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Adventure Tours in Juneau

Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour

Embark on a cruise that guarantees you'll see whales and other Alaskan wildlife! Take a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay and board a water-jet-powered catamaran specifically designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm cabin with large windows as you pass through Stephen's Passage among the Chilkat Mountains and glaciers of the Juneau Icefield. The on-board naturalist will tell you about humpback and Orca whales, Stellar sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale - if not, you'll receive a full refund.  Bring a warm, rainproof jacket and your camera.

Captain's Choice Charter & Kayak

We will choose one of several unique wilderness locations based on tides, wind, weather, and the time of season. Our Taku route is a scenic river inlet with varnished cliffs and many waterfalls that passes two glaciers. The Admiralty route goes into brown bear country with views of old growth forest and a beautiful boardwalk path through a giant peat-bog. Marine mammals including humpback whales are seen on our Shelter routes, and the Berners route is an estuary kayak with a great hike along sawmill creek to a fantastic waterfall. All of our routes are accessed via high-speed water taxi and each destination takes about 45-minutes to get to. The guide-naturalist keeps things entertaining and outfits you with state-of-the-art equipment before launching in kayaks from the boat or a beach. Enjoy snacks and beverages both on the boat and in the field. No experience is necessary, and roundtrip passenger van transport is included.

                
Tongass Coast Wildlife Kayaking

Get away from the crowds and on the water with marine wildlife!  Our passenger van transports you to a private beach near sunshine cove from your Juneau accommodations or cruise ship location. The drive “out the road” takes about 45-minutes and passes the Mendenhall, Herbert, and Eagle glaciers. Our short but scenic highway also offers up views across the Inside Passage to the Chilkat Range while crossing several rivers, peat-bogs, and old growth spruce-hemlock stands. It is not uncommon to see porcupine, black-tail deer, bear, beaver, martin, eagles, ravens, and much more. Outfitting does not take long, and as you pull away from the sand/gravel beach in a tandem kayak, you get the feeling that our saltwater is alive. It is! Fresh water pouring into the coastline from our glaciers and rain creates a sea curtain that is the perfect environment for krill and phytoplankton populations. Humpback Whales will stay in our area throughout the summer feeding on the local biomass before heading to Hawaii or Baja. It is rare that we don’t encounter the majestic humpback during the paddle. In addition to our main attraction we also regularly see seals, sea lion, porpoise, sea birds, and sometimes Orca. Rain or shine, this is quite simply the finest half-day kayak trip you will find. You need only bring your camera and an appetite for adventure because we outfit you with all equipment and gear, healthy snack, and beverage. Join us locals for a true Alaska experience within nutrient rich melt-waters.

 
Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Short transfer by bus to Auke Bay. Upon arrival you’ll be outfitted in life jackets and rain gear before beginning your adventure. Your experienced guide will teach you addling techniques, then you’ll board modern, two person kayaks with a new friend or traveling companion for an experience that will leave you wanting more.  The stable yet nimble kayaks will allow you to silently approach any wildlife in  the area and give you a sense of how the famed Aleut Indians traveled the  coastal waterways of Alaska in search of pelts for the Russian fur trading companies. You will  be led in groups of five to six kayaks to places such as the Mendenhall Wetlands where you may have the opportunity to view Mendenhall Glacier from an ocean explorer’s point of view. Your guide will explain the significance of places like Smugglers Cove, the history of the surrounding area, and help identify local flora and fauna.  You may see porpoise, seals, sea lions, eagles, herons, deer or even whales.

Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

Prepare yourself for an exciting and safe introduction to white-water rafting. Your adventure begins with a short but scenic drive to Mendenhall Lake where you'll have an excellent view of Mendenhall Glacier - one and a half miles wide and one hundred fifty feet high! As you glide past Mendenhall Glacier on this iceberg-studded lake, you will be treated to spectacular views of hanging glaciers, peaks towering 7000 feet above the river and glacial topography. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting facts about this 12-mile long glacier and its medial and terminal moraines. As you begin your adventure down the river you’ll encounter several exciting yet moderate rapids. In between the whitewater excitement your guide will explain the natural phenomena at work in this scenic valley. Once ashore you will enjoy a delicious Alaskan-style snack.

Mendenhall Glacier Trek

Trace the path of glacial succession as you introduce yourself to glacier trekking and the natural history of the Mendenhall Glacier! Professional guides lead the trip and provide expert instruction & interpretation while blending safety with fun. The trip begins with a two and a half mile trail hike through the rainforest and along the lake's edge of the Mendenhall Glacier, over forest and rocky terrain. The elevation gain is approximately 300-500 feet. Once you reach the terminus of the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear.  With the use of crampons, you'll enjoy trekking on moderate glacial terrain overlooking Mendenhall Lake. This trip features close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations. This is a once in a lifetime adventure!

Mendenhall Glacier Trek & Climb

Professional guides lead the trip and provide expert instruction & interpretation while blending safety with fun. The trip begins with a two and a half mile trail hike through the rainforest and along the lake's edge of the Mendenhall Glacier, over forest and rocky terrain. The elevation gain is approximately 300-500 feet. Once you reach the terminus of the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear.

Guides instruct you step by step on how to trek in crampons and use an ice axe on glacial terrain. Next, you learn how to ice climb! With the use of ice axes on a beginner slope, guides teach you the basic techniques of ice climbing. With your new skills, you can challenge yourself on more vertical terrain or spend the remaining time trekking and exploring the glacier. This trip is highly recommended!