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Beyond Juneau

Juneau Private 3 Hour Scenic Road Trip

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Juneau, USA
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Sarita_W ·
Oct 2025
We had the pleasure of having Joel as our tour guide. Not only was he knowledgeable but extremely friendly and courteous. He gave us plenty of time to take pictures, ask questions, and enjoy our Alaskan experience. I highly recommend this tour and specifically Joel..
· Robert_S ·
May 2026
David was an excellent tour guide! He took us to a hidden “ Gem”. He constantly pointed out nature to us. He was kind,considerate and Knowledgeable about the State Of Alaska! Highly recommended David as a Tour guide!

Overview

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.
  • Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle with a professional driver
  • Witness Juneau's cultural and natural attractions, from totem poles to glaciers
  • Hassle-free pickup from your Juneau location
  • Limited to just your group, you'll get a more personalized Juneau experience

What's Included

  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We will pick you up at the most convenient place for you.

    or

    Meeting point

    • 388 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

      We can pick up from the AJ Dock, Peratrovich Plaza, Franklin Dock. We will send you pickup instructions up to 2 weeks before your tour begins.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Alaska Governor’s Mansion

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Dipac's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Mendenhall Glacier

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    National Shrine of St. Therese

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Douglas

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Juneau

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 292 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great way to see the beauty around Juneau.

    Cynthia_T, Jun 2026
    This was a perfect way to spend the morning. Our guide, David, picked us up at the airport and we got to travel a good portion of the Juneau area. He took us to some very nice secluded spots where we watched Eagles and ducks. David was pleasant and professional and modified our trip for a limited mobility person.

    Saw things that we...

    Virginia_S, May 2026
    Saw things that we wouldn't have seen with most tours. Would definitely chose again. ...............

    David the “ Nature” expert!

    Robert_S, May 2026
    David was an excellent tour guide! He took us to a hidden “ Gem”. He constantly pointed out nature to us. He was kind,considerate and Knowledgeable about the State Of Alaska! Highly recommended David as a Tour guide!

    Wonderful Private Tour for Families

    Krista_M, May 2026
    We had a fantastic tour with our local guide, Aleta! Our family was traveling with two little kids and this was the perfect tour to accommodate all our needs (even a McDonalds bathroom stop for the kids). Aleta met us in downtown Juneau with a well stocked van full of snacks, water, and even an activity book for the kids. Our trip started with an enjoyable and scenic ride through the town of Juneau. Then Aleta took us to the perfect viewing spot of the Mendenhall Glacier that avoided the crowds and allowed us to take the best family photos in front of the stunning scenery. Aleta did a wonderful job of finding the best wildlife spots and we were fortunate to see eagles and a mama bear with her 3 baby cubs! A major highlight that not many other tours listed was the National Shrine of St. Therese. Our family could have spent the whole day taking in the beautiful landscape. Overall a wonderful and extremely relaxed tour that we would highly recommend, especially for families.

    Absolutely wonderful Juneau tour

    Kathy_W, May 2026
    We booked a private tour in Juneau with friends and family, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our guide, David, was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond. He didn’t just take us to the popular spots — he also brought us to meaningful, lesser‑known locations that he personally felt were important to share. We saw an amazing amount of wildlife, including bears, whales, sea lions, eagles, and deer. The scenic drives were stunning, and many of the views felt completely private, like they were just for us. Overall, it was a fantastic day and I absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a personal and memorable Juneau experience.

    Highly Recommend This Tour

    Cathi_B, May 2026
    Would highly recommend this service for anyone traveling to Juneau. Even though it was pouring rain the day we were in town, our driver made the best of it and made sure we had a great time. There were 4 of us in our group, and we all loved the tour and our driver. His stories and just chatting with us made the tour so much better!!

    Unforgettable Juneau...

    Aakanksha_J, May 2026
    Unforgettable Juneau Wildlife and Sights with Aleta! We had an absolutely fantastic localized tour with Aleta from Juneau Pvt Tours, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, her communication was excellent—she was informative, engaging, and made sure we didn't miss a thing. We had a truly memorable time exploring Juneau's highlights, including the stunning Mendenhall Glacier and the serene Shrine of St. Thérèse. The wildlife viewing was spectacular. Beyond an incredible watching experience, we lucky enough to see a bear, a deer, a majestic Bald Eagle, and even a Sea Lion! Aleta’s local knowledge and warm personality made our time in Juneau incredibly special. If you are looking for a personalized, seamless, and memorable tour, ask for Aleta!

    Great tour guide-Aleta

    Pfeiffer_s, May 2026
    We had a great tour with Aleta. She was on time and took us to all the beautiful places in Juneau. She knew her way around to spots that allowed us to see all the sights without crowds. Aleta put our tour onto two separate groups of black bears that was amazing along with some Eagles. Highly recommend Aleata for this tour as she put us in the right place at the right time. Highly knowledgeable with a great personality.

    Juneau with Aleta

    Judith_R, May 2026
    This experience can be customized to include your interests. We had a wonderful tour with Aleta. She filled us in on the history of Juneau with entertaining stories as we drove around to the various sites. We highly recommend this tour to get an understanding of how Juneau became the Juneau of today and to get a feel for the wild nature of this incredible region.

    We loved this...

    jeannemancuso, Apr 2026
    We loved this personalized experience & would definitely do it again. We were able to spend extra time in the places we enjoyed most.

    Genuine Juneau - well worth it!

    Jennifer_M, Oct 2025
    Get to know the genuine Juneau with this excellent tour. We were a multi-generational group and this had something for everyone. Joel, our guide was new to the job, but not new to Juneau. His expertise and love for the area really shined through. Our greatest surprise was the Shrine of St. Therese. What a gem! While you don't get up close to the Mendenhall Glacier - the two vantage points were EXCELLENT! Plus, with older travelers it was easier for them. Kids loved spotting a bear and our driver got us a great vantage point. Highly recommend this tour.

