Our most popular trip provides a diversity not encountered on any other adventure we offer. In addition to watching wildlife amid scenic vistas, we will enjoy sea kayaking, camp in some of the most beautiful places on earth, hike in pristine wilderness, and learn the fascinating natural history of coastal Alaska. Each camping segment is interspersed with a night at a wonderful inn or hotel.

Watch for bald eagles and brown bears feasting on spawning salmon at Pack Creek Brown Bear sanctuary; kayak at Point Adolphus where humpback whales, sea lions, and seals abound; paddle and hike along pristine glacial fjords; wander through the lush Tongass National Forest. The floatplanes and charter boats between trip areas offer fantastic views of the Inside Passage. Two guides will accompany only ten guests on this truly ultimate adventure. Begins in Gustavus and ends in Juneau.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Bear watching and sea kayaking at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island Wilderness.

• Whale watching and sea kayaking at Point Adolphus.

• Sea kayaking and hiking among tide water glaciers.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Upon arriving in Juneau, transfer to our favorite hotel in downtown Juneau. We will gather for a pre-trip meeting and dinner.

Day 2 -Bear watching at Pack Creek! An early scenic floatplane flight will take us to Admiralty Island Wilderness. This exciting day entails sea kayaking and viewing wildlife in the famous old growth forests of Admiralty, one of the largest pristine forests left in America and with the highest concentration of brown bears and nesting bald eagles in the world. We'll spend a day at the Pack Creek Brown Bear Sanctuary watching for bears as they fish for salmon. Late afternoon floatplanes will take us back to Juneau.

Day 3-5 - We board a boat for a spectacular ride back in time to a land where glaciers rule. This is our first wilderness "home." We'll kayak this pristine area with photographic opportunities at every bend: glaciers, icebergs, flowers and magnificent mountains. We'll explore a quiet inlet, created by glaciers, where seals follow us with curiosity, delicate Arctic terns nest on shore, and bears often wander along the beaches. The serenity is broken with each calving of this active glacier.

Days 6-8 - After breakfast, our own charter boat will carry us across Icy Strait to Point Adolphus - feeding grounds for humpback whales.

Don't be surprised if you wake to the splashing and blowing of humpbacks. They often treat us to a breakfast show along the shoreline of our camp. We'll spend the days kayaking among whales, sea lions, seals, bald eagles, sea birds, and other marine life, and exploring the verdant old growth forest. We camp on pristine beaches with expansive views. Our guides will cook the finest meals this side of the Fairweather Range. We'll meet our boat on day eight for a whale-watching trip back to Gustavus and check into our charming Alaska Discovery Inn and gather for our final group dinner.

Day 9 - A farewell breakfast and flight back to Juneau will bring this adventure to a close.