Glacier Point Wilderness Safari

An adventurous combo excursion that has a little bit of everything: a catamaran cruise, rainforest hike and a scenic paddling journey that culminates with a face-to-face view of Davidson Glacier. This Skagway shore excursion is geared towards the active traveler who wants to experience the natural side of Skagway and the surrounding area in a small-group setting. The Glacier Point Wilderness Safari is one of the most positively-reviewed Skagway tours as it journeys to a true a wilderness setting surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty. Its exclusivity means limited seating and only a couple departures daily, so advanced reservations are highly recommended.

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The journey starts with a 45-minute boat ride on a custom-designed powered boat with an enclosed cabin through Lynn Canal, North America's longest and deepest fjord. This cruise provides a whole new perspective on the area: slightly different than you will see from the cruise deck and stay alert for whales, seals, and cascading waterfalls originating from high mountain glaciers. Your naturalist guide provides a wealth of information along the way and it doesn't stop there. A short bus ride upon arrival at the secluded Glacier Point beach takes you to base camp. From there, gear up for a short, ¼ mile walk where suddenly the rain forest opens up to showcase Davidson Glacier in its majestic beauty.

Advanced reservations recommended - limited seating
Top-rated Skagway tour
Dock-to-dock transportation
6 hour duration
Fully narrated by local guides
Picnic lunch included
Smaller groups & intimate experience

From here, board a 31-foot voyager canoe to get a closer look. Spend some time exploring the glacial waters of the lake with bald eagles soaring overhead. Return to Glacier Point for a picnic lunch on the beach. Soak in those last moments of the natural silence this wilderness area exudes before the return trip back to Skagway.

Looking for another opportunity to explore Glacier Point? Check out the Glacier Point ATV Exploration! And if you want more glacier time altogether, why not take a look at our Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour!

Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.

SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:

Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 7 years old and at least 4'10" in height, and must weigh at least 50 lbs.
Accessibility: Must weigh between 50 lbs. and 350 lbs. Guests must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately ¼ mile over natural terrain.
Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we will issue a refund. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure are non-refundable.
What to Wear: Alaskan weather can be variable, so it's recommended to plan accordingly. Dress in layers so that you can take off an extra layer when the sun is out or throw on a rain jacket if there is a drizzle.

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Participant Rate: $219

You've got questions, we've got answers

Q:Is transportation included? Where is the meeting location for this tour?

Round-trip transportation is included with this trip right from your cruise ship. The guides will meet you right at the end of the cruise ship pier and you will be returned to the cruise ship at the end of the tour. You will receive a confirmation email and voucher with complete instructions immediately upon booking.

Q:Our ship arrives at 7:00 a.m. - do we have time to make the 7:30 a.m. departure?

Yes! In many ways, the 7:30 a.m. departure is geared towards guests arriving at 7:00 a.m. Just be prepared to disembark early or on time and there shouldn't be any problems joining the 7:30 a.m. departure.

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Rating of This tour has received an average of4.85 stars on a total of 60 Ratings

Debra

San Francisco

2016/07/31

Highlight of our whole cruise

This expedition exceeded all our expectations. We had a perfect sunny day and even the boat ride out to the park was fun and interesting. The guides were great and truly seemed happy to be there. We were lucky in that we were able to canoe RIGHT UP TO THE GLACIER - there were ice climbers on the ice right nearby. We got to stand on it, touch it, etc. and hike all around, do some "silt" facials, etc. The majesty of the glacier was awesome. The guides were funny without being annoying and very knowledgable about the area and wildlife, etc. They also gave us a simple but nice and healthy lunch back at camp and showed us how to forage for wild strawberries near camp. We LOVED LOVED LOVED our day at the glacier!!

Ali

Miami, FL

2016/07/03

Must do excursion

This excursion is a great way to experience the Alaskan wilderness up close. The staff is very knowledgable and personable and make the trip very fun. They get you as close to the glacier as possible, which is a must do! Definitely the best excursion I did on my trip!

John and Linda B.

Moorpark CA 93021

2016/07/03

We had an afternoon chop to the water on the way to Glacier Point, so the boat ride was a bit hard pounding. Once that was over, our guide Nate made the balance of the adventure great fun. My wife and I are 68 & 75 and had no problem keeping up with the younger folks. Highly recommended and well worth the price. The Glacier beautiful.

Kathi

New Jersey

2016/07/03

Excellent excursion!

Everything was perfect and went smoothly. The entire staff was professional, very knowlegable and lots of fun!
We really loved this tour....5 stars!