You only have a few hours in Sitka, Alaska, and you may never come back. What’s the best way to explore the area? Our two-hour, private Sitka shore excursion helps you discover why Smithsonian Magazine called Sitka, Alaska, one of the Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in 2013. Capture amazing views of Sitka, our stunning harbor and fishing fleet as you learn about Japonski Island’s fascinating World War II history. Walk among the towering totems at the Sitka National Historical Park, visit our resident bear cubs who have been rescued from certain death at the Fortress of the Bears, and discover the amazing and true stories of Alaska’s most historic city. Let our local guides show you our Sitka, a Sitka as unforgettable as the images you take home with you. We will tell you the engaging story of the totems, the history of the Fortress of the Bears, and share with you stories of our incredible Sitka-by-the-Sea. Make lasting memories as our knowledgeable local guides share with you a Sitka filled with amazing wildlife, incredible beauty, and unbelievable images. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots! Escape the large, crowded bus tours and let our local tour guides show you the best of Sitka in our 10-passenger Nissan NV vans. We wear wireless microphones so everyone can hear our stories. Points Of Interest: Japonski Island Capture amazing views of Sitka, its stunning harbor and fishing fleet as you learn about Japonski Island’s fascinating World War II history. Admission to Fortress of the Bear Meet the rescued Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears up close. Learn their stories and how we save orphan bear cubs from certain death Visit the Sitka National Historic Park Take a short walk to snap photos of the stunning totem poles and the beautiful Indian River. Learn about the lifecycle of Alaskan salmon who have been spawning in the Indian River for millions of years Drive by many historic Sitka landmarks Make note of the ones you want to go back to see up close! *St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral *Sheldon Jackson Museum *Sitka Sound Science Center Narrated tour of Sitka, Alaska Local guides take you behind the scenes and give you the inside scoop on how real Alaskans live. Wireless microphones make hearing easy!

Available Timing

09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM

$100 /guest

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Haines

Offered by Cold Country Salmon

Alaska Black Cod portions

5lbs of our Wild Caught Sablefish (Black Cod) The richest, most buttery tasting white fish available. Its also very...

