All Juneau Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

3 Hour guided Fishing Experience/class in Juneau

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Juneau Private 3 Hour Scenic Road Trip

2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

Enjoy a seamless, stress‑free visit to one of Juneau’s most iconic natural wonders with this Private Roundtrip Transport to Mendenhall Glacier. Avoid crowded buses, rigid schedules, and long wait times—your private driver provides direct, comfortable, and flexible transportation tailored exclusively to your group. Travel in a clean, spacious vehicle as you make your way through Juneau’s scenic roads toward the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Once you arrive, you’ll have ample time to explore at your own pace—walk the trails, visit Nugget Falls, stop by the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, or soak in panoramic views of this incredible 13‑mile river of ice. When you're ready, your private driver will be waiting to bring you back to town, your hotel, or your cruise port, ensuring a smooth and effortless return.

Private Roundtrip Transport to Mendenhall Glacier

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Step off your cruise ship and into a river raft on this 3.5-hour shore excursion along Mendenhall Glacier. An experienced guide rows your raft, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous mountain scenery as you float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier. Wind through stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids and wrap up the outing with a delicious riverside snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced all will enjoy this Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Port transport from Juneau included.

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness on a trek through a vast temperate rainforest that includes views of waterfalls, wildlife, and glaciers. Your private guide takes you to off-the-beaten-path photo spots so you can capture authentic wilderness shots without other tourists getting in the way. Plus, throughout the hike, nature enthusiasts can learn about the unique ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Rainforest & Waterfalls Trek

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Combine a gold-panning shore excursion with a special salmon bake that's only available to visitors thanks to a special permit with this combo shore excursion. At Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, learn how to cull the waters for the precious metal and potentially make your own small fortune exploring the gold fields on your own. Then visit Gold Creek to savor tasty Alaskan salmon at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Historic Gold Panning Adventure & Salmon Bake

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in the trees, harbor seals resting on the rocks, and maybe even a curious sea lion or porpoise swimming nearby. From your kayak, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, visible from six miles away as it winds through mountain peaks. This tour is intentionally limited to no more than 8 guests, creating a quiet, intimate experience. Unlike other tours, each guest paddles their own single kayak , allowing for better control, comfort, and opportunity to explore. (Double kayaks available on request) You’ll be fully outfitted with a high-quality dry suit, keeping you warm and dry in all weather conditions. Our experienced local guides provide hands-on instruction and support throughout the tour, making this adventure ideal for first-time kayakers as well as those with prior experience.

Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience several of Juneau's top highlights all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour that's perfect for first-time visitors. Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Glacier, embark on a whale-watching cruise at Auke Bay, and savor an all-you-can-eat wild Alaskan salmon bake nestled in a scenic forest. With naturalist guides, transport, and more included, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the best of Juneau.

Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

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

Unlock the Magic of Juneau, Alaska—On Your Own Time A private journey—crafted just for you. Step into the heart of Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness with an exclusive private Juneau experience. From the awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier to serene rainforest trails and the charm of historic downtown, every moment is thoughtfully curated—where Gold Rush history and rich Tlingit heritage come to life. Enjoy private transportation, a dedicated local guide, and a refined, flexible schedule tailored to you. Tour times may be adjusted to accommodate your preferences, allowing you to explore Juneau at your own pace—ideal for cruise guests, families, and those seeking a more elevated travel experience. Private Tour Pricing – The More You Book, The More You Save Gather your group and indulge in a more intimate, seamless journey through Juneau. Don’t just visit Juneau—experience it, privately.

Juneau Top Sight Seeing Private Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Juneau Underground Gold Mine and Panning Experience

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Elevate Your Alaskan experience: The Trails and Ale Tour offers a unique outdoor adventure combining exhilarating trails and the finest craft beer selection for nature-loving enthusiasts. Our tour caters to adventurous individuals seeking to explore the great outdoors and savor the local craft beer scene. Unlike conventional tours, we create an immersive experience that seamlessly blends outdoor exploration and beer appreciation. The Trails and Ale Tour is an hour-long guided tour along the Totem Loop of Mt. Roberts which includes the observation decks. This tour is about Alaskan Wildlife with the flora and fauna of the mountain and Juneau's history. The end of the tour includes a wooden nickel valued up to $10 for any drink, which can be redeemed in Timberline Bar and Grill or the Tr’Ale House, our Beer Garden. Kids can use their wooden nickel in the Timberline restaurant for non-alcohol drinks.

