glacier Bay National Park: Glacier Bay contains eight tidewater glaciers, and provides pristine habitat for a wide-array of wildlife, including both brown and Black Bears, wolves, Mountain Goats, Steller Sea Lions and Humpback Whales.
Tracy Arm Fjord: This glacial fjord is renowned for its pristine waterfalls, towering icebergs and cliffs that rise from the sea. At 50km long and averaging just over a kilometre wide, small ships navigate the length of the arm with Zodiac excursions providing the opportunity up-close encounters.
Misty Fjord National Monument: This monument is noted for its steep cliff walls, lush vegetation, and array of Southeast Alaska wildlife species.
Aleutian Islands: These islands comprise a slender stretch of coastline and an expansive archipelago consisting of over 1,000 islands, forming a distinctive region celebrated for its extraordinary geography and diverse population of marine mammals and seabirds.
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ALASKA FACTS:
Price Guide: US$4K to $40K. Expedition to luxury
When to Travel: May to September. Expect daytime temperatures between 12° and 18°C with nighttime five degrees cooler (although in summer there is daylight most of the time). Temperatures rarely exceed 24°C, even in mid-summer. Southeast Alaska weather is influenced by its maritime climate, high mountains, and extensive glacier coverage.
Duration: The 8-day voyage which incorporates Glacier Bay National Park is our most popular itinerary. For a more extensive Alaskan adventure, there are trips of up to 15 days, which can even take in the Aleutian Islands.
When to Book: It's recommended to book more than 6 months in advance as dates book out quickly particularly for the peak period June - August
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options: Depending on the length and interests of your trip, you may start (or end) your journey at Juneau, Sitka or Ketchikan, with flights in and out of Southeast Alaska from Seattle. Some ships travel from Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer train journey Visit Denali National Park from Anchorage
Other handy tips? Pack layers, as Alaska's weather can be unpredictable. Include waterproof and windproof outer layers, as well as warm insulating layers
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