A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Lindblad Expeditions
4.7 . Excellent
93%
Travel Style: Array Relaxed
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
15 days
From: $ 10,390 $ 693 / day
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • Sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife-rich channels
  • Encounter abundant and varied wildlife; spend time observing them
  • Enjoy privileged access to Haida Gwaii, the ancestral home of the Haida people, which contains Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Shoot with and learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor
  • Experience the surprisingly colorful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist on every expedition

Short Description

Embark on a 15-day adventure between Sitka, Alaska and Seattle, Washington exploring three of the most appealing wild regions in the Pacific Northwest: Alaska’s Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii. You’ll sail into mist-shrouded fjords and past crashing glaciers, see brown bears stalking shores, and eagles flying. And in Haida Gwaii you’ll meet artisans and experience the resonance of their cultural heritage and artwork.  With our special access to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, you’ll see ancient village sites, and the endemic species that make Haida Gwaii the “Canadian Galápagos.”

Style Small ship cruise
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Lodging Level Luxury (5*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport
Start City Seattle
End City Sitka

Itinerary

DAY 1: Seattle/Embark

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark the ship.

DAY 2: Gulf Islands, British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Search for orca whales and cruise around forested islands.

DAY 3: Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

At the community of Alert Bay, visit the U’mista Cultural Centre, where we’ll watch traditional First Nations performances and learn from the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Visit Johnstone Strait, one of the foremost viewing areas for orcas in the Northern Hemisphere.

DAY 4-5: Inside Passage of British Columbia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Head northward along the untouched coastline looking for whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak the many bays and inlets.

DAY 6-8: Haida Gwaii

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

With a shared respect for the natural world, explore the islands of Haida Gwaii. A Haida Interpreter will join us as we visit the Haida Heritage Center at K’aay Llnagaay to learn about the incredible history of the Haida people and the meaning behind their renowned artwork. In the ancestral town of Old Massett, join in a traditional dance performance and feast, and meet community members and local artistans. Explore Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. See the ancient totems at SGang Gwaay (Ninstints) or K'una (Skedans). Kayak and take expedition landing craft around the incredibly biodiverse islands where black bears are the largest in the world and endemic species thrive.

DAY 9: Misty Fiords, Alaska

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cruise past glacially-carved cliffs and kayak in the stillness of Misty Fiord’s forested backwaters.

DAY 10: Frederick Sound and Petersburg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Join naturalists on deck and search for orcas, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions. Go ashore for a walk along a quiet forest trail and in the fishing village of Petersburg, known as “Alaska’s Little Norway.” Explore with optional flightseeing or a bicycle ride. Enjoy a crab feast this evening.

DAY 11: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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 on an expedition landing craft for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs.

DAY 12: Juneau

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit Mendenhall Glacier with your naturalists and observe the ever-changing, ice-carved valley up close.

DAY 13: Glacier Bay National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Spend the entire day among the enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. Search for Steller sea lions, puffins and mountain goats. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us to share the lore and legend of the area. A National Park Service Ranger will join us as well.

DAY 14: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Kayak and hike among forested islands on our final exploration of southeast Alaska.

DAY 15: Sitka/Disembark/Home

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its picturesque spire and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center before transferring to the airport for flights to Seattle.

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Price Per Day: $ 693 per day

43 Lindblad Expeditions Travel Reviews & Ratings

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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

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I had to withdraw from a trip due to pneumonia. Six months later, after my submission was long approved, I still am unable to receive reimbursement from TripMate, the travel insurance company. I will never use Nat Geo or Lindblad for another trip, though I had planned to. That they would work with such a untenable partner company is incomprehensible.
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UnCruise is an amazing dream!!

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UnCruise is an amazing dream!! The crew, the sales team, the office team, all go out of their way to make sure your experience is unforgettable. We were on the August 1, 2020 cruise. Even tho things didn’t go quite the way we planned, UnCruise was unbelievable. We will be back. UnCruise was my first ever cruise. They will be the only company we ever cruise with.
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UnCruise is an amazing dream!!

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UnCruise is an amazing dream!! The crew, the sales team, the office team, all go out of their way to make sure your experience is unforgettable. We were on the August 1, 2020 cruise. Even tho things didn’t go quite the way we planned, UnCruise was unbelievable. We will be back. UnCruise was my first ever cruise. They will be the only company we ever cruise with.
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Several trips made and will do more

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Great small ships with knowledge filled historians ans naturalists to find the birds and animals. Several trips made and will do more

Several trips made and will do more!

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Great small ships with knowledge filled historians ans naturalists to find the birds and animals. Several trips made and will do more!

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Small ships, excellent naturalists, delicious meals. We've done 10 trips and loved everyone of them!

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Optional Activities

  • Denali National Park Pre-Voyage Extension: PRE-TRIP / 6 DAYS / FROM $5,690
  • Denali National Park Post Voyage Extension
  • Seattle Pre-Voyage Extension: PRE-TRIP / 3 DAYS / FROM $2,190

Flight & Transport Inclusions

All internal ground transport

Group Size

Standard Group - 25 + people

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What's excluded

  • International and internal airfare
  • Passport, visa, and immigration fees
  • Gratuities
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Personal Expenses
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