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KENAI FJORDS




ALASKA KENAI FJORDS PHOTO WORKSHOP

June 9-18, 2025 - 3 SPOTS LEFT







 

From the wild inhabitants of both sea and land, to the mountains stretching out to touch the ocean, there is an untamed beauty waiting to be discovered in this untouched wilderness that lay before you. The Harding Icefield covers over 700 square miles in Kenai Fjords National Park and provides spectacular views of calving glaciers. The landscapes here are a reminder that wonder is still ever present in this world of ours. The abundant marine life you'll expect to see includes orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and black bears amongst others.

 

 

Highlights

  • Travel aboard a private yacht

  • Photograph several Fjords and stops along the way aside glaciers

  • Sweeping landscapes, where mountain, ice and ocean meet.

  • Possibilities of a myriad of marine life as well as native Alaskan animal life.

  • Black Bears, Harbor Seals, Otters, Orcas, Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Dall’s Porpoise, and more.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1: 9 June - ARRIVAL IN ANCHORAGE

Arrive in Anchorage on June 9th.

Stay overnight in hotel (Client is responsible to pay hotel room).

 

DAY 2: 10 June - BOARD TRAIN TO WHITTIER

Board Train to Whittier on the morning of the 10th.

(Client pays train ticket , Approx. $120.00 to $220.00 per person)

 

Board Boat in Whittier @ 1-2pm  

Travel the route through several Fjords and stops along the way aside glaciers.

Possibilities of seeing the following: 

Black Bears, Harbor Seals, Otters, Orcas, Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Dall’s Porpoise, Mountain Goats, Puffins, many shorebirds, Eagles, Common Muir, and much more!


DAY 2 - 9: 10 June - 17 June CONTINUE TRAVEL THROUGH FJORDS


DAY 9: 17 June ARRIVAL in SEWARD

We will arrive in Seward on the 17th and board the Alaska train back to Anchorage.

(Client is responsible to pay own train ticket  $120.00 to $220.00 Per person)

Approximately a 4 1/2 hour, very scenic train ride.

Estimated arrival at 10:30 pm in Anchorage.

Overnight stay in Anchorage at hotel. 

Client is responsible for hotel room that night in Anchorage.


DAY 10: 18 June DEPARTURE FLIGHT FROM ANCHORAGE

We fly home June 18th.


ROUTE of TRAVEL through the FJORDS



 

Logistics

Please arrive in Anchorage, Alaska on June 9th. Lodging in Anchorage on the nights of June 9th and June 17th is not included in the workshop fee. You will need lodging on both of those nights.


We will board the train to Whittier on the morning of the 10th. Train passage on June 10th and June 17th is not included in the workshop fee.

(Client pays train ticket , Approx. $120.00 to $220.00 per person)

 

Next we will board the yacht in Whittier between 1-2pm.

Once on board, meals and passage through the fjords is included.

Participants will need to be capable to hike at least a 1/2 mile in dirt or sand.


We will arrive into Seward on June 17th. Our return will require a train ride back to Anchorage on June 17th which in not included in the workshop fee.

(Client pays train ticket , Approx. $120.00 to $220.00 per person)


ARRIVAL IN ANCHORAGE

*** You will need to fly into and out of Anchorage, Alaska

  • Arrival Flight: June 9th, 2025: Anchorage, Alaska

  • Departing Flight June 18th, 2025: Anchorage, Alaska

Contact us for flight plans and additional itinerary.


ADDITIONAL HOTEL STAY IN ANCHORAGE

  • Hotel Overnight in Anchorage on June 9th.

    (Client is responsible to pay hotel room on June 9th.)

  • Overnight stay in Anchorage at hotel on June 17th

    Client is responsible for hotel room that night in Anchorage.


DEPARTURE FLIGHT FROM ANCHORAGE

  • We fly home June 18th.


Additional Notes

Participants Need to be able to hike at least a 1/2 mile in dirt or sand.

 

Pricing

$6,795 PER PERSON

(All Rooms Shared - 2 Participants)

June 9-18, 2025 - NOW BOOKING!


$6,795 per person (All Rooms Shared)

$3,500 Non-Refundable Deposit

All Rooms shared by 2 occupants.

Balance Due March 6, 2025

Deposits and Balances please pay in cash or check.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.


Trip Includes:

  • Lodging throughout the photo tour workshops as outlined in Schedule - includes all nights aboard yacht.

  • If you arrive early you may be able to stay earlier or later but your package only includes the nights for the workshop on the yacht (not hotel stays prior and post boat tour).

  • Lodging through the workshop - aboard a private yacht

  • Meals aboard the yacht

  • Transport from boat to shore during workshop


Trip Does NOT Include:

  • Flights or transportation to Anchorage, Alaska.

  • Airline Fees to Anchorage, Alaska / Insurance / Passports / Personal Expenses

  • Overnight stay in Anchorage on 1st and last night of workshop.

  • Train ticket from Anchorage to Whittier (approx. $120-$220/person)

  • Train ticket from Seward to Anchorage (approx. $120-$220/person)

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Excessive baggage fees

  • Gratuities: Suggested Gratuities are: $25 per day per person for boat captain - $10 per day per person for Cook - $10 per day per person for the Deckhand

  • Any additional tours, activities, etc. not expressly mentioned in the workshop.

  • Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates other than mentioned above

  • Laundry (there is an on-site facility)

  • Any emergency services, if necessary.

  • Any meals outside of those mentioned above.


 

Recommended Camera Gear

Suggested Photo Gear

  • 2 camera bodies

  • One long lens 400mm to 600mm

  • One medium length lens up to 300mm

  • Several memory cards

  • Card reader

  • Three extra camera batteries

  • 2 battery chargers

  • Small power strip

  • Compact 1TB external hard drive

  • Computer W/Charging cord

  • 3 to 4 cleaning cloths

  • Rocket blower

  • Headlamp or small flashlight

  • Waders and wading belt

  • Wading boots - no felt soles

  • Small roll of gorilla brand clear tape for wader repair

  • Headlamp or flashlight


Personal Gear List

What Should I Wear?

  • Rain Jacket

  • Fleece coat

  • One set long underwear

  • Several long sleeve fishing shirts

  • Underwear

  • One pair wool socks

  • Several pairs cotton socks

  • Finger less gloves

  • Fine mesh head net

  • Hat

  • Lounge pants for boat

  • 2 T-shirt's to wear on the boat

  • Comfortable shoes to wear on boat

  • Shampoo, Soap, razor, Tooth brush, toothpaste, Towel, Tylenol

  • Large duffel (to transfer clothes on to the float plane)

  • OFF bug wipes or small can of spray

 


 


Join Christopher Balmer as he hosts this workshop and takes you on a photographic journey through the Kenai Fjords of Alaska. Christopher will also be instructing on how to master your camera throughout the workshop.



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