Gustavus, the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park, offers visitors an incredible small town experience and access to some of the best marine wildlife viewing in Alaska. Gustavus is the definition of small-town Alaskan beauty, history, art, and community. The small town is surrounded by incredible scenery and vast amounts of wildlife while far removed from the crowds of cruise ship destinations. The temperate rainforest climate (with half the rain that Juneau sees) is ideal for hikes, bike riding, kayaking, birdwatching, whale watching, and photography. This is a perfect habitat for seeking sightings of moose, bears, wolves and a multitude of birdlife.

Our programs that visit Gustavus typically relish the incredible whale watching, and a visit to nearby Glacier National Park. Visiting this National Park is best done by boat, which allows us to take in the majestic glaciers and towering peaks while scanning the waters and shorelines for abundant wildlife. Experience the best of Alaska with no crowds, no lines, and plenty of breathtaking scenery!

  • Fairweather Range and Cook Inlet in the heart of Glacier Bay Fairweather Range and Cook Inlet in the heart of Glacier Bay
  • Icy Straight offers incredible whale watching from Gustavus Icy Straight offers incredible whale watching from Gustavus
  • Puffins taking flight Puffins taking flight
  • A Kayak guide paddles on a calm day towards the Grand Pacific Glacier A Kayak guide paddles on a calm day towards the Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Cloudy day in the lower wildlife rich Glacier Bay Cloudy day in the lower wildlife rich Glacier Bay
  • A pride of sea lions in inside Glacier Bay National Park A pride of sea lions in inside Glacier Bay National Park
     

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Southeast Alaska Wildlife Quest

Price: $5400*

See rare wildlife up-close in gorgeous natural settings on this ultimate wildlife viewing adventure! We will see whales, bears, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, moose, wolves, and more on this scenic tour of Southeast Alaska's natural wildlife.
  • Destination: Juneau, Haines and Gustavus.
  • Activity: Wildlife-Program
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Meeting Point: Juneau

SE Alaska Scenic Exploration

Price: $5410*

Experience wilderness and jaw-dropping scenery on this 6-day tour of the most breathtaking vistas in Southeast Alaska. Marvel at glaciers 100' tall; see bears, eagles, sea lions, and whales up close; explore rainforest, pristine lakes, and gorgeous fjords. See the best of the best on this scenic extravaganza!
  • Destination: Juneau, Skagway, Haines and Gustavus.
  • Activity: Scenic-Exploration
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Meeting Point: Juneau

Southeast Alaska Adventure

Price: $6325*

Experience Alaska and the Yukon through jaw-dropping, unique, and exciting active adventures. Trek across glaciers, kayak through pristine seas, fly over Glacier Bay National Park, mountain bike down world-class single-track, hike in alpine tundra, and more on this active 6-day itinerary.
  • Destination: Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus.
  • Activity: Adventure-Program
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Meeting Point: Juneau

*Starting from prices, per person, in USD