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Alaska Family Voyage
A n  8-Day tour starting from $5,390

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Tour Length:    8 Days
Tour Type:    Luxury Tour
Tour Category:    Family Tour
Tour Operator:    National Geographic
Tour Code:    NGALASKA
About This Tour
Voyage along the dramatic coastline of Alaska's Inside Passage on a great family adventure. On board the intimate 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Lion or National Geographic Sea Bird,** get up close to some of the world's most spectacular scenery and wildlife. Watch for black and brown bears along Tracy Arm Fjord, kayak in pristine inlets, see humpback whales breaching in Frederick Sound, search for nesting bald eagles, and hike along sparkling salmon streams. A special hands-on educational program is designed to encourage children's interest in topics as diverse as the feeding behavior of humpback whales and the identification of bear tracks in the wild.
Accompanying us on these special family departures will be a team of expert naturalists and other staff who will organize activities for kids.
What's Included?
Our approach during this voyage is one of discovery. We take time to stop and explore this beautiful and intriguing land up close, in the company of expert naturalists who have an intimate knowledge of the region. Our small ship has the flexibility to take you ashore to places that few others see. The long days of summer allow for wildlife viewing well into the evening hours.
Sightseeing / Highlights
  • Visit St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral


  • Cruise along Admiralty Island


  • Look for humpback whales at Point Adolphus


  • Discover the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island


  • Tracy Arm


    • Optionals & Add-Ons
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT

    A diverse team of experts — from naturalists to cultural historians — accompanies this expedition. On the August 9, 2009 departure, we will be joined by biologist and filmmaker Greg Marshall and his family. Greg invented Crittercam, a camera that has been attached to more than 40 species, from fur seals to blue whales, to provide a window into the secret lives of animals. Greg is a two-time Emmy® Award winner for Cinematography and Sound, and seeks to inspire a passion for conservation in his audiences through the use of media.
    Your Itinerary
    Day 1 — Seattle/Sitka, Alaska
    Embark in Sitka, a unique town with a strong Russian heritage. Visit St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a striking testament to Alaska's roots prior to the U.S. purchase of the territory from Russia. Then explore Sitka National Historical Park, where totem poles line serene wooded trails. (D)
    National Geographic Sea Lion or National Geographic Sea Bird ** (D)

    Day 2 — Exploring Alaska's Islands, Bays, and Fjords
    Beachcomb, hike forest trails, explore by kayak, or cruise along Admiralty Island, where the massive brown bear is found, along with perhaps the world's highest density of nesting bald eagles. If conditions permit, explore the coastlines of some remote islands by kayak. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 3 — Point Adolphus/Chichagof Island
    Look for humpback whales at Point Adolphus, a favored feeding area. Then cruise along the northern coastline of Chichagof Island and find playful sea otters. Keep an eye out for eagles, which are commonplace in the surrounding Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 4 — Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
    Spend the day exploring magnificent Glacier Bay, where enormous glaciers flow from the ice fields far above. Watch and hear glaciers calving as tons of ice crash into the sea. Venture near islets that are home to seabirds such as puffins and guillemots, and look for humpback whales and orcas. Walk ashore among towering spruce trees and meadows of wildflowers.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 5 — Exploring Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
    These waters often make for great whale watching. Look for Steller sea lions hauled out on the rocky islands that dot the channels. Take a walk with naturalists along a quiet forest trail or kayak in the tiny coves in this area.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 6 — Petersburg
    Discover the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, founded more than 100 years ago by rugged Norwegian fishermen. A visit to Petersburg provides a glimpse of a true Alaskan town. There is an opportunity for optional flight seeing via floatplane or helicopter over nearby LeConte Glacier (weather permitting) and for hikes on forest trails. Later, cruise out to look for whales in the southern part of Frederick Sound, or explore LeConte Bay, a virtual sculpture garden of grounded icebergs.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 7 — Tracy Arm Fjord
    Enter Tracy Arm, a spectacular 22-mile-long fjord where waterfalls cascade from towering, glacially carved walls. We maneuver among large icebergs, keeping an eye out for feeding bears on the shoreline and mountain goats on the cliffs above.
    (B, L, D)

    Day 8 — Juneau/Seattle
    Visit the imposing Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska State Museum, an excellent introduction to Alaska's natural history and cultures. There is time to explore Juneau on your own before we disembark the ship. In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Seattle.
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    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date
           
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    Additional Information
  • Price are per person, double occupancy on Category 1. Category 2 and 3 will be a higher base fare!

  • For children under 18, deduct $500 from the adult fare.

  • For single cabin in 2009 add $2690 in Cat 1 and $3100 in Cat 2

  • For single cabin in 2010 add $2820 in Cat 1 and $3240 in Cat 2

  • For a single cabin in 2010, add $2,820 in Category 1 and $3,240 in Category 2.

  • Third person rates are available in a limited number of Category 3 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate.

  • Airfare is not included in the expedition cost.

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