To cover the most area and do the most you will want to do this package so you see nothing twice!
Trip can be Sitka – Juneau or Juneau – Sitka
•Day 1
•Depart for Tracy Arm-Fjords Terror Wilderness Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises, and arctic terns. A fabulous kayak spot
•Day 2
•Frederick Sound and Admiralty Island
•These waters are prime areas for both orca and humpback whales. With luck, guests may observe their fascinating behavior—breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding—as we fill the deck and listen to the play-by-play from your expert crew. We will explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Once ashore, we have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close exploration.
•Day 3
•Baronof Warm Spring & Southern Chatham Strait
•These waters are prime areas for both orca and humpback whales. A “Sea Lion Island” is a sure sight to see! Arriving to Baronof Warm Springs, you will walk along boardwalk and explore the tiny village and quiet forest trail up to the natural hot spring. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close exploration.
•Day 4
•Sandy Beach, Cosmos and Kelp Bay
•This is our best opportunity to see the Coastal Brown Bears feeding from multiple salmon runs throughout the summer season. Getting close to shore via tender, it is common to get as close as 50’ to a feeding brown bear. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close viewing and exploration. Excellent crabbing and shrimping in this area for seafood feasts!
•Day 5
•Tenankee Hot Springs
•This is a shore experience to visit a tiny Alaskan Village that is friendly to visitors. A community hot spring and village amenities are up for a tour. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for exploration for additional. Excellent crabbing and shrimping in this area for seafood feasts! Crab night is in order!
•Day 6
•Peril Straight and Surgius Narrows
• This day is mostly underway to position for crossing or staging to cross Surgius Narrows, a gut that can only be navigated at slack tide. In other words…..lets not go white water rafting to cross it in extreme currents. Seriously!
•Excellent calm waters for fishing, whale watching and kayaking. We fish as often as you want to!! Don’t forget……you can take your catch home with you!
•Day 7
•Goddard Hot Spring/Last call Fishing
•This is that last day to get that catch you want to take home, or take a 1/2 day trip with a charter boat that will clean, vacu-pack, freeze and have it ready for your flight home. Additional charges will apply.
•Goddard Hot Spring is a local hot spot in a remote setting. Wonderful for a beach campfire and sundowners. Local fisherman frequently stop by!
Disembark in Sitka
•Options are available to stay on MV Bear Paw for an additional night to allow a day in town to wait for flights the following day. Additional charges apply
•Don’t forget your fish boxes to take your fish home with you.
•Enjoy visiting Sitka!
•Check with your airline about your weight limits
•Don’t forget about the hugs goodbye with your crew.
• Drop off before noon
