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Experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier and Lake up close on a kayak tour with a guide who has one of the limited US Forest Service permits for the region. Your 5-hour tour includes a kayak tour on Mendenhall Lake and an all-you-can-eat salmon bake that features wild Alaska-caught salmon. Take a walk along the creek, pan for gold at a historical mine, and get great photo ops on this all-inclusive tour from Juneau.

The grandeur of Alaska's epic glaciers will thrill and delight you on Juneau's only FIVE glacier flightseeing tour. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Downtown Juneau as you depart the waters with Wings Airways en route to the Juneau Icefield. Fly in a classic, 10 passenger, deHavilland Otter floatplane that guarantees a window seat for all as well as audio & written narration. Sit back and enjoy the 40-minute flight as you soar by blue glacial crevasses of the Norris, Hole-In-The-Wall, East Twin, West Twin, and the mighty Taku Glaciers! (Up to 5 aircraft available per departure, with 10 passengers per plane)

Make the most of your time while your ship is docked and experience Mendenhall Glacier on this small-group shore excursion from Juneau. Travel by land and water on a combo adventure with canoeing and a short hike. Soak up views of icebergs, waterfalls, and cliffs as you paddle around Mendenhall Lake toward the glacier. Afterwards, get a close-up view on a short hike.

This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough time to step off the bus, take a quick picture, and then head back downtown for the rest of your Alaska adventure! This tour is recommended for those who want to see the glacier, but don't want to spend too much time exploring the surrounding recreation area. On this tour, you will take one of the tour buses from downtown Juneau on a 20-minute, narrated tour through Juneau and Mendenhall Valley to Auke Bay. In Auke Bay you will board one of the boats and head out on a 2-hour whale watching experience. Upon returning to the harbor you will be escorted back to the bus for a quick trip inland to Mendenhall Glacier. You will have 15 minutes to get out and take a quick picture, and then get back on the bus for your next adventure in Juneau.

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel like part of the family, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing local hires in order to give back to our community and give you the best possible tour experience. We want our guides to love Juneau as much as you do! Our fleet consists of only mammal-friendly jet boats, and the small size and intimate setting will make you feel right at home with the whales. We pride ourselves on our quick transfers between vehicles! We don't want you to wait any longer than you absolutely have to!

Discover the beauty of Alaska with a photography-focused Segway tour. After a safety lesson, set out on a half-day, small-group tour to explore the coastal sights of Juneau. Snap photos of the Mendenhall Glacier and Lynn Canal along the way. Experience the sights and sounds of the Tongass National Forest while covering ground quickly on a Segway, then enjoy locally sourced refreshments at a secluded beach.

Perhaps the most scenic US capital, Juneau—carved into a hillside, tumbling into the sea—is rife for road-tripping. On this private tour, you won’t have to worry about the driving, sitting back to enjoy views of Mendenhall Glacier, the Gastineau Channel, downtown, and more. You’ll likely also catch views of wildlife, including whales and seals, for a memorable, only-in-Alaska adventure.

Alaska's dramatic glaciers are best experienced up close, and this full-day tour takes you right to them. Heading out from Juneau on a purpose-built expedition vessel, explore the Tracy Arm Wilderness Area from a vantage point on the water—a perspective many travelers miss. Snap photos of pristine scenery and experience the area's natural wonders from the comfort of the boat during this 8.5-hour adventure.

Go kayaking with humpback whales during this small-group paddling adventure from Juneau. Climb aboard a boat and travel up the Inside Passage to reach rich feeding grounds for humpback whales. Admire views of glaciers, forest, and snow-capped mountains during the journey then set out in kayaks in search of whales and other wildlife.

Skip the hassles of driving and slow-moving walking tours. With this private pedicab tour, you’ll explore Juneau in the open air and cover serious ground—with an expert guide at your disposal. Stopping at all the spots you want to explore and photograph, you’ll get a custom downtown tour highlighting the city’s history, culture, and daily life, enriching your experience of this scenic Alaskan city.

Discover the flavors of Alaska on a private food tour in Juneau. Explore local seafood, fresh produce, and artisanal treats while learning about Juneau's rich culinary history. Perfect for food lovers seeking a personalized and immersive experience. 1. Taku Smokeries: Smoked king salmon 2. Tracy's King Crab Shack: King crab bisque, crab cake, and a roll 3. Taste Alaska!: Smoked salmon dip, smoked salmon caviar, kelp salsa & chips, and spruce tip jelly 4. Deckhand Dave's: Dave's famous rockfish tacos, and beer pairing 5. Harbor Spice & Tea: Alaska made Ice Cave blue herbal tea (not available in the evening tours as the tea shop is closed) 6. Crystal Saloon: Halibut Ceviche & Denali Brewing Co. Blueberry Mojito (or non-alcoholic beverage) 7. Taste Alaska! Signature chocolate bar from Theobroma

Enjoy a unique perspective on Alaskan nature on this day trip. Venture deep into the Alaskan wilderness to a protected wildlife site, which has the world's highest concentration of brown bears. This guided day trip to Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area includes a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and kayaking (available June 20 to July 20). The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area issues a limited number of visitation permits, which need to be purchased separately from your tour operator.

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country.

Board your comfortable 24-passenger airporter-style bus and settle in for a scenic 30-minute ride to the harbor. Along the way, your guide will share engaging insights and introduce you to Juneau’s unique history and landscape. Transportation is fully included in your tour experience.

If you wanted to get to know Juneau on a street-by-street level, then this exciting scavenger hunt is a great choice. Do more than stroll aimlessly as you’re sent in every direction on a quest to solve clues. Find items around Juneau and earn points. Complete zany challenges and claim even more points.

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Downtown Juneau as you depart the waters with Wings Airways en route to the Juneau Icefield and the historic Taku Glacier Lodge. With a guaranteed window seat for all and audio narration, sit back and enjoy the 25-minute flight as you soar by five massive glaciers including the largest in Juneau, the Taku! Enjoy approximately 2 hours on the lodge grounds feasting, exploring and relaxing before your return flight. With the combination of classic - 10 passenger - deHavilland Otter aircrafts, pristine glaciers, true wilderness, frequent black bear sightings, fresh Alaskan Salmon and Juneau’s only glacier view dining, this the ultimate all-in-one, 3 hour excursion and a must do!

Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with this immersive scavenger hunt in Juneau, featuring a personal remote host for real-time guidance. Participants explore alternate realities, interpret clues, and compete globally on our leaderboard for a fun day out. Uncover hidden gems in the city and learn more about Juneau in an unconventional way.

Uncover the hidden supernatural secrets of Juneau on this private guided ghost walking tour, where history and haunting tales intertwine. Wander through the eerie alleyways of the Gold Rush era with your licensed guide, pausing at the famed Red Dog Saloon to listen for phantom piano notes. Explore the haunted Juneau Drug building, rich with maritime tragedies, before concluding your chilling adventure at the historic Alaskan Hotel, where mysterious apparitions are rumored to roam. Each tour is unique, adapting to conditions and visitor experiences for a truly memorable outing. - Feel spine-tingling chills as you traverse dimly lit alleyways filled with ghostly folklore. - Listen for haunting piano melodies in Juneau's iconic Red Dog Saloon. - Discover tragic maritime stories outside the historic Juneau Drug Co. Building. - Explore Alaska's oldest hotel and hear tales of shadowy apparitions in its hallways.

Segways aren’t just for sidewalks, and Alaska’s trails aren’t just for avid outdoorsmen. On this small-group tour, you’ll meet your guide, hop on a quick shuttle ride up the coast, and get fitted for your Segway wilderness adventure. Riding your way down the Nordic ski trail, you’ll zoom along—while learning about—alpine meadows, through groves of Sitka spruce and old-growth forests, and under snow-capped mountains.

Alaska’s wild nature should be experienced in the open air, and that’s what you’ll do on this immersive e-bike tour. Great for any fitness level—and most ages—you’ll bike along mostly paved roads, getting views of Mendenhall Glacier, the world’s northernmost rainforest, and so much more. Since you choose your effort level, it’s an always-exhilarating adventure that’s always at your pace.

If you’re looking for a unique experience that combines history with the great outdoors, book this Juneau Underground Peterson Gold Mine and Panning Experience. Go with a guide to the old mine and go on one of the only underground tours in all of Alaska—wearing a hardhat for safety. After learning about the mining done there, test your skills at gold panning.

Learn more about Indigenous Alaskan culture, past and present, with this small-group tour than you ever could from any old guidebook. See the local wilderness in a whole new light and hear the stories behind the totem poles in the area. Take a scenic tram ride up Mount Roberts, where you find things like a shop and a beer garden to explore, as well as incredible views.

Experience Alaska's famous Brown Bears with Juneau's premier wilderness tour operator! Take your private group on an authentic wilderness adventure to watch the bears in their natural habitat! We depart the Juneau airport and fly over Admiralty Island on our way to our bear viewing area. Here we will watch the bears for 3-4 hours before returning to Juneau on another beautiful flight over the Tongass National Forest. This trip is led by an expert local guide who has spent their life exploring this area! All of our trips are carbon-negative, culturally rich, and environmentally responsible! Extra flight seeing over the stunning Juneau Icefield can be arranged for the Ultimate Juneau Experience! Come and experience the famous Alaskan Brown Bear in our beautiful wilderness!