May 31, 2015 -- Our cruise up Glacier Bay had been full of sunshine and wildlife. We passed a couple of small islands where hundreds of sea lions of all shapes and sizes were hauled out, basking in the sun.
We heard ‘em before we saw ‘em. Grunting and barking to beat the band, the sea lions were nosing each other and awkwardly flopping their big fatty bodies over the rocks. In the water, they looked graceful as they glided over and under the surface – popping their heads out to get a look at what was going on around them.
Ranger Jenny told us that the largest ones can weigh up to two tons. And there were some big guys hauling out on Marble Island that day.
We continued motoring up the bay. “The first person that sees a bear or moose gets a Junior Ranger badge,” Ranger Jenny said.
And then we saw them – two young moose walking along the shore. No antlers, but moose for sure. We watched them awhile and continued to scan the rocky shores for bear, and higher up, we spotted a few white mountain goats.
“While we’ve been looking at the moose and mountain goats, probably about three whales have passed us by on the other side,” one of the passengers remarked.
I turned around to look. So did the guy next to me. About five minutes later, we spotted a humpback whale.
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.