Wrangell
Stikine River boat Tours, Anan Creek Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions
About Wrangell Alaska
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.
IMPORTANT:
If you are arriving by cruise ship, please
include ship name on your reservation form!
Prices listed
include all taxes and fees.
JET BOAT
TOUR - STIKINE RIVER
Tour 421
$213 per person
 The
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 1 - September 30, 2009.
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,
2009.
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Shore Excursions, Stikine River Trips and Anan Creek Tours from
Wrangell,
Alaska
