Alaska Wilderness Lodges - Inns at Glacier Bay

Located on the northwest end of Alexander Archipelago in southeastern Alaska, Glacier Bay is one of Alaska's treasures. In 1925, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve was designated a national monument to preserve the glacial environment and plant communities for public enjoyment and scientific study. It became a National Park in 1980, an UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve in 1986 and in 1992 was listed as a World Heritage Site.

There are two privately run inns located in Gustavus, gateway to Glacier Bay national Park: the Gustavus Inn and the Bear Tracks Inn. An historic homestead from 1928, the Gustavus Inn is operated by the Lesh family, who invite visitors to share their home for adventures in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. The Inn offers comfortable new guest rooms with queen or twin beds and private bath.

The Bear Track Inn is a truly unique two-story log building with 14 guest rooms, each with private bath and two queen beds. The central sitting area, with its massive fire place stretching 30 feet from floor to ceiling, is the focal point of the Inn. From here, visitors enjoy inspiring panoramic views of mountains, forests and lush meadows.  

 

3 day / 2 night

 

Day 1: Arrive Gustavus

Transfer on your own to the Juneau, Skagway, or Haines airport for a noon / early afternoon scheduled flight to Gustavus. On arrival, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your selected inn. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy a walk or relax at the lodge. Overnight Gustavus. Dinner included.

 

Day 2: Glacier Bay National Park Cruise

In the early morning, transfer by hotel shuttle to Bartlett Cove, where you will board a high-speed catamaran to cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. Lunch is included and park rangers are aboard to provide interpretive information. You will see several magnificent glaciers, take the time to stop and watch for glacier calving (ice falling off into the ocean), and look for wildlife, such as whales, sea lions, puffins, sea otters, and more!  Return to Bartlett Cove in the late afternoon to meet a transfer to the Inn. Overnight Gustavus. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

 

Day 3: Whale watching cruise & depart Gustavus

Enjoy a scheduled whale watching excursion into Icy Strait and Point Adolphus to see humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds (morning or afternoon departure). In the evening, a transfer is provided to the airport for your scheduled departure flight. Depart Gustavus about 6pm. Breakfast and lunch included.

Roundtrip scheduled flights from Juneau to Gustavus (see supplement for Haines & Skagway). 2 nights accommodation and meals as noted above. 3.5 hour whale watching cruise in Icy Strait and full day (8 hr) cruise into Glacier Bay with lunch. All transfers in Gustavus and Tax. 

Daily Departures May 30 - September 3, 2008

Flights: Flights to/from Gustavus can be in small planes with luggage weight limits of 44 pounds per person! Soft-sided luggage is recommended.

Meals: Meals are served family style in the Inn's dining room. Lunch will be served in the lodge or as a bag lunch. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.

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