Alaska

Passport to Southeast Alaska: By Hiking Boot, Kayak & Boat

Program No. 22225RJ
Alaska is one-fifth the size of all Lower 48 states combined but has a population smaller than Rhode Island. Come hike, kayak, learn about and explore this idyllic place.

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
Jun 21 - Jul 1, 2024
Starting at
7,399
Jul 5 - Jul 15, 2024
Starting at
7,499
Jul 19 - Jul 29, 2024
Starting at
7,499
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
Jun 21 - Jul 1, 2024
Starting at
8,759
Jul 5 - Jul 15, 2024
Starting at
8,899
Jul 19 - Jul 29, 2024
Starting at
8,899

At a Glance

Southeast Alaska opens up to you on an extraordinary learning adventure in a land steeped in riveting lore, hardy culture and spirited days of up-close discovery by land and sea. Kayak in cold blue waters to one of Alaska’s most active feeding grounds for humpback whales. Hike in old-growth forest with views of towering mountains. Dine on native salmon. Be transformed in the wild outdoors and pure air of America’s 49th state.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Kayaking up to two hours at a time on mostly calm waters, hiking up to four miles over varied terrain over a period of two hours. Rafting on relatively flat waters.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Take a quiet float through a Bald Eagle Preserve to a Klukwan village to learn about the Tlingit culture.
  • Explore the beautiful wildness of Glacier Bay National Park by boat, on foot and by kayak!
  • Hike through the Tongass National Rainforest and watch out for whales, otters, schools of salmon, and eagles flying overhead as you kayak in the waters along the Pacific coastline.
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