Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition - Experience the best of Alaska with Alaska Discovery!

8 days (begins and ends in Yakutat)

6 days easy to moderate sea kayaking and hiking

6 nights camping, 1 night hotel

2009
Jul 12	-	Jul 19
Aug 02	-	Aug 09

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Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition

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The stunning St. Elias Mountains, highest coastal range in the world, dominate the coastline of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park—the largest national park in the United States—and form the backdrop for our most remote sea kayaking and hiking expedition. From the rustic village of Yakutat, bush planes treat you to an aerial view of the enormity of the Malaspina Glacier, a mass of slowly moving ice larger than the state of Rhode Island, on the way to the pristine shores of Icy Bay, an area of startling superlatives. On leisurely kayak paddles through fjords of floating ice and enjoyable hikes to great vistas, you’ll feast your eyes on inspiring scenes in one of Alaska’s most spectacular settings and premier wilderness areas, as well as an increasing variety of marine and terrestrial wildlife. The nature of Icy Bay offers both easy and challenging hikes and paddling to accommodate a range of activity. Bring along an adventurous spirit and an explorer’s curiosity.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Kayak and hike in Icy Bay, in the environs of the St. Elias Mountains, the highest coastal mountain range in the world
Spectacular flight over the huge Malaspina Glacier under the shadow of the massive St. Elias Range
Dramatic scenery of fjords, changing glaciers, and soaring peaks in one of Alaska’s premier wilderness areas

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Map of route taken on Alaska Discovery's sea kayaking adventure tour on Alaska's Icy Bay, the St. Elias-Wrangell Bay Sea Kayaking Expedition

Itinerary: Alaska - Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition

Day 1 Meet in Yakutat, Alaska. Pre-trip meeting and lodging at Glacier Bear Lodge.

Day 2 Incredible bush plane flight over Yakutat Bay and the Malaspina Glacier to Icy Bay. Unload and assemble the folding kayaks and have an introductory kayak lesson.

Days 3-7 Kayak, hike, and camp in remote Icy Bay in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, often referred to as the “mountain kingdom of North America.” Nature and our own desires dictate the itinerary. Most days you’ll be kayaking, moving from one extraordinary camp to another and drifting among the icebergs watching birds, seals, porpoises, and the unending jaw-dropping scenery. You’ll stay at some camps for two nights to allow for all-day hikes into the hills and valleys above the fjords, where you may spot bears, mountain goats, moose, wolves, and coyotes.

Day 8 - Break down kayaks and board bush planes for an awesomely scenic return flight to Yakutat. Depart Yakutat.

This trip is operated by Alaska Discovery, the oldest and most respected wilderness guiding company in Alaska, and a Mountain Travel Sobek company. For more information about this trip and to book, please email Alaska Discovery or call 1-800-586-1911.

Detailed Itinerary - Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias Kayaking Expedition

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1. Email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com

2. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000

We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer.

For more information and reservations, please contact:

Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4
Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526
Phone: +1-510-594-6000
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