Glacier Bay National Park
Two-Day Tour
From Juneau.

THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR independent tour package to see world-famous Glacier Bay National Park. Witness the splendor of this incredible place as you cruise up-close to dramatic glaciers on our Spirit of Adventure cruise. Relax in the serenity of Glacier Bay Lodge, nestled between forest and water on the shores of Bartlett Cove. See whales on our guaranteed whale watching and wildlife cruise.

humpback whale jumpBegin your Glacier Bay package with a scenic passenger ferry ride from Juneau. The ferry leaves Juneau's Auke Bay at 11:00 a.m. and arrives at the Gustavus dock at 1:15 p.m. Remain on board for your afternoon whale watching and wildlife cruise.

After your three hour whale watching and wildlife cruise, we will transfer you to Glacier Bay Lodge where you can glacier bay lodgefreshen up, take a leisurely stroll along the beach at Bartlett Cove, or explore the lush rain forest that surrounds the Lodge. Enjoy dinner on your own in the Lodge's Fairweather Dining Room. After dinner, take in one of the National Park Service Ranger presentations - a talk, or a film - to better prepare yourself for tomorrow's Spirit of Adventure glacier cruise.

Day 2: Cruise To The Glaciers

Enjoy an early morning breakfast on your own, then embark on the Spirit of Adventure to cruise into famous Glacier Bay. The vessel's high speed enables us to explore all the glacier bay cruiseway into the Bay's West Arm.

Along the way, as you watch for wildlife and birds, you'll notice the transition of plant life from the lush, mature evergreen forest near the Lodge, to younger alder and willow growth, to the recently uncovered bare rock dotted with primitive lichens and mosses at the faces of the retreating glaciers. Watch for giant towers of ice to "calve" away from the face of a glacier and tumble into the water.

Your glacier viewing experience is enhanced by the Park's wildlife and marine life: bears, moose, and mountain goats; all manner of sea birds; three species of whales, the humpback, orca and minke; harbor seals and sea lions.

view from boatThe Spirit of Adventure features open top-deck viewing as well as comfortable interior seating, and large picture windows all around on both enclosed decks so you won't miss a thing. The cruise is planned with plenty of time for wildlife watching. To add information and perspective, a National Park Service Ranger accompanies the cruise as narrator/interpreter for the day. The day-long cruise includes lunch served on board.

After your day of glacier and wildlife viewing, return to Bartlett Cove where you will be transferred to the Gustavus Airport for your return flight to Juneau or beyond, or to Haines or Skagway. Or, consider staying longer at Glacier Bay Lodge and enjoy exciting options such as, flightseeing and sea kayaking.

Please note: If departing from Haines or Skagway, the above itinerary is simply in reverse, begining on day one with early morning flight to Gustavus, cruise aboard the Spirit of Adventure, and overnight at Glacier Bay Lodge, followed by whale watching and return flight on day two.