    Very good tour!

    sdmmcotton, Oct 2025
    Joel did a wonderful job taking us all around Juneau. We saw new sites not seen in a previous visit. Highly recommend.

    Amazing Tour and Guide

    Sarita_W, Oct 2025
    We had the pleasure of having Joel as our tour guide. Not only was he knowledgeable but extremely friendly and courteous. He gave us plenty of time to take pictures, ask questions, and enjoy our Alaskan experience. I highly recommend this tour and specifically Joel..

    Amazing tour!

    Heather_S, Sept 2025
    Absolutely loved this tour! He was so friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable! Helped us spot wildlife, see different things that weren't covered by the Cruise ship tours, and even took us to pick a few wild huckleberries and blueberries. Would absolutely book this tour again!

    Highly recommend.

    Wendy_C, Sept 2025
    This was the best tour we did our entire time in Alaska. Please ask for Dave. He was phenomenal. He took us by and explained everything with such deep understanding. He was a wealth of information he even extended our tour, a bit to get us views of the glacier the fog wasn’t quite cooperating, but he continued to try until we did get to see a bit of it our entire group of 12 loved this tour and loved Dave again. I highly recommend Dave and this tour. He dropped us off in town when we were done and even ran a couple people back to the ship that didn’t want to go to town. Thanks again Dave great tour

    Informative and Fun Day

    Thomas_G, Sept 2025
    This is a very nice tour and our group enjoyed both the sights and local knowledge that was shared with us.. The views of the glacier was amazing.

    Private Tour

    Dianne_E, Sept 2025
    This was a private tour with just our group. We were able to do what we wanted to do. The tour guide, accommodated all of our needs and what we wanted to do! I would definitely recommend this

    Our tour guide was prompt...

    Sabine_C, Sept 2025
    Our tour guide was prompt professional knowledgeable and personable. He adjusted the tour around our requests and limitations while keeping it informative.

    Best tour guide in Juneau - David

    Regina_S, Sept 2025
    We were on a cruise ship and wanted to see Juneau without having to be on a bus or drive around ourselves. We hired Viator for a three hour scenic tour. Our driver was David he was on time and helped us in and out of the van. He was absolutely amazing so informative gave us snacks and water and was pointing out things that we didn’t even notice. He took so many memorable pictures of our group with our phones. He brought along binoculars so we could see glaciers from afar. Let us have rest breaks and was just the kindest person you’d ever wanna meet We got to see salmon trying to swim upstream and beautiful architectural buildings. We will go back in two years and we would definitely request David again. Thank you, Gina S.

    Stunning scenery

    Pamela_J, Sept 2025
    Wonderful private tour of Juneau and key highlights of the area. Absolutely stunning scenery. Our tour guide. Joel, was VERY knowledgeable. Since he grew up in the area, he was a wealth of local history! Highly recommend.

    Outstanding local tour.

    Georgianna_G, Sept 2025
    Dave was the perfect tour guide. He was courteous, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. He gave us a wonderful overview of Juneau. I would highly recommend him.

    Wonderful! A must see tour ❤️

    Jessica_K, Sept 2025
    Wonderful, Educational, Scenic and fun tour of Juneau. A very memorable adventure. Highly recommend. Thank you Joel.

    Not what we were expecting

    Shirley_W, Sept 2025
    It’s not as advertised. We expected to spend time at the Mendenhall glacier but we were only able to drive by and take pictures out the window.

    Great day our

    irene_m, Sept 2025
    A great experience. We saw lots of wildlife and our driver wa so knowledgeable and friendly Highly recommended

    Juneau

    Patrick_W, Sept 2025
    Nice private trip, we were the only ones on the trip and that was nice. The driver was a joy, Joel was very personable, knowledgeable and affable, just a joy.

    Wonderful tour of Juneau!

    Becky_C, Sept 2025
    Joel was a fabulous tour guide. He made us feel right at home with his laid back conversation woven into his heartfelt commentary on his hometown. The sites he took us to were some of the most beautiful, picturesque places we had ever seen. We loved that he was just a regular guy showing us the beauty of God’s creation in a place that he loves! Highly recommend!!!

    Juneau tour

    Patricia_H, Sept 2025
    In the van much longer than I hoped. Thought the trip included the salmon hatchery and Douglas, if we went to those places I totally missed it. The glacier was great!

    Perfect day in Juneau!!!!!

    Sandra_S, Sept 2025
    Perfect experience as David listened to what was important to us and showed us the beautiful parts of Juneau! He was so informative about the area and an amazing conversationalist!!! He made our day, spectacular!!!

    No show-disaster

    Maggie_C, Sept 2025
    No one showed or responded. Got a Viator bot trying to help us. It was pointless- suggesting things I’d already done (in my initial description of what I did). Got a human who said “give me a min. to review” then asked me the same questions! If he’d really read, he’d see my booking# and all I’d done! Ended up spending another fortune for a lesser tour in a trolley and no refund so far, just stupid requests to “review your tour!” Frustrating, embarrassing (I’d booked for my family) and wasted precious port time.

    See the sights outside of the town of Juneau

    Thomas_D, Sept 2025
    Our guide was Dave and he tailored the 3 hour tour to our needs. We had seen the town of Juneau on prior trips so this was a chance to see more of the natural sights; Mendenhall away from the tourist area, St. Therese chapel, smaller ports and beautiful scenery. I recommend this tour if you don’t want to see Juneau town again. Dave was a friendly and informative guide.
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    $399.99

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    Was $499.99

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