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Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake
PRICE: ADULT: 74.00 / CHILD: 52.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Experience one of the most popular attractions in Juneau - the
Mendenhall Glacier - followed by an all-you-can-eat Alaskan
salmon bake. After a brief tour of Juneau, view one of Mother Nature's
most amazing treasures...the Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier is 1.5
miles wide and hundreds of feet thick and is fed by the 1,500 square mile
Juneau Icefield. This meandering river of compressed ice ranks as the
largest, most rugged glacier accessible by road. The Mendenhall Glacier
Visitors Center, along with U.S. Forest Service staff, offers information on
glaciers and is a vantage point for breathtaking photographs of this world
famous glacier. Then, feast on wild Alaskan salmon, chicken or ribs
along with a variety of side dishes guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest
appetite. Listen to musical entertainment and venture out to explore the
nearby creek, waterfall and mining remnants. Buses depart regularly
back to the pier so you may return at your leisure.
Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens
PRICE: ADULT: 63.00 / CHILD: 43.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Combine a visit to Glacier Gardens Rainforest and the Mendenhall
Glacier for an insider's view of Juneau! Your driver/guide will provide a
narrated tour of downtown Juneau before you head for Glacier Gardens.
Arriving at Glacier Gardens, a garden guide will escort you through the
lower garden of designed landscapes and a cascading stream. Join your
guide aboard a covered shuttle for a mile-long, narrated journey into the
heart of the rainforest and gardens. Long daylight hours make for
stunning garden displays as you wind your way to the 580-foot level of
Thunder Mountain with views of the Mendenhall Valley, Chilkat Mountains
and Gastineau Channel. Then it's off to the Mendenhall Glacier!
Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise
PRICE: ADULT: 135.00 / CHILD: 69.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Whales are guaranteed on this excursion! Your adventure begins with a
motorcoach ride from downtown Juneau where your driver shares local
history and points of interest as you make your way to scenic Auke Bay.
Here, you'll board a sightseeing vessel and relax in warm comfort as you
embark on a guided wilderness safari through Stephen's Passage - an
area known for an abundance of humpback whales. Join your naturalist
and crew spotting wildlife as they explain the behavior and habits of
whales and other flora and fauna you may encounter. Humpback and
killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals and bald
eagles are common sights. You may even spot a Sitka blacktail deer or a
bear as you cruise along the shoreline of the wilderness islands that
speckle southeast Alaska's fjords. Snow covered mountains and green
rainforests serve as the backdrop to your many photo opportunities.
The operators of this excursion guarantee you'll encounter at least one
whale, or you will receive $100 cash refund ($50 per child) as you
disembark the vessel. Use of binoculars and complimentary wildlife
guide and map is provided along with complimentary snacks and
beverages. Comfortable walking shoes, a warm waterproof jacket and
camera are recommended.
Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching
PRICE: ADULT: 157.00 / CHILD: 89.00 USD
DURATION: 5 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine the Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching all in one
excursion! Your fully guided tour will begin with a motorcoach
ride during which your driver will share local history and points of interest
as you make your way to your first destination, the Mendenhall Glacier
with its stunning views and photo opportunities. While at the Visitors
Center, Forest Service interpreters are eager to share facts and answer
questions related to the natural forces that form these great rivers of ice.
Tour the exhibits and view the glacier from this prime vantage point.
Your tour continues on to scenic Auke Bay, where you will board a
sightseeing vessel and be guided through island-studded fjords famous
as feeding grounds for the endangered north pacific Humpback Whale.
In fact, the whale population is so great that the tour operator will give you
a refund of $100 per adult and $50 per child if a whale is not spotted on
the trip! Your onboard naturalist and crew will point out sights and explain
the behavior and habitat of wildlife that you may encounter - killer whales,
Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals and bald eagles are
commonly spotted and there is always a possibility to find a Sitka
blacktail deer or bear along the shoreline. Snow covered mountains and
green rainforests serves as a backdrop to your many photo opportunities.
Use of binoculars and complimentary wildlife guide and map are
provided along with complimentary snacks and beverages.
Comfortable walking shoes, a warm waterproof jacket and camera are
recommended.
Whale Watching, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Lodge
PRICE: ADULT: 189.00 / CHILD: 99.00 USD
DURATION: 6 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine three Juneau Highlights: whale watching, the Mendenhall
Glacier and a meal of fresh Alaska salmon! Your adventure features a
whale watching and wildlife cruise where you can relax aboard a wildlife
viewing vessel and be guided through island-studded fjords famous as
feeding grounds for the endangered north pacific Humpback Whale. The
whale population is so great that the tour operator will give you a refund
of $100 per adult and $50 per child if a whale is not spotted on the trip!
An onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife that
you may encounter which also includes killer whales, Steller sea lions,
Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and even the opportunity to
see Sitka blacktail deer and bear.
Sense the quiet solitude of a wilderness island as you step ashore at
Orca Point Lodge, where a meal featuring freshly grilled wild Alaska
salmon is provided. The lodge features peaceful seclusion with modern
comforts in a remote wilderness setting. Be sure to wear comfortable
walking shoes and take a stroll along the beach before the return cruise
to Juneau. The Mendenhall Glacier provides stunning views,
photographs and an interactive learning experience. At the Visitors Center
Forest Service interpreters are eager to share facts and answer
questions related to the natural forces that form these great
rivers of ice. Tour the many exhibits and view the glacier from this prime
vantage point.
Juneau Trolley
PRICE: ADULT: 23.00 / CHILD: 13.00 USD
DURATION: 45 Minutes Approx.
Step aboard an open air trolley and travel through Juneau's historic
downtown district on your way to the Douglas Island overlook, where you
can take a photo of your ship against Juneau's mountain-scape. Your
driver/guide will provide an informative narration on the history of Alaska's
capital city, point out buildings of historical and architectural interest and
discuss the history of the Treadwell gold mine. Travel past Alaska's
oldest operating hotel, the Capitol building, the Governor's Mansion and
over the Juneau-Douglas Bridge. This tour will provide you with a quick
way to view some of the most intriguing areas of downtown Juneau and
includes an optional drop-off in town to experience local art galleries,
shops and restaurants.
Photo Safari by Land & Sea
PRICE: ADULT: 189.00 / CHILD: 189.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 45 Minutes Approx.
Capture Juneau's top attractions and marine wildlife on a tour with a
naturalist photography guide. While at the Mendenhall Glacier, your guide
will lead you along a gentle scenic trail revealing beaver dams, salmon
streams and remarkable glacier panoramas - sites to inspire your
creative photographs. By sea, board a covered exploration vessel for a
journey through the waterways of Stephens Passage. Large panel
windows open to give you unrestricted views, while your captain
maneuvers to give you the best angle on the shot. This excursion always
has a star of the show, be it Humpback Whales, sea lions, Orcas,
harbor seals, porcupines, eagles, salmon, or even black bears. See
some of Alaska's natural wonders as you strive to capture that "magical
moment" in the medium that's worth a thousand words.
Participants must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles on a level,
improved trail. A complimentary digital camera is included for each child
12 years old and younger! Rain ponchos, bottled water and a snack are
included. Bring your camera and plenty of film or digital capacity. Group
size is limited to ensure a comfortable and interactive atmosphere. Tour
operates in all weather.
Alaska Canopy Expedition
PRICE: ADULT: 180.00 / CHILD: 180.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine the excitement of flying across a series of zip lines in the
rainforest, traversing a suspended "sky-bridge," crossing the Gastineau
Channel aboard an expedition craft, ascending a mountain in a 4x4
off-road vehicle, and exploring hidden relics of a historical gold mine.
Board a high-speed vessel for a Gastineau Channel crossing with a
beach landing at the remoteTreadwell Mine site on Douglas Island. Your
professionally trained guides will outfit you with all necessary safety
equipment and provide a detailed safety briefing before transporting you
by a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle up the forested hillside to the first zip
line tree platform. This is your introduction to nearly a mile of high-tension
cables linking a network of platforms mounted high in trees.
