Juneau
Tours, Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions

About Juneau Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier is located in Juneau Juneau started life originally as a small mining camp. By 1880 it was a boom town as gold fever spread north, and Juneau owes much of its early history to successful gold mining operations in the region. The city is nestled between Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channels.

Juneau Is the seat of State government and thrives on tourism, with cruise ships stopping in Juneau for cruise shore excursions. With a population of 30,000 the city is well positioned as a major cruise ship port and is a busy regional center and State Capital. Local sightseeing highlights include the University of Alaska Southeast campus, a fish hatchery and the Mendenhall Glacier, all found on our tours and Alaska cruise excursions.

Juneau is a favorite jumping-off point for the nearby attractions including cruise into Glacier Bay National Park, bear viewing on Admiralty Island and whale watching, in Lynn Canal or to Point Adolphus in Icy Strait. Tours and shore excursions depart daily.

IMPORTANT: If you are arriving by cruise ship, please include ship name on your reservation form!
Prices listed include all taxes and fees.

HELICOPTER GLACIER TREKKING

1 hour Glacier Walk: $359 person* Tour 331 (minimum age: 8 years)
2 hour Glacier Trek: $399 person* Tour 332 (minimum age: 12 years)
3 hour Extended Glacier Trek: $499 person* Tour 339 (minimum age: 16 years)
*Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.

Helicopter Glacier Trekking is the most exciting way to explore the scenic wonders of the glaciers flowing from the Juneau Icefield. Begin with a 25 minute scenic flight over mountain peaks and glacier features, such as icefalls and crevasses. You will land on one of the glaciers located within the 1500 square-mile Juneau Icefield and meet your professional glacier guide who will teach you basic mountaineering skills (no experience necessary) and the proper use of your equipment. You will be outfitted with top quality mountaineering gear for your adventure, such as outerwear (jackets, shell pants, and gloves), hard-shell mountaineering boots, harness, ice axe, and crampons. Your guides will lead you on a personalized hike that is both adventurous and easy, into areas of the glaciers not normally visited. After your tour, a short 10 minute flight returns you to Juneau. Water, snack, and transfers from cruise docks are included.
Note: All passenger weights must be provided at time of booking.
Duration: 3.25 hours for tour 331, 4.25 hours for tour 332, and 5.25 hours for tour 339, including transfer and flight.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: approx. May 4 - September 28, 2010.

GLACIER VIEW SEA KAYAKING Tour 325
$93 adult, $62 child age 6 - 12 years
Travel aboard a comfortable shuttle bus to North Douglas Island for scenic views of the Mendenhall Glacier and Auke Bay. Upon arrival, you will be outfitted in life jackets and raingear before a short lesson on paddling techniques. Explore the scenic coastal region by two person kayak, with a backdrop of tall majestic mountains and rainforest. The stable kayaks will allow you to silently approach wildlife, such as sea lions, humpback whales, orca whales, and numerous sea bird species. During your tour, you will visit the Mendenhall Wetlands, where you will have the opportunity to view Mendenhall Glacier. Your guide will also explain the significance of places such as Smugglers Cover, the history of the surrounding area, and help identify local flora and fauna. Tour Includes: rain gear & life jackets, light snack, narrated roundtrip transportation, kayak equipment and expert instruction. Suitable for novices.
Duration: 3.5 hours, with 1 hour and 45 minutes spent kayaking.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 1 - Sept 30, 2010.

MENDENHALL GLACIER TREK Tour 328
Glacier Trek (with optional ice climbing): $199 person (Minimum age 12 years) Juneau ALaska tour featuring a helicopter tour and glacier trekking
(2 person minimum to operate this tour)
The trips begin with a 2.5 mile moderate to challenging hike through the rainforest along Mendenhall Lake. The beginning of the trail is well maintained, while the second half is off the beaten path and requires some rock scrambling. Once you reach the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear. With the use of crampons, you will trek on moderate glacier terrain overlooking Mendenhall Lake. Enjoy close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations. If you are interested and time allows, a rope will be set up for ice climbing (instruction provided). Tour includes: Fully certified guides, all necessary gear, roundtrip transportation from Juneau, hearty snack & beverages.
Important Notes: No experience necessary. However, you must be in good physical condition and able to hike for up to 6 hours, covering about 7 miles roundtrip. The terrain is uneven and rocky, so sturdy hiking shoes are a must. Please note that circumstances such as poor weather, inadequate footwear, or a slow pace may limit or prevent the opportunity to ice climb.
Duration: 7 hours total including 1.5 hours for local Juneau transfers and gear orientation, 2 hour (each way) trail hike to/from glacier, and about 1.5 hours glacier trekking & optional ice climbing.
Departure times: Typically 9am and 1pm. Daily departures: May 1 - September 27, 2010.

