Sightseeing Tours in Juneau
Juneau
City & Mendenhall Glacier Tour

Discover
Alaska's capital city and its stirring human and
natural .history. You’ll drive by the State
Capital Building, the Mendenhall Wetlands
Refuge, and the University of Alaska Southeast
en-route to the inspiring Chapel-by-the-Lake,
a beautiful, hand-built chapel with scenic views
of the lake and Mendenhall Glacier. Next
it’s Juneau's famous neighborhood ice wonder-
the Mendenhall Glacier - one-and-a-half miles
wide, hundreds of feet thick and fed by the
1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield. Visit the
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center for a wealth
of valuable information or go for a hike
up-close to the glacier. During mid-summer
through fall bears are often spotted feeding on
spawning salmon in the river near the glacier.
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15 |
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32 per
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Easy to moderate |
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3 hours
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Juneau's
Salmon and Glaciers
Your driver-guide recounts the history of Juneau’s gold rush en route to
Macaulay Hatchery, where you see adult
spawning salmon (June -September) or have the
opportunity to feed immature salmon fry (May -
June). Exhibits detail the hatchery’s annual
production of over 150 million salmon and
aquariums show local marine wildlife.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the University of
Alaska Southeast en route to the inspiring
Chapel-by-the-Lake, a beautiful, hand-built
chapel with scenic views of the lake and
Mendenhall Glacier. Then Visit
monumental Mendenhall Glacier -
one-and-a-half miles wide, hundreds of feet
thick and fed by the 1,500-square-mile Juneau
Icefield. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor
Center for a wealth of valuable information or
go for a hike up-close to the glacier.
During
mid-summer through fall, bears are often spotted
feeding on spawning salmon in the river near the
glacier.
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15 |
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32 per
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Easy to moderate |
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3-4 hours
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Juneau's
Salmon and Glaciers with Lunch on Mt. Roberts
Hear the history of Juneau’s gold rush en route to Macaulay Hatchery,
where you see adult spawning salmon (June -
September) or have the opportunity to feed
immature salmon fry (May - June).
Enjoy a scenic
drive through the University of Alaska Southeast
en route to Chapel-by-the-Lake, a
beautiful, hand-built chapel with scenic views
of the lake and Mendenhall Glacier. Then
Visit monumental Mendenhall Glacier -
one-and-a-half miles wide, hundreds of feet
thick and fed by the 1,500-square-mile Juneau
Icefield. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor
Center for a wealth of valuable information or
go for a hike up-close to the glacier.
During
mid-summer through fall, bears are often spotted
feeding on spawning salmon in the river near the
glacier. Enjoy
a ride up the mountain with the Mt. Roberts
Tram, providing beautiful views (weather
permitting) of downtown Juneau and the harbor
area with the cruise ships. Enjoy a
delicious lunch at the scenic restaurant on
top of the mountain. If time permits, go for a
nice hike on the comfortable hiking trails on
Mt. Roberts before taking the Mt. Roberts Tram
back down to downtown Juneau and your cruise
ship.
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15 |
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32 per
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Easy to moderate |
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Duration:
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3-4 hours coach
time, plus time for lunch + hiking on Mt
Roberts |
Deluxe Juneau
Highlights and Garden Tour
Hear the history
of Juneau’s gold rush en route to Macaulay
Hatchery, where you see adult spawning
salmon (June - September) or have the
opportunity to feed immature salmon fry (May -
June). Enroute to Mendenhall Glacier, stop at
Chapel-at-the Lake, a beautiful,
hand-built chapel with scenic views of the lake
and Mendenhall Glacier. Then visit
monumental Mendenhall Glacier -
one-and-a-half miles wide, hundreds of feet
thick and fed by the 1,500-square-mile Juneau
Icefield. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor
Center for a wealth of valuable information or
go for a hike up-close to the glacier. During
mid-summer through fall, bears are often spotted
feeding on spawning salmon in the river near the
glacier.
A special treat is a visit to Glacier
Gardens. Tour this magnificent green
paradise in Southeast Alaska's lush rainforest.
Easy accessible pathways lead to ponds, bubbling
waterfalls, and exquisitely designed gardens
with spectacular views of the Mendenhall Valley.
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15 |
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32 per
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Activity level: |
Easy to moderate |
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Duration:
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3-4 hours coach
time, plus time for lunch + hiking on Mt
Roberts |
Juneau's Glaciers & Whales &
Salmon BBQ at Orca Point Lodge
Visit the
magnificent Mendenhall Glacier. Then
board a private whale watching boat and
explore areas know for their abundance of
humpback whales and other wildlife. Local
captains, naturalists and crew are eager to
share information about the local area and
wildlife. Orca whales, Steller sea lions,
Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and
deer and bear are also common sights. Stunning
mountain peaks and glaciers provide a
spectacular backdrop to photo opportunities
throughout the cruise.
Sense
the quiet solitude of a wilderness island as you
step ashore for your visit at Orca Point
Lodge. The friendly crew will serve a
delicious meal featuring freshly grilled wild
Alaska salmon. The lodge features peaceful
seclusion with modern comforts and delicious
food in a remote wilderness setting. Be sure to
wear comfortable walking shoes and enjoy a
stroll along the beach before the return cruise
to Juneau. Complimentary beverages, wildlife
guide and use of binoculars are available
throughout your tour.
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50 for a private
bus & boat |
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Maximum: |
250 maximum
capacity at lodge |
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Moderate |
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Duration:
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6.5 hours
gang-way to gang-way |
Alaska Custom Hummer Excursion
Combine
a menu of exciting tour options from which to
choose, the comfort and elegance of a new Hummer
and the exclusive services of a personal
chauffeur/guide!Your chauffeur/guide will escort
you to your rugged yet plush Hummer H2, your
vantage point for the next four or eight hours
to experience Juneau and its surrounds on your
own terms. You will be briefed on a variety of
tour options that are available for you and your
accompanying party. All are included in the
price of your tour. Do as much, or as little, as
you like. Select from active experiences or the
more sedate. 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.
Your list of ala
carte options include private Glacier View Sea
Kayaking, an intimate visit to a special place
of refuge and retreat: the Shrine of St.
Therese, an exclusive History Gold Mining and
Panning tour to Last Chance Basin, a guided
wilderness nature hike, a city tour with
Mendenhall Glacier plus an authentic Alaskan
outdoor salmon bake in a lush rain forest
setting.
Your driver will
be your tour escort and will do everything he
can to ensure that you have a wonderful and
exciting time in Juneau!
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Historic Gold Mining & Panning
Adventure
Relive Juneau's
gold rush history and pan for gold in the
authentic setting of Gold Creek. A costumed
prospector will guide you in a comfortable
24-passenger van through a historic residential
area en route to Last Chance Basin. You will
trace the route taken by Joe Juneau and Richard
Harris in their search for gold over 100 years
ago. Near the famous Alaska-Juneau gold mine, at
its peak one of the world's largest hard rock
mining operations, you will get hands-on
experience panning for gold in Gold Creek.
"Guaranteed gold!" Our prospector then
recaptures the history of Juneau's gold
discovery and hard rock mining as we view the
remnants of the mine.
INCLUDES: Escorted tour by your
prospector/guide, van transfer to Gold Creek and
return, gold panning instruction, narration on
the gold discovery of Juneau and hard rock
mining and observation of the Alaska-Juneau mine
site. Souvenirs include the gold you pan and a
certificate for one square inch of the Orelove
Bros. claim.
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Easy |
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1.5 hours
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