Top Alaska Shore Excursions

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

5.0

(7,401)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $177

The Mendenhall Glacier is one of Juneau’s most impressive natural wonders, stretching over 13 miles (21 kilometers). On this half-day tour, enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the viewing platforms and walkways, and learn more about the mighty glacier at the Visitor Center. Then, set sail on a thrilling whale-watching cruise along the coast and look out for humpback whales, as well as other wildlife such as bald eagles and blue heron.

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

(6,262)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $249

Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Ideal for travelers looking to explore on their own, this immersive experience provides the perfect blend of convenience and adventure. You will enjoy captivating commentary and scenery on your way to the Mendenhall Glacier that brings to life the rich history and vibrant culture of the region. Arriving at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, you’ll have two hours to explore this stunning natural wonder. Here you can choose to wander trails, photograph the glacier from the distance, or explore the Visitor’s Center. With various walking trails available, visitors of all fitness levels can enjoy spectacular views of the glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the untouched wilderness. Entry to the Visitor’s Center is included where you can enjoy interactive exhibits and educational presentations.

Mendenhall Glacier Express

4.4

(269)

Embark on the ultimate Alaska wildlife adventure in Ketchikan! Discover top attractions like the mesmerizing salmon ladder, thrilling bear sightings at Herring Cove, and fascinating marine life at Rotary Beach, including whales and intertidal creatures. Dive into Alaska’s rich cultural heritage with a visit to the iconic totem poles at Saxman Native Village, where Tlingit and Haida traditions come to life. Additionally, check out Creek Street-one of Alaska’s most iconic destinations—a picturesque boardwalk perched on stilts above flowing waters, rich in history, culture, and charm. In summer, the creek comes alive with the spectacle of the salmon run, as thousands of fish swim upstream. Complete your unforgettable experience with a savory smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable. Our small group tours allow you to see Ketchikan like a local! Book your all-in-one Ketchikan wildlife adventure today and make memories to last a lifetime!

from $83

Alaska Wildlife Safari and Sightseeing Tour

4.5

(172)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $137

When your ship anchors in Juneau port, get ready for a shore excursion pumped with adventure and incredible views. First, soar by helicopter over Juneau Icefield, and then land on Herbert Glacier to explore the remote landscape by foot. Learn about the surrounding Alaskan wilderness and capture memorable shots during your icefield walk. This tour includes hotel pickup and transportation to and from the helicopter facilities.

Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

4.8

(537)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $484

Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water

(816)

4 hours 5 minutes

from $159

While in port, explore Skagway's local highlights and the White Pass Summit during this mini-bus sightseeing shore excursion. Travel along the Klondike highway with sweeping views of coastal rainforest cloaked mountains and rugged mountain valleys. Stops include waterfalls and a classic photo at the ‘Welcome to Alaska’ sign. Breathe in crisp mountain air near the Summit and sweeping dramatic views at Tormented Valley.

Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

4.7

(467)

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $77

While in Skagway port, Alaska, hop across the border to spend the day discovering the treasures of the Yukon, Canada. This comprehensive tour travels along the Klondike Highway by minibus, with impressive mountain scenery and possible wildlife sightings. Visit Wild Adventure Yukon to check out its interesting wildlife museum and a dogsled camp, and refuel with a hearty included lunch. Valid passports are required, with visas if necessary.

Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

(802)

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $173

3hr Private Custom Excursion in Ketchikan for up to 14 people

(248)

If you’re a fan of the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show 'Deadliest Catch,' you saw the Aleutian Ballad, a commercial fishing boat, escape a rogue wave in the Bering Sea. On this fisherman’s tour from Ketchikan, hop aboard the Aleutian Ballad and navigate through the waterways of the Inside Passage with a seasoned fishing crew. Touch some of the catch, take photos, and listen to entertaining sea lore.

from $680

Per group

Andy Pittard and Captain David explaining all there is to know about King Crab

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

(757)

With this incredible tour, you’ll start with a helicopter flight over the ancient glaciers of the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield. After seeing this marvel of Mother Nature from above, you’ll land at a remote glacier camp for yet another ride on the wild side: zooming across the Alaskan tundra—high, rugged mountains surrounding you—pulled by a rambunctious group of Alaskan huskies. It’s truly an only-in-Alaska experience.

from $249

Helicopter To a Dogsledding Experience

4.6

(151)

from $800

Enjoy an experience most tourists miss and step off your cruise ship into a floatplane to admire the glassy blue lakes, waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks of Misty Fjords National Monument on this shore excursion from Ketchikan. Capture bird’s-eye views of varied landscapes and try your luck spotting eagles, bears, and plenty of other wildlife during the flight that includes a guaranteed window seat. It’s an ideal experience for nature-lovers.

Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

4.3

(202)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $349

Explore the wild beauty of Canada’s Yukon Territory on a scenic half-day minibus shore excursion from Skagway port, which saves you the stress of driving along unfamiliar roads yourself. Travel the historic Klondike Highway, admiring rugged mountains, cascading waterfalls, as someone else focuses on the road, and snap photos of the dramatic Tormented Valley. Ascend to the White Pass summit and watch for wildlife. Don’t forget to bring a valid passport for this cross-border adventure.

Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

(545)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $139

Ride an electric bike to the end of Ketchikan's 'road to nowhere' and then hike thorough a wildlife-rich rain forest on this combo eco-tour. Pedal from the marina to the end of the island's paved road system on a battery-powered bike, and then dismount to trek through the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, following a trail that passes an active salmon-spawning stream, a waterfall, beach views, and dense foliage that's home to an array of native Alaskan wildlife.

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

4.8

(563)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $161

Special Offer

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(294)

Kayak Tours

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$162

$180

Discover the highlights of the Yukon and British Columbia and learn more about its history, nature and local culture. Visit key landmarks such as the Yukon Suspension Bridge and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities at cascading waterfalls, valleys and glaciers. Then, prepare for a big dose of cuteness at a dog sled camp where playful husky puppies await your cuddles.

Meet & play with the puppies at a real, working sled dog camp in British Columbia

Bridge, Puppies, and Summit Triple Combo in Skagway

(304)

5 hours to 5 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $165

Spend three hours exploring the scenic and remote Chichagod Island on this small group tour that showcases life on the tiny island. Learn from your local guide about the Alaskan wilderness and wildlife while you explore this island that's home to the largest concentration of bears on earth. With just 750 residents, you'll feel far off the beaten path on this tour that's perfect for nature lovers.

Chichagof Island Tour: Brown Bear Search

3.8

(173)

from $164

Get away from the crowds and experience Alaska’s grandest marine life from an intimate, 20-person vessel. Less disruptive to wildlife, you’ll get a front-row seat to the 49th State’s most beloved creatures—including whales, sea lions, eagles, and more. You’ll also get to scope out ice-blue glaciers, rocky shorelines, and hidden inlets from the comfort of the heated cabin or right from the catamaran's bow.

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

(1,165)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $189

Iconic northern landscapes in the summer!

Experience a side of Alaska that most tourists miss, with a dog sled ride pulled by a team of huskies and mushers along the Godwin Glacier, offering sweeping views of Alaska's snowy landscape. Your Alaskan tour includes round-trip travel to the glacier from Seward by helicopter for a thrilling bird's-eye view of the state and its rugged landscape. Plus, you also get some time with the pups before you go dogsledding, too.

Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sledding Adventure Tour

(166)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $625

This is not a run-of-the-mill sled excursion—it packs in several fun activities and concludes with a treat that’s hard not to love. Follow your guide on a short tour of downtown Skagway, hop on a Unimog—a multipurpose, all-wheel drive vehicle—for a ride up a mountain, and then take a sled ride with Alaskan huskies through Tongass National Park. Afterward, get a chance to spend time with husky puppies.

Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway

(237)

3 hours 30 minutes

from $210

Discover the highlights of Skagway and Alaska’s gold rush history on this tour. Wind through the downtown area and visit the Gold Rush Cemetery, where you hear tales about Frank Reed and Soapy Smith. Aboard a comfortable mini-bus with large windows, travel along White Pass Summit and soak up views of mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Marvel at the surreal landscape of Tormented Valley. Stop frequently along the way for photo ops and wildlife viewings. Please note that you will need your passport, don't forget it!

White Pass Deluxe Tour from Skagway

4.7

(437)

from $70

Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point

(337)

from $225

Explore White Pass and take a dog sled ride on a tour from Skagway. Head up to 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) of elevation at White Pass and take in views that extend all the way to the Yukon. See towering waterfalls, glaciers, alpine valleys, huge lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Then ride in a dog sled, meet the puppies, and learn about a musher's life in a remote part of Canada. You also pan for gold, hear stories from your guide about the gold rush in Alaska, and have a chance to spot wildlife. Includes activities, transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at the ship dock in Skagway.

Sled Dog Adventure and Pan for Gold in the Yukon

4.7

(237)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $175

3.9

(143)

Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

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2.5 Hour Tour in Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley

Emily_C, May 2026

Juan Went Above & Beyond

When we arrived for our tour were pleasantly surprised w/ the crew at the dock! Being nervous we wouldn't make it back in time to the ship as we scheduled a later time. Instead of a trolley tour they offered us a private van w a driver. 10/10 ⭐️Juan⭐️ was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Each stop he opened our doors and helped our elders in and out of the van. We never felt rushed and got to see so many special spots that we would not have been able to otherwise! The best part we did not have to shuttle back to Ward’s Cove. We got dropped off right at the ship. Thank you for everything Juan! Until next time :)

Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

Elise_R, Apr 2026

Relaxing and Great Views!

