Tours and Trips in Juneau

Discover Alaska's stunning landscapes by air and land on this 2.5-hour helicopter flight and guided glacier walk tour. Take to the skies and enjoy aerial views of Juneau Icefield's unruly rock formations and icefalls, with a knowledgeable pilot explaining what you see along the way. Then, land on a glacier for a unique walkabout experience in one of more remote spots in the world. Hotel transport from Juneau available.

Explore the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier on this 5.5-hour adventure tour from Alaska's capital city, Juneau. Paddle out on the iceberg-covered Mendenhall Lake for about an hour until you reach Mendenhall Glacier. Then, spend about an hour to an hour and a half on the glacier. Afterward, paddle back to your starting point, and warm up with a hot beverage once you reach the shore.

While docked in Juneau port, take advantage of this unique shore excursion - a private fishing trip with a licensed guide. You and three to five of your fellow cruise passengers decide which adventure sounds more appealing: a 4-hour wild-salmon fishing or 6-hour halibut fishing trip. No matter which outing your private group chooses, enjoy the comfort of a heated cabin and snacks on board. Remember to snap a frame-worthy shot of you reeling in the big one!

Seeking an all-inclusive Alaskan experience? This 6-hour tour from Juneau takes you to Mendenhall Glacier for incredible views of the ice wall. Then, board a jet boat for a whale-watching cruise in Auke Bay with a naturalist guide who gives you an in-depth look at the surrounding marine life. After spotting humpbacks, return to land and watch a Tlingit Master Carver work on 10-foot-tall totem poles and silver jewelry. Dig into a satisfying traditional salmon bake before you're returned to Juneau hotels.

Pan for gold, keep everything you find and dig into an Alaskan salmon bake on this adventure from Juneau. At Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, learn how to sift for the precious metal. Once you've made your fortune, warm up by a campfire for a buffet and roasted marshmallows. Watch a Tlingit Master Carver at work on totem poles and silver, visit Salmon Creek waterfall and enjoy a short tour of Juneau. Hotel transport included.

You're guaranteed to find gold on this 90-minute adventure to Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin. After a brief tour of Juneau, travel to a remote section along Gold Creek, and with the help of a guide dressed in 19th-century attire, see where thousands journeyed to during the Gold Rush in search of fortune. Learn how to pan in the creek or cull through the waters in the demonstration trough. Round-trip hotel transport from Juneau included.

While your ship is docked in Juneau, visit the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area, a protected wildlife site with the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. This must-do day trip includes a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and a kayaking journey through Windfall Harbor. A certified guide takes your small group of no more than 10 people into the Alaskan wilderness to watch brown bears frolicking in the meadows and catching salmon in rivers. The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area issues a limited number of visitation permits, exclusively to tour operators. Avoid disappointment by booking this tour well in advance.

On this shore excursion from Juneau port, you get to pan for gold and dig into a hearty Alaskan salmon-bake buffet. At Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, learn how to cull the waters for the precious metal and then make your own small fortune exploring the gold fields on your own. Watch a Tlingit Master Carver at work on totem poles and silver, visit Salmon Creek waterfall and enjoy a city tour of Juneau. And yes, keep all the gold you find! Port transport included.

Explore the natural beauty of Glacier Gardens, just outside of downtown Juneau, at your leisure with this admission ticket. Located deep in Tongass National Forest, this rain-forest botanical garden offers tours by covered shuttles. See a reclaimed stream and innovative garden designs, and travel up Thunder Mountain, where a cliffside boardwalk leads to stunning views of Juneau. Note: The Glacier Gardens is open May to September.

Hold on for an exhilarating river-rafting ride along Mendenhall Glacier. During this half-day adventure, drive through Mendenhall Valley before climbing aboard a raft rowed by an experienced guide. Float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier, through winding stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids. Soak up gorgeous mountain scenery, and wrap up the day with a delicious snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced are all welcome! Hotel transport from Juneau included.

Make the most of your time in Juneau with this shore excursion featuring an all-you-can-eat Alaskan salmon bake and an array of post-meal activities. Grilled wild salmon and blueberry cake are just some of the succulent dishes that you can enjoy as lunch or dinner. Afterward, visit Salmon Creek waterfall and Wagner Mine - perhaps even sift for gold on your own. Learn about Tlingit craftsmanship from a Master Carver and pick up unique works of art. Shuttles depart regularly, allowing you to enjoy this experience as long as you like.

See the Mendenhall Glacier up close on a 3.5-hour tour from Juneau. You'll ride across the waters of Mendenhall Lake in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe that permits unobstructed viewing of the glacier, icebergs, Nugget Falls, and perhaps some Alaskan wildlife. Includes all equipment, snacks, and port pickup and drop-off.

Imagine yourself suspended above the ground, gliding from one uniquely-themed platform to the next on a series of seven ziplines and 10 platforms through the scenic Alaskan rain forest. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes an ascending drive through the scenic Tongass National Forest. Following the zipline tour, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at Axe Throwing and embrace your inner lumberjack! Safety gear and instructions will be provided by the guides for a fun and exciting outdoor challenge!

Go deep in the Alaskan wilderness on this Mendenhall Glacier trek. Professional guides help you navigate challenging terrain during an 8-mile (13-km) hike that rewards you with incredible views of Mendenhall Lake, rain forest, and otherworldly glacial formations. All adventurous types are welcome on this unique experience, limited to 12 people, but hikers need to be in shape. A highlight: The chance to explore ice caves and surrounding features created by ice flow.

Mendenhall Glacier and Lake is the Juneau area's premiere wilderness destination for its beauty, scale, and ease of access. This 6.5-hour tour takes you right up to the glacier, past Nugget Falls, and over Mendenhall Lake, combining paddling, ice trekking, and hiking for a full-day's worth of wilderness adventure suitable for the whole family. This tour is available as a shore-excursion for cruise passengers.

Experience Mendenhall Glacier by land and water on this 6.5-hour combo-adventure tour from Juneau. First, hop into a canoe at Mendenhall Lake and paddle around luminescent blue icebergs and past cliffs and waterfalls toward Mendenhall Glacier. Step onto the glacier and explore the area with trekking poles. No matter what level of paddling or glacial-trekking experience you have, a guide is there to prepare you for each step of the journey. Look for wildlife sightings and expect personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to 14 people.

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. Round-trip transport from Juneau included.

A half-day tour through Juneau City with round-trip transportation from the cruise port is a popular choice for visitors traveling via cruise ship. In addition to navigating for you, your guide points out landmarks and tells stories about Juneau's history often unheard by visitors. After free time to explore the natural landscape of Mendenhall Glacier, sit down for a meal of fresh crab and crab cakes.

Embark on an adventure off the beaten path - a trek on Mendenhall Glacier - while your ship is docked in Juneau. Take on challenging terrain during an 8-mile hike that immerses you in Alaskan wilderness. Come across plunging crevasses and ice caves on this thrilling journey, pictures of which are sure to impress your fellow cruise passengers back at port and family at home.

Taste some of Alaska's best brews on this tour of the Alaska Brewing Company in Juneau. Learn about the history of the brewery and beer in Alaska since the era of Prohibition; all ages welcome on the tour, but 21 and over can taste the brewery's products.