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Before you go
Your trip to Gustavus.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Gustavus – Alaska Destination Juneau and the Inside Passage about 75 km from Juneau
How to get there
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Gustavus Airport (GST) 2 km
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Gustavus Ferry Terminal 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Juneau, short flights reach Gustavus airport, more frequently in summer, and the state ferry links the communities a few times a week. Private and charter boats also dock at the pier.
How many days
Two days: one for the Glacier Bay boat and another for Bartlett Cove trails, kayaking or whale watching in Icy Strait.
When to go
At the height of summer, when the park boat runs daily, days are long and wildlife is more abundant. May and September have fewer services. In winter the village is isolated and tours stop.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Lodgings usually pick up guests at the airport, and there is transport to Bartlett Cove. Bicycles are common in the village. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Gustavus
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All day
Glacier Bay
Take the daily boat from Bartlett Cove and travel up the bay to the tidewater glaciers.
2 days in Gustavus
Day 1
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All day
Glacier Bay
Boat trip through the bay to the glaciers.
Day 2
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Morning
Bartlett Cove
Walk the forest trails of Bartlett Cove and visit the visitor center and the Huna Tlingit tribal house.
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Afternoon
Icy Strait
Go kayaking or whale watching from Gustavus.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Gustavus?
By plane on short flights from Juneau, or by state ferry. There is no road to the rest of Alaska.
How far is Gustavus from Bartlett Cove?
About 15 km by road; lodgings and the park provide transport for those taking the boat.
Is it worth staying in Gustavus instead of seeing Glacier Bay by cruise?
Yes, for those who want to land ashore, hike the trails and go kayaking. Cruises enter the bay but do not land passengers.
How many days to stay in Gustavus?
Two days: one for the Glacier Bay boat and another for Bartlett Cove and a kayaking or whale-watching trip.