Photography Tour

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5 Day EARLY SUMMER Photo Tour

EARLY SUMMER

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PRIVATE TOUR - 8 SPOTS

May 31 - June 5, 2023

Our early summer tour is the best time to capture snow laced mountains, glaciers, and overflowing waterfalls. Take a boat ride out to observe whales migrating back to Alaska’s rich feeding grounds and stop along the way to explore majestic icebergs in all their blue hues. We’ll adventure out on local hikes to our local Alaska rainforest and see the island's abundant bear popluation fresh out out of hibernation as well as enjoying the start of the famous Alaska Halibut season! Don’t forget to soak-in Alaska’s 18-hours of summer sunlight and enjoy what photographers call our eternal golden hour! Your coast guard certified captain and photography guide will help you navigate to the best spots on our isolated island and don’t forget it’s all-inclusive! Book now, slots are limited!

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$7,250 per guest

Tour Location

Admirality Island, AK

Dates

May 31st - June 5th

Skill Level

Novice to Advanced

Minimum age:

12 Years Old and up

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MEET YOUR GUIDE

MEET THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Jeff Davis has traveled the world filming and capturing images from the remote tribal villages near Timbuktu Africa, to the ancient temple ruins of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Jeff’s love for adventure, wildlife, and the great outdoors eventually brought him to visit and work in Southeast Alaska where he quickly found a love for the untouched beauty and unmatched endless summers at Pybus Point Lodge. Come join him on an adventure of a lifetime to this photographers paradise that will be full of magical experiences, memories, and friendships.

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RAINFORRESTS, GLACIERS, HIDDEN WATERFALLS, LAKES, AND WILDLIFE – WE’LL SHOW YOU THE WAY

Pybus Bay is located on the southern edge of Admiralty Island; a unique and remote Alaska discovery destination. Join your photography guide, Jeff Davis, and on a nature and wildlife tour designed for photographers of all skill levels in a small group for a once in a lifetime experience! Check out our custom and exclusive itinerary below to get an idea of our time will be utilized!

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Arrive in Juneau

Things to See: Mendhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, Downtown Junea

Arrive on your own to Juneau International Airport (JNU) Juneau, AK. We recommend arriving early or spending a day before your trip in Juneau to explore downtown and the local shops and restaurants and to allow maximized time for any potential flight delays.

Travel Day

*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Seaplane Ride to Lodge

Things to See: Tongass National Forrest, Admirality Island

Wake up bright and early to arrive at Alaska Seaplanes for your float ride plane to the lodge by 6:30AM. You will receive safety orientation before taking a scenic seaplane ride over the Tongass National Forrest. After landing at Pybus Bay, we will have breakfast ready to eat as you watch a short safety orientation video and are introduced to our friendly staff. We'll then board our new catamaran boat and be introduced to our coastguard certified captain and spend the rest of the day searching for migrating humpback whales, orca's, sea lions, sea otters, and brown bears.

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*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Glaciers, Icebergs, and Fjords

Things to See: Twin Sawyers Glacier, Glacial waterfalls, seals

We will have the exciting opportunity to take a scenic boat ride up to the majestic Tracy Arm Fjord to see the Twin Sawyers Glaciers. While boating up the fjord we will stop to take pictures of bright blue icebergs and have a chance to spot black bears, brown bears, and mountain goats. Once we arrive at the glaciers, have your cameras ready! Huge chunks of ice often fall off of the glaciers in a process called calving. These ice chunks create massive waves that you won't want to miss. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for seals lounging on the floating ice chunks.

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*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Light House and Wildlife Tour

Things to See: Five Finger Lighthouse, Alaska Brown Bears, Eagles, and Sea Lions

On Day 4 our group will spend the day exploring a nearby lighthouse and photgraphing our amazing Alaska wildlife! We will take a boat ride over to Five Finger Lighthouse and explore one of the first lit and last manned lighthouses in Alaska. We'll also visit a nearby sea lion rookery and watch as they bask in the sunshine before plopping into the water to grab some food. We'll then head over to a nearby secluded bay to photograph brown bears emerging from hibernation to graze on nutritious grasses. We'll finish this incredible day by hiking out on a nearby trail through our temperate rainforest to see the numerous majestic bald eagles that make our nearby trees their home.

Travel Day

*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Hot Springs, Rainforest Hike, and Waterfalls

Things to See: Hidden waterfalls, Alaska Floral and Fauna

Today begins with a scenic boat ride over to Baranof island to soak in the mineral rich natural hot springs near the shore of Baranof River. After a soak, we'll take a guided hike through the local rain forrest up to Baranof Lake while stopping to see the local flora and fauna and munching on natural berries that grow along the hiking trail. After eating lunch we'll boat over the massive 600 foot tall Red Bluff Falls and visit other local waterfalls that are a photographers dream!

Travel Day

*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Whale Watching and Deep Sea Fishing

Things to See: Humpback whales, Orca’s, Fish

Our last full day will be spent out on our private boat searching for migrating humpback whales! Southeast Alaska is home to one of the most concentrated populations of humpback whales that come to Alaska to feed it in their rich feeding waters. While we most likely will see whales during the duration of our trip, this day will spent trying to find them breaching, pectoral fin slapping, and possibly bubble net feeding! After whale watching, we will pull out the rods and reels and give our group an opportunity to fish the famous waters of Southeast Alaska. Our captain will keep us on the fish – halibut, five species of salmon, rockfish, yelloweye, ling cod, and more!

Travel Day

*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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Seaplane Return to Juneau

Things to See: Mendhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, Downtown Junea

After a week full of adventure and fun, we'll wake up for breakfast and take a return seaplane ride to Juneau were you can squeeze in any last minute activities or buy some souvenirs for your family and friends!

Travel Day

*Daily itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Humpback Whales

The calm, cool waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage are the perfect habitat for humpback whales. Our guests tell us close encounters with these peaceful giants have changed the way they see the world – and we know just what they mean.

Icebergs and Glaciers

Feeling adventurous? Spend a day exploring the famous Tracy Arm Fjord. You’ll see seals playing among beautiful blue icebergs as you make your way to a huge glacier less than 10 miles from the Canadian border.

Fortress of the Bears

You’ll stay with us on Admiralty Island, called Kootznoowoo by native Tlingit people, which means “Fortress of the Bears.” There are more bears on our island than in all 49 other states combined – and more than 2.5x the number of people here!

Beauty After Dark

If your timing is lucky, you’ll be able to watch the northern lights put on a show from your private balcony overlooking the water. If the aurora aren’t on show, gaze up at the infinite night sky – or walk to the shore and be amazed by the phosphorescent algae that live in the cold waters of Pybus Bay.

Stunning Waterfalls

A short ride in one of our skiffs will take you to the mouth of a river where, if your timing is right, you can watch salmon make their final run to spawn. When it isn’t overrun by bears dining on the feast, you can walk upstream just a few minutes to a beautiful waterfall in the thick forest.

Orca, Seals, Sea Lions

A short ride in one of our skiffs will take you to the mouth of a river where, if your timing is right, you can watch salmon make their final run to spawn. When it isn’t overrun by bears dining on the feast, you can walk upstream just a few minutes to a beautiful waterfall in the thick forest.

Luxury Lodging

Our brand new cabins were designed from the ground up to be the finest accommodations in Alaska. Every guest enjoys the same all-inclusive experience, whether you choose a deluxe room with a private balcony overlooking the bay.

Photography Paradise

Alaska is a photographers dream! With over 18-hours of summer sunlight you can enjoy what we call our eternal golden hour! Your expert guide will take you on an adventure to the most secluded and best spots on our isolated island to see hidden waterfalls, misty fjords, and abundant wildlife.

Executive Chef

Our executive chef developed his art for years running restaurants in 5-star resorts before partnering with us to create the perfect Alaskan menu: Brilliantly conceived dishes so fresh and delicious you’ll look forward to every meal.

Chartered Sea Plane

Your trip will begin in Juneau, Alaska, where you will board our charter sea plane for a once-in-a-lifetime view of Admiralty Island from above. After a scenic 45 minutes, your pilot will dip his wings between two islands and touch down at our private dock in Pybus Bay.

Kayak and Paddleboard

You don’t even need a guide to experience some of the best parts of Alaska. Take kayaks to explore the islands in our protected bay, where you can watch bald eagles above and seals, jellyfish, sea otters, and whales in the clear water below.

Custom-Built Boats

Your photography tour includes a photography guide and an experienced US Coast Guard certified captain at the helm of a comfortable, customized luxury boat that has all the features of home included a bathroom, toasty heater, and outlets to keep your batteries charged!