Your guides will progressively ease you into the rainforest canopy. Cross
an aerial suspension bridge with treetop views of Bullion Creek and
Juneau. Discover hidden ruins of the historic Treadwell Mine, once one of
the world's largest gold mines. On the last zip line you will soar to base
camp, where a light snack and memento of your experience awaits.
Participants must be at least 12 years old, between 90 to 250 pounds,
comfortable with heights, and have full use of their limbs.
Pregnant women and persons with existing injuries, or seizure disorders
are not permitted to participate. Participants must be able to understand
and follow instructions in English. Closed toe shoes are required. Long
pants and layered clothing recommended.
Sled Dog Summer Camp
PRICE: ADULT: 154.00 / CHILD: 154.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Within a few miles of Juneau you will be in transported back in time to
relive the spirit of the gold rush with an Iditarod Dog Musher and his team
of Alaskan huskies. After a drive along Gastineau Channel and into the
remote Sheep Creek Valley, you'll arrive at the Sled Dog Summer Camp
and be greeted by an Iditarod Musher and the team of Alaskan huskies.
Your musher will guide you through an educational tour of the camp,
located on the actual site of the AJ Mine. See a replica of an Iditarod Race
checkpoint and go through the steps the musher goes through as if you
were actually arriving at the checkpoint with him.
Learn how dog care and the health of the musher's dogs are his two
greatest concerns. Visit the puppies and take part in their initial social
training. Interactive and Interpretive displays of the Alaskan gold rush
days and sled dogs, then and now, are placed within walking distance
throughout the Camp. Visit your musher's wall tent and learn what it's like
to live in the middle of 120 huskies. Climb aboard a wheeled dog cart
and experience the thrill of mushing approximately 1.5 miles through
Sheep Creek Valley behind a team of highly trained Alaskan Huskies.
Sled Dog Discovery & Musher's Camp
PRICE: ADULT: 130.00 / CHILD: 130.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Get a glimpse of a truly northern pastime and learn about the life of sled
dogs and their musher and see these powerful dogs in action as they
pull you through Alaskan backcountry. During your ride out of Juneau,
your guide will acquaint you to the area's rich history and the present day
community. Arriving at the dog camp, you will meet the dogs and climb
onto a wheeled sled that has been custom made for running during the
snow-less summer months. The husky team will whisk you along a one
mile wooded trail through some of the Southeast Alaska's Temperate
Rainforest. There will be time to cuddle husky puppies and take a guided
walk through the musher's camp and learn about the equipment, hard
work, and great husky strength that goes into the life of dog sledding in
the wild, rugged North.
Alpine Zipline & Rainforest Eco-Tour
PRICE: ADULT: 170.00 / CHILD: 130.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Fly through the trees of a scenic alpine rainforest! Your experienced
guides will lead you from tree to tree, with snowcapped mountains
surrounding you. On one platform, you will be greeted with spruce tea
and a local snack. Along your journey, you will traverse an aerial
suspension bridge above headwaters of a salmon spawning stream. On
the final zip, you will land in a uniquely designed tree house! All of your
senses will be stimulated on this one of a kind tour. On the walk back to
the lodge, your guides will point out some interesting sights in the
rainforest. The ski lodge runs on hydro-electric power, harnessed
from the streams below the ziplines. Here you will be able to reflect on
your experience as you watch a video presentation of
your tour. This locally owned and operated company is one of few
tourism operators in Alaska to become "Certified Green."
Juneau Deluxe Highlights
PRICE: ADULT: 99.00 / CHILD: 52.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Visit the top attractions of Alaska's capital city: the Macaulay Salmon
Hatchery, the Mendenhall Glacier, and Glacier Gardens! While at
Macaulay Salmon Hatchery you will learn how a hatchery enhances
stocks of wild Alaskan salmon. Experience high quality aquarium and
touch tank displays featuring over 100 local species. Your guide will
explain the fives types of Alaskan salmon and the process each will go
through during their life cycle. You will be offered a tasting of smoked
Coho salmon as you learn the importance of wild salmon and hatcheries
to local Alaskan culture. A smoked salmon jerky gift will serve as a
memento of your hatchery visit.
