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Ocean to Ice Adventure
Experience the best of Alaska by combining wildlife viewing and whale watching with glacier trekking! You will enjoy a 1 1/2-hour whale watch combined with a 7-hour roundtrip glacier trek.
The trip begins with a whale watch boat cruise. Look for humpback whales, orca, sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles, lots of birds and sometimes black or brown bear from the beach! The boat tour operates in protected waters (inlets, channels, bays).
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After enjoying a few hours on the water, you get geared up for the glacier trek. The glacier trek portion begins with a two and a half mile trail hike through the rainforest and along the lake's edge of the Mendenhall Glacier, over forest and rocky terrain. The elevation gain is approximately 300-500 feet. Once you reach the terminus of the glacier, you will then learn how to glacier trek with crampons and an ice axe. Explore unique ice formations - ice caves, pools, tunnels, seracs and crevasses! This is a once in a lifetime adventure!
Cost: $295 per person
Trip Duration: Approximately 8-10 hours
Trip Activities: Boat Cruise, Whale Watching/Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Glacier trekking
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging (depending on physical fitness level)
No Experience Necessary
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Sample Itinerary:
1/2 hour - Van Transport to Auke Bay Boat Harbor
1 1/2 hours - Whale Watching/Wildlife Viewing Cruise
1/2 hour - Van Transport to Trailhead/Gear Overview
2 hours - Trail Hike to Glacier
1/2 hour - Lunch Break
1 1/2 hours - Introduction to Glacier Trekking
2 hours - Trail Hike Back to Parking Lot
1/2 hour - Van Transport Back to Town
We Provide: Certified guide, all gear, light lunch/snacks/beverages, roundtrip transportation.
You Bring: Hiking boots, comfortable hiking pants, sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain gear.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The glacier trip caters to all ages and abilities. However, participants must be in good enough shape to hike for up to 5 hours, covering about 6 miles roundtrip. The hike to the glacier is moderate to challenging, depending on participant's physical fitness level. The first mile of the trail is well maintained and goes through forests with a few switchbacks. The second half of the trail is a little off the beaten path and requires hiking on bedrock with some rock scrambling. It's important to have sturdy shoes or boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on the rocky terrain.
* Family Friendly Adventure
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