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 ADMIRALTY
ISLAND BEAR VIEWING
Bear Country Tour:
$425 per person
Tour 329
Pack Creek Tours:
$600 per person Tour 330
(2 person minimum to operate these tours)
This classic Alaskan wildlife safari focuses on
nature and wildlife viewing. Depart from Juneau on a
float plane for an approximately 30 minute flight across the Inside Passage to Admiralty Island,
known as the "Fortress of the Bears" by the Tlingit
native people. The island is a paradise for animals
and boasts one of the highest concentrations of brown
(grizzly) bears
in the world - nearly one bear per square mile! From vantage points chosen by your
guide, you can observe and photograph the bears safely
while they catch and eat salmon.
Note: Due to safety concerns, there is a
250 lb per person weight limit on this tour.
Participants
must be able to get in and out of the floatplane
unaided. Also, participants must be fit enough
to hike/walk a few miles through wilderness and
dress appropriately for the weather.
All passenger weights need to be provided at
time of booking.
Duration: 3 hours for Bear Country Tour and 5.5
hours for Pack Creek Tour, including flight time.
Departure time: various times depending on
tides.
Dates
of operation: May 1 - Sept 30, 2008; tours are
NOT available from July 1 to 6.
TAKU GLACIER LODGE FLIGHT & FEAST
Tour
320
$240 adult, $200
child (0-11 years)
Taku Glacier Lodge offers
a classic Alaskan experience. Reached by plane
from Juneau, the rustic wilderness lodge is
famous for its daily traditional salmon barbecue
lunch. The flight to the lodge offers
breathtaking views of a world of snow and rugged
peaks emerging from an ancient frozen land.
Historically, the Taku River formed part of
major trading route between coastal and interior
Indians; in 1923 the lodge was built in a region
still teeming with wildlife. Today bear, moose,
wolves and wolverine make this their habitat; it
is common to see black bears close to the lodge.
The Taku is also one of Alaska's largest salmon
spawning rivers. While at the lodge, enjoy time
to search for wildlife with a walk on one of the
wilderness trails.
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Departure time: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 15, 2008
(closed July 4).
 GLACIER
BAY NATIONAL PARK CRUISE
Tour
321
$518 adult, $411 child
under 12 years
If you have come to Alaska to view glaciers,
we won't let you go home disappointed! This is
the only scheduled day boat tour in Glacier Bay
National Park. Depart on an early morning flight
(approx. 6am) from the Juneau airport to
Gustavus. On arrival, transfer is provided to
Glacier Bay Lodge. At approximately 7:30am,
depart from Bartlett Cove aboard a high-speed
catamaran and sail for a full day in this icy
wonderland. A National Park Service Ranger is on
board to provide narration on the wildlife and
history of the Park. Late this afternoon, return
to Bartlett Cove, then transfer to the Gustavus
airport for the flight to Juneau, arriving
approximately 6pm. Lunch is included.
Duration:
approx. 12 hours including flights and cruise.
Departure time:
approx. 6am. Daily departures:
May 26 -
September 5, 2008.
MENDENHALL GLACIER FLOAT TRIP
Tour
326
$114 adult, $77 child
under 12
Enjoy this exciting,
yet gentle introduction to rafting. A
professional guide will lead the raft across
Mendenhall Lake past an ancient blue glacier.
Come face-to-face with monumental icebergs then
float gently downriver towards Gastineau Channel
as your raft plays with the waves.
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Departure times:
Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 5 -
September 27, 2008.
MENDENHALL GLACIER TREK
Glacier Trek **:
$194
per person
Tour
327 (Minimum age 12 years)
Glacier Trek with Ice Climb: $194 person
Tour 328
(Minimum age 12 years)
(2 person minimum to operate these tours)
Both tours takes you
to one spectacular site - the Mendenhall
Glacier. The trips begin with a 2-mile trail
hike through the rainforest along Mendenhall
Lake. The hike is moderate to challenging,
depending on your physical fitness level. The
first mile of the trail is well maintained and
goes through forests with a few switchbacks,
while the second half of the trail is a little
off the beaten path and requires hiking on
bedrock with some rock scrambling. Once you
reach the glacier, you will be outfitted in
trekking gear. With the use of crampons you will
enjoy trekking on moderate glacier terrain
overlooking Mendenhall Lake. You will have
close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses
and other unique glacial formations. If
you prefer the trek with ice climb
(Tour 328), your trekking adventure on the
glacier will be more challenging. With
instructions of your professional guide and use
of an ice axe you will explore the glacier on
more vertical terrain. Tours include fully
certified guides, all necessary gear, roundtrip
transportation from Juneau, hearty snack &
beverages.