Your next destination is the famous Mendenhall Glacier. The Glacier is
1.5 miles wide and is fed by the 1,500 square mile Juneau Icefield
allowing it to be easily viewed from the visitors center. Spend your time
watching for bears during the salmon spawning season, talking to
National Park Service Rangers inside the visitors' center, viewing
informative exhibits or walking out to the photo point.
At Glacier Gardens, a botanical garden of beauty and imagination unfolds
are you are guided through the lower garden, complete with a cascading
stream, to a covered shuttle that will take you for a detailed viewing of the
lush rainforest. Your guide will explain this complex environment and
highlight points of interest. The shuttle pathway is carved into the
mountainside and culminates with a panoramic lookout deck at 580 feet,
where you can take in views of the Gastineau Channel, Douglas Island,
Chilkat Mountains and the Mendenhall Valley. Prior to departing you will
receive a complimentary Forget-Me-Not seed packet as a memento of
the Gardens!
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Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake
PRICE: ADULT: 74.00 / CHILD: 52.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Experience one of the most popular attractions in Juneau - the
Mendenhall Glacier - followed by an all-you-can-eat Alaskan
salmon bake. After a brief tour of Juneau, view one of Mother Nature's
most amazing treasures...the Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier is 1.5
miles wide and hundreds of feet thick and is fed by the 1,500 square mile
Juneau Icefield. This meandering river of compressed ice ranks as the
largest, most rugged glacier accessible by road. The Mendenhall Glacier
Visitors Center, along with U.S. Forest Service staff, offers information on
glaciers and is a vantage point for breathtaking photographs of this world
famous glacier. Then, feast on wild Alaskan salmon, chicken or ribs
along with a variety of side dishes guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest
appetite. Listen to musical entertainment and venture out to explore the
nearby creek, waterfall and mining remnants. Buses depart regularly
back to the pier so you may return at your leisure.
Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens
PRICE: ADULT: 63.00 / CHILD: 43.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Combine a visit to Glacier Gardens Rainforest and the Mendenhall
Glacier for an insider's view of Juneau! Your driver/guide will provide a
narrated tour of downtown Juneau before you head for Glacier Gardens.
Arriving at Glacier Gardens, a garden guide will escort you through the
lower garden of designed landscapes and a cascading stream. Join your
guide aboard a covered shuttle for a mile-long, narrated journey into the
heart of the rainforest and gardens. Long daylight hours make for
stunning garden displays as you wind your way to the 580-foot level of
Thunder Mountain with views of the Mendenhall Valley, Chilkat Mountains
and Gastineau Channel. Then it's off to the Mendenhall Glacier!
Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise
PRICE: ADULT: 135.00 / CHILD: 69.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours Approx.
Whales are guaranteed on this excursion! Your adventure begins with a
motorcoach ride from downtown Juneau where your driver shares local
history and points of interest as you make your way to scenic Auke Bay.
Here, you'll board a sightseeing vessel and relax in warm comfort as you
embark on a guided wilderness safari through Stephen's Passage - an
area known for an abundance of humpback whales. Join your naturalist
and crew spotting wildlife as they explain the behavior and habits of
whales and other flora and fauna you may encounter. Humpback and
killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals and bald
eagles are common sights. You may even spot a Sitka blacktail deer or a
bear as you cruise along the shoreline of the wilderness islands that
speckle southeast Alaska's fjords. Snow covered mountains and green
rainforests serve as the backdrop to your many photo opportunities.
The operators of this excursion guarantee you'll encounter at least one
whale, or you will receive $100 cash refund ($50 per child) as you
disembark the vessel. Use of binoculars and complimentary wildlife
guide and map is provided along with complimentary snacks and
beverages. Comfortable walking shoes, a warm waterproof jacket and
camera are recommended.
Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching
PRICE: ADULT: 157.00 / CHILD: 89.00 USD
DURATION: 5 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine the Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching all in one
excursion! Your fully guided tour will begin with a motorcoach
ride during which your driver will share local history and points of interest
as you make your way to your first destination, the Mendenhall Glacier
with its stunning views and photo opportunities. While at the Visitors
Center, Forest Service interpreters are eager to share facts and answer
questions related to the natural forces that form these great rivers of ice.
