Glacier Point Wilderness Safari
Skagway, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Easily visit Davidson Glacier with this stress-free package. Relax on a 60-minute boat ride out to the glacier and see if you can spot local wildlife like whales, bald eagles, sea lions, and mountain goats. Then, take a short hike to the provided canoes and paddle out to the glacier.
- Take an adventure out to Davidson Glacier
- Relax on a boat, take a short hike, and paddle a canoe
- Stress-free package ideal for first-time visitors
- No previous canoe experience necessary
What's Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Lunch
- Everything is included in purchase
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2nd Avenue & Broadway2nd Ave & Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Meet your driver at the NPS Visitor Center at 2nd & Broadway in town
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Alaska Excursions
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Glacier Point Wilderness Safari (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please be sure to include personal number incase we need to contact you day of excursion!
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must weight between 50- 350 pounds
- Ages 7 and up
- Must be at least 4'10"
- Must be in good physical condition and able to hike up to 1/4 mile over natural terrain.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Beth_C
We went on this expedition after realizing we would rather interact with Alaska than go on a train and take pictures. We had the BEST time. I was with my husband and three kids (9-14 yo) and all three of us had the time of our loves. The hour long boat ride was with a kind and knowledgeable naturalist talking to us about the water, land, and animals of the area. We saw rocks on the shore with at least a dozen sweet looking seals! Bald eagles flew around us. No whales or otters, but we loved the boat ride. It is beautiful! Then we beached, walked to a fun old school bus for a 5 minute ride, and were guided to put on rain gear and boots by three fun guides. They live on the island with very little comforts! They each led a canoe of 10 or so people. We canoed to another area, walked around a small rapids, and canoed again to the glacier. The guides thought the situation would be safe to beach the canoes and walk a bit of the beach towards the glacier. The whole area was stunning. The glacier itself was incredibly beautiful!!!! So many blues. This was absolutely worth the money and time and really made our trip to Alaska special. I would recommend it to anyone! Definitely do this through Alaska X or viator, not through the cruise. There will be fewer people on the main boat and it will probably cost a bit less!
Reviews
4.4
based on 66 reviews
WilliamS_L, Sep 2025
Pro tip no need to pack waterproof hiking boots for this as you will need to leave your own shoes at their camp and put on their waterproof boots for the hike and canoe portion. Overall the experience was just OK for the cost per person. The female guide we had was very knowledgeable about the locale, it was enjoyable and informative and it made the long boat ride entertaining. However overall there just wasn't much to see, (not sure if it was the time of year in September) during the hike through the forest to our canoes nothing to see and maybe 2 or 3 items of nature pointed out. During the canoe ride we got to land as close as possible to the glacier but it was so far away and we could not hike any closer. I was told rules had changed and people could no longer hike any closer to the glacier. However I also felt like maybe it was due to a time constraint that we could not hike any closer, there were more tours after ours so I believe they had to get us back. If you like boats and water could try this but if you'd like to see a glacier this is not the one.
Beth_C, Aug 2025
We went on this expedition after realizing we would rather interact with Alaska than go on a train and take pictures. We had the BEST time. I was with my husband and three kids (9-14 yo) and all three of us had the time of our loves. The hour long boat ride was with a kind and knowledgeable naturalist talking to us about the water, land, and animals of the area. We saw rocks on the shore with at least a dozen sweet looking seals! Bald eagles flew around us. No whales or otters, but we loved the boat ride. It is beautiful! Then we beached, walked to a fun old school bus for a 5 minute ride, and were guided to put on rain gear and boots by three fun guides. They live on the island with very little comforts! They each led a canoe of 10 or so people. We canoed to another area, walked around a small rapids, and canoed again to the glacier. The guides thought the situation would be safe to beach the canoes and walk a bit of the beach towards the glacier. The whole area was stunning. The glacier itself was incredibly beautiful!!!! So many blues. This was absolutely worth the money and time and really made our trip to Alaska special. I would recommend it to anyone! Definitely do this through Alaska X or viator, not through the cruise. There will be fewer people on the main boat and it will probably cost a bit less!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Beth, thank you for the review and we're happy you had a great experience with us! Hope you come again soon!
P_R, Jun 2025
Really enjoyed our tour
Our guide Harlen was fantastic, super informative, helpful and most of all ensured my socks didn’t get wet!
