BERING SEA WILDERNESS: PRIBILOFS, KATMAI,AND KODIAK13 Days Nat Geo Orion 102 Guests Expeditions in: Jul $16,230 to $31,250

DAY 1:  Anchorage/Nome/EmbarkArrive in Anchorage and fly to Nome, Alaska.Embark National Geographic Orion. (D)

DAY 2:  At Sea/Crossing the Bering StraitSpend the first day at sea crossing one of the mosticonic bodies of water on the planet. If conditionspermit, we may stop at the very remote LittleDiomede Island, in the center of the Strait. (B,L,D)

DAY 3:  Provideniya, Russian FederationAt the western limit of the rich transboundary areaknown as Beringia, Provideniya is often called “TheGateway to the Arctic”. It’s also the administrativecenter where we will conduct our clearance intoand out of Russia. Visit the excellent museum, andwitness a traditional Yupik dance performance.(B,L,D)

DAY 4-6:  At Sea/Pribilof IslandsA naturalist’s paradise, the Pribilof Islands welcomethree million seabirds and a million marine mammalseach summer as they arrive to breed. Go ashore atSt. Paul to explore on land, at St. George go byZodiac to view puffins, kittiwakes and red-facedcormorants, as well as a northern fur seal rookery.(B,L,D Daily)

Traverse the depth and breadth of the iconic Bering Strait and venture deep into the two distinct worlds it joins. Encounterthe rich culture of Provideniya, “the Gateway to the Arctic,” before exploring the Pribilof Islands, a naturalist’s paradisesometimes referred to as "the Galápagos of the North.” From those lively breeding grounds continue on to explore thedynamic history, culture, and natural wonders of the remote islands along Alaska’s rugged coast. A visit to Katmai NationalPark, one of the premier brown bear viewing areas in the world and a unique petrified forest round out this immersiveexpedition.

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DAY 7-8:  Unalaska/Alaska PeninsulaThis morning, arrive at Dutch Harbor, on UnalaskaIsland, site of a fierce WWII battle and now one ofthe world’s most important fishing ports. Continue tothe Baby Islands, just east of Unalaska, wheredynamic tides offer exciting potential to spot seaotters and fur seals, as well as rare seabirds, bothfrom the ship’s deck and from Zodiacs. Continuealong the eastern shore of the Alaska Peninsula,with time for exploration and wildlife watching.(B,L,D)

DAY 9:  Shumagin IslandsGo ashore on Unga Island to explore incredibletundra and scattered remnants of a unique petrifiedforest of sequoia trees that were buried in avolcanic mudslide nearly 25 million years ago.(B,L,D)

DAY 10:  Katmai National ParkSpend today exploring the shorelines and waters ofcoastal Katmai National Park & Preserve, known forits abundant brown bear population, this areaprovides countless opportunities to watch andphotograph bears digging for clams at low tide, orfishing for salmon in the creeks. (B,L,D)

DAY 11:  Kodiak IslandThe second largest island in the U.S., Kodiak is bestknown for its brown bears and its fishing industry.Less well known is its unique mix of Native Alutiiqand Russian-American history. Join your UnderseaSpecialist for a “dock walk” among the commercialfishing boats in Kodiak’s inner harbor. Photographthe beautiful Holy Resurrection Church on a photowalk, or peruse native art and artifacts at the AlutiiqMuseum. Later, explore one of the island’s outerbays by Zodiac. (B,L,D)

DAY 12:  Exploring the Kenai PeninsulaNearly 40 glaciers flow out of the Kenai's HardingIcefield, so the opportunities for exploration abound.Cruise one of the ice-scoured fjords to the face of atidewater glacier, while searching for mountaingoats and other wildlife along the way. (B,L,D)

DAY 13:  Seward/Disembark/Anchorage/HomeArrive in Seward this morning, transfer to theairport in Anchorage for flights home or onward. (B)

2019 Departure Dates:9 Jul

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$2,500

Cost Includes:Accommodations; meals indicated;alcoholic beverages (except premiumbrands); excursions; services of LindbladExpeditions’ Leader, Naturalist staff andexpert guides; use of kayaks; entrancefees; all port charges and service taxes;gratuities to ship’s crew.

Cost Not Included:Air transportation; personal items such asemails, laundry, voyage DVD etc.

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FREE BAR TAB & CREW TIPSINCLUDEDTravel aboard any National GeographicOrion departure and we will cover yourbar tab and all tips for the crew.FREE AIRFAREBook by October 31, 2018 for freeround-trip economy group airfare betweenSeattle/Nome and returnAnchorage/Seattle. Valid for new bookingsonly, subject to availability, and may not becombined with other offers. Call for details.

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COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

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Jul. 9, 2019 $ 16,230 $ 17,440 $ 19,430 $ 23,480 $ 26,850 $ 31,250

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

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Jul. 9, 2019 $ 24,340 $ 29,140

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