COASTAL KAYAK FISHING Tour 327
$ person (Minimum age 12 years)
(2 person minimum to operate this tour)
Combine fishing and kayaking for an unforgettable adventure! From a secluded beach, you will don the appropriate gear and board your own comfortable, stable kayak specifically designed for fishing. The guide will teach you the basics of paddling while fishing, and take you into shallow reefs, coves and tributaries to practice trolling, mooching, jigging and casting for salmon, halibut and rockfish. Enjoy a tasty Alaska-style snack and beverage during the trip Tour includes: Fully certified guides, all necessary gear, roundtrip transportation from Juneau, hearty snack & beverages. Rates DO NOT include fishing license ($20pp), King Salmon stamp ($10pp) or fish processing. Children under 16 years do not need to purchase fishing license.
Important Notes: No experience necessary. However, negotiating the wind and tides can be challenging, so you should be capable of working your upper body and be free of back and/or shoulder problems.
Duration: 5.5 hours total, including 1.5 hours for local Juneau transfers and gear orientation,
3.25 to 4 hrs kayaking and fishing.
Departure times: 9am and 1pm. Daily departures: May 1 - September 27, 2009.

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ADMIRALTY ISLAND BEAR VIEWING

Bear Country Tour: $450 per person Tour 329
Pack Creek Tours: $600 per person Tour 330

(2 person minimum to operate this tour)
This classic Alaskan wildlife safari focuses on nature and wildlife viewing. Depart from Juneau on a float plane for an approximately 30 minute flight across the Inside Passage to Admiralty Island, known as the "Fortress of the Bears" by the Tlingit native people. The island is a paradise for animals and boasts one of the highest concentrations of brown (grizzly) bears in the world - nearly one bear per square mile! From vantage points chosen by your guide, you can observe and photograph the bears safely while they catch and eat salmon.
Note: Due to safety concerns, there is a 250 lb per person weight limit on this tour. Participants must be able to get in and out of the floatplane unaided. Also, participants must be fit enough to hike/walk a few miles through wilderness and dress appropriately for the weather. All passenger weights need to be provided at time of booking.
Duration: 3 hours for Bear Country Tour and 5.5 hours for Pack Creek Tour, including flight time.
Departure time: various times depending on tides.
Dates of operation: May 15 - Sept 30, 2010; tours are NOT available July 4.

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE Tour 323
$115 adult, $92 child under 12 years See whales and marine wildlife near Juneau

Share a moment of your time with some of the most wonderful animals on earth, surrounded by Alaska's majestic scenery. Humpback whales migrate to the waters near Juneau for their summer feeding grounds and to socialize and play in the waters from mid-April through October. Humpbacks are among the most playful whales, and often breach (leap from the water), bubble-net feed, and slap their tails while you watch. Roundtrip transfers in Juneau are included.
Duration: 3 hours, including transfer time.
Departure times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.

Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.

WHALE WATCHING CRUISE & MENDENHALL GLACIER Tour 324
Cruise through glacially-carved fjords and see wildlife in Tracy Arm $140 adult, $115 child under 12 years
This is the ideal tour for people with limited time in Juneau who want to see as much as they can. Enjoy a whale watching cruise to look for Humpback whales (see full description above). You will also stop at Mendenhall Glacier for a 45 to 60 minute tour. Along the way, your driver will provide narration about Juneau and its history. Roundtrip transfers in Juneau are included.
Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours.
Departure times: 9am and 3pm.

Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.

TRACY ARM FJORDS GLACIER CRUISE Tour 333
$152 adult, $96 child (5-17 years)
Cruise through some of the most picturesque fjords found anywhere. Tracy Arm is a best kept secret and rivals other, better known attractions. Hundreds of seals and pups laze on the icebergs at the face of Sawyer Glacier, safe from predators in the fjord. Watch for chunks of ice to calve off the face of the glacier with a splash! Waterfalls stream down sheer cliffs as you learn about how the glaciers carved your fascinating surroundings. Bring your own lunch.
Duration: 10.5 hours
Departure time: 7:30am. Daily departures: May 5 - September 20, 20010.

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK CRUISE Tour 321
$537 adult, $422 child (ages 2-11)
If you have come to Alaska to view glaciers, we won't let you go home disappointed! This is the only scheduled day boat tour in Glacier Bay National Park. Depart on an early morning flight (approx. 6am) from the Juneau airport to Gustavus. On arrival, transfer is provided to Glacier Bay Lodge. At approximately 7:30am, depart from Bartlett Cove aboard a high-speed catamaran and sail for a full day in this icy wonderland. A National Park Service Ranger is on board to provide narration on the wildlife and history of the Park. Late this afternoon, return to Bartlett Cove, then transfer to the Gustavus airport for the flight to Juneau, arriving approximately 6pm. Lunch is included.
Duration: approx. 12 hours including flights and cruise.
Departure time: approx. 6am. Daily departures: May 31 - September 5, 2010.

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JUNEAU SIGHTSEEING WITH MENDENHALL GLACIER *** Tour 338
$44 adult, $22 child under 13
Enjoy a guided bus tour of Alaska's picturesque capital city, including the Capitol Building, University of Alaska southeast campus and Auke Lake. View the Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice with rugged crevasses and a distinctive blue color. At the visitor's center, take in the glaciology exhibits or listen to an interpretive talk with a Forest Service ranger. Take a short walk that will get you within about 1 mile of the face of the glacier. Learn about the lifecycle of salmon and hatchery operations during a tour of the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery.

