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WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: A VOYAGE FROM SITKA TO JUNEAU
• 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. • Take in an aerial view of the ice caps of Glacier Bay on an optional flight-seeing tour. 6 DAYS FROM $4,570
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 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 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.
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• Glide past the soaring cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument on this compact six-day trip. • Explore rugged coasts and tidewater glaciers by kayak and expedition landing craft. • Discover the quaint town of Wrangell and learn about the indigenous Tlingit people. 6 DAYS FROM $4,570
DAYS 1–2 I JUNEAU, ALASKA/ LECONTE BAY/THOMAS BAY Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital city, and explore the Alaska State Museum and Mount Roberts Tramway before embarking our ship. Cruise to the LeConte Glacier, one of the most active glaciers in Southeast Alaska, and set out by expedition landing craft to navigate among surreal, floating icebergs. National Geographic Sea Lion for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D
DAYS 3–5 I SUMNER STRAIT/WRANGELL ISLAND/MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT Navigate the stunning Wrangell Narrows, then cruise into Sumner Strait, keeping watch for humpback whales and sea otters. Explore the coast by kayak and hike through lush rainforests. Visit the remote town of Wrangell, situated on the northern tip of Wrangell Island. Visit a Tlingit tribal house and a beach famous for native petroglyphs, or set out on a jet boat ride up the Stikine River. Cruise below the towering cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument, and set out by expedition landing craft and kayak to get close to the forested banks and dramatic waterfalls cascading down cliffs. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
DAY 6 I KETCHIKAN Arrive in Ketchikan and visit the Totem Heritage Center before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Meals: 1B
COMBINE TRIPS AND SAVE
Combine our Wild Alaska Escape: A Voyage from Sitka to Juneau trip (see page 14) with the itinerary described on this page for an epic 11-day Alaskan journey and SAVE 10% on each expedition. See our website for details.
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 20 and July 30, 2021 departures.
INFORMATION
2021 Dates: May 21–26 | May 26–31* | May 31–June 5 June 5–10* | June 20–25 | June 25–30* | July 10–15 July 15–20* | July 30–Aug. 4 | Aug. 4–9* | Aug. 9–14 Aug. 14–19* | Aug. 19–24 | Aug. 24–29*
*These departures follow the itinerary shown but in the reverse order.
All departures are family friendly and are staffed by National Geographic–certified field instructors. See details on the National Geographic Global Explorers Program on page 13. 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.
Book by December 31, 2020 to receive FREE round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select 2021 departures. Call for details.
Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.
