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Encompassing more than one million hectares, Glacier Bay is 144 kilometres northwest of Juneau.
Wildlife of Glacier Bay National Park
It is in an area comprising three distinct micro-climates and seven different ecosystems that support a wide variety of plant and animal life: from endangered humpback whales and Arctic peregrine falcons to mountain goats, seals, eagles and black and grizzly bears, the bay is home to a rich diversity of Alaska’s wildlife.
Glaciers
Earthquakes and climatic fluctuations have caused the 16 tidewater glaciers to retreat in recent years and the park is perhaps most famous for prolific glacier calving. Visitors often hear a tremendous thundering as great walls of ice come crashing down into the bay, a magical and humbling sight.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Glacier Bay National Park by calling one of our Alaska specialists on 1 800 817 469
Map of Glacier Bay National Park
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Glacier Bay National Park
- Gustavus 74 kilometers away
- Haines 113 kilometers away
- Skagway 135 kilometers away
- Juneau 151 kilometers away
- Sitka 197 kilometers away
- Petersburg 309 kilometers away
- Wrangell 361 kilometers away
- McCarthy & Kennicott 468 kilometers away
Photos of Glacier Bay National Park
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Spencer Glacier, Chugach National Forest
Accommodation choices for Glacier Bay National Park
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Glacier Bay National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Gustavus Inn
Gustavus Inn is a small and intimate family run lodge, offering simple but comfortable accommodation in a breathtakingly scenic location.