We are partnering with National Geographic and Lindblad once again to bring you the best of Alaska!
Indulge your inner explorer on this compact, six-day/five-night expedition along the untamed coastal landscapes of Alaska’s Inside Passage. This pristine wilderness is home to a rich Tlingit culture, an enduring frontier spirit, and a panoply of wildlife—from high-flying eagles and tail-fluking whales to salmon-fishing bears. Hike through forests of towering trees, kayak in glacier-carved fjords, and raft from an ancient Alaska native village.
On this trip, we explore this pristine wilderness aboard our 62-passenger, nimble National Geographic Sea Bird expedition ship and set out in zodiacs for up-close encounters with glaciers and all sorts of birds and critters. Though you may have seen Alaska’s glaciers and wildlife from a distance on a large cruise, you will feel like you are in the middle of a National Geographic show on this smaller vessel, experiencing it up close. You’ll be watching icebergs float by and hear the thunderous roar as well as feel the ripples of waves, after a glacial calving.
But there’s more! Onboard naturalists will educate us about wildlife as we watch for whales, killer whales; kayak or paddleboard along the rugged coast, search for bears and a variety of birds (including the bald eagle); hike through forests; capture beautiful orange, pink and purple lighting (and maybe a rainbow!) reflecting on the water and in the skies; breathe in the fresh, clean air and experience the peacefulness, privilege and gratitude of being surrounded by all of this precious wilderness. A National Geographic/Lindblad-trained photographer will be on board to help you capture these shots!
Juneau, Alaska • Tracy Arm-Fjords Terror Wilderness, Alaska • Haines, Alaska • Icy Strait & Inian Islands, Alaska • Baranof or Chichagof Island, Alaska • Sitka, Alaska
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Kayak or paddleboard along the rugged coastlines of Chichagof Island, home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world
- Hike through temperate rainforest on Baranof Island, listening for bald eagles calling out from the towering spruce and hemlock trees
- Explore Haines, the “adventure capital of Alaska,” via raft, bicycle, hiking, or go fly fishing in the river for salmon and trout
- Cruise by Zodiac and kayak among abundant sea lions and search for whales in the Inian Island
- Stargaze at night with experienced stargazers
- Learn about the fragile ecosystems, seabirds, glaciers and whale behavior from our experienced naturalists
- Vacation sustainably with Olivia and Lindblad/National Geographic
- Accommodations for 5 nights on board the National Geographic Sea Bird
- Roundtrip transfers from the Juneau airport to the ship on August 16 and from the ship to the Sitka airport on August 21, 2025.
- On the vessel, all shore excursions (including visit to the Rapture Center in Sitka before flying home), sightseeing, entrance fees, meals, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, cocktails and spirits (premium wines and top shelf liquors are available for purchase), 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water; hors d’oeuvres & snacks during evening Recap.
- Complimentary National Geographic/Lindblad logo reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations.
- Use of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and expedition landing equipment
- Services of Lindblad’s Expedition Team: Expedition Leader, Naturalist staff and expert guides, Wellness Coordinator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and medical professional
- Access to our Tools for Exploration: Remotely operated Vehicle (ROV), Hydrophone, Video microscope, Splash-Cam, Underwater video camera, OM System Photo Gear Locker, Zodiac & kayak explorations
- All port charges, special access permits, service fees and taxes during the voyage
- All gratuities to ship’s staff and crew, and local guides
- Complimentary Online Voyage Portfolio link (provided approximately 6-8 weeks after voyage return)
- Team Olivia assistance throughout the voyage
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- All Airfare, passport, and visa expenses (if necessary)
- Transfers from/to the airport prior to program dates of Aug 16 and after Aug 21
- Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
- LEX Wellness Spa & Treatment Services (starting at approx. $55)
- Travel insurance & personal incidentals
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
Payment Plans Available
Olivia is happy to offer a 6-month interest free payment plan (20% deposit and 5 installments) and accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
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Olivia is also happy to offer low monthly payments when you finance through Uplift.
