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Additional Glacier Bay Information
- Glacier Bay National Park
Welcome to the Glacier Bay National Park page. This is the official NPS site
dedicated to providing information on Glacier Bay National Park and the many
services offered there.
- Glacier
Bay Alaska Natural History Association
This organization stocks a wide variety of maps and nautical charts as well
as books on the history, topography, plants and animals of Glacier Bay.
- Gustavus Marine Charters
If you are interested in a more luxurious way to kayak Glacier Bay, Gustavus
Marine Charters offers multi-day custom yacht charters for small groups.
Gustavus Marine Charters is an authorized concession that has been operating
in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve for over 20 years. Kayaks are
onboard for exploring intimate bays and glacier faces, then return to the
yacht for gourmet meals and a comfortable night's sleep before cruising to
the next remote site.
- Whisper Marine
Whisper Marine provides transportation to Pt. Adolphus and other areas in
Icy Strait in a sturdy, fast vessel designed to carry up to six people plus
kayaks and camping equipment.
Guided Kayak Trips/ Glacier Bay and Gustavus
- Alaska Discovery
Concession in Glacier Bay for all guided sea kayaking trips. Also river
rafting, canoeing, and hiking throughout Alaska. Choose from wilderness
camping or lodge-based explorations.
- Alaska Mountain Guides
Concession in Glacier Bay for guided sea kayaking trips. They also offer
climbing courses and expeditions, hiking, rafting, skiing, and day trips
out of Haines, Alaska.
- Spirit Walker Expeditions
Paddle Alaska's Inside Passage with Spirit Walker Expeditions.
Experienced guides take you by kayak to remote areas in southeast Alaska
and further. Personalized itineraries for small groups for trips from 1
to 10 days or more.
Nearby National Parks and Wilderness Areas
- Klondike National
Park / Chilkoot Trail
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail is the most challenging way to follow in
the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders. Hike the 33-mile-long
Chilkoot Trail, accessible only on foot. It is a difficult hike and
usually takes three to five days.
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Misty Fjords
A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage in the
Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan, Alaska. Misty Fjords
National Monument consists of glacially carved deep rainforest bays
in southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Beautiful kayaking,
cabin sites available.
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Stikine LeConte Glacier Wilderness Area
LeConte Bay in the Tongass National Forest features the 40 mile long
LeConte Glacier which is the southernmost tidewater glacier in North
America. Guided and unguided ocean kayaking trips. This 448,841-acre
wilderness is located on the mainland seven miles east of
Petersburg.
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Tongass National Forest Cabins and Campgrounds
Popular remote public-use cabins on the Tongass National Forest
range in price from $25 to $45 per night.
Youth Hostels
- Juneau International
Youth Hostel
The friendly staff gives Juneau International Hostel a
reputation as a home away from home. Meet friends for further
Alaska travels. Accommodations. Reservations. Directions.
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Sitka Youth Hostel
Location: Sitka, Alaska. Directions By Car: Take Halibut Point
Rd. from the ferry terminal. No Online Reservations.
- Skagway Home Hostel &
Gardens
Skagway Home Hostel at 3rd near Main St. A great place to meet
new friends and traveling companions.
- Ketchikan
Youth Hostels
Eagle View Hostel at 2303 Fifth Avenue in Ketchikan, Alaska
99901.
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Petersburg Bunk & Breakfast Hostel
Home hostel has two 4-person guest rooms (men & women, sorry no
couple's room), a sunny kitchen & living room, and extensive
natural history library.
Kayak Rentals and Outfitting Services
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