Activities
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Fly Fishing
King salmon is probably the most exciting large freshwater species that can be taken on the fly. We are usually fishing from shore or wading from gravel bars to pursue these giant fish. Casting a fly to kings requires proper gear and technique. Kings run early in the season when river flows are high and the water somewhat turbid.
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Salmon Fishing
Salmon Fishing in Alaska attracts thousands of anglers each year for many reasons. The thrill of battling a trophy size King Salmon ranks very high in my book and is an experience you'll not soon forget
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River Rafting
A raft or kayak trip can be part of any traveler's itinerary. Many companies offer the trips. Although some long trips, such as those in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, may require a flight on a small plane to remote waters, many adventures are available along the state's highway system.
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Bear Viewing
Brown bears (Ursus arctos), also known as grizzlies, occur throughout Alaska except on islands south of Frederick Sound in southeast Alaska, west of Unimak in the Aleutian Chain, and Bering Sea islands. They also occur in Russia, northern China, northern Japan, Europe, western Canada, and in limited portions of the northwestern United States. Brown bears symbolize Alaska as depicted on the back of the state quarter and on the state flag (Ursa Major – The Big Dipper). They are also important to Native Alaskans, local residents, hunters, fishers, photographers, and hikers.
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Halibut Fishing
Halibut are among the largest fish in the sea and the largest of all the flatfish. They can grow to more than 8 ft long and 700 lbs. Halibut weighing in at more than 100 pounds are often called "Whales", "Soakers", or even "Barn Doors", while smaller halibut, less than 20 pounds, are often called "Chickens". The largest halibut ever caught while sport fishing was 459 lbs. in Unalaska Bay.
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Kayaking Adventures
Have you ever imagined a place of turquoise blue waters, tidewater and hanging glaciers, islands of protected coves and rugged cliffs teeming with whales and puffins under glorious skies? These visions become reality in Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay. The waters abound with marine life. Sea otters casually watch you as they feed on sea urchins and mollusks; adolescent seals follow you curiously as you kayak in silence; pods of Orcas glide through the waters as they search for salmon...it's all here waiting for you.
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Freshwater Fishing
Alaska salmon fishing with our longtime expert fishing guides creates some of the highest impact Alaska fishing adventures you can imagine!
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Saltwater Fishing
Along the West Coast of Prince of Wales Island, extreme tides and surging ocean currents create a habitat for millions of bait fish that attract annual returns of trophy-size salmon, halibut, red snapper, and ling cod. These natural phenomena, which first attracted commercial fishermen, offer premier fishing grounds in Alaska for some of the best salmon and halibut sport fishing in the world.
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Flight Seeing Tours
There is something humbling about drifting on the wind hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, soaring above the shifting patterns of nature while in the seat of a plane hardly bigger than a car. In Alaska, this may be a common experience, as one in every forty residents is equipped with an aircraft license, but even "common" experiences in Alaska can give grand perspectives.
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Helicopter Tours
Trek through the wild Alaskan backcountry with an experienced local naturalist at your side. In this tour, you’ll get to explore remote areas that are normally a full day’s hike away. Lift off in a modern A-Star helicopter and get ready for your breathtaking birds-eye view of the Alaskan wilderness.
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Glacier Trekking
Alaska has an estimated 100,000 glaciers, ranging from tiny cirque glaciers to huge valley glaciers. There are more active glaciers and ice fields in Alaska than in the rest of the inhabited world. The largest glacier is the Malaspina at 850 square miles. Five percent of the state, or 29,000 square miles, is covered by glaciers.
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Native Culture
Alaska Natives make up about 16% of the Alaska's total population, including more than 200 rural communities separated by vast distance and unique geographical regions. Anchorage is often considered the largest of Alaska Native villages.
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Wildlife Viewing
The Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska offers outstanding opportunities to view bald eagles, mountain goats, black and brown bear, porcupines, Sitka blacktail deer, and hoary marmots. South central Alaska is a good region for spotting Dall sheep, moose, and migratory birds.
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Small Ship Alaska Cruises
A small ship Alaska cruise is an exciting alternative way to cruise Alaska that might allow you an even closer look at the beautiful scenery and exotic wildlife. There are several cruise lines with ships that carry from a dozen to 300 passengers on Alaska cruises. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see the advantages of 100 or less cruisers exploring Alaska, enjoying excursions, or even just descending on the Alaska towns versus 2000 or more!
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Yacht Charter
If you're considering a yacht charter vacation in Alaska, chances are you've already been captured by the enchanting visions associated with this remote ands stunning area. The isolation of Alaska, alone, makes it an ideal yacht charter vacation. Most of the coastline, except for that in the north, is inaccessible by road. The nature of a charter yacht vacation is perfectly suited to discovering what Alaska is all about. From the deck of a charter boat, you can intimately encounter the dramatic scenery and the sea life below the icy waters. From the dining saloon, you can watch a full moon rise over a snow-striped mountain. And you can enjoy it all in the lap of luxury.
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Diving Coiba National Park, Panama
Pristine Environment: Coiba National Park is the largest Marine Park in Central America and now a World Heritage Site. Coiba has only begun to be explored by scientists and adventurers. A small ranger station and an old prison are the only structures within the park. There are no towns or resorts in this location.
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Discover Surfing in Panama
We cruise in the evening after surf so you wake up in an entirely new location ready to tackle the rights and lefts within sight of our anchorage. In the early morning, enjoy a hot cup of fantastic Panamanian coffee on the back deck of the Explorer while watching the white water explode in the distance. It's going to be another day to write home about.
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Panama Sportfishing
Hannibal Banks drastic drop off results in a huge upwelling of cool water, which provides the nourishment for baitfish. The baitfish congregate on the shelves drawing in the big Black Marlin that feed in these shallow waters. Giant schools of Yellow Fin Tuna chase baitfish on the surface and sailfish drive bonita into a frenzy.
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Nature Photography
Are you a seasoned photographer looking to fine-tune your creative eye? Or a novice hoping to break out of the snapshot rut? No matter ... since it's easier than you think to give your vacation photographs a creative jolt. Whether you are planning a San Francisco city escape or an Alaska Adventure Vacation, here are a few ideas to get you started: