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Mendenhall Glacier Hike

Experience the Mendenhall Glacier Guide Hike, a thrilling 6-7 mile adventure! Your journey begins with a 3-mile trek through the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest. Your experienced guide will lead you through this wilderness, winding past beaver ponds and scrambling up exposed glacial terrain, where the trail fades into the wild. Upon emerging from the forest and reaching the final ridge, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking view of the Mendenhall Glacier's jagged facade and its ice river. Here, we savor panoramic views of the glacier, indulge in hearty snacks, and capture awe-inspiring photos. Gaze upon the glacier's deep blue crevasses, cascading icefall, surrounding mountains and Nugget Falls. This hiking tour is not for the faint of heart; it demands exceptional balance and sure-footedness. The trail includes 800 feet of elevation gain, through rocky, uneven, and slippery terrain. It's a memorable journey that promises unforgettable views.

Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Discover Alaska through glacier views, rainforest trails, coastal scenery, mindfulness, and local flavors on this unforgettable experience in Southeast Alaska. Your journey begins with breathtaking views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding mountains before heading into the heart of the rainforest. Along the trail, your guide will share stories of the land, Indigenous traditions, native plants, traditional harvesting practices, and depending on the season, even wild blueberries along the forest path. Beneath towering Sitka spruce and hemlock trees, you’ll slow down and experience Alaska through all your senses before arriving at the beach for a peaceful guided mindfulness meditation surrounded by the sounds of waves, birds, and ocean breeze. After your time in nature, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by a local chef featuring locally sourced salmon chowder and fresh seasonal salad inspired by Alaska’s coastal bounty.

Alaska Forest & Feast

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Original 1900's Treadwell Power Plant

The Treadwell mine collapse of 1917 ended an era of gold and industry in Alaska. Today, the preserved ruins of this massive site sit quietly among the trees. While the forest has grown in around it, the foundations, machinery, and stories still remain. This guided walking tour takes you through the original streets of Treadwell, past towering ruins, old mine shafts, and up to the edge of the 1917 cave-in. Along the way, carefully placed immersive media scenes help bring key moments of history to life right where they happened. The tour spans 2–3 miles of scenic walking trails, showcasing a century-old industrial footprint that few visitors ever see. Along the way, your guide shares stories of the people who both built and lost this remarkable place.

Historical Walking Tour of Abandoned Gold Rush Era City with AR

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Norris Glacier Seaplane, Packraft, and Glacier Hike

Experience 3 iconic Alaskan adventures—flightseeing, glacier hiking, and packrafting—all in just 5 hours! This Packraft adventure begins with a scenic flight that will head towards the mouth of the Taku Inlet. After landing on the Norris Glacier fed lake, hike over the glacially carved terrain to a cove where your packraft awaits. From here, you will be outfitted in single person packrafts and introduced paddling techniques by your guides. Once you launch your packraft, your paddle to the glacier will take you past ice bergs to the Norris Glacier. As you approach the glacier, prepare to beach your boat right on the Norris Glacier. Trade out paddles for micro-spikes and explore the moonscape-like area of the glacier all by foot and get panoramic views of Norris and Taku glaciers. Look for crevasses, glacier pools, moulins, and other incredible ice features. Upon completion of your glacier hike, paddle back to shore. Your floatplane awaits to take you back to Juneau.

Norris Adventure: Seaplane, Paddle and Glacier Hike

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike

Experience Mendenhall Glacier by land and water under the supervision of a guide who knows the area well on a combo-adventure tour from Juneau. First, hop into a canoe at Mendenhall Lake and paddle around luminescent blue icebergs and past cliffs and waterfalls toward Mendenhall Glacier. No matter your paddling or hiking experience, a guide prepares you for each step. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

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Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

Your day begins with a trip briefing and safety orientation led by your experienced wilderness guide, followed by a captivating 30-minute floatplane flight to Chichagof Island. Touch down at the remote and lesser-known wilderness location of Waterfall Creek, a hidden gem that offers unparalleled brown bear viewing during the peak of the salmon run, from late July to August. The primary viewing location is just a short stroll along the rocky shoreline. Brown bears may make an appearance at any moment while you're ashore. Your knowledgeable guide will direct you to the best vantage points for optimal viewing and photography. After several hours of absorbing the beauty of brown bear viewing, embark on a hike back to your awaiting floatplane, ready to transport you back to Juneau. This is an authentic Alaskan wilderness adventure! While we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings, the abundant bear population in the Waterfall Creek area rarely disappoints.

Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike

Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

Hike through the wilderness for stunning views of the Mendenhall Glacier on this half-day shore excursion. Join a small group and experienced guide for a trek through the glacial terrain of Tongass National Forest. Emerge from the forest with views of the glacier's blue crevasses, icefall, surrounding mountains, and Nugget Falls. Enjoy time to take photos and enjoy a well-deserved, hearty snack before heading back. Note: this tour is suitable for those in good physical shape with exceptional balance and sure-footedness.

Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

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Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure Juneau

The vibrant Inside Passage is one of the best places for spotting humpback whales in Alaska, and on this two-part adventure you not only travel up the passage on a small boat but also have the opportunity to kayak alongside the massive creatures. While most whale watching tours only include spotting whales from a distance, this intimate tour allows adventurous travelers to experience the whales up close.

Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure Juneau

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Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

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.

Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

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