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These Alaska and British Columbia trips come with a warning: These trips are addictive. The proof is in the fact that well over half of the guests are either returning – some for over 40 trips – or have come because of enthusiastic recommendations from friends. We have welcomed guests from around the world, including Alaska itself.

Southeast Alaska/B.C. is best seen and visited by boat or float plane, and the smaller the boat or plane (within reason) the better the experience. Miles of tree lined deep green fiords combined with ice, dramatic basalt and granitic rock and all the animals that live here make for a tremendous sense of awe and exhilaration. Come and join us for the adventure!

Flying in to Juneau (the Alaska state capital) gives time to explore this most northern of our state capitals (and the only one you can't drive to) so arriving one or two days early lets you visit different aspects of this former mining town.

This trip across Southeast Alaska ends in the small frontier town of Wrangell. Cruise ships don't stop here so it retains more of the flavor of small town Alaska: fishing, mining, lumbering all backed by a strong Native influence which have shaped the area. Some nice museums, native art, and "you never know what you'll find" experiences grace your visit here. Leaving time to explore the town is worth it.

As the adventure unfolds there will be terrific scenery (snowcapped mountains and ice), opportunities to venture ashore in very remote areas, kayaking, fishing, and of course, photography. Two of the best bear viewing areas in Southeast (Pack and Anan Creeks) are on the agenda and usually orcas, seabirds, bears on the shore and other surprises wait around the next bend. Our itineraries are flexible and we look for opportunities to be amazed.

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This voyage of exploration around Admiralty Island (the 7th largest island in the US) provides a wonderful opportunity to visit wilderness (almost a million acres of it) and experience a lot of what Southeast Alaska has to offer. Ice, bears, whales, waterfalls are all part of the picture as are most of the other wildlife that inhabits this region. The Tlingit town of Angoon is on the agenda, and several hours can be spent looking at painted house fronts and other evidence of native art.

Pack Creek is probably the best known of the bear reserves in the area and we will be spending a day there. With the trip ending in Gustavus at the entrance to Glacier Bay National Park, time with the whales that are usually near the entrance to Glacier Bay is a must do. Come with us and see what you think!

And check out the Naturalist Notes from our July 2025 Trip.

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The reverse of the earlier trip, the same general itinerary applies. Beautiful SE Alaska with its magnificent scenery, outstanding wildlife, and surprising adventures is the order of the day. This trip starts the morning of Aug 16 with a jetboat trip up the Stikine River with the group boarding Delphinus in the afternoon after lunch. Then off for the start of the remote adventures!

Arriving in Wrangell one to two days early lets you explore this frontier town as well as visiting the museum with its wonderful Native art, beach walking at low tide to view the petroglyphs in the exposed rocks and whatever else comes to mind. If you have the time, staying in Juneau at the end of the trip gives you a chance to visit the state capital and explore this area.

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See the description for WBG I although no two trips are identical. The three "Ws" (weather, wildlife, wishes-of the group) determine how the trip proceeds. But that description still applies and Juneau and Wrangell are both worth exploring on either end of the trip.

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This voyage of exploration around Admiralty Island (the 7th largest island in the US) provides a wonderful opportunity to visit wilderness (almost a million acres of it) and experience a lot of what Southeast Alaska has to offer. Ice, bears, whales, waterfalls are all part of the picture as are most of the other wildlife that inhabits this region. The Tlingit town of Angoon is on the agenda, and several hours can be spent looking at painted house fronts and other evidence of native art.

Pack Creek is probably the best known of the bear reserves in the area and we will be spending a day there. With the trip ending in Gustavus at the entrance to Glacier Bay National Park, time with the whales that are usually near the entrance to Glacier Bay is a must do. Come with us and see what you think!

And check out the Naturalist Notes from our July 2025 Trip.

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Find out more about Ronn Patterson
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See the description for WBG II although no two trips are identical. The three "Ws" (weather, wildlife, wishes-of the group) determine how the trip proceeds. But that description still applies and Juneau and Wrangell are both worth exploring on either end of the trip.

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