Modern Adventure, in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requires that all guests be fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of documentation before joining any trip.

The CDC defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving:

• a single dose of an accepted 1-dose vaccine

• the second dose of an accepted 2-dose vaccine

• The full series of an active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in the US-based AstraZeneca or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trials

• The second dose of any “mix and match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines (administered at least 17 days apart)

We strongly recommend that guests who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot do so in preparation for their travel. Destinations and their local laws may have different requirements and definitions of what constitutes full vaccination. Guests who have not received a booster dose may be prevented from traveling to certain destinations.

In addition, it may be a requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test result prior to your departure and your return to your home country. Information will be provided in guest communications leading up to your trip. By booking a Modern Adventure you are agreeing to these terms and to providing proof of vaccination.

For more information about our COVID policies, please click here.

Our Juneau accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, and we recommend using Wi-Fi supported apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime or Skype as an alternative to making calls from your mobile phone. Wifi & cell services is spotty in Gustavus, so it's best to plan on not being connected.

During the time spent camping on Chichagof Island, cell service will be largely unavailable. Alaska’s wilderness is a magnificent and inspirational destination, and we value completely disconnecting from civilization.

Alaska has some of the most dynamic and dramatic weather on the planet. During the summer months, average daytime temperatures range from 60F to 80F. Nighttime and morning temperatures are cooler, but rarely dip below freezing. Throughout the summer season, you may experience rain, sun, wind, clouds, hail and fog—sometimes all on the same day! We live by the adage, "prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and you'll likely end up with some of both.”

If you are on prescription medication, you should ask your doctor for a letter detailing your condition and prescribed drugs. This prevents possible issues at customs and helps the local doctor if you need to buy medication while traveling. If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we recommend you bring an extra pair and a copy of the prescription in case of emergency.

We always recommend that you consult with your doctor to make any personal health decisions prior to travel. For this adventure our expedition guides will have a medical kit and rescue supplies available, but we always recommend that you carry a personal first-aid kit and any personal medication.

We make safety a priority on all our adventures, however, incidents and injuries that require evacuation do occur from time to time. Since portions of this Modern Adventure take place in remote wilderness locations, it can be difficult and expensive to plan evacuations. It is each guest’s responsibility to be covered by medical, travel and evacuation insurance (see Travel Insurance below), or be prepared to cover the cost yourself, for expenses related to an emergency medical evacuation.

While wildlife viewing on this adventure is likely, there are simply too many factors to make any guarantees. We’ll visit areas that because of the unique position and the tides that stream past, are known to be home a variety of wildlife including stellar sea lions, bald eagles, porpoises and humpback whales, sea otters, minks, martens and river otters. We might even wave at some brown bear at the water’s edge.

We curate your Modern Adventure to ensure all experiences are immersive and included in your trip price. We recommend bringing enough money with you for a few meals on your own, as well as any souvenirs or local arts and crafts you might like to bring back with you.

Most gratuities and tips are included in our trip price. Please note, however, that tipping our local and Modern Adventure guides is at your discretion. To show your appreciation for good service, we recommend tipping each guide $75 - $125 per guest.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement for your trip costs; if your trip plans change for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to get medical help, emergency transport, and for theft, loss or damage of items while traveling.

For best coverage, always insure the full trip cost within two weeks of your initial trip deposit and note that most 'Cancel For Any Reason' policies must be purchased on the date of your initial deposit.

While Modern Adventure does not recommend any policy specifically, we encourage you to compare benefits and options, a few of which are listed below. We recommend that any plan you select includes trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage, at minimum.

• Allianz

• Travelex

• IMG Global

• Squaremouth

Plan to limit your luggage to 50 lbs due to the chartered flight between Gustavus & Juneau.

On Days 3 and 4 when we're camping and kayaking, guests are limited to one day pack (provided by you), and two waterproof dry bags (provided by us). We will securely store in Gustavus any of your large bags/items that we cannot bring with us to the campsite.

For more info on what to pack, see our Gear & Packing recommendations.