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Enjoy a historical tour of Juneau including the state capitol. Then, turn
up the road to Gold Creek and “Last Chance Basin”, where Joe Juneau and Richard
Harris struck gold in 1880. Now it is time for you to try your luck and learn
how to pan and capture the full gold-rush experience. The tour ends with a
delicious meal at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. The salmon bake has a beautiful
setting, in lush rain forest alongside a creek, under translucent domes that
protect you from the elements, rain or shine. Savor the aroma of wild salmon,
grilling slowly over fires of fragrant alder wood. Choose from grilled salmon,
Cheechako Chicken, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice Pilaf, White Pass
Pasta and a robust selection of other sides, salads and beverages. The tour
includes transportation, guide, gold panning lessons, narration on the gold
discovery of Juneau and hard rock mining and salmon bake meals as
described.
Season: Daily departures May 1 - September
30, 2012
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually
accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 3 hours
including transfers
Price: USD 88 per adult / USD 59 per child (0-12 years)
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Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the
Juneau cruise ship pier (downtown Juneau) to Auke Bay. Here you will
board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for Juneau whale
watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck.
Watch for humpback whales that return to the nutrient-rich waters around
Juneau each year. You might also see other wildlife such as bald eagles and a
variety of seabirds. An onboard naturalist will provide more information. After
the cruise you will be transferred back to the Juneau cruise ship pier.
Season: May 3 - September 26, 2012 (NO tours on following dates: May 5-7, 10, 12, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sept 8, 16, 22, 25)
Departure Time:
Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship
schedules.
Duration: approx. 3 hours 45 min to 4 hours
including transfers
Price: USD 124 per adult / USD 93 per child (0-12 years)
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Your whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the
Juneau cruise ship pier (Juneau downtown) to Auke Bay. Here you will
board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for Juneau whale
watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck.
Watch for humpback whales that return to the nutrient-rich waters around
Juneau each year. You might also see other wildlife such as bald
eagles and a variety of seabirds. An onboard naturalist will provide more
information.
Directly after the tour transfer to Gold Creek Salmon Bake. The
salmon bake has a beautiful setting in lush rain forest alongside a creek. Savor
the aroma of wild salmon, grilling slowly over fires of fragrant alder wood.
Choose from grilled salmon, Cheechako Chicken, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass
Wild-Rice Pilaf, White Pass Pasta and a selection of other sides, salads and
beverages. The tour includes the whale watching cruise, Salmon Bake
all-you-can-eat-buffet and transfers to / from the Juneau cruise ship pier.
Season: May 3 - September 26, 2012 (NO tours on following dates: May 5-7, 10, 12, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sept 8, 16, 22, 25)
Departure Time:
Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship
schedules.
Duration: approx. 5 hours including
transfers
Price: USD 161 per adult / USD 121 per child (0-12 years)
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Spend the day exploring the Juneau's 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 the Mendenhall Glacier at a distance. 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. This tour includes rain gear & life jackets, light snack, narrated roundtrip transportation between Juneau to North Douglas Island, kayak equipment and expert instruction. Suitable for novices. Children have to be at least 6 years old in order to participate in the this tour. Please note cruise ship or hotel at the time of booking.
Season: Daily departures May 01 - September 30, 2012
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 3.5 hours including transfers
Price: USD 103 per adult / USD 69 per child (6-12 years)
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Start your tour with a narrated transfer to spectacular Mendenhall
Glacier and its adjacent Visitor Center. Explore the area on your own before you
continue your whale watching adventure from Auke Bay. Here you will board the
state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for Juneau whale watching and
features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck.
Watch for
humpback whales that return to the nutrient-rich waters around Juneau each year.
You might also see other wildlife during the tour such as bald eagles
and a variety of seabirds. An onboard naturalist will provide more information.
Directly after the tour transfer to Gold Creek Salmon Bake. The salmon bake
has a beautiful setting in lush rain forest alongside a creek. Savor the aroma
of wild salmon, grilling slowly over fires of fragrant alder wood. Choose from
grilled salmon, Cheechako Chicken, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice
Pilaf, White Pass Pasta and a selection of other sides, salads and beverages.
The tour includes a narrated transfer to Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching
cruise, Salmon Bake all-you-can-eat-buffet and transfers.
Season: May 3 - September 26, 2012 (NO tours on following dates: May 5-7, 10, 12, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sept 8, 16, 22, 25)
Departure Time:
Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship
schedules.
Duration: approx. 6 hours 15
min including transfers
Price: USD 182 per adult / USD 139 per child (0-12 years)
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This trip begins with a 2.5 mile moderate to challenging hike through the rainforest along Mendenhall Lake. The beginning of the trail is well maintained, while the second half is off the beaten path and requires some rock scrambling. Once you reach the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear. With the use of crampons, you will trek for 1.5 hours on moderate glacier terrain overlooking Mendenhall Lake. Enjoy close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations. Tour includes fully certified guides, all necessary gear, roundtrip transportation from Juneau, hearty snack & beverages. Please note that a 2 person minimum is required to operate this tour. No experience is necessary however you must be in good physical condition
and able to hike for up to 6 hours, covering about 7 miles roundtrip. The terrain is uneven and rocky, so sturdy hiking shoes are a must. Circumstances such as poor weather, inadequate footwear, or a slow pace may limit or prevent the opportunity to ice climb. Please note cruise ship or hotel at the time of booking.
Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2012
Departure Time: Various times available. Usually accommodates cruise ship schedules.
Duration: 7 hours including transfers
Price: USD 197 per person
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Taku Glacier Lodge offers a classic Alaskan experience with excellent
views of the Taku Glacier. Reached by float plane from Juneau, the rustic
wilderness lodge is famous for its daily traditional salmon barbecue lunch
(included). The 35 minute flight to the lodge offers breathtaking views of the
magnificent glaciers and deep blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield. The plane
will land on the Taku River, near the historic Taku Lodge. When the lodge was
built in 1923, the area teemed with wildlife. Today bear, moose, wolves and
wolverine make this their habitat; it is common to see black bears close to the
lodge. During lunch, enjoy stories about the Lodge's storied past. After lunch,
you have free time to search for wildlife with a walk on one of the wilderness
trails.
Season: Daily departures May 10 - September
25, 2012, tours are NOT available July 4.
Departure
Time: 9:00am (9:00H), 11:00am (11:00H), 1:00pm (13:00H), 3:00pm
(15:00H) and 5:00pm (17:00H).
Duration: 3.5
hours
Price: USD 290 per adult / USD 240 per child (2-11 years)
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