Tour the exhibits and view the glacier from this prime vantage point.
Your tour continues on to scenic Auke Bay, where you will board a
sightseeing vessel and be guided through island-studded fjords famous
as feeding grounds for the endangered north pacific Humpback Whale.
In fact, the whale population is so great that the tour operator will give you
a refund of $100 per adult and $50 per child if a whale is not spotted on
the trip! Your onboard naturalist and crew will point out sights and explain
the behavior and habitat of wildlife that you may encounter - killer whales,
Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals and bald eagles are
commonly spotted and there is always a possibility to find a Sitka
blacktail deer or bear along the shoreline. Snow covered mountains and
green rainforests serves as a backdrop to your many photo opportunities.
Use of binoculars and complimentary wildlife guide and map are
provided along with complimentary snacks and beverages.
Comfortable walking shoes, a warm waterproof jacket and camera are
recommended.
Whale Watching, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Lodge
PRICE: ADULT: 189.00 / CHILD: 99.00 USD
DURATION: 6 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine three Juneau Highlights: whale watching, the Mendenhall
Glacier and a meal of fresh Alaska salmon! Your adventure features a
whale watching and wildlife cruise where you can relax aboard a wildlife
viewing vessel and be guided through island-studded fjords famous as
feeding grounds for the endangered north pacific Humpback Whale. The
whale population is so great that the tour operator will give you a refund
of $100 per adult and $50 per child if a whale is not spotted on the trip!
An onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife that
you may encounter which also includes killer whales, Steller sea lions,
Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and even the opportunity to
see Sitka blacktail deer and bear.
Sense the quiet solitude of a wilderness island as you step ashore at
Orca Point Lodge, where a meal featuring freshly grilled wild Alaska
salmon is provided. The lodge features peaceful seclusion with modern
comforts in a remote wilderness setting. Be sure to wear comfortable
walking shoes and take a stroll along the beach before the return cruise
to Juneau. The Mendenhall Glacier provides stunning views,
photographs and an interactive learning experience. At the Visitors Center
Forest Service interpreters are eager to share facts and answer
questions related to the natural forces that form these great
rivers of ice. Tour the many exhibits and view the glacier from this prime
vantage point.
Juneau Trolley
PRICE: ADULT: 23.00 / CHILD: 13.00 USD
DURATION: 45 Minutes Approx.
Step aboard an open air trolley and travel through Juneau's historic
downtown district on your way to the Douglas Island overlook, where you
can take a photo of your ship against Juneau's mountain-scape. Your
driver/guide will provide an informative narration on the history of Alaska's
capital city, point out buildings of historical and architectural interest and
discuss the history of the Treadwell gold mine. Travel past Alaska's
oldest operating hotel, the Capitol building, the Governor's Mansion and
over the Juneau-Douglas Bridge. This tour will provide you with a quick
way to view some of the most intriguing areas of downtown Juneau and
includes an optional drop-off in town to experience local art galleries,
shops and restaurants.
Photo Safari by Land & Sea
PRICE: ADULT: 189.00 / CHILD: 189.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 45 Minutes Approx.
Capture Juneau's top attractions and marine wildlife on a tour with a
naturalist photography guide. While at the Mendenhall Glacier, your guide
will lead you along a gentle scenic trail revealing beaver dams, salmon
streams and remarkable glacier panoramas - sites to inspire your
creative photographs. By sea, board a covered exploration vessel for a
journey through the waterways of Stephens Passage. Large panel
windows open to give you unrestricted views, while your captain
maneuvers to give you the best angle on the shot. This excursion always
has a star of the show, be it Humpback Whales, sea lions, Orcas,
harbor seals, porcupines, eagles, salmon, or even black bears. See
some of Alaska's natural wonders as you strive to capture that "magical
moment" in the medium that's worth a thousand words.
Participants must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles on a level,
improved trail. A complimentary digital camera is included for each child
12 years old and younger! Rain ponchos, bottled water and a snack are
included. Bring your camera and plenty of film or digital capacity. Group
size is limited to ensure a comfortable and interactive atmosphere. Tour
operates in all weather.