Note: The trips cater to
all ages and abilities. However, you must be in
good enough shape to hike for up to 5 hours,
covering about 6 miles roundtrip. It is
important to have sturdy shoes or boots that
provide good ankle support while hiking on the
rocky terrain.
Please note
that even if you book the Glacier Trek with Ice
Climb, circumstances such as poor weather,
inadequate footwear, or a slow pace may limit or
prevent the opportunity to ice climb, and you
would only do the glacier trek.
Duration: Both tours are 6
hours total including 1.5 hours for local Juneau
transfers and gear orientation, 1.5 hours trail
hike between trail head and glacier (each way)
and about 1.5 hours glacier trekking & ice
climbing. ** If you chose not to ice climb, the
entire 1.5 hours will be spent glacier trekking.
Departure times: 9am and 1pm. Daily
departures: May 1 - October 1, 2008.
WHALE WATCHING
CRUISE
Tour
323
$113 adult,
$90 child under 12 years
Share a moment of your time with
some of the most wonderful animals on earth,
surrounded by Alaska's majestic scenery.
Humpback whales migrate to the waters near
Juneau for their summer feeding grounds and to
socialize and play in the waters from mid-April
through October. Humpbacks are among the most
playful whales, and often breach (leap from the
water), bubble-net feed, and slap their tails
while you watch. Roundtrip transfers in Juneau
are included.
Duration: 3 hours, including transfer
time.
Departure times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and
5pm. Daily departures: May 10 - September
20, 2008.
WHALE WATCHING
CRUISE & MENDENHALL GLACIER
Tour
324
$138 adult, $111 child under 12 years
This is the ideal tour for people with
limited time in Juneau who want to see as much
as they can. Enjoy a whale watching cruise to
look for Humpback whales (see full description
above). You will also stop at Mendenhall Glacier
for a 45 to 60 minute tour. Along the way, your
driver will provide narration about Juneau and
its history. Roundtrip transfers
in Juneau are included.
Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours.
Departure times: 9am and 3pm. Daily
departures: May 10 - September 20, 2008.
HELICOPTER
GLACIER TREKKING
1 hour Glacier Walk
$379 person*
Tour 331 (minimum age: 8 years)
2 hour Glacier Trek
$479
person*
Tour 332 (minimum age: 12 years)
*passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for 1
1/2 seats.
Helicopter Glacier Trekking is
the most exciting way to explore the scenic
wonders of the glaciers flowing from the Juneau
Icefield. Begin with a 25 minute scenic flight
over mountain peaks and glacier features, such
as icefalls and crevasses. You will land on one
of the glaciers located within the 1500
square-mile Juneau Icefield and meet your
professional glacier guide who will teach you
basic mountaineering skills (no experience
necessary) and the proper use of your equipment.
You will be outfitted with top quality
mountaineering gear for your adventure, such as
outerwear (jackets, shell pants, and gloves),
hard-shell mountaineering boots, harness, ice
axe, and crampons. Your guides will lead you on
a personalized hike that is both adventurous and
easy, into areas of the glaciers not normally
visited. After your tour, a short 10 minute
flight returns you to Juneau.
Note: All passenger weights must be
provided at time of booking.
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes for tour
331 and 4 hours for tour 332, including flight
time.
Departure times:
Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures:
approx. May 5 - September 27,
2008.
DOG SLEDDING ON MENDENHALL GLACIER
BY HELICOPTER
Tour
322
$469 per
person*
*passengers weighing 250 lbs and over pay for 1
1/2 seats.
Combine the excitement of
helicopter flight seeing with dog sledding on
the Mendenhall Glacier. Enjoy spectacular
scenery of
lush rainforest, deep blue crevasses and
glacier carved peaks as you fly to the dogsled
camp on Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier,
professional mushers will explain dog sledding
and its importance to Alaska. Enjoy 20 to 25
minutes of dog mushing, during which you can
drive the team and/or relax in the sled as you
take in the awe inspiring scenery. This is truly
a once in a lifetime experience!
