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Bears & Glaciers

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This is the only place in Alaska where you can leave Seattle,

Washington and arrive mid-morning in Wrangell, board your jet boat
tour, and see Bears & Glaciers all in one day!

Jet Boat Wrangell Style: The Only Way skillfully handcrafted by owner/operator for salmon, halibut, rockfish and a wide
to See Bears and Glaciers James Benedict who will also give fishing variety of freshwater species, then relax and
In Wrangell, jet boats are a way of life. technique instruction. A comfortable ride on unwind in one of their cozy secluded cabins
These roomy and comfortable shallow- a 6 or 15-passenger jet boat can also take or many different backcountry camping
draft boats are the preferred method of you deep into pristine Alaska wilderness locations.
transportation to all the visitor hotspots. A for sealife and land-based wildlife viewing Alaska Charters and Adventures can be
number of local tour providers offer trips opportunities. The goal at Tight Line River reached at 888-993-2750 and alaskaupclose.
with safe, certified and knowledgeable Tours is your exhilarating freedom with com.
guides. Take your pick from Shakes Glacier fishing pole or camera lens on the Stikine Alaska Vistas
and Lake, LeConte Glacier, the mighty River and the magnificent LeConte Glacier. Alaska Vistas offers comfortable jet boat
Stikine River, a visit to “Little Norway” Contact Tight Line River Tours at 907- tours to visit the Anan bears and eagles,
Petersburg, cultural, photography and 388-8137 or info@tightlinerivertours.com or mighty Stikine River and Shakes Glacier,
sightseeing tours, exploring the Tongass check them out online at tightlinerivertours. and the unforgettable LeConte Glacier
rainforest, bear, whale and other wildlife com. with an optional lunch stop in Petersburg.
viewing, custom fishing trips and more. Breakaway Adventures Small group size and specialist guides allow
Jet-powered boats use the same With tours designed to fit every dream for wonderful personal attention on their
propulsion system as personal watercraft, and ability, Breakaway Adventures whale and other marine mammal watching
mating an inboard engine to a jet pump. has proudly provided the very best in tours. Enjoy the thrill of a multi-day raft
The pump draws water from an intake in personalized trips to their guests for over 30 trip on the Stikine River, or guided hiking
the bottom of the boat and shoots a high- years. Enjoy a hassle free tour to the Anan in Tongass National Forest. They can create
velocity stream from a nozzle at the back Bear and Wildlife Observatory, see LeConte custom itineraries, provide paddling tours
to propel it forward. These sleek boats can Glacier up close, or relax on a guided fishing and equipment rentals, and offer private
operate in only three feet of water, easily trip with all equipment provided. Paddle, excursions for yachts. Many tours are based
travel over 50 mph when speed is required, hike and bike tours are offered for different on 3, 4 and 5 day itineraries so you can
and accommodate up to a couple dozen experience levels. Winding through glacial make the most out of an extended stay in
people with spacious seating, enclosed valleys and delta flats, the Stikine River Tour Wrangell.
cabin, and viewing deck for an enjoyable will put the “Wow” in your Alaska vacation. Contact Alaska Vistas at 907-874-3006,
easy on-easy off experience. Collect a piece of iceberg to cool down info@alaskavistas.com or visit online at
There are many advantages to jet boat your drink or your body after dipping in the alaskavistas.com. You can also find them on
travel. Shallow draft jet boats allow visitors Forest Service hot springs. Facebook, Instagram and Trip Advisor.
to maneuver through calved icebergs easily Visit BreakawayAdventures.com for
and reach out to touch the millennia-old expert suggestions to fulfill your specific
ice. When the tide is out, the Stikine River Alaska dream or call 888-385-2488.
can be too shallow for conventional boats Alaska Charters & Adventures
to navigate. Access to the ever-popular Get up close and personal with true
Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory is by Alaskan wilderness on single or multi-day
floatplane or an hour-long boat ride only. jet boat excursions with Alaska Charters &
So to fully enjoy all Wrangell has to offer, be Adventures. Established in 1989, the locally
sure to book a favorite tour by jet boat! owned company specializes in personalized,
Tight Line River Tours small group tours. Observe everything from
Trust Tight Line River Tours to provide gigantic icebergs tumbling into the sea to
thrilling waterways adventures in the bears catching wild salmon at Anan. Hike
Wrangell area by guided jet boat. Enjoy through untouched forest or be amazed
incredible freshwater fishing for salmon and watching whales feed in the calm, bountiful see video
trout with flies or lightweight tackle, most waters. Enjoy the perfect fishing expedition

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