WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: A V O YA G E F R O M S I T K A T O J U N E A U
• Enjoy six action-packed days exploring narrow fjords, rugged coasts, and iceberg-filled bays. • Get up close to glaciers by expedition landing craft in Tracy or Endicott Arm.
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• Take in an aerial view of the ice caps of Glacier Bay on an optional flight-seeing tour.
hike through temperate rainforest in search of brown bears and bald eagles. National Geographic Sea Lion for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D DAYS 3–4 I ICY STRAIT/HAINES Spend a day hiking around or kayaking in Icy Strait or the calm outer waters of Glacier Bay. From Haines, set out to hike world-class trails, enjoy an optional flight-seeing tour over Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, or cycle along the edge of a glacial lake. Alternatively, visit an ancient Tlingit village before setting off on a rafting excursion through the spectacular Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
DAYS 1–2 I SITKA, ALASKA/BARANOF OR CHICHAGOF ISLAND Arrive in Sitka and visit local heritage sites before embarking our ship. The next morning, by special U.S. Forest Service permit, explore Baranof or Chichagof Island—both part of the ancient Tongass National Forest and home to high concentrations of wildlife. Kayak or paddleboard along rugged coastlines, and
DAYS 5–6 I TRACY ARM–FORDS TERROR WILDERNESS/JUNEAU Wake up in Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm, part of the Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness. Explore this glacially carved fjord by expedition landing craft, and view the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board. The next day, disembark in Juneau and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: 2B, 1L, 1D
A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Rich Reid will join the June 15 and July 25, 2021 departures. INFORMATION 2021 Dates: May 16–21 | June 10–15* | June 15–20 June 30–July 5* | July 5–10 | July 25–30 Aug. 29–Sept. 3* *These departures follow the itinerary shown but in the reverse order. All departures are family friendly and staffed by National Geographic–certified field instructors. See details on the National Geographic Global Explorers Program on page 13. These departures are designated as photography expeditions and accompanied by a National Geographic photographer. See page 66 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $6,780. Airfare is not included in the price.
Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more. Above: A brown bear hunts for fish along Alaska’s shores.
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