Haines: a very scenic little town tucked away
between the Chilkat Mountains on the shores of a long
fjord. It is famous for the large concentration of Bald
Eagles that gather in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve every
fall, and for excellent bird viewing opportunities in
general. Haines offer a variety of Alaskan cruise excursions
including adventure and sightseeing tours
Juneau: the
capital of Alaska and an exceptionally beautiful city
located in the Tongass Rainforest. The snow-capped peaks of
Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts frame the city center, which has
many narrow streets running past a mixture of new
structures, old storefronts and slanted houses. The bustling
waterfront features cruise ships, tankers, fishing boats, a
few kayakers and floatplanes buzzing in and out. Juneau
Alaska cruise shore excursion options include a variety of adventure
tours, bear viewing, fishing charters, flightseeing and
sightseeing tours.
Ketchikan: is
located on Revillagigedo Island and is a very picturesque
town. It stretches along the coast of the Tongass Narrows
and many of its businesses and homes are suspended above the
water or cling to the hillside. Winding staircases or wooden
streets lead to the front doors. Ketchikan has a lively
downtown area and is surrounded by a waterway that seems
always busy with floatplanes, fishing boats, ferries and
large cruise ships. It is the gateway to beautiful Misty
Fjords National Monument. Ketchikan offers a unique Alaska
day cruise to Misty Fjords, as well as active and adventures
excursions, fishing charters, and sightseeing tours.
Seward: is a lovely town surrounded by
snow-capped mountains, serving as the gateway to scenic
Resurrection Bay. It is the perfect jumping-off point for
various kinds of boat tours into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Seward offers day cruises to Kenai Fjords National Park,
helicopter flightseeing, fishing charters, and
sightseeing tours. We also offer private transfers and
tours from Seward to Anchorage.
Skagway: lies
within the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and
many of the buildings and old shop fronts have been restored
so the town looks similar to the boomtown it was in the late
1890s. Skagway was the starting point for thousands of gold
rush stampeders who headed to the Yukon by way of the
Chilkoot Trail or the White Pass Trail. In addition to the Yukon & Whitepass Route
train, Skagway offers helicopter dog sledding,
and a variety of sightseeing tours, including tours into
Canada's Yukon Territory.
Sitka:
was
the Capital City of Czarist Russia for 63 years, until
Alaska was sold to the United States in 1867. With it’s
priceless 16th Century Icons and religious artifacts from it
Russian Heritage to it's rich Tlingit Native Culture, this
is a picturesque small town with hand carved totems,
museum-quality cultural exhibits and the Alaska Raptor
Rehabilitation Center. An Alaska cruise shore
excursion program in Sitka include marine tours, as well as
historical and cultural sightseeing options.
Wrangell: the only
city in Alaska to be ruled by four nations and under three
flags: the Tlingit, Russia, England, and the United States.
It provides a wealth of information regarding native history
and culture of the region and is a magnificent place to view
Alaskan wildlife. Shore excursions in Wrangell focus on
cultural sightseeing and cruise adventures on the Stikine
River.
We also offer independent
and private Alaska cruise shore excursions customized to fit any Alaskan Cruise
port of call except Icy Strait Point.
Contact us at
MyTrip@AlaskaTours.com
for more information.
