Some highlights from our 3 days at Glacier Bay:
- Sea Kayaking. Saw a harbor seal pop up right in front of me.
- Day Cruise to John Muir Glacier. Big Cruise ships are not allowed to go there because of hundres of the harbor seals on ice in front of the glacier. Be sure to look for ice caves and glacier melt gushing from the bottom.
- Forest Walk around the Glacier Bay Lodge. Peaceful stroll on well maintained trail while you experience the quiet of the rainforest.
- Fishing for Salmon and Halibut. Both fly fishing and deep sea fishing are available.
- Wildlife watching. We saw bald eagles, humpback whales, bears, moose, birds of all types.Quick Tip
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- Sea Kayaking. Saw a harbor seal pop up right in front of me.
- Day Cruise to John Muir Glacier. Big Cruise ships are not allowed to go there because of hundres of the harbor seals on ice in front of the glacier. Be sure to look for ice caves and glacier melt gushing from the bottom.
- Forest Walk around the Glacier Bay Lodge. Peaceful stroll on well maintained trail while you experience the quiet of the rainforest.
- Fishing for Salmon and Halibut. Both fly fishing and deep sea fishing are available.
- Wildlife watching. We saw bald eagles, humpback whales, bears, moose, birds of all types.
Quick Tips:
Glacier Bay National Park is in Southeastern Alaska where the weather is generally cloudy and rainy. There's a reason why they call it a temperate RAINFOREST. Daytime summer temperatures are typically in the 50's and 60's although it can sometimes dip into the 40's. Rain gear is highly recommended.
Best Way To Get Around:
There's only one road in Glacier Bay that leads from Barlett Cove to the Airport. Most lodging will provide transfers or bicycles for getting around. The only taxi service is more like a shuttle (charges per person) so if you're staying in Gustavus and are part of a group -- it may be worthwhile renting a car compared to paying / person round trip to get to Bartlett Cove. Read Less