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This lodge, built in 1923, has a colorful history. To travel to its location, you are combining a stellar flight of 30 minutes over 5 glaciers and when you arrive at the lodge, you are immediately welcomed with open arms like you are returning home.
It is this warmth that we experienced all over Alaska and it just charmed us. Although the idea of traveling so far to this isolated part of our country seems so foreign, the friendliness you discover everywhere you go brings you close to home.
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First there is the excitement of taking off on water. A floatplane is a unique experience and seems to always glide effortlessly from the water's surface right into the air. It will take but a few moments to see the port of Juneau disappear and have the craggy ice-covered mountains take over your vision.
Your air tour is narrated and you will soon understand that, although everything seems to blend together, there are many forms that glaciers take on in appearance. It is a mesmerizing vision and before long, you will feel the plane descending as it follows along the Taku River.
Immediately, a calm will overtake you as you climb down the short ladder and enter a different world. As you gaze across the river, your eyes will fall upon the Taku Glacier, seemingly close enough to touch. The hub of activity is centered around the main lodge, where the home fire is always burning. And you are made to feel right at home.
You'll have some time to wander around the grounds and pet the friendly resident dogs. Relax and breathe in the fresh, oxygen-rich Alaska air. It's about this time that you begin to understand the magic that has lured so many to this beautiful country.
In a while, a fabulous meal will be laid out for you and you can indulge as much as you wish. Fresh King Salmon, a rarity to taste so fresh, is the main attraction. But even if salmon is not a favorite (and we beg you to try this just once to change your mind), there are plenty of sides to fill you up at lunch. Homemade everything, from coleslaw to baked beans, freshly baked compotes, herb biscuits, cookies... and at the 9:00am departure "brunch", scones and a taste of reindeer sausage as well!
Plenty to drink including wine, beer, iced tea and lemonade. And to work off a bit of your feast, after the meal one of the staff will take you on an interpretive nature walk.
You will be on land about 2 hours and in the air for 30 minutes on your way out and a 20 minute return. Whatever the weather, be prepared as it changes just as fast you blink!
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This floatplane to the great wilderness is why you came to Alaska. Remember, you can cancel if you change your mind but you will never secure space if you decide at the last minute!
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Traveler Reviews
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| 6/22/2010 |
JUNEAU....W Bogle |
| The Bogle family thought you all were awesome!!! They had a fabulous time!!! Thank you! Again and again! |
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| 5/19/2009 |
JUNEAU....Nisleit |
| We utilized your services for all four of our shore excursions. Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan were all superb. People were where they were supposed to be and the experiences were right on! On top of that, we had sunny skies in each port. I'm sure we'll be using you again. |
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