St. Paul & The Pribilof Islands
Tour 214

The St. Paul and Pribilof Islands are located approximately 500 miles west of the Alaska mainland in the North Pacific. The islands are famous for their rugged, natural beauty, large seal populations and migrating birds. St. Paul Island (14 miles long) is home to the world's largest fur seal rookeries

3 day / 2 night (longer tour programs available)

Day 1:  This morning transfer to the Anchorage International Airport on own. Depart Anchorage at approximately 11:00am for the St. Paul - Pribilof Islands; flight duration is approximately 3.5 hours. Before checking in at your overnight accommodation, the Airport Hotel or similar, the orientation and naturalist tours start immediately. St. Paul is the largest of the Aleut communities. Overnight at the Airport Hotel or similar.

Day 2:  Today is spent visiting the rookeries and learning about the tundra and volcanic terrain with local expert guides. Blinds and viewing areas allow photographers access to seals and sea lions. Prior to dinner, Aleut dancers perform a traditional ceremonial dance.  This evening, a tour of the Russian Orthodox Church and guided nature tours are available for those who wish to participate. Overnight at Airport Hotel or similar.

Day 3:  This morning is free to explore. In the afternoon, transfer is provided to the airport for your return flight to Anchorage. Arrive back in Anchorage at approx. 8:00pm. Upon arrival in Anchorage, transfers on own.

Round trip scheduled flight from Anchorage to St. Paul Island, local transfers, guided nature tours on
St. Paul Island, accommodations at Airport Hotel (shared bath only), and all taxes and fees.

Flight times subject to weather. We are not responsible for costs incurred due to delays. Please plan at least one extra weather window day in Anchorage before continuing your Alaska vacation or returning back home.
The Airport Hotel is simple and comfortable (typical of many rural Alaskan hotels). The Airport Hotel is a clean, well-appointed, inn-like hotel. Your tour is based upon shared accommodations and transportation. Bathrooms and showers are “down the hall” so please pack a robe. All rooms do have a sink. Almost all the rooms are on the second and third floor and require climbing stairs, as does the cafeteria.
St. Paul has a sub-arctic maritime climate with temperatures between 40-50F. Bring good rain gear, warm layer clothing, gloves or mittens, light hat or cap. Sturdy waterproof shoes or boots recommended.
 

May 16 - August 29, 2008: Departures on certain days of the week as listed in rate table.
 

2008 Rates
Tour Duration	Departure Day	Rate based on shared occupancy*
3 days/ 2 nights	Monday, Wednesday & Friday	$1456
4 days/ 3 nights	Friday	$1665
5 days/ 4 nights	Monday	$1861
*Single rooms are very limited; rates available upon request.

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