This was a wonderful tour of area, loved the stops for pictures and our time at the Suspension Bridge was just right. We were there on May 16, 2025 and there was still quite a bit of snow/ice on the side of the road and luckily the sun peeked out so we could enjoy the views. We never felt rushed by our tour guide and we lucked out and saw a bear on the drive back enjoying a flower snack on the side of the road and some mountain goats (bring your binoculars).

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

Mary_C, Apr 2026

The Best Tour out of Ketchikan!!!

I’ve been on many excursions and tours and this one is at the top of the list. You can tell Captain Dave, Bid D, David and the rest of the team really love what they do. They dropped different kinds of crab pots and traps to demonstrate how fishing is done. We saw countless Eagles and other beautiful creatures that all make Alaska what it is. I’d definitely book a tour on the “miracle boat”. You will have to book to find out how it got this nick name.

Skagway City and Summit Tour

Krissy_T, Oct 2025

10/10 - Must for your first Skagway visit! Will was great guide!

We had the absolute best time on this tour and our guide Will was the absolute best! What an honor to be part of his final tour group of the 2025 season. We did White Pass Railway in the morning and then opted for this tour in the afternoon because we had a feeling we’d get to see and explore so much more and BOY, we were right! The stop-and-go style of this tour was perfect for sightseeing and photos ops. Will was a great driver, had a great personality, was very informative and took great photos for us! As expected, the foliage was gorgeous for mid-October and the temps were perfect (not that it mattered too much because the bus was a perfect temperature.) We also got very lucky that the fog lifted just as we arrived at the Welcome to Alaska sign… and the fog returned just as we were leaving. 10/10 - I’d recommend to anyone visiting Skagway for the first time.

Bridge, Puppies, and Summit Triple Combo in Skagway

danieltaylor02, Oct 2025

You have to spend a...

You have to spend a little bit more time than you would expect in the bus. That being said, Mariah was filled with extensive facts and information about everything you see in the bus along the way. At no time did you ever feel like you just needed to get out of the bus. It's one of the most beautiful drives you could imagine. There was plenty of time to stop for photo ops along the way, at the dog camp, and at the suspension bridge as well as a lake. There was an enjoyable cafe at the suspension bridge, as well as a gift shop. Mariah knew everyone at every stop personally and they were very happy to work with her and take care of her tour members.

Mendenhall Glacier Express

Susan_G, Oct 2025

Definitely book this tour!

All the staff during our excursion was friendly, helpful and our bus driver, Archie, was entertaining as well as informative. We took our grandson in a stroller and the staff was very helpful stowing his stroller frame under the bus and making sure I knew I could sit in the front with him in the car seat. The booking was easy, reasonably priced and the staff was great. It was also easy to find of the pier where our ship had docked.

Simply Amazing Sitka Tour: Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor, & Totems

Debby_S, Sept 2025

Awesome tour!

You won't be disappointed. We checked in with Missy, she answered all our questions about what we would see she was fun. Greg was our tour guide and very informative. He is very knowledgeable about the area. We saw the Raptor Rescue, Bear Rescue, salmon spawning in the Indian River and the Totem Forest. These are must see sights.

Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

DAVID_I, Sept 2025

A fantastic tour and tour guide

I have done a lot of tours all over the world and by far Mike was the best tour guide we have ever had. Mike is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. On top of all that the places we saw were incredible. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are fortunate enough to get Mike as your guide you will have a great trip.

Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

Elvin_V, Sept 2025

As many said here, better than the expensive train!!

So I booked this tour thinking that it was the Train tour. Well well… it turned out that this minibus options were beyond better than taking the train. They took us to a historic tour in the city then we went to the mountains (same as those with the train) what makes this tour great is that they visit many places that the train can’t and also you will be stopping at the best views for pictures. We even crossed to Canada wow! Water Falls, lakes on top of the mountains, welcome to Alaska sign, city view from over the mountains, all of that included! I am happy of having made the mistake of booking this option :)

Misty Fjords National Monument Floatplane Tour

Daniel_C, Aug 2025

Absolutely Gorgeous and Amazing.

Just add and hour or more to get the dock 2 the meeting area for the Taquan Air shuttle. It can take a while to get off your ship and get bussed into town in Ketchikan, then Taquan Air is awesome they will shuttle you back to your specific ship. The flight is AMAZING!!, It's something you should do!! Some words of advice when the pilot asks for a volunteer, volunteer you'll get to be the copilot, I was in the copilot seat!!!