Sea Kayaking with Whales at Point Adolphus

Embark on a truly unique paddling opportunity in one of the best whale watching destinations in North America! Point Adolphus is located across from Glacier Bay National Park and is world-renowned for its high concentrations of Humpback Whales. Nutrient rich water from the Pacific Ocean and unique underwater topography make this the most active whale feeding location in Alaska.

Point Adolphus offers excellent kayaking for beginners and experts alike. You'll start with a scenic cruise aboard a charter boat from Gustavus to our deluxe camp at Point Adolphus, then, after a thorough kayak lesson, test your paddling skills in the calm waters. Days are spent kayaking and watching for orcas, sea lions, eagles, sea birds, and humpback whales (we're one of the few companies to offer the opportunity to see whales up close!), hiking the beaches, or exploring the old-growth rainforest of Chichagof Island. At night, enjoy sit-down scrumptious dinners and then fall asleep under the canopy of the Tongass National Forest while listening to the blows of whales frolicking just offshore. A charter boat returns you to Gustavus.

Itinerary:

Day 1-   We will meet in Gustavus for an early morning pre-trip meeting. We depart from the Gustavus dock, where we board a charter boat for the ride across Icy Strait. Start watching for whales! We'll unload off the stunning coastline near Point Adolphus on Chichagof Island, in the heart of the Tongass National Forest.

Day 2-   We will be based in our wilderness camp for two nights. During the day we will paddle the coastline of Chichagof Island watching for whales, sea lions, porpoise, orca, and sea birds. There may be time for beach combing and forest walks. Our paddling distance will be tailored to the group.

Day 3-   We paddle to our pick-up point and board our charter boat back to Gustavus. We highly recommend our Glacier Bay Extension, the Glacier Bay Escape, which takes you back in time to a land of glaciers. Begins and ends in Gustavus.

WHAT TO BRING: Warm layered clothing, waterproof jacket, water bottle, camera, binoculars, gloves and hat.

INCLUDED: Charter boat transport between Point Adolphus and Gustavus, guide, sea kayaks and related gear, rubber boots and a gourmet lunch.

FROM JUNEAU: Juneau guests will need to pay for air travel between Juneau and Gustavus.

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