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Best Medium Budget Trips: Little Orca Island















Located 20 minutes by boat outside of Seward in a spectacular cove of Resurrection Bay, Little Orca Island might be the smallest island I’ve ever seen rented out.  It actually has two yurts on it so for privacy you might want to get with some friends and rent both.  But there is fantastic kayaking nearby, otters everywhere, big trees, and the possibliity of whales in this magical, Myst-like place that we often send guests.























Logistical Note: You’ll need to take a water taxi to get there.  Our suggestions can be found within our write-up of Seward water taxis.  The yurts are very comfortable with nice clean sheets and very opperable compositing toilets.  Here is a link but you may need to book through Miller Landing - here's our take on them.


See Also:

Scenic Flights

Rafting the Yukon

Blackstone Bay Kayaking
One of two yurts on Little Orcas Island
The view from Little Orca Island.
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