Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari

Capture everything from glaciers to whales on this excursion that features a professional photography guide. Travel with a small intimate group in a media-equipped shuttle bus and aboard a customized safari boat as your guide provides expert interpretation while also sharing tips and techniques to enhance the quality of your images. Enjoy a professional instructional slide show in the vehicle en route to the Mendenhall Glacier. Your guide will lead you to explore the Trail of Time capturing the natural history of the glacier. This short walk takes you through the shelter of the rainforest to photograph the glacier's historical path over time before stopping to shoot the glacier itself. This gentle walk leads to beaver dams, salmon streams and remarkable glacier panoramas — sites to inspire your photography. By sea, board a covered safari vessel for an unforgettable journey through the pristine waterways of Stephens Passage. Large panel windows open to give you unrestricted views, while your Captain safely maneuvers to give you the best angle on the shot. This excursion has never had a trip without a star-studded cast—often including humpback whales, sea lions, orcas, harbor seals, porcupines, eagles, salmon or even black bears. Whale sightings are guaranteed. See more of Alaska’s natural wonders as you strive to capture that magical moment in the medium that’s worth a thousand words.