Top Juneau Bus Tours

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the intimacy of your family and friends, up to 5 (maybe 6 - read further), on a private sightseeing tour of Juneau. See the Mendenhall Glacier from a lookout, DIPAC hatchery, Shrine of St Therese, and more! Wildlife include salmon, seals, bald eagles and maybe more. Ride in a luxury hybrid Toyota Grand Highlander, with mid-row captain seats and an expansive moonroof for spotting soaring eagles. Take comfort in a heated seat (if temps are cool), and charge your phone while relaxing in style. Guide is a local family man, who has lived in town for years. * Start times are 9 and 2 daily, but are flexible. * More people means more savings per person * If your group has six, I may take them, with no extra charge beyond five. I have six passenger seatbelts. Look at the back third row of my SUV in the photo collection - I can take six if three can fit comfortably. After you book, just let me know. * Guaranteed to return you to your ship before its departure

We pioneered Waterfall Creek as one of the premier bear viewing locations in Southeast Alaska more than two decades ago. Our local expert guides continue that tradition with excellent service and a fantastic experience. If you are looking for an activity where you can bring kids as young as 6 then a Private Waterfall Creek Tour is perfect for your family.

Maximize time in Juneau with a combination land and sea private tour. Get picked up at your hotel or cruise ship and set out on a full-day excursion. Climb aboard a yacht for a scenic cruise through the inner passage to see wildlife like humpbacks or orca whales. Back on land, see top landmarks including the Mendenhall Glacier. Customize the land tour according to your interests.

Hit the Alaskan waters on this 3.5-hour Mendenhall Lake kayak tour in Tongass National Forest. Journey across the lake in a kayak with group members in your same expertise level. Maneuver around glaciers as you take in stunning sights of the lake’s natural beauty, and catch sight of wildlife as you go. Paddle by Nugget Falls and the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier.

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.

Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Escape the cruise ship crowds. This is an opportunity to get away from the crowds and book a private tour with up to 8 people. This will help your group have the the serene Alaskan experience you are hoping for. Our experienced guide will help you put on a dry suit so that you’ll be warm and dry in any weather. You can even jump in the water and stay dry. Our guides will teach you how to paddleboard. No experience necessary! You can stand, sit, or kneel. All equipment, instruction, snacks, and round trip transportation from the Juneau cruise port included. You'll be able to catch sight of native wildlife in their natural environment, ages 12+, some balance required, choice of several departures throughout the day, and all necessary equipment and instruction provided.

Bear Creek Outfitters pioneered Waterfall Creek as one of the premier bear viewing locations in SouthEast Alaska more than two decades ago. Our local expert guides continue that tradition with excellent service and a fantastic experience. If you are looking for an activity where you can bring kids as young as 6 then a Private Waterfall Creek Tour is perfect for your family.

Pair a helicopter flight over the glaciers of Juneau Icefield with a dogsled ride, and you have the perfect Alaska experience. After flying over breathtaking scenery, land at a remote glacier camp for a ride of a lifetime: you’re pulled by Alaskan huskies across fields blanketed with snow, surrounded by towering mountains. Listen to the race stories of struggle and victory from Iditarod mushers, and get in the spirit by dressing up in original Iditarod dogsled gear for memorable photos. Please note that the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time.

The first-timer's Juneau in one pass: a scenic glacier driving tour, the Nugget Falls walk, and the downtown walking tour — 43 GPS story stops, one purchase, playing from one phone for everyone with you. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan; stories trigger automatically, hands-free and fully offline. To be clear: this is a self-guided app experience — no live guide, no paper ticket, no bus schedule. Download before you sail — it all works with zero cell service. Drive from downtown to Mendenhall Glacier through the Tongass rainforest, walk to Nugget Falls where water plunges beside the ice, then wander downtown past the Red Dog Saloon and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church — collecting digital badges as you go. Driving audio plays through CarPlay and Android Auto. No date, no time limit, no expiration. 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 "Juneau Highlights Bundle."

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.

Enjoy the intimacy of your family and friends, up to 5 (maybe 6 - read further), on a private sightseeing tour of gorgeous Juneau. Ride in a luxury Grand Highlander with mid-row captain seats and a moonroof for spotting soaring eagles. The first part of tour includes stops at a Mendenhall Glacier lookout, the Shrine of St. Therese, the salmon hatchery and more! The second part involves a dropoff at Glacier Gardens, followed by a later pickup. You will NEED TO PAY entry tickets at the front ($38/adult). After you complete their tour (90 min), I will drive you back to your cruise terminal or place of your choice. Guide is a local family man, who has lived in town for years. * Start times are 9 and 2, but are somewhat flexible. * If your group has six, I may be able to take them, no extra charge. I have six passenger seatbelts. Look at the back third row of my SUV in the photo collection - if three can fit comfortably, I can take six. After you book, just let me know.

If you dream of getting off the beaten path and seeing bears in Alaska with no-one else around, this is the trip for you. After a scenic floatplane ride to a location where we have exclusive commercial permits, your certified guide will take you on an Alaska adventure with no human trails and no other people to find bears in their natural habitat.

One pass, eight Juneau audio tours — Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, Mount Roberts, the Perseverance Trail, the 70-mile scenic drive, and downtown — plus a quick 90-minute glacier-drive edition for short port days. One purchase plays from one phone for everyone with you. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan; GPS triggers each story automatically, hands-free. To be clear: this is a self-guided app experience — no live guide, no paper ticket, no bus schedule. Download before you sail — everything works with zero cell service. This is the Juneau the crowded bus tours skip — rainforest trails, gold-rush ruins, the bears at Steep Creek — for less than one seat on a bus tour. No date, no time limit, no expiry. Driving audio plays through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; transcripts in six languages. 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 "The Ultimate Juneau Experience."

Bear Creek Outfitters guides have been hiking and exploring the local wilderness for decades. Let them take you on a private trip through their world, accessed only by floatplane, and an adventure like few others.

This is more than a sightseeing tour. Alaska Forest & Feast is a small group experience designed to help you slow down and experience Southeast Alaska through its forests, shoreline, stories, and flavors. You’ll explore the temperate rainforest while learning about native plants, seasonal foraging, traditional uses of the forest, and the deep relationship between local cultures and the land. Along the way, you’ll take in beautiful glacier and mountain views before arriving at a quiet beach for a mindfulness experience surrounded by ocean, forest, and mountains. The experience ends with locally inspired food that brings the flavors of Alaska into the journey, connecting what you have seen and learned in the forest with what you taste at the table. With a small group, a slower pace, and a focus on connection rather than checking off attractions, this experience offers a more personal and meaningful way to discover Juneau.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a classic Alaskan Adventure, a trip to watch the bear's of Pack Creek! Our trips depart Juneau with Ward Air and enjoy a 25 minute flight to Pack Creek on Admiralty Island. Your experienced local guide will host you at the wildlife sanctuary, sharing local history, indigenous culture, and of course information about the bears and other wildlife. After that we will be treated to another breathtaking flight over the Tongass National Forest as we fly back to Juneau. All of our trips are Carbon-Negative and include your permits, lunch, and air and land transportation. Private and custom tours are available!