The glacier was amazing and well worth it
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fantastic time — and that Harlen kept your socks dry! The glacier is always a highlight, and we’re happy you could experience it with us. Hope to see you again!
Lhara_E, May 2025
Cool experience. Very interesting to share time either way the young folks “camping” near the glacier.
The glacier is receding sadly and you cannot longer touch it. Otherwise 5. Stars
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and your thoughtful observations. We’re glad you enjoyed the time near the glacier despite its changes — it’s truly a special place. We appreciate your 5-star rating and hope to see you again for more adventures!
Ann_S, Aug 2024
Our. Guide, Connor did a fantastic job!!! Very informative and had a great personality!!! All of the guides were so, including Connor were friendly and enthusiastic!! It was a great experience!!
On the boat ride to the canoes, Drew, was extremely informative and highly knowledgeable!! She was engaged with all the passengers!! Thanks for the great experience! Ann
Vatsal_V, Jul 2024
memorable experience had a great time
tour was well planned abmnd guides were friendly
highly recommmend
Keith_W, Jun 2024
Absolutely outstanding excursion! Sadrian was an incredible tour guide. The whole experience was the right blend of activities and enjoyable by folks of all different activity levels. We loved every second of the day!
Angela_C, Jun 2023
We loved this tour! Sarah was a wealth of knowledge while we were taking the boat ride to and from the camp site. Once we arrived at base camp we were served fresh snacks and drinks and then loaded into a vintage bus to get to the equipment shelters. The canoe trip was beautiful and the guides there were so knowledgeable and excited about what they were showing us. Traveling to the base of the glacier and getting to walk around was extra special. We even saw whales on our boat ride back which was an extra bonus. We loved it!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the entire excursion. You are welcome back to Glacier Point anytime!
Kurt_B, Jun 2022
The guys did a great job putting us on a few whales. We moved a couple of different times to find activity. I nothing spectacular and we didn’t get that close, but sometimes that’s the way it goes.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but we're happy to hear you got to see some whales!
Dirk_S, Jun 2019
Achtung Kreuzfahrer: Lassen Sie diese Tour sein!
1. Sie fahren bei einer Kreuzfahrt in Alaska an so vielen beeindruckenderen Gletschern vorbeit, dass Sie keinen weiteren brauchen. Hubbard-Gletscher vom Schiff aus und Mendenhall mit dem Wasserfall sind z.B. x-mal schöner!
2. Sie fahren von Skagway hin und zurück mit dem Speedboat in Summe über 2 h; und zwar die gleiche Strecke erneut, welche Ihr Kreuzfahrtschiff ohnehin fährt.
3. Sie werden über 2 Stunden von hyperaktiven Amerikanerinnen angebrüllt, die den Schiffsmotor übertönen und "Storys" erzählen, um später für den überteuerten Ausflug noch Trinkgeld zu bekommen. Extrem (!) anstrengend.
4. Die Kanu-Fahrt ist völliges Alibi. Nach max 5 Minuten Rudern wird der Motor angeworfen und man wird zum Gletscher gefahren.
5. Der eigentliche Plot dieses Ausflugs war für uns, bis direkt an den Gletscher heranzukommen. Ihn anfassen und auf ihm laufen zu können. Dieser Plot fiel bei uns aus und der Guide sagte, dies wäre seit 3 Wochen so, weil das Wasser so hoch steht, welches man mit Gummistiefeln durchlaufen müsste. Dafür hätte es bei uns eine einfache Lösung gegeben: Man müsste als Anbieter nur 10 cm höhrere Gummistiefel anbieten. Aber die Investition wird gescheut. Also versuchen die Guides theatralisch einen Weg zu finden, sagen dann "sorry" und dann war man 6 h unterwegs, um 25 Minuten auf einen - im Vergleich - relativ unspektakulären Gletscher zu schauen.
-> Völlig frustrierend und sinnlos.
Klären Sie wenn irgend möglich vorher, ob Sie auch wirklich an den Gletscher kommen. Wenn nicht: Ziehen Sie eher einen Hubschrauberflug auf einen Gletscher in Betracht. Kostet zwar etwas mehr, aber dafür ärgert man sich nicht über herausgeworfenes Geld!
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