Wildlife and Photography Cruise, Prince William Sound, Alaska
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Highlights
- Experience the beauty of Prince William Sound from a working 65-foot yacht
- Enjoy photo opportunities while watching for migrating birds, whales, otters, dolphins, and mountain goats
- Kayak or hike everyday -- the best weather of the year usually happens in May in South Central Alaska
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Trip includes
- First and last night's stay in an Anchorage hotel; accommodation on board the Discovery
- Gourmet meals prepared on the Discovery for five nights/six days
- Use of kayaks, life jackets, rain gear (coats and pants), rain boots, waterproof gloves
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Itinerary
Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to the downtown hotel for a comfortable night's stay (price of accommodation included). Accommodations offer convenient access to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, a network of developed hiking and bicycling trails throughout the Anchora...
After breakfast (included at the hotel), we will be picked up by a Discovery staff member for the scenic ride along Turnagain Arm, known for its tremendous tidal flats and frequent sightings of sheep and eagles. We will continue south through the Chugach mountains to ...
Mornings aboard the Discovery are usually relaxed with a casual open breakfast served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Such flexible timing works well with guests from various time zones and individual morning routines. Enjoy a variety of warm fresh breads, muffins, rolls, frui...
Today, we have multiple options for exploring secluded bays in the western Sound. Characterized by undulating peaks and intricate shorelines, many of the islands offer some of the region's more “secretive” coves and spectacular mountains. This is a kayaking or small b...
The theme of a casual morning breakfast continues as the Discovery sails north up a long fjord that houses a tidewater glacier at its tip. Near the glacier, enjoy a kayak excursion that enables you to thread through the many icebergs that have recently fallen from the...
This will be our last full day in Prince William Sound. Today’s hike serves as a portage between two bays, traversing a hidden mountain meadow. The beauty of the delicate alpine vegetation encountered on this two-hour walk was described by the early explorer and natur...
Guests awake to a casual breakfast and an exciting day of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery–corridors of breathtaking beauty, sprawling glaciers, and a panoramic skyline of mountain grandeur. On our final journey back to Whittier we will pass through Port W...
After breakfast (included at the B&B) the hotel will arrange for your transfer to the airport (not included) for departures home, or you may choose to extend your stay in Alaska. If you have the time, the following are recommended: see Dave Parkhurst’s Northern Li...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International Flights
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- Personal Expenses
Accommodation
M/V Discovery (a 65-foot classic working yacht). Each cabin has an upper and lower single berth.
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