Duration: 3 hours.
Departure time: 12 pm daily.
Note: tour departs from Westmark Baranof Hotel, check-in 15 minutes prior to departure time is required.
Daily departures: May 17 - September 17, 2010.

*** we are happy to sell this excursion in conjunction with one of our tour packages or at least 3 other excursions.

TOWN, TRAM & TREK *** Tour 337

$ adult, $ child (0-12 years)

Learn about Juneau’s past and present on this combination tour! Begin with a guided bus tour of Juneau’s historic district, including the Capital Building and Governor’s House. Then, board the Mt. Robert’s Tram for a ride to 1800’ above the city. Enjoy the spectacular views as the tram soars over tall spruce trees and jagged rock outcroppings. At the top, your naturalist-guide will lead you on a hiking trail through temperate rainforest and alpine meadows. Frequent stops will provide time for you to catch your breath and take photographs. Following the hike, explore the Nature Center while sipping a cup of cider before riding the tram back down. Tour includes all day tram pass, hiking stick and cider.

Duration: 2.5 hours, including approximately 1 hour 15 minute hike.
Departure time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.

Departure Dates: Monday through Saturday, June 15 - September 15, 2009.

*** we are happy to sell this excursion in conjunction with one of our tour packages or at least 3 other excursions.

TAKU GLACIER LODGE FLIGHT & FEAST Tour 320
$260 adult, $220 child (0-11 years)
Taku Glacier Lodge offers a classic Alaskan experience. Reached by float plane from Juneau, the rustic wilderness lodge is famous for its daily traditional salmon barbecue lunch. The 35 minute flight to the lodge offers breathtaking views of the magnificent glaciers and deep blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield. The plane will land on the Taku River, near the historic Taku Lodge. When the lodge was built in 1923, the area teemed with wildlife. Today bear, moose, wolves and wolverine make this their habitat; it is common to see black bears close to the lodge. During lunch, enjoy stories about the Lodge's storied past. After lunch, you have free time to search for wildlife with a walk on one of the wilderness trails.
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Departure time: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Daily departures: May 1 - September 15, 2010 (closed July 4).

DOG SLEDDING ON MENDENHALL GLACIER BY HELICOPTER Tour 322
$479* per person

*Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.

Combine the excitement of helicopter flight seeing with dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier. Enjoy spectacular scenery of lush rainforest, deep blue crevasses and glacier carved peaks as you fly to the dogsled camp on Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier, professional mushers will explain dog sledding and its importance to Alaska. Enjoy 20 to 25 minutes of dog mushing, during which you can drive the team and/or relax in the sled as you take in the awe inspiring scenery. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience!
Note: All passenger weights must be provided at time of booking.
Duration: 2.5 hours including transfers, 30 minutes roundtrip flight time, and 1 hour at the dogsled camp.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: approx. May 8 - September 10, 2010, dependent on glacier conditions.

HELICOPTER GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING Tour 336
$379* per person

*Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for a seat and a half.

Let the pilot be your guide on the ultimate helicopter tour! Enjoy an eagle’s eye view of high alpine lakes, “icefalls” hanging from sheer cliffs and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield -- places like Wonderland, Glacier King, the Mendenhall Towers, and Devil’s Paw. You will land on 2 different glaciers for short walks to learn about the geological and environmental processes at work creating moraines, crevasses, and the glaciers. With a flexible itinerary, the pilot is able to create the best possible tour given weather and glacier conditions.
Note: All passenger weights must be provided at time of booking.
Duration: 2 hours total including transfers & safety briefing, 50 minutes flight time and 30 minutes on glaciers.

Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: approx. April 29 - September 27, 2010.

MENDENHALL GLACIER FLOAT TRIP Tour 326
$125 adult, $83 child age 12 and under (must weight 40 lbs)
Enjoy this exciting, yet gentle introduction to white water rafting. The tour begins with a scenic drive to Mendenhall Lake, where you will suit up with gear and board an 8 to 12 passenger raft. Your professional guide will explain the natural phenomena at work in the valley as you float past Mendenhall Glacier, icebergs and towering peaks. During the float, you will encounter stretches of moderate rapids that add excitement to the trip. Once ashore you will enjoy an Alaskan-style snack.
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.

MENDENHALL GLACIER CANOE TRIP Tour 335
$156 adult, $104 child age 12 and under (must weight 40 lbs)
This exclusive canoe tour takes you as close as the US Forest Service allows to the face of Mendenhall Glacier. Begin with a scenic drive to Mendenhall Lake, where you will suit up with gear and board a traditional Tlingit-style canoe. Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, while watching for birds, eagles, goats, salmon and bears. Then, venture within yards of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the living Mendenhall Glacier. Thrill as you skirt the base of beautiful and powerful Nugget Falls. Refuel with a snack of Alaskan-style fare before returning. Be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure!
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Departure times: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2010.

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Juneau Tours, Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions

Juneau
Tours, Day Trips and Cruise Shore Excursions