Alaska Shore Excursions

Prepare yourself for a "once in a lifetime" tour on this Juneau shore excursion. You will be picked up at your cruise ship dock and transported to the heliport where you will start this very special adventure. The helicopter flight is only one part of this legendary experience that includes flying over the Juneau Icefield to the dog camp, a kennel tour and the dogsled ride. When you take off, glaciers are seemingly within arm's reach. Glacier-carved mountains will unfold in front of your eyes as you embark on your flight to the camp. When you arrive at your destination, you will share this adventure with 80 Alaskan huskies and hear unique personal accounts of the Iditarod, back country experiences and have an opportunity to ask questions. FEEL THE EXCITEMENT as the team is hooked up, then….YOU'RE OFF! Imagine yourself standing on the runners of a dog sled with a team of huskies loping across the ancient snowfields nestled among the peaks of the vast Juneau Icefield. The lure of the trail and the thrill of driving a dog team creates this "ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE!"

Duration: Approximately 3 Hours (35-40 mins flightseeing; 1 1/4 hour at dog sled camp)

Price: $495.00 per person

This Juneau excursion leaves downtown and drives out to scenic Auke Bay. At Auke Bay all passengers will board one of our specially designed boats for Southeast Alaska wildlife viewing. Large windows inside a heated cabin provide for a comfortable and exceptional viewing experience. Two outdoor decks provide for up-close viewing capabilities of some of Alaska’s most incredible creatures. Our experienced guides and naturalists take you on a sea adventure of a lifetime throughout the majestic glacier-carved waters of Southeast Alaska.

Our captains and naturalists will take you on a search in Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal or Saginaw Channel. Included in this search are animals such as humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer!  Learn More...

Duration:  Approximately 3 Hours from Downtown Juneau and back

Price: $110 for Adults, $90 for Children

Travel into time as you fly over million year-old glacial ice fields by helicopter to enjoy breathtaking views of spectacular rock formations of the mountain peaks, rainforests, glaciers, icefalls, ice spires, and vibrant-blue crevasses of the Juneau Ice Field.

Keep an eye on the mountain peaks for wildlife including bears, deer, and mountain goats while descending towards the landing site on either the Herbert, Taku, Norris, or Mendenhall Glaciers. Upon reaching your destination your pilot/guide will shut down the helicopter and escort you on an informative, relaxing walk along the glacier’s surface while describing the magnificent area that surrounds you. Flying over the glaciers by helicopter is one Alaska shore excursions you won't want to miss!

Duration:  Approximately 2.5 Hours from downtown Juneau and back

Price: $267 per person

Enter the Fly-Zone! This eco-adventure combines the thrill of gliding above the treetops in a rich rainforest on over 6,000 feet of dual ziplines, suspension bridges, and a ground-based trail network. Plus a channel crossing aboard an expedition craft, mountain ascent on an off-road vehicle, and aerial exploration of hidden relics of a world famous gold mine. Board a high speed vessel for a Gastineau Channel crossing with a beach landing at the remote Treadwell Mine site on Douglas Island. Your professionally trained guides will outfit you with state of the art safety equipment and provide a detailed safety briefing before transporting you in a 4 x 4 all-terrain vehicle up the densely forested hillside to the first zipline tree platform. This is your introduction to nearly a mile of dual high tension cables linking a network of platforms mounted high in carefully selected old growth spruce trees.  Learn More...

Duration: Approximately 3.5 Hours from downtown Juneau and back

Price: $179 per person

The City and Glacier Tour is one of Juneau’s most popular shore excursions as a deluxe tour of the city’s main attractions by motorcoach. This fully narrated tour guided by a local driver and tour guide, begins in downtown Juneau and offers an excellent history of the state's capital city and its scenic attractions, including the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Starting in the famous streets of historic downtown Juneau, the tour will take you right by the Governor’s Mansion, Alaska state Capitol, and world famous Red Dog Saloon.

From there you will drive along the scenic Gastineau Channel and Wildlife Refuge to the Mendenhall Glacier. Take in the massiveness of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a explosive river of ice with rugged crevasses and a vibrant blue color. At the glacier you will have approximately 45 minutes to explore the walking paths and the U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center.  Learn More...

