A Humpback Whale pod bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska, USA
A Humpback Whale pod bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska, USA
ExpeditionsAlaska Epic Escape: Complete Inside Passage

Alaska Epic Escape: Complete Inside Passage

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Embark on the ultimate 11-day Alaska expedition combining two distinct wilderness experiences through Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Experience untamed coastal landscapes rich with Tlingit culture and abundant wildlife—from eagles and whales to salmon-fishing bears. Witness electric blue icebergs in LeConte Bay, navigate Misty Fjords' narrow channels, cycle along glacial fjords in Haines and kayak among towering glaciers. This comprehensive adventure showcases the full spectrum of Alaska's Inside Passage wilderness. 

Highlights

Guests kayaking are watching a brown bear from a safe distance in Pavlof Harbor State Marine Park located on Chicagof Island, Alaska, USA
  • Kayak or paddleboard along the rugged coastlines of Chichagof Island, home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world

  • Explore Haines, the “adventure capital of Alaska,” via raft, bicycle and hiking boot, or go fly fishing in the river for salmon and trout

  • Cruise by Zodiac and kayak among abundant sea lions and search for whales in the Inian Islands

  • Explore the wild and remote areas of southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest

  • Venture by Zodiac into a fjord laden with blue ice from the Leconte or Baird glacier

  • Visit a tribal house and a beach famous for native petroglyphs on remote Wrangell Island, or take a jet boat excursion up the Stikine River

From

$8,260

/ per person

Does not include any flights

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From

$8,260

/ per person

View our brochure for more details

From

$8,260

/ per person

View our brochure for more details

Ships

Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Sea Bird, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, USA

National Geographic Sea Bird

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.

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A view of the ship National Geographic Sea Lion in Alaska, USA.

National Geographic Sea Lion

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.

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Expedition Extensions

A Grizzly bear walking the tundra in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Extension
Pre-Voyage

Denali National Park Pre-Voyage Extension

Duration7 Days

Starting from

$10,900

/ per person

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A Grizzly bear walking the tundra in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Extension
Post-Voyage

Denali National Park Post Voyage Extension

Duration7 Days

Starting from

$10,900

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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