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Nestled in the picturesque coastal province of Canadian Inside passage, Vancouver, BC, Strait of Georgia, Victoria, and Alert Bay, embark on an unforgettable adventure to witness the magnificent marine life with Adventure Life's whale watching tours. Experience Canada's Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, and discover the spectacular wildlife of the region. Engage in a variety of activities from hiking to kayaking, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of village visits while keeping an eye out for orcas and humpback whales. With an array of luxurious amenities and activities, including spa relaxation and wildlife viewing, set sail on an expedition to uncover the breathtaking landscapes and diverse marine life. When you're ready to set sail on this captivating journey, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Learn about the culture of Klahoose Nation
from $4,416
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Klahoose Bear Watching and Cultures of Desolation Sound

5 Day Itinerary
  • Grizzly bear viewing in Toba Inlet
  • Enjoy a guided bear viewing
  • Scenic journey to Desolation Sound
  • Spot wildlife in their habitats
  • Join cultural traditions
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
  • Learn about eco-sustainability
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Lund / Lund
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Fishing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Easy Active
Discover the beauty of Desolation Sound on a 5-day adventure with the Klahoose Nation. Witness grizzly bears in their natural habitat from exclusive viewing platforms. Immerse yourself in cultural traditions through storytelling, cedar weaving, and ceremonial practices that connect you to the land. Between bear viewing and cultural sharing, enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, rainforest hikes, and relaxation at the resort.
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Klahoose First Nation traditional welcome
from $3,921
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Desolation Sound Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Desolation Sound in Canada
  • Visit an ancestral Klahoose village
  • Join cultural traditions
  • Boat tour with wildlife viewing
  • Spot wildlife in their habitats
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
  • Learn about eco-sustainability
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Lund / Lund
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Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the heritage of the Klahoose Nation on a 5-day Desolation Sound adventure in coastal BC. Journey with Klahoose guides to the ancestral village site of Ahpokum for cultural ceremonies, storytelling, and traditions passed down through generations. Explore the rich waters and forests while watching for humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, eagles, and bears.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Variable
Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Explore beautiful Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

Vancouver to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Discover Misty Fjords by Zodiac
  • Wrangell Narrows navigation
  • Explore Southeast Alaska islands
  • Paddle along Chichagof Island
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Vancouver, BC / Sitka
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Vancouver to Sitka through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigate fjords, glaciers, and remote islands by Zodiac and kayak. Spot whales, bears, and eagles, explore Misty Fjords, Wrangell Narrows, and Chichagof Island, and discover rich ecosystems and pristine wilderness unique to this route.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $11,200
$500 Off
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Seattle / Juneau
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Variable
Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $7,300
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Juneau -Seattle - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Connect with Tlingit culture
  • Watch for whales at Icy Strait
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Juneau / Seattle
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Variable
On this 13-day small ship tour onboard Safari Endeavour, explore the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Whales and wildlife, kayaking, and hiking are just some of the activities available. Thirteen days immerse you in the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, as well as secluded landscapes, native culture, and history.
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $7,300
$500 Off
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
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Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
This 13-day small ship adventure takes you through the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay aboard Wilderness Legacy. Spot whales and wildlife while paddling or hiking through the wilderness. Over the course of thirteen days, explore Glacier Bay National Park’s inside passages, nature, local culture, and history.
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San Juan Islands
from $9,900
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
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Seattle / Juneau
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Variable
Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island.
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Aerial view of Juneau, Alaska
from $8,500
$500 Off
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Explorer
  • Explore Glacier Bay Wilderness
  • Discover Misty Fjords Beauty
  • Connect With Tlingit Culture
  • Search Chichagof Island Bears
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Seattle / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day Seattle to Juneau expedition cruise aboard Wilderness Explorer. Explore Sucia Island, Canada's Inside Passage, Misty Fjords National Monument, Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, and Glacier Bay National Park. Discover wildlife, Indigenous culture, kayaking, hiking, and remote wilderness across Alaska.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $10,400
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Treasures of the Inside Passage

Juneau to Seattle - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Tracy Arm and Dawes Glacier
  • Kayak in Misty Fjords wilderness
  • Wander around Baranof and Chichagof
  • Visit Victoria’s Old Town
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Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard National Geographic Quest. Cruise Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords. Kayak remote coves, hike forested islands, search for whales and bears, and visit Alert Bay and Victoria for cultural insight.
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Explore the serene waters of Misty Fjords, Alaska, by kayak
from $7,973
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Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Anchorage to Vancouver - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • View Prince William Sound glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Icy Bay
  • Tour pristine Misty Fjords
  • Meet the Alert Bay community
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Anchorage / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Village Visits, Biking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Roald Amundsen. Discover the glaciers of Prince William Sound, the wildlife of Icy Strait, and indigenous cultures in Haines, Klawock, and Alert Bay while sailing through the breathtaking Inside Passage.
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