Note: All passenger weights must be
provided at time of booking.
Duration: 2.5 hours including transfers,
30 minutes roundtrip flight time, and 1 hour at
the dogsled camp.
Departure times:
Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures:
approx. May 11 - September 20,
2008, dependent on glacier conditions.
GLACIER VIEW
SEA KAYAKING
Tour
325
$93 adult, $62 child
under 12 years
Travel aboard a comfortable shuttle bus to
North Douglas Island for scenic views of the
Mendenhall Glacier and Auke Bay. Upon arrival,
you will be outfitted in life jackets and
raingear before a short lesson on paddling
techniques. Explore the scenic coastal
region by two person kayak, with a backdrop of
tall majestic mountains and rainforest. The
stable kayaks will allow you to silently
approach wildlife, such as sea lions, humpback
whales, orca whales, and numerous sea bird
species. During your tour, you will visit the
Mendenhall Wetlands, where you will have the
opportunity to view Mendenhall Glacier. Your
guide will also explain the significance of
places such as Smugglers Cover, the history of
the surrounding area, and help identify local
flora and fauna. Tour Includes: rain gear & life
jackets, light snack, narrated roundtrip
transportation, kayak equipment and expert
instruction. Suitable for novices. Duration:
3.5 hours, with 1 hour and 45 minutes spent
kayaking.
Departure times:
Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 11 - Sept 27, 2008.
 TRACY
ARM FJORDS GLACIER CRUISE
Tour
333
$140 adult, $90
child (4-17 years)
Cruise through some of the most picturesque
fjords found anywhere. Tracy Arm is a best kept
secret and rivals other, better known
attractions. Hundreds of seals and pups laze on
the icebergs at the face of Sawyer Glacier, safe
from predators in the fjord. On your return,
cruise past Admiralty Island National Monument,
known locally as the fortress of the bears.
Duration: 10.5 hours
Departure time: 7:30am.
Daily departures: May 1 - September 30, 2008
ALASKA CUSTOM HUMMER®
EXCURSION
Tour
334
**NEW**
4-hour tour:
$996
per vehicle (up to 4 adults)
Combine a menu of
exciting Juneau tour options, the comfort and
elegance of a new Hummer H2 and the exclusive
services of a personal chauffeur/guide. Your
guide will discuss the various tour options
available and help you plan your day. Choose
from a private glacier view sea kayaking
tour, an intimate visit to the Shrine of St.
Therese (patroness of Alaska), an exclusive
historical gold mining and panning tour to Last
Chance Basin, a guided wilderness nature hike, a
city tour with Mendenhall Glacier and/or an
authentic Alaskan outdoor salmon bake nestled in
a lush rain forest setting.
Do as much, or as little,
as you like - the schedule is completely up to
you! Have a special interest outside of the menu
items? No problem. Your chauffeur/guide can help
you create a tour experience that is entirely of
your own creation.
Tour prices
includes:
ground transportation in
a Hummer H2 on an exclusive basis, personal
chauffeur/guide and narration appropriate to the
excursion options selected, soft drinks
available in the Hummer, raingear and life
jackets for Glacier View Sea Kayaking, all you
can eat meal and soft drinks at the Gold Creek
Salmon Bake and a complimentary beer or glass of
wine for those age 21 or older.
Departure times:
Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Daily departures: May 10 - September 27,
2008.
APPROX. TOUR MENU TIMES:
Gold Creek Salmon Bake –
1-1/2 hours
Historic Gold Mining & Panning Adventure – 1
hour
Glacier View Sea Kayaking – 2-1/4 hours
(children must weigh at least 40 pounds)
Wilderness Hiking – 1-1/2 to 2 hours
City & Mendenhall Glacier – 1-1/2 hours
Shrine of St. Therese – 3 hours
NOTE: Combining some of these options
may result in a span of time that is less than
the sum of the individual times noted. |
Juneau started life originally as a small mining camp.
By 1880 it was a boom town as gold fever spread north,
and Juneau owes much of its early history to
successful gold mining operations in the region. The
city is nestled between Mount Juneau and the Gastineau
Channels.
