Spend six nights/ seven days sailing through South East Alaska seeing all the wonderful wild life Alaska has to offer. Whale watching, birding, view sea lions, go on nature hikes, forage for wild edibles, fish for salmon (halibut is additional cost), kayak through the wilderness as well as visit 3 or 4 small village towns native to Alaska. If you enjoy nature but want the opportunity to see the sights and do a little shopping as well, this is guaranteed to be a trip you will never forget.
Day One.
Fly into Hoonah. Spend the afternoon walking around the village. spend the night at anchor near the town.
Day Two.
Spend the morning sailing from Hoonah to Gustavus 22 miles approximately 3 hours underway. Enjoy whale watching along the way. Explore Gustavus in the afternoon.
Day Three.
Sail to Jacks Cove 17 miles approximately 2 hours underway. Take a nice hike through the rain forest, do a little fishing for dinner and have a bond fire on the beach.
Day Four.
Enjoy Breakfast while sailing through south Inian pass 18 miles approximately 2 hours underway. Here you can see whales, sea loins and amazing scenery. Anchor in front of Elfin Cove and enjoy a nice lunch. Spend the afternoon walking around a small board walk village. Travel another hour to a secluded anchorage for the night. This anchorage has a large salmon stream to fishing and some great bottom fishing near by.
Day Five.
Sail to Idaho inlet 22 miles approximately 3 hours underway, enjoy whales and sea otters along the way. After lunch take a nice hike up a salmon river and catch a few nice fish or drop our crab and shrimp traps Walk thought fields full of wild flowers or kayak around the beautiful inlet!
Day Six.
Sail to Mud Bay 18 miles approximately 2 hours underway. Spend the day exploring and fishing this hug river system. There is great halibut fishing in the area.
Day Seven.
Sail back to Hoonah 26 miles about 3.5 hours underway. Catch your flight home. Have a last look at whales, eagles and the amazing vistas of Alaska!