Duration: Approximately 2.5 Hours from downtown Juneau and back

Price: $30 per person

The grandeur of Alaska will thrill and delight you beyond expectation on this unforgettable multi-glacier flightseeing tour where everyone enjoys a window seat. Explore Juneau icefield's most stunning glaciers by authentic floatplane, a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Your adventure begins the moment your aircraft departs from the Juneau waterfront, amidst the remains of early day gold mines. You will fly past waterfalls and lush green rain forests while the narration describes the unfolding scenery. The highlight will be the views of the magnificent glaciers, remnants of the Ice Age, making up the spectacular Juneau Icefields’ 1,500 square miles of solid ice. Learn More...

Duration: Approximately 1 Hour from downtown Juneau and back

Price: $209 Adult, $170 Children (12 and under), Under 2 years old are Free but must ride on an adult’s lap.

You're in for the journey of a lifetime. The Taku Lodge experience is about friends, family, delicious food, and feelings. It’s just what memories are made of. Glacier flightseeing, a remote log cabin, wilderness trails, wildlife, and to top it off the best Wild Alaskan King Salmon feast you will ever have make this experience truly Alaskan.

“Take off” directly behind the cruise ships from Gastineau Channel and fly in a nostalgic floatplane with a narrated tour where everyone enjoys an unrestricted window view of five breathtaking glaciers on your way to the wilderness lodge. The highlight of your flight will be viewing magnificent glaciers (both advancing and receding) and deep blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield. Snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and lush forests await.

The Taku River will be your “runway” when you land at the Taku Glacier Lodge located directly across the picturesque Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier. The rustic cabin is decorated with old dog sleds, hunting and trapping gear, furs and other Alaskan memorabilia.  Learn More...

Duration: Approximately 3 Hours from downtown Juneau and back (45 minutes flightseeing and 2 hours at the Taku Glacier Lodge grounds)

Price: $290 Adult, $240 Child (12 and under), Under 2 years old are Free but must ride on an adult’s lap

Experience dog mushing like you might never have imagined! You will learn about the life of sled dogs and their musher and see these dogs in action when they pull you on a fast and thrilling summertime ride. Once you have arrived at our Musher's Camp, you will meet the dogs, climb onto a custom made, wheeled sled designed specifically for running during the snow-less summer months, then sit back and watch the team pull.

Your team of 16 huskies will whisk you along a one-mile trail surrounded by gigantic spruce and hemlock trees - many of which are hundreds of years old! After the ride, sit down and enjoy a rich presentation from one of our experienced mushers regarding the sport of dog mushing.

Before heading back, don't forget to cuddle with the adorable husky puppies. Enjoy some refreshments and wander through the camp to visit with the dogs and the mushers whose hard work, dedication and love, make mushing such a unique and wonderful sport.

Price: $129 Adult, $89 Child (10 years and younger). Infants under 2 years old are free if they ride on an Adult’s lap

Kick back and relax Alaskan style on this tasty excursion! Alaska has a rich history of brewing. From the explorers of the 1700s through the Gold Rush, many thirsty Alaskans have been able to enjoy locally made beers.

The Alaskan Brewing Company was the 67th brewery in the country and the first brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. Alaskan beers reflect many of the same characteristics of beers that were brewed here during the gold rush era. From the historically based Alaskan Amber recipe to alder-smoked malts and Sitka spruce tips, Alaskan beers reflect Juneau's local brewing history and innovation.

While sampling our award-winning beer, learn about the history of Alaskan Brewing Co. and how beer is made. View our original 10-barrel brewing system and browse our collection of artifacts from brewing history in the state of Alaska, as well as our international collection of beer bottles and cans. Buy great beer gear, including apparel, glassware and fun novelties. Best of all, meet our Brew Crew while sampling their work.

Notes: All ages welcome. Beer tasting is only offered to guests over 21 years of age. Photo ID is required.

Duration: Approximately 1 Hour and 40 Minutes

 Price: $15 per person