Alaska - Deep inside authentic wilderness with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
Thousands of people flock to Alaska each summer to experience its legendary wildness, but only a relative few will actually explore it. The expeditions offered by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic are for travelers seeking to go beyond the predictable ports and tour spots frequented by cruise ships. Their nimble ships can tuck into secluded coves and harbors and pull close enough to calving glaciers to feel the thunder. And their fleet of expedition landing craft, plus special access permits, allow them to land along wild shores and venture into communities that have remained deliberately roadless. You’ll benefit from their knowledge of the best sites to explore, gained through over 35 years of experience in Alaska, as well as relationships they’ve established with the ultimate ‘insider,’ the Alaska Whale Foundation. There’s no better way to experience Alaska and all its wildness than on an authentic expedition. Take a look at the current promotions, as well as some of the incredible itineraries and experiences available.
Current offers:
EXCLUSIVE ALASKA FAMILY OFFER:
Save on up to two children 22 and under when they travel with two full paying adults on select 2020 departures for all Alaska itineraries (except National Geographic Orion departures): save 50% departing in May and August and save 25% departing in June and July.
BOOK NOW AND FLY FREE:
Book by Jan. 31, 2020 and receive free airfare on select 2020 Alaska departures.
SOLO EXPLORERS OFFER:
Book by Jan. 31, 2020 to have the solo premium waived on solo cabins on select departures of Treasures of the Inside Passage and A Remarkable Journey: Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii.
Featured Itineraries
EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS
8 Days/7 Nights—Aboard National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Venture, and National Geographic Sea Bird
Experience the remarkable beauty of Southeast Alaska on a voyage into a land of mist-shrouded fjords, tidewater glaciers, and islands teeming with wildlife. Search for killer whales and humpback whales, explore the coast by kayak, spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park and learn about Alaska’s rich Tlingit heritage.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among electric blue icebergs and curious wildlife.
By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park.
If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population.
Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist.
WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: SITKA TO JUNEAU
6 Days/5 Nights—Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion
Explore wild Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact timeframe of one work week. Take long hikes on world-class trails through forests of towering trees, kayak deep into glacially carved fjords, stand-up paddleboard in calm bays, and raft from an ancient Alaska native village—all with our nimble expedition ship as your moving basecamp.
WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN
6 Days/5 Nights—Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
Exploring the southern regions of Southeast Alaska on a Lindblad-National Geographic expedition is an unrivalled experience, as you navigate narrow channels like Behm and Blake, Walker Cove in Misty Fjords, Eastern Passage, and Wrangell Narrows. Discover an authentic Alaska unreachable by big white boats. Lower expedition landing craft to explore places like Hole in The Wall State Marine Park on Prince of Wales Island, and drop kayaks into salmon-studded waters to trace the rugged, wildlife-rich shorelines of Kupreanof and Kuiu Islands.
See it all by combining both Wild Alaska Escape itineraries and receive a 10% back-to-back savings on your booking fare.
A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII
15 Days/14 Nights—Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion
Join a unique expedition in Alaska’s Inside Passage and British Columbia including Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) off the coast of British Columbia. Lindblad-National Geographic is the only company with ships carrying more than 22 guests permitted to visit Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage site. Stand in the shadows of the ancient totems at SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and meet with local artisans in a region rich with history seldom-seen.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Spend four days in Haida Gwaii: Experience ancestral Haida villages, see ancient totem poles, take part in a traditional dance performance, and much more.
Explore hidden coves, Glacier Bay National Park, and search for humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds.
Kayak spectacular bays, see waterfalls cascading from glacially-carved walls, and hike old-growth forest where paw prints outnumber footprints.
TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA
14 Days/13 Nights–Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture
Board the newest ships in the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet, National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture, on an in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. Linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Plus, discover the cultural facets of this coast during captivating performances and interactions with the Kwakwaka’wakw people of Alert Bay.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the charming city of Victoria, British Columbia via custom curated tours and enjoy a private reception surrounded by incredible artwork at The Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature, formerly the Robert Bateman Centre.
Experience the wild and sublimely tranquil San Juan and Gulf Islands.
Observe a moving Kwakwaka’wakw performance at the Big House at Alert Bay.
By special permit from the U.S. Forest Service, go ashore in the wild and remote areas of the Tongass National Forest.
*Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, not applicable on extensions, and may not be combined with other offers. Please ask your Cadence advisor for details.