Trails and Ale Tour and Tram Combo

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the living cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples at Sealaska Heritage. Step inside an authentic cedar clan house, explore immersive exhibits and monumental art, and learn about our totems. Your visit supports Alaska Native artists, language revitalization, and cultural programs rooted in thousands of years of tradition. Now on view: Their Grandparents’ Names on the Land an interactive exhibit revealing ancient place names and ingenious salmon and halibut technologies that sustained Native peoples for millennia.

Nathan Jackson Gallery Admission Ticket

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Tap into the best way to see Juneau - a brewery & city tour serving up a uniquely Juneau, uniquely Alaskan experience, nothing watered-down here! We’ll hop across town, pairing sips with the stories and sights that make Juneau one-of-a-kind. With a small group, you’ll tap into three distinctly different breweries in three different corners of Juneau, and along the way, taste the flavors of Alaska with Barnacle Foods’ kelp salsa. We’ll explore stunning scenic stops - Brotherhood Bridge with its epic Mendenhall Glacier backdrop, and Juneau’s iconic Whale on the waterfront - perfect for photos that capture the scale and beauty of the Last Frontier. We visit Alaskan Brewing Company, and Forbidden Peak Brewing on every tour! We alternate between Harbor Mountain Brewing and Devil's Club Brewing. This tour is a fun and social experience. The minimum number of guests per trip is three.

Craft Brews & Epic Views: Juneau's Brewery & Sightseeing Tour

3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews begins with a 20 minute van ride out of historic downtown Juneau out to the Mendenhall Valley, where you'll be outfitted with bikes, helmets, and rain gear if necessary. The ride starts at the eastern side of the Mendenhall Glacier, with a 4 mile ride over to the western shore of Mendenhall Lake. Here, you'll enjoy a brief break and scenic view of the lake. Next, you'll hop back on the bikes and ride 4 miles back to the eastern side of the glacier, riding through two beautiful trails in the Tongass National Forest. After the ride, your guide will walk you to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, where you will have 45 minutes of independent exploration. View the glacier, enjoy the trails, and learn about the history of the area. Upon returning to the van, you will take a short drive to Forbidden Peak Brewery and taste a custom flight of local beers and enjoy views of Auke Bay. Your guide will then drive you back downtown at the end of the tour.

Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews in Juneau

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Have the special opportunity to see the Mendenhall Glacier up close—and make the most of your limited time ashore in Juneau—on this immersive, half-day shore excursion. Travel across the waters of Mendenhall Lake in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe that permits unobstructed viewing of the glacier, icebergs, Nugget Falls, and perhaps some Alaskan wildlife. This tour includes all equipment, snacks, and port pickup and drop-off for your ease.

Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Brown Bears at Pack Creek range in size from small cubs of the year to large males coming in over 1000lbs. May to Mid-June is mating season and summer foraging. We see bears interact in a variety of ways and courtship behavior is common, we also often see bears digging for clams, or eating sedge grass. This is also a great time to watch sows playing with cubs, and the best time for encounters with large males. Mid-July to the end of September are the various Salmon Runs, this is when the bears go to work. The bears focus is on fishing. The primary viewing location is about ten meters from the creek. This is when we often see the most bears in view at a given moment, and the only time to get a picture of a bear with a fish in its mouth. Viewing distances at Pack Creek can be as close as 30ft away or as far as a 1,000yds out, depending on the individual bear and which food source they are using.

Bear Viewing at Pack Creek

Price varies by group size

Three self-guided audio tours starting steps from the cruise dock: the downtown Juneau walking tour plus the Mount Roberts and Perseverance Trail hikes — 47 GPS story stops. One purchase plays from one phone as you explore together. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan; GPS triggers each story hands-free, fully offline. Just so it's clear: this is not a live human guide and not a paper ticket — it's a self-guided audio experience written by someone who actually walks these trails. You'll hear how Gold Creek built a capital city, stand at the Glory Hole, meet Patsy Ann at the waterfront, climb past Father Brown's Cross, and stop by the Red Dog Saloon and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church — stories no placard will hand you. No date, no time limit, no expiry — and no signal needed on the trails. Setup takes about 2 minutes — full steps are on your Viator ticket and in your confirmation email (check spam). In the app, your pass appears as "Downtown Juneau Explorer."

