Whales and Waterfalls Yacht Adventure
Season
May
Price
$8995+
Start & End Cities
Start: Juneau
End: Juneau
Land Package Type
Adventure Tours
Live aboard a yacht during this 9-day cruise through some of Alaska’s most spectacular waters in Southeast Alaska. Cruise through areas where humpback and orca whales abound, where seals lounge on rocky outcroppings, icebergs bob, waterfalls spill down, and glaciers rise up. Along the way, you’ll enjoy kayaking and hiking, see Alaska’s oldest lighthouse, and explore seldom-visited areas of iconic Glacier Bay National Park.
About Gondwana Ecotours
Explore bucket-list destinations with just 16 to 20 fellow travelers and knowledgeable local guides. Committed to sustainability, Gondwana Ecotours is proud to be entirely carbon-neutral.
On ever trip, Gondwana connects travelers with local families and individuals, offering an insider’s perspective on Alaska and its people while supporting local communities.
Throughout your adventure, you'll stay in locally owned boutique lodgings whenever possible. Included meals range from dining at excellent local restaurants to savoring gourmet picnics during outdoor excursions.
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Itinerary
Check into your Juneau hotel and take some time to explore the nearby downtown area and its historical landmarks, shops, and scenic views. Then meet your group and guide for a delicious dinner.
Dinner included
Embark on a breathtaking three-hour flightseeing tour over the spectacular Juneau Icefield. Check out the snow-capped mountains and cascading waterfalls before landing at the Taku Glacier Lodge within the Tongass National Forest. Dine on wild Alaskan salmon and go for a stroll along wilderness trails. Then board The Safari Quest—a spacious, comfortable yacht with an onboard chef that will be home for the rest of the trip—and set sail toward Icy Strait to take in stunning coastal views.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Wake up on the water, then grab a paddle and kayak the waters of Icy Strait, paddling through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow up to 100 feet. Choose to ride a skiff out to a rocky outcropping where sea lions play or go for a hike with your naturalist guide to learn about Alaska’s marine life, plants, and geology. In the evening, you’ll sail into iconic Glacier Bay National Park—the early entry is a rare opportunity that’s exclusive to this itinerary.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Venture far beyond the typical tourist routes of this stunning park, sailing into areas rarely seen by visitors. Take in the park’s remote beauty as you hike at the foot of glaciers and enjoy the breeze from nearby ice fields.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Wildlife abounds on Admiralty Island, known as the "Fortress of the Bear" by the Tlingit people. Look for brown bears, eagles, and more as you kayak the island’s secluded bays. Then make a stop at Baranof Island, home to the historic town of Sitka and dense temperate rainforests. Take a scenic hike to a lake and unwind in natural hot springs.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Sail into Frederick Sound and watch for humpback whales as well as orcas. Cruise past Alaska’s oldest lighthouse, the Five Fingers, as well as The Brothers Islands, where sea lions relax on rocky outcroppings.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Cruise through the humpback- and orca-rich waters of Southeast Passage. Choose to go kayaking across the serene waters to look for sea stars and shore birds, or take a more challenging paddle through saltwater inlets surrounded by hanging waterfalls and lush green forests.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Check out harbor seals basking on icebergs as you sail through Endicott Arm, on your way to the narrow, dramatic Fords Terror, where you’ll be surrounded by steep walls and waterfalls. End up at Dawes Glacier, where you’ll enjoy the very Alaskan experience of watching massive chunks of ice calve off and land with a thunderous splash.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Enjoy fresh baked pastries on board before heading to the Juneau airport.
Breakfast included
Prices & Dates
Season | May |
Rates | Navigator Cabins // $8995 per person (double occupancy) |
Pathfinder Cabin // $11,595 per person (double occupancy) | |
Admiral Cabins // $12,980 per person (double occupancy) |