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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari Tour

4.8
121 reviews

Excursion Overview

Travel through fjords and rainforests!

This Glacier Point wilderness excursion will give guests the opportunity to travel through rain forests and fjords while taking in some of Alaska's most impressive scenery. The outstanding sights will range from wildflowers to expansive mountains, and eventually, open up to jaw-dropping views of the Davidson Glacier.

The adventure starts aboard a custom-designed boat able to provide an up-close sightseeing expedition. All along the journey through the deepest fjord in North America, guests with a keen eye may spot seals, whales, and outpouring waterfalls. A naturalist guide will educate guests about the surrounding sights and beautiful landscape as they pass through.

Upon arriving at the secluded beach at Glacier Point, guests will have a brief, venturous drive over the forested glacial moraines. Once at the base camp, guests will be able to gear up in the provided rubber boots and life jackets. A short quarter-mile stroll into the forest opens up to reveal a stunning view of a crystal clear lake and Davidson Glacier above. A voyager canoe awaits guests here, from which they will enjoy a trip paddling around the lake. Guests treat themselves to up-close glacial views and the impressive Alaskan wilderness while their guide imparts their considerable knowledge of the surrounding wild landscape.

Upon arrival back at the base camp, guests can enjoy a picnic-style lunch along the beach before their returning trip via catamaran. A perfect excursion for the family or solo traveler!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Bottled water and boxed lunch (Please alert our team about dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergies at checkout)
  • Safety jackets and waterproof boots

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 7 years old and/or 4'10" in height
  • Minimum weight: 50 lbs
  • Maximum weight: 350 lbs
  • Guests must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately a 1/4 mile over natural terrain

Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 10 minutes - walk from ship to marina
  • 2.5 hours - total roundtrip boat ride
  • 1 hour - safety talk, gearing up, short hike, and bus ride
  • 1.5 hours - canoe/glacier viewing time
  • 1 hour - transportation back to the beach/picnic lunch

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the end of the pier where your cruise ship is docked. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You will be greeted by our tour guides in front of your cruise ship, who will escort you to the boat ride to Glacier Point. It is important that you are ready to exit the ship upon arrival in order to have ample time to meet your guides.

Every boat has open seating as well as outside viewing areas when permitted.

The interior of the boat is heated when needed due to weather conditions to keep a comfortable environment.

Air temperature can drop as much as 10°F with the wind chill factor when viewing whales outside.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however, this is not a designated wildlife-watching tour and nothing can be guaranteed!

No. Access has become more challenging as warmer weather has contributed to the glacier's recession and it's not accessible to walk on.

Yes. Guests must be at least 7 years old to participate and must weigh between 50-350 lbs.

Guests must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately 1/2 mile natural terrain trail.


Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Beverages and lunch are included. Please alert our team about dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergies.

The canoe is a large voyageur-style canoe that can accommodate about 10 guests in addition to the guide.

Depending on the depth of the water in the lake, between about 100 to 400 yards. The glacier is “receding” (moving up the mountain and away from the water’s edge) so sometimes extremely low or high water can cause the canoes to take different routes on the lake.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

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Lisa B

On Sep 2024

By far, the highlight of our Alaska trip!!

Cynthia B

On Sep 2024

This is an awesome adventure! A once-in-a-lifetime experience! We enjoyed the speedboat ride, the hike through the beautiful rainforest, two canoe rides and the up-close views of a glacier tucked away in the mountains. The added bonus of rock collecting was unexpected and provided the best Alaskan souvenirs! Our guides were so skilled and fun-loving. Highly recommend this excursion!

Sharon W

On Sep 2024

This was a wonderful experience. The team was great. Even had a view of 2 young bears off in the distance! The boat ride down and back was enjoyable as well; the guide was very animated with great stories of the native history of this area!

Chelsea T

On Sep 2024

We booked the Glacier Point Wilderness Safari in August and had a wonderful experience. Every step of the way we were greeted by a crew of pleasant, energetic, and competent guides who self-evidently loved what they did. We were met off of our cruise ship by the crew of the Klondike Kate, who showed us on board. Drew our guide narrated our 1 hour ride to Glacier Bay in the Chilkat Mountains. She retold the history of early settlement and the gold rush that happened in the 1800s giving us a human context to the beautiful scenery we were traveling through. She is also somewhat of a geology whiz. She really wowed us with her In-depth knowledge of the local geology and biology. Pointing out cool features and wildlife as they passed. I don't think I would have ever heard about the Bar-tailed Godwit and its amazing 9 day and 12,000 KM migration if it wasn't for her. Thoroughly enjoyable boat ride. After we arrived at Glacier Bay we were greeted by the second crew of guides. Sadrian our bus guide, told us about camp life by the glacier and the locals. The crew ran a smooth and efficient operation, I was very impressed by the maturity and teamwork shown by this group of young people. After we got geared up, we met with Ryan our canoe guide. Ryan made sure we made our way safely and went out of his way to answer all our questions at the glacier. Besides being a safe and competent canoe guide, who communicated clearly every step of the way, Ryan was very friendly and was very good company in the canoe and during our beach meal. Would recommend him as a guide any day. The return boat ride was equally scenic and beautiful and we made many stops along the way for photos with wildlife and waterfalls. And as a tip if you are lucky enough to get Drew as your boat guide, bring her whatever interesting rocks you find near the glacier and she will ID them and tell you all about it. Overall excellent excursion, 10/10 probably the best bang for the buck you'll find coming out of Skagway.

Abigail W

On Aug 2024

Beautiful boat ride with stunning views to a glacier. Can t recommend the guides enough here!

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Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours

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