Wrangell - Ancient Forests of Anan

Escape into Southeast Alaska's lush old-growth rainforest where time slows for you to breathe in a wilderness rich with native history. A scenic 45-minute jet boat ride along the coast of mainland Alaska will bring you to the shores of a tidal lagoon at the mouth of Anan Creek. Bears, eagles, harbor seals, and humans have come to fish side-by-side at this site for time untold- now home to the Anan Wildlife Observatory.

Although you will be visiting outside the peak season of the salmon run, you still stand a chance to encounter wildlife moving through the area. The true joy is in the journey as your local guide ushers you beneath towering moss-drenched trees on the 5/8 mile gravel path to the creekside observation deck. Learn the identity and traditional uses of many plants and hear stories of ancient fish traps and native clans gathered at the site to catch and smoke salmon.

You will travel aboard covered, heated jet boats with onboard restrooms during the journey to and from Anan. Vessels have water available for guests and refreshments will be offered on board when returning to Wrangell.

*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.