We stock fibreglass Northwest Kayaks Cadence singles and Seascape Point 5 doubles. Rental rates are $55 per 24 hour day for singles and $65 for doubles. Contracts for four days or longer receive a 20% discount. All rentals include everything you need to get on the water: life jackets, spray skirts, paddles (aquabound-fibreglass), sponges, pumps and tow lines. Prices do not include 7% sales tax.

Rental rates are $65 for Old Town Tripper 172 canoes. Contracts for four days or longer receive a 20% discount. All rentals include everything you need to get on the water: life jackets, paddles and bow lines. Prices do not include 7% sales tax.

0800 depart Wrangell for Earl West Cove. Paddle from EWC to Berg Bay and Aaron Creek. Explore waterfalls, look for bears, goats, eagles and migratory birds. 1700 return to Wrangell by jet boat. $210 per person, 4 person minimum, 10 person maximum. Taxes and gear are included.

Wrangell West - Seals, Birds and Views

0900 depart Wrangell for the put-in at Pat's Creek. Paddle "out the road," south to Nemo Point. Curious seals follow the kayaks along the route between islands. A variety of ducks and scoters gather here to feed along the upwellings caused by tidal exchanges. We will stop for lunch along the way. Exact locations will be determined by your guide. 1700 - Return to Wrangell. $170 per person, 4 person minimum, 10 person maximum. Taxes and gear are included.

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Extended tours include lodging in Wrangell, all meals, paddling gear, and taxes, transportation upon arrival in Wrangell, and camping gear. We recommend you provide your own sleeping bag, but we can make one available upon request. Each trip requires a minimum of four people with a maximum of ten. Please be aware that every trip is unique based on weather conditions and the general needs of your group. At Alaska Vistas safety is our priority in all decisions.

STIKINE RIVER: SHAKES GLACIER TO LeCONTE GLACIER

June 11 - June16

Rivers and glaciers are the focus of this trip. Both Shakes and LeConte glaciers flow from the Stikine Icefield surrounding Devil's Thumb and Castle Mountain. Shakes Glacier terminates into Shakes Lake, one of the most spectacular scenes in SE Alaska. Le Conte is the southern most tidewater glacier in North America. It is presently one of the most active glaciers as well, retreating as much as 1/2 mile in the past 2 years. Prior paddling experience is required. Cost is $1,500 per person.

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SHAKES GLACIER TO WRANGELL VIA KNIG SLOUGH

June 11 - June 16

Study the life of a river as you navigate in the quiet North Arm of the Stikine River. Our trip begins in Shakes Glacier where we study the massive ice rivers that formed this magnificant land. We then continue down to Hot Springs Slough to enjoy a soak in a natural hot spring before winding through Hooligan Slough. Eagles, Kingfishers, Vancouver Geese, and Trumpeter Swans are among the many birds that may be found in the quiet reaches of the North Arm. Moose, Bears and Wolves have been spotted drinking and foraging along the banks. Beavers build dams, creating habitat for themselves and the fish who make their way back into the many creeks and streams. We'll continue to Knig Slough where the grasslands of the Stikine Delta are ablaze with the colors of wildflowers. Shooting Stars, Lupine, Chocolate Lilies, Indian Paintbrush fill the palate of colors as they emerge among the deep green grass. Knig Slough leads us to Dry Straits and the Stikine River Flats. As its name implies, Dry Straits is flooded twice daily and is impassable otherwise. The imensity of the delta and the influence of the tide are striking as we padddle our way towards town. Prior paddling experience is required. Cost is $1,500 per person.

SNOW PASS, KASHAVEROF, WHALES AND MORE

June 25 - 28, July 11 - July 14, August 8 - 11

Snow Pass, located at the south end of Wrangell Narrows, is a channel with ledges and holes that cause uplifting and mixing of nutrient rich waters as the tides change. Tidal changes cause srong currents and concentrate feed which in turn attract a variety of marine mammals, fish and invertebrate life. Humpback Whales, porpoise, seals, otters and sometimes even Orcas weave their way between islands reaping the bounty of the sea. An ideal trip for a long weekend, you'll spend three days among the islands that dot these waters. Cost is $1200.00 per person.

Our small and versatile fleet enables us to offer you a choice to fit your vacation style. The following prices are effective for 2008

• Salmon and/or Halibut:

Day Trips:

Full Day - depart 0600 return 1400 - $250 per person 2 person minimum

Half Day -depart 0800 return 1200 - $170 per person 2 person minimum

Prices include fishing gear. Prices do not include city sales tax of 7%. Licenses and stamps are extra and may be purchased at our office.

Lodging can be provided at Hardings Old Sourdough Lodge. Cost of $110 per person double occupancy includes breakfast and dinner. Lodging-only options are also available.

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• Custom Trips
  
  Dates are available throughout the year to accommodate your ideas, so let us arrange a special vacation for you this year. Each of the activities described within this web page may be combined to form an unique vacation of a lifetime, but you'll want to come back year after year.

Reservation & Refund Policy: We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, and the balance before departing for your tour. We will gladly refund your deposit (less 3% if made with a credit card) if you need to cancel more than 30 days prior to your tour. If you cancel within 30 days of your tour we will refund your deposit less 10%. There is no charge for date changes and rescheduling your tour. In the unlikely event we at Alaska Vistas must cancel a trip due to unforeseen circumstances, all deposits will of course be refunded fully.

Photos by R.E. Johnson unless otherwise noted.

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