u/Exponent_0

My family and I will be doing this trip in late August. The kids are 7.5 and 11. We want wildlife, epic views, nature, good food. Would love to see whale breach or feeding behavior and brown bears (will prob miss it since we are doing heli-dog sled- glacier in Juneau. I have a big gap in Sitka and no confirmed plans for Ketchikan. I like photography, I'll bring my long glass. No fishing recommendations, not into catching (just eating). Easy hikes are ok. 7yr old can't handle long hikes.

#### **Day 1: Sitka**

* **Confirmed Activity:** Wildlife Boat Safari (Morning)

* **The Focus:** Marine life, sea otters, and coastal bears from the water.

* **[OPEN WINDOW]: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM (approx. 4.5 hours)**

* **Current Plan:** Considering Fortress of the Bear rescue but don't love going to a rescue.

#### **Day 2: Juneau**

* **Confirmed Activity:** Helicopter Dog Sledding on Mendenhall Glacier (Morning)

* **Tentative Activity:** Whale Watching after heli for 2-2.5hrs

* **[OPEN WINDOW]: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (approx. 3.5 hours)**

* **Current Plan:** **A quick hike to **Nugget Falls** after heli

* **EXpert Question:** Is it crazy to try and add on whale watching?

#### **Day 3: Skagway (Haines Transition)**

* **Confirmed Activity:** Chilkoot Lake Nature & Wildlife (Full Day in Haines)

* **The Focus:** Bears and nature

* **[OPEN WINDOW]: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (approx. 2.5 hours)**

* **Current Plan:** No add ons

* **Expert Question:** After returning from Haines on the ferry, is there an "epic" viewpoint reachable in under 2 hours

#### **Day 4: Ketchikan**

* **Target Activity:** Traitors or Neets Bear Search or **Reel Alaska Sport Fish & Adventures** (Marine/Wildlife Charter).

* **The Focus:** Orcas, Humpbacks, and Black Bears.

* **[OPEN WINDOW]: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM (approx. 5 hours)**

* **Current Plan:** None. Actively planning

* **Expert Question:** I need options here.