CuriOdyssey Travel
Custom & Curated Travel Planning
Epic Alaska
By Small Expedition Ship
DESCRIPTION:
Escape the big cruise ships on an Alaskan adventure. Hear the thunderous crack of calving glaciers. Sail alongside pods of orca; see breaching humpbacks and foraging brown bears. Hike verdant old-growth rain forests and kayak peaceful coastlines.. Step aboard for an unforgettable exploration of a dynamic environment teeming with wildlife—and get the most in-depth experience possible. Our expedition ships are perfect for exploring places large ships cannot go, and they foster very welcoming communities where camaraderie kindles. You’ll sail through narrow channels and past towering mountains; stand on the open bow to observe wildlife. Hike, kayak, and photograph. Whales, bears, eagles, Pods of orca and large groups of Steller sea lions. Bald eagles soaring and puffins swimming. Rough-skinned newts and carnivorous plants. Discover forests and seas brimming with life.
CONSIDER:
Alaska's Coastal Wilderness Cruise: 8+ days. Cruise along the coast of Southeast Alaska and encounter incredible and varied wildlife.
Alaska's Inside Passage & British Colombia: 13+ days. the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Plus, discover the cultural facets of this coast during captivating performances and interactions with the Kwakwaka’wakw people of Alert Bay.
Active, Wild Alaska: 6+ days. Explore Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact timeframe of one work week. Take long hikes on world-class trails through forests of towering trees, kayak long routes deep into glacially carved fjords, and raft to an ancient Alaska native village.
Alaska's Inside Passage: 8+ days. Discover ice-capped mountains, rising 15,000 feet from the sea, are the backdrop for a maze of fjords carved by glaciers. The world’s largest temperate rain forest blankets hundreds of islands that dot the Inside Passage, the sheltered saltwater route that lies between the open Pacific and the Coast Range. Bears, whales, seals and eagles dominate these environs, where human presence is slight. Explore by foot, kayak, and at sea from the comfort of a 20-passenger ship - ideal for a small group or extended family!
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS & ADD-ONS:
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Ideal Length of Trip:
6+
days
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BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
For expedition cruises, the season is usually spring and summer.