Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

ALASKA MAY BE KNOWN AS THE ‘LAST FRONTIER,’ BUT WE’VE

been exploring the region for decades—bringing travelers who long to delve deep into all this remote and rugged land has to offer. On this comprehensive expedition, we seek out spectacular vistas, iconic wildlife, and pervasive wildness—the stuff of legends—like no one else can. Our expert teams, knowledgeable and passionate, plus our intimate, state-ofthe-art ships, designed to navigate shallow coves and coastal waters, get you right into wild nature. Sit just off the face of calving tidewater glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park and into mist-shrouded fjords. Spot brown bears foraging along shores and humpback whales breaching. Explore the coast up close by kayak, discover the strange marvel known as a muskeg, learn about the region’s rich Tlingit heritage, and much more.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Hike among lush, old-growth trees in the world’s largest temperate rainforest • Keep watch for iconic wildlife—brown bears, killer whales, bald eagles, and more • Explore rugged coastlines and secluded inlets via Zodiac • Gain perspective on indigenous people from a Tlinglit Cultural Interpreter on select departures • Learn about the local whale population from our conservation partners at Alaska Whale Foundation • Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea • Hike and kayak by special permit in wild, remote areas of Tongass National Forest

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Continue your adventure on our Denali extension or our new Canadian Rockies heli-hiking adventure. See pages 54-55.

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GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

By special permit—sail the expanse of glaciers, witness icebergs calving, search for sea lions, puffins, and mountain goats. A Native Tlingit interpreter shares local legends and lore.

ICY STRAIT & THE INIAN ISLANDS Hike, kayak, and search for whales in Icy Strait. Cruise among the abundant, active marine life of the Inians, where the Pacific meets the Inside Passage and nutrients rush in.

SOUTHEAST ALASKA’S ISLANDS, BAYS & FJORDS

With nature as our guide, we’ll roam free in iconic wildness. Hike, kayak, bushwhack, and more.

SITKA

Visit St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral. See eagles, owls, and more up close at the Sitka Raptor Center. JUNEAU

Get a feel for Alaska in Juneau at the Alaska State Museum or explore downtown. Then settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcome dinner.

TRACY ARM-FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS

Spectacular fjords with cascading waterfalls. Cruise among sculpted icebergs at Dawes or South Sawyer Glaciers.

FREDERICK SOUND & PETERSBURG Search for killer whales, humpbacks, and sea lions. Explore Petersburg’s fishing town (Alaska’s “Little Norway”). Optional flightseeing available.

ITINERARY: EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE FROM: $7,200

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EXPEDITION DETAILS

2021 Dates: From July through early September, expeditions depart every week. 2022 Dates: From May through August, expeditions depart every week.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

• Capture free round-trip air (between Alaska and Seattle) on select dates. • Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more.

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Juneau / Embark Day 2: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 3: Petersburg Day 4: Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait Day 5: Icy Strait & the Inian Islands Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Day 7: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays & Fjords Day 8: Sitka / Disembark

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Add a six-day pre- or post-voyage inland adventure to explore Denali National Park from the North Face Lodge. Or stay in a remote lodge and heli-hike on our seven-day Canadian Rockies & Banff Heli-Hiking extension. See page 54-55 for details.

OPT FOR A QUICK ESCAPE— OR GO EPIC