Glacier Point Wilderness Safari - Our review in Skagway

[bronzey214]

We first visited Alaska in 2019 and loved every moment of it. It was so much different than a Caribbean cruise. You’re constantly passing scenery while in the Inside Passage.

 

We couldn’t wait to go back in 2021…. er, 2022 (I know there was a small return to cruising in 2021 but ours was cancelled). One of the things we wanted to do was walk on a glacier. I saw there was a Mendenhall Paddle and Trek in Juneau and in 2022, there was a disclaimer that, due to the glacier receding, it was difficult to do the “trek” part.

 

I was heartbroken but saw a Glacier Point Wilderness Safari in Skagway that looked promising.

 

We ended up booking it - you take a fast zodiac boat toward Haines and eat a packaged lunch - granola bar, turkey sandwich and string cheese which wasn’t gourmet but was more than adequate. From there, you switch into boots and life jacket and walk your paddle about a half mile through the woods toward your canoe. The water flow from the glacier was strong and our paddling basically left us paddling in place. The guides then pulled out a small motor and we (slowly) made our way to the glacier. We made great time because they said we had enough time to get toward the face of the glacier. We walked toward it and the wind coming down the face of it was intense. You never truly know the size of them until you’re standing directly in front of one.

 

 

We made a brief YouTube video showing the excursion. You can view it here! 

 

[miamoe]

Thanks for posting. In June 2023 we are doing this excursion. Looks like it will be a great time! My husband definitely will be busting out the GoPro for this.