Orca Beach Nature Trail
Join an experienced Alaskan trail guide for a walk through natural, unspoiled beauty in the coastal rain forest on a remote island in the Tongass National Forest.
The trail takes you through a beautiful old growth forest, by way of a secluded beach, and is mostly boardwalk, about one-mile in length and well maintained.
Follow your knowledgeable guide through this ancient forest and learn about botanic species native to this region, like Western red cedar and yellow cedar that early natives were so dependent upon for spiritual enrichment, shelter and transportation, and how Sitka spruce was instrumental in the construction of Howard Hughes- famous 'Spruce Goose' and other early vintage fighter planes.
After hiking this gently sloped historic trail, enjoy an Alaskan snack of smoked salmon, cheese and crackers, hot chocolate and juice. Then take some time to explore the natural beauty around you.
A motorized rigid inflatable Seahawk provides a short, but exciting cruise along the coast of Clover Passage.
Whales, Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles and migrating seabirds may be spotted on this route.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip transportation
- An experienced Alaskan trail guide
- A motorized rigid inflatable Seahawk cruise
- Alaskan snack - smoked salmon/cheese & crackers
- Hot chocolate and juice
- Quality raingear
- Life jackets
Tips
Bring your camera and binoculars. Dress comfortably with sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and warm, waterproof clothing is highly recommended. Rest-room facilities are limited. Moderate to good physical condition is necessary for participation in this excursion. This trail has a gradual slope and is well maintained. Children must weigh at least 40 pounds in order to fit into required life jackets. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This tour operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the US Forest Service.
Departure Location
At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below.
Redemption and Voucher Details
- After you complete your booking, your credit card will be charged and our expert Shore Excursion Concierge agents will 'hand'-review your shore excursion selections against your cruise itinerary to confirm compatibility. Your credit card statement will list the merchant for the charges as Port Promo Cruise Tours.
- You will receive an email within 72 hours of booking from info@portpromotions.com which confirms your booking and contains the vouchers required for your shore excursions. Please print these vouchers and bring them with you on your cruise. You will be required to turn the voucher(s) in to the corresponding shore excursion supplier(s). The vouchers feature information regarding how to meet up with the tour leader upon arrival to a port and other important details.
- Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.
