Glacier Viewing in Skagway
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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari
This wilderness expedition to the spectacular Davidson Glacier immerses you in the abundant natural beauty of Alaska, leading you through fjords, rain forests, vibrant wildflowers, and towering mountains. Kick off the tour with a sublime cruise down the Lynn Canal, followed by a mellow hike to your canoe that will bring you face-to-face with the stunning Davidson Glacier. Wrap up the adventure with a picnic lunch on the beach before the return cruise back to town. On this spellbinding wilderness expedition, you will travel through fjords and rainforests viewing some of the most spectacular Alaskan scenery in Southeast. You’ll see everything from wildflowers to towering mountains and top off the experience with up-close views of the Davidson Glacier. Your adventure begins aboard one of our boats custom-designed to provide an intimate viewing experience. During your 75-minute journey through North America’s deepest fjord, keep a lookout for whales, seals, and cascading waterfalls while your Naturalist guide tells you more about the area you are traveling through. Upon arrival at the remote Glacier Point beach, you will take a short, adventurous drive in a school bus across the forested glacial moraines to our base camp where you will gear up in rubber boots and a life jacket. After a ¼ mile walk, the forest opens to reveal a breathtaking view of the Davidson Glacier and the pristine lake below. Here you will board a 31-foot voyager canoe for a trip around the lake to view the glacier and enjoy the incredible Alaskan wilderness while your guide shares their extensive knowledge of the area. Conditions permitting, you’ll make a stop on the delta to get up close and personal with the glacier. This is an optional 1/2 to 1-mile hike over a sand and pebble beach. After the walk on the delta, hop back in the canoe to begin your return trip. After arriving back at the base camp, enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach before your cruise back to town on the custom-designed wildlife-viewing boat. Tour Itinerary 1 hour 20 minutes Scenic cruise aboard our wildlife viewing boat 20 minutes Safari bus ride to the gear pavilion 10 minutes Restroom break and gear up (life vest, rubber boots, and rain gear if needed) 10 minutes Hike to canoe put-in 1 hour 25 minutes Canoe around glacier lake (depending on weather and water depth, an optional 1/2 mile hike on the glacier delta may be possible) 30 minutes Take gear off and return bus ride to the beach 40 minutes Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach 1 hour 20 minutes Return scenic cruise back to town
Skagway Glacier Discovery By Helicopter
Lift off from the historic Skagway waterfront and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska’s remote glaciers. Begin with a flightseeing tour followed by a walking tour of a lifetime on Alaska's remotest glaciers. Experienced glacier guides will be with you to answer all of your questions and explain the awesome forces of nature at work. Leave all traces of civilization behind and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska’s remote glaciers. During your helicopter flight, you will head into a rugged region of sheer mountains, majestic valleys and massive glaciers. Jagged peaks towering over the Chilkat Glacier, cascading waterfalls, surrounding the Ferebee Glacier, or the spectacular "river of ice” known as the Meade Glacier, may be among the wonders you encounter. Flight routes and landing zones are selected daily to ensure that you receive the best that the area has to offer. Once you have reached your destination, you will be given the rare opportunity to explore one of Mother Nature’s greatest marvels. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you will not want to miss!
Glacier Dog Sled Demonstration by Helicopter
Fly through the Alaskan wilderness before landing on the Denver Glacier where you’ll be greeted by an experienced musher and their team of sled dogs! Get an exclusive glimpse of their life as you hear tales of the trail and get to meet the dogs who have made the Iditarod famous. Feel the excitement as you learn about the training and bonding process between musher and their dogs. On this immersive small group tour, you will take flight from Skagway’s waterfront to be transported through the raw beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Your pilot will guide you over the Taiya Inlet and through the mountains to the Denver Glacier. Once landed on the glacier, your musher will teach you about the dog sledding equipment and gear as they share personal race stories. Interact with the dogs as you learn how to prepare a sled dog team for a race, from harnessing the eager pups to understanding their unique personalities and training techniques. Once the team is ready to go, watch the excitement and speed of these elite athletes as they dash across the glacier with their musher. After the demonstration, you will make your way over to the future Iditarod champions, puppies! Cherish this once in a lifetime opportunity as you cuddle with the puppies and take pictures together against the dazzling landscape of the glacier before loading back into the helicopters for your return flight to Skagway. Whether you’re a dog lover, an adventure seeker, or simply looking to immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness, this tour offers a unique blend of excitement, education, and stunning natural beauty. Book your spot today to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity! *Please note guests will not ride a dog sled pulled by Alaska sled dogs. This is a demonstration only excursion.
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