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The skies change from blue to soft pink as the sunset sets across the calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Sunset over the Chesapeake Sunset over the Chesapeake Bay. © Dave Spier

Legacy Journeys

Chesapeake Bay Region

Observe breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and the maritime culture of Maryland and Virginia fueled by the nation’s largest estuary.

This trip is full. To join the waitlist, contact Katie James at
(800) 329-4930 or concierge@iconicadventures.com.

Vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all travelers on 2022 Legacy Journeys.

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April 23-29, 2022

Full Itinerary

April 23-29, 2022 | THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION ATTRACTS TRAVELERS from around the world for its serene beauty and rich glimpse into American heritage. This journey stretches from the nation’s capital to quiet historic towns steeped in maritime culture along Maryland’s Eastern Shore to a remote Virginia island in the bay. Our trip begins in Washington, D.C., where a boat ride along the Anacostia reveals a river revived and teeming with returning wildlife, including bald eagles. From there, we follow the water to tranquil creeks, a cypress forest, quaint fishing towns, oyster reefs and out on the open bay.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a prime spot for viewing bald eagles and other birds during spring migration. 
  • Ferry to Virginia’s Tangier Island, a small island community rich in history and culture in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Look and listen for prothonotary warblers, wood ducks and pileated woodpeckers at the Nassawango Creek Preserve.
  • Visit Horn Point Laboratory, one of the largest oyster hatcheries on the East Coast.

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Information & Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Tuesday, September 14 at 12 p.m. ET. and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

Katie James
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

 

Vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all travelers on 2022 Legacy Journeys.

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An aerial photo shows intricate pattern of coastal wetlands meeting the open water of the Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Aerial photograph of the coastal area and wetlands. © Alan W. Eckert
A lone blue crab sits at the bottom of a wood bucket.
Blue Crab An iconic symbol of the Chesapeake Bay. © Jason Houston
Two men paddle a red canoe along Nassawango Creek.
Canoeing Nassawango This tannin-stained waterway is steeped in early American history and one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in Maryland. © Alan Eckert Photography
A bucket of fish and a crab cage sit on the back of a boat floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
Fishing Boat on the Chesapeake Bay TNC works with fishermen and communities in the Chesapeake Bay. © Jason Houston
Dozens of sandhill cranes stand in shallow water.
Reducing Stormwater A storm blankets Washington, DC with heavy rain along K Street just after rush hour. The heavy line of storms dropped more than an inch of rain in an hour. © Greg Kahn
Towering cypress trees, cypress knees and bright green foliage rise from the swamp waters in Nassawango Creek Preserve.
Nassawango Creek Preserve Visitors can stroll along a wooden boardwalk that weaves through a cypress swamp on Maryland's Eastern Shore. © Kent Mason
× An aerial photo shows intricate pattern of coastal wetlands meeting the open water of the Chesapeake Bay.
× A lone blue crab sits at the bottom of a wood bucket.
× Two men paddle a red canoe along Nassawango Creek.
× A bucket of fish and a crab cage sit on the back of a boat floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
× Dozens of sandhill cranes stand in shallow water.
× Towering cypress trees, cypress knees and bright green foliage rise from the swamp waters in Nassawango Creek Preserve.