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Visiting Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, AK


An internationally protected biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is one of a kind, containing a plethora of natural habitats, flora and fauna. A land once covered entirely in an icy glacier, Glacier Bay now includes spruce forests, rugged tundra, steep fjords and icy rivers. Take a kayak out onto the crystalline waters and watch for humpback or killer whales, or wander the quiet terrain, trying to spot one of 220 species of birds.
Flights: Cheap airfare to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (arriving in Anchorage, AK - Anchorage International Airport)

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Glacier Bay

5 of 5 stars
raleigh, nc
Aug 8, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

one of my favorite parts of the whole trip! you can pretty much only see this part of the world by a cruise ship. the park offers individual trips by various other modes of transportation but, you...more

Woodwind Sailing Adventures

5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
Jul 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We probably wouldn't have found Woodwind Adventures except that we were lucky enough to be traveling in Alaska with some locals. If you are traveling near Glacier Bay (our main base was Juneau) or...more

Glacier Bay

Jun 14, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We spent a week doing the cruise from Vancouver through to Alaska and it was truly spectacular. Glacier Bay was beautiful and awe inspiring - truly a memorable holiday more

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