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Juneau is home to many different adventures, activities, and sights. Below are a few of our favorite!
WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO SEE
WHERE TO EAT
NorthStar Trekking
NorthStar Trekking offers Juneau's premier helicopter tours, helicopter charter, heli-skiing and dog sled tours.
Dolphin Jetboat Tours
Dolphin Jetboat Tours offers the best in Alaskan boat charters, including whale and dolphin viewing excursions.
Kawanti Adventures
Kawanti Rainforest Adventures offers the best in Ziplines, rappel courses, rainforest and wildlife tours.
PRIVATE FISHING CHARTERS (SALMON AND HALIBUT)
Our handpicked fishing charters use the most experienced and reliable captains and the best boats and equipment in the area. Our captains are trained to get you to the action quickly and make the very most of your time.
PACK CREEK BEAR WATCHING
Once in a lifetime Alaskan adventures take place at Pack Creek Brown Bear Sanctuary! Experience the word renowned site located 30 air miles outside of Juneau, on Admiralty Island National Monument. Enjoy a sightseeing floatplane ride to and from Pack Creek bear viewing area.
WHALE WATCHING
Our Whale Watching Adventure leaves you little time for a dull moment! You will leave downtown Juneau from the tram area on a bus driven by a local tour guide on a scenic drive through Juneau out to Auke Bay where passengers will board one of our jet boats.
MENDENHALL GLACIER HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
Moments after departing Juneau, you’ll enjoy breathtaking vistas seen by few. Thriving rain forests, alpine ridges, and mountain peaks create a dramatic setting for the awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier. Your flight takes you over the glacier itself; the helicopter’s perspective giving you an eagle’s-eye view of ice spires, deep...
FLY-IN FISHING
Enjoy a half day or full day fishing for trout or salmon near Juneau. We'll pick you up and transfer you to our shop where you'll meet your guide, be outfitted in waders and rain gear, as well as receive fishing equipment from Sage and Ross. After a safety briefing, you'll embark on a scenic flight by floatplane. Upon landing, the gear will be...
PILOT'S CHOICE HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
Your pilot will give you an eagle’s eye view of high alpine lakes, “icefalls” hanging from sheer cliffs and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield -- places like Wonderland, Glacier King, the Mendenhall Towers, and Devil’s Paw. The itinerary is flexible; your pilot is free to create the best...
PADDLE KAYAKING WITH WHALES
This trip combines a boat transport to an uninhabited island, sea kayaking, and wildlife viewing for the ultimate eco-adventure! You will be picked up near your cruise ship or hotel and taken to our six passenger vessel. From there we will head out of the harbor into the waters of the Inside Passage to one of the Channel Islands where...
HELICOPTER GLACIER WALKABOUT
Walkabout with our experienced mountaineering guides and have fun exploring the grandeur of the glacier first hand. This trip is a non-strenuous, 1-hour interpretive walk. Our guides provide detailed explanations of the glacier environment, the surrounding area, and teach proper use of the mountaineering equipment provided. The amount of...
GLACIER PADDLE AND TREK
Our van will transport you a world away, arriving at the edge of Mendenhall Lake- our paddling destination and only the first phase of exploration on this 6.5 hour, family-friendly adventure! After your gear outfitting, paddle orientation and safety briefing, point your bow toward the awe-inspiring glacier ahead and paddle with our...
HELICOPTER GLACIER TREK
Join our experienced and energetic mountaineering guides on a rugged hike through the ever-changing glacial icescape.On this 2-hour trek, there is an early emphasis on learning the proper use of the mountaineering gear and understanding the glacier features and hazards so that more remote areas of the glacier can be accessed during the trek. You...
EXTENDED GLACIER TREK
Join us on the X-Trek, the ultimate Alaskan glacier adventure! This trip includes three hours of hiking and climbing over the rugged terrain of the glacier. Upon landing, your guide teaches the basics of glacier travel and then leads your group on an exploration of the most pristine and remote areas of the glacier. Opportunities for...
ADMIRALTY BROWN BEAR VIEWING AND KAYAK
The native Tlingit’s of Southeast Alaska call Admiralty Island “Kootznoowoo,” which translates to “Fortress of the Bears;” aptly named for the estimated 1,800 brown bears residing on the island. The island is considered to have one of the highest brown bear and nesting bald eagle population densities on...
MENDENHALL GLACIER TREK
Walk through an ecological timeline to get to the mighty Mendenhall where you will be introduced to glacier trekking and the natural history of the area! The trip begins with a drive from your pick up point to the Mendenhall Valley where the West Glacier Trailhead is located. At the trailhead you will be outfitted with a backpack that...
TRACY ARM CRUISE
Tracy Arm, a classic fjord, has it all- tidewater and elevated glaciers, breathtaking mountains and sheer rock walls that reach up over a mile high with waterfalls that tumble down to the emerald green water, and Alaska’s largest icebergs. Watch for whales, bears, mountain goats, hundreds of harbor seals, and a variety of birds such as...
DOGSLED ADVENTURE
Our local Helicopter companies offer this “once in a lifetime” tour. They have has been thrilling guests offering this 'once in a lifetime' dogsled tour since 1997. To start your dogsled experience, you will be picked up at your cruise ship dock and transported to the heliport in our Helicopters vehicles, where you will start your very...
HELICOPTER ICEFIELD TOUR
Your helicopter flight will take you over the spectacular rock formations and icefalls of the Juneau Icefield as it heads toward either the Herbert, Taku, Lemon or Norris Glacier. Your helicopter flight will be narrated by our knowledgeable pilot-guide and upon reaching your destination your pilot-guide will shut down the helicopter and escort you...
TAKU GLACIER ADVENTURE BY AIR, WATER AND ICE
A unique and compelling opportunity to see the exquisite beauty of Southeast Alaska from the Taku River with a glacier landing too!From the comfort of your helicopter, enjoy breathtaking views of our Nation’s largest National Forest. On the water, take in the panoramic views of the largest glacier of the Juneau Ice Field, cascading mountains...
TAKU LODGE FEAST & 5 GLACIER DISCOVERY
Seaplane only access to Alaska’s famous Taku Glacier Lodge combines classic powerful aircraft, true wilderness, 5-massive glaciers, bears, vivid history with dog sledding roots, seafood and exclusive glacier view dining!You’re in for the journey of a lifetime. Fly in a classic deHavilland seaplane over 5 breathtaking glaciers flowing...
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