Top Juneau Self-guided Tours

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.

Go fishing for salmon in Alaska with this small-group, half-day experience in Juneau. Meet your guide for a shore fishing tour and skip the seasickness potential of deep-sea fishing. Learn new skills during this hands-on experience focused on salmon. All necessary equipment is provided and caught salmon is sent to a local fish processor, then shipped to your front door.

Auke Bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a half-hour’s ride from Juneau. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a round-trip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a designated meeting point.

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, past icebergs and waterfalls, on this guided Alaskan adventure. Explore the Tongass National Forest and hike near Mendenhall Glacier with expert guides. Enjoy breathtaking views and experience wildlife up close. This small-group tour offers a unique and unforgettable wilderness experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.