Stikine River & Wilderness Glacier by Jet Boat
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Port
Wrangell, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$380
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
In the pristine wilderness of the world's largest temperate rainforest, you'll encounter the Stikine River -- one of the last truly wild rivers in North America -- running through the nearly half-million-acre Stikine LeConte Wilderness. Famed American naturalist John Muir described it as "a Yosemite 100 miles long." The surrounding dense forest is home to a variety of wildlife species, some of which you might be lucky enough to glimpse.
Board a custom, purpose-built, heated and covered jet boat for an exhilarating ride. You'll learn a bit of the area's gold rush history, see world-renowned Stikine River scenery and enjoy some great photo opportunities.
Traverse the ever-changing river delta, meandering through side sloughs and exploring the banks. Seek out views of distant mountain peaks, spy on spawning salmon, and eavesdrop on thundering waterfalls.
Your journey culminates at Shakes Lake, dotted with sparkling blue icebergs. Conditions permitting, you'll venture farther in for a view of Shakes Glacier and the ancient ice from which it was created.
Enjoy a snack, including smoked Alaska salmon with wine and cheese -- a touch of civilization on this wilderness experience.
Please note: The tour route may vary due to weather, nature and water conditions. Due to the nature of jet boating in the wilderness on the Stikine River and the shallow water, you may experience quick or sudden stops, starts and turns while underway. Participants must be in good physical health with a full range of motion to get into/out of the vessel and have no motion-related ailments or other health concerns. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. You must walk 300 feet from the ship to board the jet boat. Terrain includes a marine ramp from the pier to the boat, which can be very steep at low tide. Substitutions of the snack ingredients are sometimes necessary. Restrooms are very basic in the wilderness location, consisting primarily of USFS outhouses. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Minimum age is 8 years. It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf.