2007 Rates



Glacier Bay Tours:


The Glacier Bay Tour Boat operates May 26 through September 3; tours West Arm of Glacier Bay. Departs 7:30am, returns 3-4pm and includes lunch $171.20/adult; $85.60/child under 12; under 2 free. These prices include all taxes and charges.


Camper/Kayak Drop Off:

Daily from May 26 to September 3.
Round Trip $214pp; One Way $107pp. Child 3-12 half price. These prices include all taxes and charges

Puffin Packages


We create your package your way! With our local expertise, we can help you plan your trip the most pleasant and economical way. You choose the items that you would like. We check availability and book accordingly. You receive an itinerary/invoice with each item clearly listed. Our Puffin Travel services are free.

In your package you might like a night or two or even more with us at A Puffin's B&B with complementary airport transfers, use of bikes and satellite computer connection; the Glacier Bay tour boat; air taxi between Juneau, Haines, Skagway and Gustavus; tour boat transfers or rental car; kayaking, whale watching, fishing, flightseeing. Explore the community on our Puffin bikes or on foot; it's fun, easy going and free!

For 2-3 people, taxi transfers to and from the park are the common way to go. Or you may choose a 24-hour rental car; then you can come and go as much as you like. For 4-6 people, the best choice is a 24-hour rental car. For 4-6 people assume two people per cabin; for 5 people assume two people in one cabin and three in another cabin; for 6 people assume assume three people to each cabin. The Glacier Bear Rental House holds a maximum of 6 people. We can book your air transportation on air taxis from Juneau, Haines or Skagway. Air taxi price will depend on the number of passengers traveling together. You may do an open triangle Haines or Skagway to Glacier Bay to Juneau and you may travel either north or south.


Rate for one night single/double at A Puffin’s Bed and Breakfast Lodge is $125/night. $25 for each additional adult. $15 for children 2-12. Under 2 years, free. Please add 4% city bed tax. We do recommend at least a two-night stay so that you can enjoy the many activities available in the Gustavus/Glacier Bay area.
Rate for two night minimum at the Glacier Bear rental house is $135/double/night, $25 each additional adult , $15 children 2 to 12yrs, under 2 years free. Breakfast is not included at the rental house and may be purchased at the Puffin Lodge for $10pp plus 2% city sales tax.



Flightseeing:


Many options for spectacular views of ice fields, glaciers, fjords and forests. Most planes hold 3 to 5 passengers and have a charter rate for the flight or an hourly rate. The per person price will depend on the number aboard.


Here are some approximate charter rates for tours in a wheel plane that holds 5 passengers:
Gustavus-Glacier Bay West Arm-Gustavus 1 hour 20 minutes $410/plane
Juneau-Juneau Ice Cap Tour-Juneau 45 minutes $240/plane


For a amphibian plane there is just an hourly charge: This plane can land on the water near the glaciers for sightseeing. It can also drop freight and passengers on beaches for hiking tours.

Air Taxi Rates:

  • Between Gustavus and Juneau $80-85pp one way
  • Between Gustavus and Skagway $130pp one way
  • Between Gustavus and Haines $130pp one way
  • Between Gustavus and Sitka $535 charter one way

    Fishing:


    Salmon and Halibut fishing with local charter captains. Maximum of 6 persons per trip. Rates start at $275-$290 plus 2% tax per person for a full day (7am to 4pm) of fishing. All gear, bait and some fish preparation included. A local vacuum packer will package and freeze fish for $1.50/pound. On some charters children are half price. Contact us for details.


    Best times for fishing:


    King Salmon: May 15 to July 1;


    Silver Salmon: After July 15;


    Stream and Lake Fishing after Sept. 1;


    Halibut: June, July, August and best on low high tides, which all gear to stay down.


    Whale Watching:

    Large Boat 24 passenger 3 and one half hours, $95pp plus 2% tax, 8:30 - noon, 1:30pm to 5pm, snacks provided.

    Available for one half day and full day charters, schedules permitting.

    Kayaking:

    Rentals:
    Half day per person single or double kayak $30pp plus 2% tax
    Full day per person single or double kayak $40pp plus 2% tax
    Includes:
    One way ride to departure point, orientation, kayak gear (paddles, life vests, spray skirts, etc), rain gear and boots.

    Kayaking Guided Day Trips:
    Pleasant Island Day Trip $135pp plus 2% tax
    Point Adolphus Day Trip $435pp plus 2% tax
    Bartlett Cove Trip $140pp plus 2% tax
    Each trip includes round trip transfers and lunch

    Evening paddle 5:15pm to 7:15pm, $70pp plus 2% tax. Includes round trip transfers.

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    All funds are US currency. Proof of citizenship required.

    Prices for all itinerary items are subject to change without notice.

    Puffin Travel will be happy to create a package for you. For local flight information you may contact Fjord Flying Service at 1 877 460 2377 any time. You may call 907 697 2260, or e-mail
    puffintravel@yahoo.com. Puffin Travel, Inc. PO Box 3, Gustavus, AK 99826
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    Puffin Travel, Inc. Acts only as an agent for various principals, is in no way considered the principal or operator of the subject non-owned services an is not responsible for personal injury, death, loss of luggage, delays, cancellation or default of services for any reason by any business supplying services to Puffin Travel, Inc. Puffin Travel, Inc. Will not be responsible for delay, weather conditions or cancellation of transportation or tours. Rates quoted are based on current tariffs at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in U.S. currency.


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