Sample Itineraries
Paddle Juneau’s Channel Islands
Juneau (population 30,000) is Alaska’s capital. Kayaks and gear may becarried aboard and stored on Alaska’s ferries, or shipped aboard AlaskaAirlines.
Day 1
Fly on Alaska Airlines to Juneau. Two hour non stop flights are available from Anchorage, Seattle, or Portland. Or, take the Alaska Marine Highway from Bellingham, Washington orPrince Rupert British Columbia to Juneau. Secure lodging near Juneau International Airport or begin paddle from the Auke Bay ferry terminalor the airport. Overnight accommodations are plentiful near theairport.
Day 2 and beyond
Paddle the Channel Islands. This trip allows for much flexibility. It can be done in one day or as a multi daypaddle/camping trip. Or, it can last for several weeks as there areinfinite islands and fiords to explore around Juneau. Expect to see anabundance of birds and other wildlife, glaciers, and old growth spruce & hemlock forests.
Juneau’s historic downtown is 8 miles south of the airport and 13 milessouth of the Auke Bay ferry terminal. You can paddle to downtown,secure your kayaks in one of Juneau’s downtown harbors, and enjoy a day or more exploring some of the many upland attractions of Juneau on footor take a taxi or bus tour. Hotel & B&B; accommodations are plentifulin downtown Juneau.
Last Day
Paddle back to the airport or ferry terminal for your trip home.