Alaska Canopy Expedition
PRICE: ADULT: 180.00 / CHILD: 180.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Combine the excitement of flying across a series of zip lines in the
rainforest, traversing a suspended "sky-bridge," crossing the Gastineau
Channel aboard an expedition craft, ascending a mountain in a 4x4
off-road vehicle, and exploring hidden relics of a historical gold mine.
Board a high-speed vessel for a Gastineau Channel crossing with a
beach landing at the remoteTreadwell Mine site on Douglas Island. Your
professionally trained guides will outfit you with all necessary safety
equipment and provide a detailed safety briefing before transporting you
by a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle up the forested hillside to the first zip
line tree platform. This is your introduction to nearly a mile of high-tension
cables linking a network of platforms mounted high in trees.
Your guides will progressively ease you into the rainforest canopy. Cross
an aerial suspension bridge with treetop views of Bullion Creek and
Juneau. Discover hidden ruins of the historic Treadwell Mine, once one of
the world's largest gold mines. On the last zip line you will soar to base
camp, where a light snack and memento of your experience awaits.
Participants must be at least 12 years old, between 90 to 250 pounds,
comfortable with heights, and have full use of their limbs.
Pregnant women and persons with existing injuries, or seizure disorders
are not permitted to participate. Participants must be able to understand
and follow instructions in English. Closed toe shoes are required. Long
pants and layered clothing recommended.
Sled Dog Summer Camp
PRICE: ADULT: 154.00 / CHILD: 154.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Within a few miles of Juneau you will be in transported back in time to
relive the spirit of the gold rush with an Iditarod Dog Musher and his team
of Alaskan huskies. After a drive along Gastineau Channel and into the
remote Sheep Creek Valley, you'll arrive at the Sled Dog Summer Camp
and be greeted by an Iditarod Musher and the team of Alaskan huskies.
Your musher will guide you through an educational tour of the camp,
located on the actual site of the AJ Mine. See a replica of an Iditarod Race
checkpoint and go through the steps the musher goes through as if you
were actually arriving at the checkpoint with him.
Learn how dog care and the health of the musher's dogs are his two
greatest concerns. Visit the puppies and take part in their initial social
training. Interactive and Interpretive displays of the Alaskan gold rush
days and sled dogs, then and now, are placed within walking distance
throughout the Camp. Visit your musher's wall tent and learn what it's like
to live in the middle of 120 huskies. Climb aboard a wheeled dog cart
and experience the thrill of mushing approximately 1.5 miles through
Sheep Creek Valley behind a team of highly trained Alaskan Huskies.
Sled Dog Discovery & Musher's Camp
PRICE: ADULT: 130.00 / CHILD: 130.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Get a glimpse of a truly northern pastime and learn about the life of sled
dogs and their musher and see these powerful dogs in action as they
pull you through Alaskan backcountry. During your ride out of Juneau,
your guide will acquaint you to the area's rich history and the present day
community. Arriving at the dog camp, you will meet the dogs and climb
onto a wheeled sled that has been custom made for running during the
snow-less summer months. The husky team will whisk you along a one
mile wooded trail through some of the Southeast Alaska's Temperate
Rainforest. There will be time to cuddle husky puppies and take a guided
walk through the musher's camp and learn about the equipment, hard
work, and great husky strength that goes into the life of dog sledding in
the wild, rugged North.
Alpine Zipline & Rainforest Eco-Tour
PRICE: ADULT: 170.00 / CHILD: 130.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Fly through the trees of a scenic alpine rainforest! Your experienced
guides will lead you from tree to tree, with snowcapped mountains
surrounding you. On one platform, you will be greeted with spruce tea
and a local snack. Along your journey, you will traverse an aerial
suspension bridge above headwaters of a salmon spawning stream. On
the final zip, you will land in a uniquely designed tree house! All of your
senses will be stimulated on this one of a kind tour. On the walk back to
the lodge, your guides will point out some interesting sights in the
rainforest. The ski lodge runs on hydro-electric power, harnessed
from the streams below the ziplines. Here you will be able to reflect on
your experience as you watch a video presentation of
your tour. This locally owned and operated company is one of few
tourism operators in Alaska to become "Certified Green."
