Shore Excursions, Stikine River Trips and Anan Creek Tours from Wrangell, Alaska
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Wrangell
Stikine River boat Tours, Anan Creek Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions


About Wrangell Alaska
Wrangell boasts AnAn Creek and the Stikine River


Wrangell is one of Alaska's oldest towns, named after a Russian seafarer Baron Ferdinan Von Wrangell. The town is an interesting mix of Alaska Native culture, industry and tourism with a history dating back to Russian rule. Originally Wrangell was a stockade built to fight off Canadian fur traders; within seven years it was under British control and eventually American! The Stikine River, which reaches the ocean near Wrangell, was an important historical trading route to the Canadian interior and a powerful influence on Wrangell's rich Native heritage.

 

At the mouth of the Stikine River lies Garnet Ledge, the source of many of Alaska's garnets. The ledge was deeded to the local children, who have exclusive rights to mining and selling the beautiful stones. Wrangell also boast the highest concentration of petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings) in southeastern Alaska.

 

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JET BOAT TOUR - STIKINE RIVER Tour 421 Recommended for families

$213 per person
Stikine River Jet Boat TourThe Stikine River flows over 400 miles from the snow capped mountains of British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean and has over 20 glaciers feeding it. The region is rich in Native Alaskan, Russian, and gold rush history. The trip up river takes you through pristine wilderness and into a region of wildflowers, forests and alpine country, through Shakes Lake. The region offers good opportunities for wildlife viewing, including bears, moose and eagles. Each jet boat has comfortable seating, and all passengers are outfitted in warm, weatherproof clothing. Average capacity per boat is 6 people.

Duration: 5 hours

Departure time: 8:30am. Daily departures: May 16 - September 1, 2010.

 

AnAn Creek Bear Observatory Tour 420
$284 per person
A 45-minute jet boat ride will bring you from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage to Anan Creek. Seals, Stellar sea lions, dolphins and the occasional orca whale feed on herring and smelt found along the route. On arrival, walk the rainforest trail (1/2-mile) to the observatory platform where your guide will give a bear safety briefing. The multi-level observatory platform provides excellent opportunities for viewing black and brown bears fishing 30 feet below you and across river. Time spent at the platform is determined by the guide based on local conditions, though it is usually between 4 and 5 hours. Local transfers, guided excursion to AnAn Creek, park fee, and soft drinks are included.

Duration: 6 hours, including transfers.

Departure time: 8:30am. Daily Departures: June 25 - August 20, 2010.


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