$265.00

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Seward

Helicopter Glacier Dog Sledding

Want to cross two things off your bucket list? Look no further than our helicopter glacier dog sledding tour. This amazing 90-minute excursion combines the best that Alaska has to offer — glaciers, flightseeing, dog sledding, and snow — to create an epic tour that will leave you talking about it months after your vacation has ended. “Highlight of our trip!” and “Opportunity of a lifetime!” are just some of the positive feedback we receive from our guests. Our Glacier Dog Sledding Tour departs from our office located at the Seward Airport. Once at our office, we will prepare you for your trip. We have all the gear you need. We have boots that will go over your shoes to help keep them dry, we have rain jackets, and if you are a little nervous about the weather being cold, we even have mittens. The weather in Seward typically ranges between 55° and 75°. On the glacier itself, the temperature can vary from about 40° to 90° depending on the weather but these are temperatures you will likely see throughout your trip, not just on our excursion — so be sure to pack accordingly. First-time visitors to Alaska are sometimes surprised by both how warm and how cold various parts of the state can be. We highly advise that you dress in layers and wear sunglasses. It can be very bright on the glacier and conditions on the glacier can also differ greatly from conditions in Seward. Once geared up, we will teach you how to safely enter and exit our helicopters. We primarily fly Robinson 44 helicopters which have room for three passengers as well as a small backpack or handbag. This means that everyone gets a window seat! If you are part of a larger group, don’t worry! We have multiple helicopters on-site and are experts at working with large families, tour groups, and are even great at throwing big corporate events complete with catering! After going over the safety features of our helicopter, it’s time to fly! Sit on our sunny porch and watch for eagles, who nest in the trees on the far side of the airport, as you wait for your helicopter. When your helicopter lands, our staff will walk you out to the helicopter and help you get in. Once onboard, our friendly pilots will introduce themselves, make sure you are ready, and then it’s up, up, and away! Our pilots are experienced, professional, and an absolute blast to fly with. Never flown in a helicopter? It is much smoother than ride than flying in an airplane. Our pilots have pinpoint precision and can go just about anywhere. We pride ourselves on our excellent safety record. As you leave the Seward Airport, you will fly over a beautiful braided river that terminates in the ocean. This is a popular spot to see brown bears fishing for salmon. As the helicopter flies towards the mountains and over Resurrection Bay, keep an eye out for otters and whales. Although rare, humpbacks and orcas are known to come into the nutrient-rich water of the bay to feed. As the helicopter approaches the mountains, you’ll pass over a beautiful grassy meadow. Then, as you round a corner and enter the mountain valley check out several beautiful waterfalls. Look even more closely and try to spot mountain goats as they make their way along the rocky cliffs. When Godwin Glacier comes into view you will be spellbound. The toe of the glacier, or where it terminates, is where we see the blue ice glaciers are commonly known for. Look down below to see giant fissures and crevasses in the ice! We will follow the glacier up and slowly gain elevation until we reach the accumulation zone, the area where it snows heavily throughout most of the year. Annual Snowfall on Godwin Glacier exceeds one hundred feet of snow! You’ll be in utter disbelief as the helicopter lands at our dog camp at just how much snow there really is. You’ll want sunglasses, it’s bright! As the helicopter lands, make sure you have all your belongings as our glacier staff will come to help you out of the helicopter and escort you towards our camp. This is about a 10-20 meter walk. We like to tell our guests that the ground is uneven and the snow can be punchy at the height of the day, but it is not slippery. This is some of the only walking guests will have to do making it appropriate for all ages and activity levels. Those worried about conditions should let our staff know so that we can be extra attentive. Our dog sledding camp is the home-away-from-home for our mushing staff, who work in rotating shifts, living in this remote haven taking care of our dogs, and sharing their enthusiasm for mushing with visitors like you. Our guides will introduce themselves to you and then explain to you what life is like living on a glacier taking care of sled dogs. Your guide will walk you into the kennel where you will meet some of our famous canine athletes before going out on the trail. Our dogs are all very friendly but to ensure a positive experience for both our guests and our dogs, we always teach our visitors how to interact with dogs. Under the supervision of one of our guides, we invite you to pet and play with our dogs — though you certainly don’t have to. After getting your fill of kisses, it’s time to mush! We use a unique double-driver dog sled and we give all our guests the option to sit and relax or to help mush the team under the supervision of the guide. Before hitting the trail, we will go over the basics of dog sledding. We explain how to sit on our sleds so the driver can maneuver more easily. We also go over what gear we use and why it’s important. Most importantly, we teach those helping to mush the team, all about how to stop a dog team! Believe it or not, in dog sledding the toughest thing we have to teach the dogs is how to stop! Before we set off, the dogs generally bark and jump to show their excitement — they really love their job — and if you have a good camera this makes for some fantastic action shots. Then, with the command of “alright” the team falls silent and starts to take you around beautiful Godwin Glacier. Our guides are all highly passionate, experienced, mushers who excel at telling stories and sharing their love of dogs with you. Hear captivating stories from racing events like the 1,000 miles long Iditarod Sled Dog Race or the Copper Basin 300. Every now and then, your musher will stop to take photos of you and the team. We know photos are an important part of any vacation and we are happy to help you capture your glacier dog sledding tour. The photo opportunities here are absolutely unbelievable! During these stops, you can also say hello to the dogs or watch and try not to laugh as they roll around in the snow. Time flies when you are having fun and before you know it your 30 minutes of mushing will be over. When you get back to dog camp, you are given another opportunity to say hello and pet the dogs. This is a great time to go up to the lead dogs and pose with them for a photograph. After you go dog sledding, You have approximately 30 more minutes on the glacier which you can use to stage group photos, meet our puppies, or simply kick back and enjoy the scenery. Every year we raise one or two litters of puppies on Godwin Glacier. Having you visit us, give us an excellent opportunity to socialize our young dogs! When you’ve had your fill of puppy kisses, we invite you to relax on our outdoor porch. Sit back, enjoy the sunshine, and take in the beautiful scenery. On cooler days, enjoy our propane fire or go inside our guest tent. Before you know it, you’ll hear the helicopter as it makes its way back to camp to pick you up. Your Guide will help you snap a quick photo in front of the helicopter before helping you onboard. Then, it’s time to fly back to Seward! Back in our office, we have complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and tea available in our office and eagerly wait to hear about your experience!

Available Timing

07:40 AM 08:30 AM 09:00 AM

$610 /adult (< 250lbs)

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Anchorage

Yukon & Brooks Range Winter Photo Workshop

Duration 7 Days March 1 - 8, 2024 About Explore the mystical wonders of winter in Alaska with this new photography workshop! This itinerary includes two nights near the Yukon River photographing the frosty forest and four nights in the Brooks Range photographing mountains, valleys and the aurora borealis. The emphasis of this workshop will be *evening light and aurora borealis photography.* What's Included - Guiding and instruction (both classroom and field) - Transportation between Fairbanks, the Yukon River and Wiseman - Lodging in Fairbanks the first night, plus six nights out in the field on location - Hand warmers and toe warmers - All meals and snacks from meeting time to conclusion What to Bring Recommended Photography Gear - Camera with manual settings - Wide angle lens wide aperture (f/2.8 lenses covering the 14-70 mm range) - Zoom lens, recommended 70-200mm - Charged batteries and charger - Multiple memory cards - Remote shutter release Clothing and Personal Gear - Insulated winter boots for outdoors, comfortable shoes for inside areas. - Parka or down winter jacket - Warm hat and gloves - Insulated pants or bibs - Head lamp with red light mode - Thermal long sleeve layers - Warm, thick sweater - Wool socks

$3,195 /adult

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