Downtown Juneau Mount Roberts Perseverance Trail Audio Guides

Downtown Juneau Mount Roberts Perseverance Trail Audio Guides

1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour combines shoreline salmon fishing with one of Alaska’s most popular dining experiences! Start your adventure by joining us for guided shore fishing, where we’ll provide the gear you need including spin rods, boot-foot waders, and lures. There you will have the chance to catch all 5 species of wild pacific salmon and dolly varden. After fishing, we’ll take you to an authentic Alaskan all-you-can-eat salmon bake featuring grilled salmon, bbq ribs, baked beans, wild-rice pilaf, au gratin potatoes, fresh salads, sides, beverages and blueberry cake. All while enjoying live local music in a fun and festive atmosphere. Beer and wine are also available for purchase. The experience continues after dinner with a short walk along a natural salmon-spawning creek to the historic Wagner Mine near beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall. Guests can pan for gold, explore mining relics, and keep an eye out for spawning salmon along the way.

Juneau Shore Fishing and Gold Creek Salmon Bake

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Mt. Roberts Tramway in Juneau takes passengers to the summit.

What are people saying about Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Richard_S, Sept 2026

Great Double Tour

Everything they said it would be with snacks, coffee, great tour guides and fun. From the bus driver to the boat captain and mate they were professional and a lot of fun. We saw lots of wildlife and the glacier was an easy walk with pickup right at the visitor station

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Martina_S, Sept 2026

So Many Whales!

My husband and I enjoyed this outing very much. Our guide, was so fun, friendly, and funny. He took great care of the group. The whale watching was great. We saw 7 whales, and many birds. The two boat guides knew a lot! Very friendly. The walk to see Mendenhall Glacier was easy and fun. A stunning view. Thank you!

Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Valerie_C, Sept 2026

An absolutely unforgettable Alaska experience!

Absolutely amazing experience! We saw three whales, bald eagles, Mendenhall Glacier and hiked out to beautiful Nugget Falls. I honestly could have sat there all day just taking it all in! The tour was well organized, the guides were great, and the entire day was unforgettable. Definitely one of the highlights of our Alaska trip and something I would 100% recommend!

Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

Jeana_C, Sept 2026

Shoes will be muddy

Comfortable trolley ride to the glacier with ample time to complete a hike to Nugget Falls (approximately 22 minutes each way). Visitor center is a must—the view is amazing and informative. The ladies room only has 3 stalls so use the trailer outside.

Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water

Steven_T, Sept 2026

It was an amazing...

It was an amazing experience! The captain and his crew were very knowledge of the area and the whales. We saw multiple whales, both solitary and in groups “bubble feeding”! We also saw a very rare sight, a whale breaching! It was incredible. We would absolutely recommend this tour when you are visiting Juneau!

Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery

tash4136, Sept 2026

Breathtaking scenery, Historic charm, memorable adventure

Booking was easy, especially with the option to cancel and get a full refund. The staff was friendly and helpful. The views from the plane were incredible and honestly took my breath away. The lodge itself has a lot of history, and there are a few walking trails to explore after lunch. We also had an amazing view of the glacier across the river. I would highly recommend this tour if it's the only one you chose to do. The food was okay, but that's not the reason to go-the scenery, glacier, and the overall experience were what made this excursion so memorable.

Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

Christina_T, Sept 2026

Whatta whale-watching adventure!

Incredible excursion, FULL of information & detail! THE BEST captain and assistant-very friendly, professional and SO knowledgeable! Great day for seeing many whales, otters, seals, birds. The additional drone feature is superb-SO many videos of all the whales for a lasting souvenir/reminder of this amazing day on the waters of Icy Strait, Alaska! DON’T miss this wonderful excursion! THANK YOU!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Chris_C, Sept 2026

Our 3 Hour Tour

Captain Allan and First Mate Tamara were absolutely amazing and made this adventure this best one of our vacation. What an amazing day we had on the water. Captain Allan even alerted us to a full humpback breach just in time for us all to take in the experience. 10 out of 10 adventure with these guys.