Juneau Deluxe Highlights
PRICE: ADULT: 99.00 / CHILD: 52.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 15 Minutes Approx.
Visit the top attractions of Alaska's capital city: the Macaulay Salmon
Hatchery, the Mendenhall Glacier, and Glacier Gardens! While at
Macaulay Salmon Hatchery you will learn how a hatchery enhances
stocks of wild Alaskan salmon. Experience high quality aquarium and
touch tank displays featuring over 100 local species. Your guide will
explain the fives types of Alaskan salmon and the process each will go
through during their life cycle. You will be offered a tasting of smoked
Coho salmon as you learn the importance of wild salmon and hatcheries
to local Alaskan culture. A smoked salmon jerky gift will serve as a
memento of your hatchery visit.
Your next destination is the famous Mendenhall Glacier. The Glacier is
1.5 miles wide and is fed by the 1,500 square mile Juneau Icefield
allowing it to be easily viewed from the visitors center. Spend your time
watching for bears during the salmon spawning season, talking to
National Park Service Rangers inside the visitors' center, viewing
informative exhibits or walking out to the photo point.
At Glacier Gardens, a botanical garden of beauty and imagination unfolds
are you are guided through the lower garden, complete with a cascading
stream, to a covered shuttle that will take you for a detailed viewing of the
lush rainforest. Your guide will explain this complex environment and
highlight points of interest. The shuttle pathway is carved into the
mountainside and culminates with a panoramic lookout deck at 580 feet,
where you can take in views of the Gastineau Channel, Douglas Island,
Chilkat Mountains and the Mendenhall Valley. Prior to departing you will
receive a complimentary Forget-Me-Not seed packet as a memento of
the Gardens!
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JUNEAU EXCURSIONS
Helicopter Glacier
Trek
Extended Helicopter
Glacier Trek
Fly-Out Fly Fishing
Mendenhall Glacier
Float Trip
Glacier View Sea
Kayaking
Whale Watching &
Orca Point Lodge
Historic Juneau Gold
Mine Tour
Gold Panning
Adventure
Gold Creek Salmon
Bake
Mount Roberts
Tramway
Mendenhall Glacier
& Salmon Hatchery
Glacier View Bike &
Brew
Four Glacier
Adventure via
Helicopter
Taku Glacier Lodge
Flight & Feast
Glacier Flightseeing
via Floatplane
Mendenhall Glacier
& Salmon Bake
Mendenhall Glacier
& Gardens
Whale Watching &
Wildlife Cruise
Mendenhall Glacier
& Whale Watching
Whale Watching,
Mendenhall Glacier
& Orca Point Lodge
Juneau Trolley
Photo Safari by Land
& Sea
Alaska Canopy
Expedition
Sled Dog Summer
Camp
Sled Dog Discovery
& Musher's Camp
Alpine Zipline &
Rainforest Eco-Tour
Juneau Deluxe
Highlights
Helicopter Glacier
Trek
Extended Helicopter
Glacier Trek
Fly-Out Fly Fishing
Mendenhall Glacier
Float Trip
Glacier View Sea
Kayaking
Whale Watching &
Orca Point Lodge
Historic Juneau Gold
Mine Tour
Gold Panning
Adventure
Gold Creek Salmon
Bake
Mount Roberts
Tramway
Mendenhall Glacier
& Salmon Hatchery
Glacier View Bike &
Brew
Four Glacier
Adventure via
Helicopter
Taku Glacier Lodge
Flight & Feast
Glacier Flightseeing
via Floatplane
Mendenhall Glacier
& Salmon Bake
Mendenhall Glacier
& Gardens
Whale Watching &
Wildlife Cruise
Mendenhall Glacier
& Whale Watching
Whale Watching,
Mendenhall Glacier
& Orca Point Lodge
Juneau Trolley
Photo Safari by Land
& Sea
Alaska Canopy
Expedition
Sled Dog Summer
Camp
Sled Dog Discovery
& Musher's Camp
Alpine Zipline &
Rainforest Eco-Tour
Juneau Deluxe
Highlights