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Arctic and Alaska
More testimonials. Come watch wildlife with us! Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris' distinctive worldwide tours travel to destinations unique for abundant and photogenic mammals, birds and nature. We emphasize maximum field time and action-packed wildlife photography during the best season at each destination. Hand-picked leaders and local guides combine amiable personalities with extensive knowledge of each region. All our tours provide a non-smoking policy in small groups. As a small company, we provide a personal touch and attention to every detail - just as we have done for over thirty years. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible wildlife encounters to you. Join us for an amazing experience! Reserve early! Our trips can fill fast. To reserve your space, follow the instructions in each itinerary. Please contact us if you have any questions. If a trip is full, ask us about our wait list and other options.
Alaska's Prince William Sound and Copper River
All our Prince William Sound and Copper River tours are led by Hugh Rose and will take 12 participants. May 3 to 15, 2011 In early May, the tidal flats of the Copper River Delta sparkle with hundreds of thousands of shorebirds as they rest and refuel during their phenomenal spring migration. The 700,000 acre Delta is a collage of many shallow ponds, inter-tidal sloughs, and braided glacial streams. Cordova, our home base for the first three days, is nestled peacefully at the head of Orca Inlet in Prince William Sound, surrounded with glacier-carved mountains, wildlife-rich wetlands, lush forests, and countless waterways. We will make daily excursions throughout the delta to watch the massive flocks, providing fantastic opportunities for both bird watchers and photographers. We will then board our boat, the Discovery, at the Cordova dock and begin an amazing week-long voyage into the prized seacoast region of Prince William Sound. We will enjoy a great deal of flexibility as the factors of weather, interests, photographic opportunities and regional wildlife activity influence each day. On-board kayaks provide a great way of getting close to our surroundings and observing marine mammals and birds from water level. Return to top Alaska North to South - Arctic to Prince William Sound
All our North to South tours are led by Hugh Rose and will take 7 participants. June 7 to 24, 2010 June 14 to July 2, 2011 June 14 to July 2, 2012 Experience a slice of pristine Alaska and have the opportunity to see everything that makes Alaska famous - Brown Bear, Caribou, Muskoxen, Moose, and all varieties of birds, from shorebirds to raptors, amidst colorful tundra and beautiful glacier-covered mountains. Begin at Prudhoe Bay in search of the many species of wildlife that make their home here during the brief summer season. Drive south through the Brooks Range, past the Arctic Circle, crossing the mighty Yukon River, all on the Dalton Highway to Fairbanks. Spend three days in Denali National Park, the best park in North America for viewing wildlife and wildflowers. Then drive to Anchorage and further south to embark on the MV Discovery. Voyage around Prince William Sound along a route that maximizes opportunities for marine mammals and birds. Visit some of the most spectacular glacial scenery in the Northern Hemisphere and take excursions on shore to hike and view wildlife more closely. Finally, fly from Homer bound for famous Katmai National Park, where we will spend our last three days observing a high concentration of Brown Bears. Near Hallo Bay Lodge, which houses just twelve guests for an intimate experience, view bears at an amazingly close distance as they congregate for some great mating and feeding action! Return to top Alaska's Arctic - Northern Lights and Polar Bears
All our Northern Lights and Polar Bears tours are led by Hugh Rose and will take 8 participants. September 1 to 10, 2010 September 1 to 10, 2011 The focus of this trip will be to spend nights observing and photographing the mysterious and beautiful aurora borealis and days exploring and photographing the magnificent scenery and wildlife of the Brooks Range and the Arctic coastal plain. This time of year was chosen because the northern lights peak in activity near the equinoxes, and Polar Bears can be found in and around Kaktovik in September. In addition, winter is on the way, but temperatures are still moderate enough to allow for photography and wildlife viewing. Days are long enough to provide light for photography, while nights are also long enough for aurora to be observed. Even though it is early September, weather can be winter-like and temperatures could range significantly. Instruction on winter and Arctic wildlife photography, as well as aurora photography, will be provided through out the trip. Return to top Svalbard Islands in the Norwegian Arctic
All our Svalbard Island tours are led by Ted Cheeseman along with five other staff members and will take 54 participants. View our Svalbard photo gallery. June 30 to July 12, 2011 July 10 to 22, 2011 Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago extending from 74° to almost 82° north, within 500 nautical miles of the North Pole. At this latitude, the sun will not set during our mid-summer voyage, providing endless possibilities for spectacular photography. Spend eleven days on board the Polar Pioneer traveling through arctic waters among wildlife and icebergs. Enjoy encounters with Walrus, Bearded Seal, and possibly Ringed, Harp, and Hooded seals. Keep a sharp eye out for Polar Bears stalking seals on the sea ice and scan the oceans for Belugas and other rare arctic whales. Explore amazing cliffs covered with cliff-nesting birds, where kittiwakes and several species of alcids breed by the thousands. As most of Svalbard is now protected, it contains some of the densest nesting sites in the northern hemisphere. Travel by Zodiac along the fjords to see large colonies of Pink-footed, Barnacle, and Brant geese, along with Common Eider, King Eider, Long-Tailed Duck, and Svalbard Ptarmigan. Landings will provide the opportunity to see Arctic Fox, Svalbard Reindeer (an endemic subspecies), Ivory Gull, and Snow Bunting. Incredible wildlife plus breathtaking glacial landscapes make this an unforgettable voyage! Due to popular demand, we scheduled two expeditions in 2011. The itineraries and ship are the same. You might consider taking both of these voyages back-to-back to extend your stay in these intriguing islands. Return to top
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