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The
Real Adventure
8
Days: Moderate Glacier Trekking, Whitewater
Rafting (Class III Rapids), Mountain Biking, and Sea
Kayaking
This
is a multi-activity adventure beyond compare, and surely
worthy of the designation Alaska “Gold!” Gateway to
twenty-four million acres of protected wilderness, Haines,
Alaska (rated by National Geographic Adventure in 2004 as
one of 10 “great adventure towns”), is the perfect
departure city for this trip designed especially for
people who want to “do it all.” Raft the Class III
whitewater of the upper Tatshenshini River as it winds
through the Yukon wilderness; cycle the coastline of
Chilkat State Park, with majestic glaciers and 7,000-foot
peaks as your backdrop; trek and camp on the Davidson
Glacier, geared up with crampons, ice axe, and helmet;
paddle a kayak in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait,
where humpback whales abound. Unique transportation
between activities includes charter boat, bush plane, and
even a war canoe! A touch of wilderness camping mixed with
a few nights in cozy inns make this trip an excellent
choice for the active traveler looking for excitement and
challenge—with a decidedly soft edge.
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Whale
watching and sea kayaking at Point Adolphus, the most
active feeding grounds for humpback whales
Learn
to walk on a glacier!
Whitewater
rafting on the headwaters of the Tatshenshini River
Cycle
along the stunning coastline of the Lynn Canal, the
deepest fjord in North America
Cost: From $3190 per person based on double
occupancy: 6 - 10 travelers
Charter
Flights:
$200 per person
Deposit
Requirement: $500 per person
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Itinerary:
Alaska Gold
Day
1--Meet
in Haines, Alaska for pre-trip meeting and dinner.
Day
2
--Van
transfer into Canada over the Chilkat Pass and into the
Yukon’s Kluane National Park for a day of rafting the
Class III rapids of the Blanchard, headwaters of the
Tatshenshini River.
Day
3--Easy
ten mile cycle along the coastline near Chilkat State
Park, with views of 7000 foot peaks and glaciers in the
distance. Afternoon boat transfer via war canoe and
ferry to camp on the shores of Davidson Lake.
Day
4-- Strap on your
crampons! After an introduction to glacier trekking,
we are off to a full day trek on the Davidson Glacier. ( a
favorite of many of our past guests!)
Day
5--Morning hike on
glacier, then take a spectacular flight seeing trip over
stunning Glacier National
Park to Gustavus.
Day
6--Take a charter boat across Icy Strait to Point
Adolphus, feeding grounds for humpback
whales. After an introductory sea kayak lesson,
you'll take off for a silent paddle among pristine waters
observing abundant marine life: humpback whales, sea
otters, Stellar sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals and
more.
Day
7--We may be treated to a breakfast show of
humpbacks splashing and blowing along the shore!
Spend the day exploring and kayaking the verdant old
growth forest.
Day
8-- Meet the charter boat, and take a whale
watching cruise back to Gustavus. Board air taxi for
Juneau. Depart Juneau.
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