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The nutrient-rich waters of the Inside Passage near Juneau offer some of the best whale and wildlife habitat in all of Alaska. Our custom-designed, luxuriously-comfortable catamarans provide the perfect stable platform for viewing, photography and learning about the area's wildlife. The high cruising speed and exceptional maneuverability of our vessels ensure you'll spend more time at the best sights. If you have a limited amount of time in Juneau, but you still want to see it all! ... we have designed a variety of combination tours that allow you to experience other premier attractions, such as the mighty Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska-Style Salmon Bake, before or after your wildlife cruise.
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Be among the select few, under a limited U.S. Forest Service permit, to experience of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier face in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe.
Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by one of the rich samplings of Alaskan wildlife. Birds including arctic terns nest in the towering cliffs, and eagles, goats and bears are common sights. Then, venture within yards of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the living Mendenhall Glacier. Skirt past the base of beautiful Nugget Falls and pause for an Alaskan-style snack.
The Forest Service tightly controls the number of participants so be one of the lucky few to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure.
At the Gold Creek Salmon Bake WILD Alaskan salmon will be grilling over an open alder wood fire. Enjoy a variety of side dishes including barbecued chicken and ribs. Enjoy live music while you dine beside the creek, nestled in the lush foliage of Alaska's rain forest.
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This trek is an Alaskan glacier adventure that includes three hours of hiking and climbing over the rugged terrain of the glacier. Upon landing, the 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 adventure photos abound as you are introduced to and practice basic climbing and rope techniques enabling you to safely climb and descend ice walls. The amount of walking is extensive and often on steep terrain with some technical climbing.
All outerwear and mountaineering gear is provided. No experience is required, but you should be in good physical condition and bring your spirit of adventure!
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Relive Juneau's gold rush history and pan for gold at Last Chance Basin, site of the original gold strike in 1880. Your bus 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, you will have hands-on experience panning for gold in Gold Creek.
Keep all the gold you find!
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Unlock the secrets of the forest and the intertidal shoreline while exploring one of Southeast Alaska's most tranquil and peaceful trails. This enlightening eco-tour is ideally suited to those who appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature, and are able to walk a gentle pace for up to 1 1/2 miles. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the land as you wind beneath a storied old-growth canopy, along a vintage wetland and out to a secluded beach. Even if you are not an avid walker, this is your opportunity to break from the hustle and bustle and take home a special "peace" of Alaska.
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Enjoy a narrated transfer to North Douglas Island for scenic views of the glaciers of the Juneau Ice Field. You'll be outfitted in life jackets and rain gear and your guide will teach you about paddling techniques. You'll then board a two-person kayak for a sense of how the famed Aleut Indians traveled the coastal waterways of Alaska. As you paddle, keep your eyes open for any wildlife in the area, especially marine mammals and a variety of bird life. Paddle for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, then enjoy a beverage and snack before transferring back to town.
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The protected waters of the Inside Passage near Juneau are home to bountiful populations of salmon. Join a charter boat operated by a Coast Guard-licensed captain for a spectacular fishing excursion. Depending on run timing, you will be pursuing king, chum, pink or silver salmon. Fish processing and shipment home are available at an additional cost. Along with great fishing opportunities, your outing will provide excellent scenery and a chance to view and photograph marine mammals and bird life.
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Enjoy a combination of Alaska's most highly desirable activities--helicopter flightseeing, a glacier landing, and a dog sled ride! Fly over the massive Juneau Icefield and see up close the "advancing" Taku Glacier, "cascading" Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier, and either the mysterious "floating" Dead Branch Glacier or the "river-like" East Twin Glacier before landing on the Norris Glacier, home of the exclusive dog mushing camp. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the dog sled camp, as your guide takes you on a dog sled ride over the snow-covered glacier and tells you about the 1,000-mile Iditarod Race from Anchorage to Nome. Continue on your flightseeing trip soaring over the glacial landscape. Watch for bears, moose and mountain goats below.
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Soar by tramway to 1,800 feet above the city to take in one of the most expansive and beautiful views in Alaska, from the Chilkat Mountains to the north, down Stephens Passage, over to Douglas Island, and into Silver Bow Basin where gold was discovered in 1880. Once at the top of Mt. Roberts, you will find that the Nature Center is the starting point of an extensive trail system including bear-viewing platforms and a live bald eagle exhibit. The Mountain House has a theater, restaurant, bar, several select gift shops and Native artists working on fossilized ivory or silver carvings, making dolls, sewing garments, beading or creating large totem poles out of cedar logs.
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See it all on this ultimate combination tour--you'll start with visit to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to see Alaska's best-known river of ice, talk with Forest Service interpreters and, through interactive exhibits, learn about the awesome force of glaciers, then you'll embark on a cruise that guarantees you'll see whales and other Alaskan wildlife! Enjoy a motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay and board a water-jet-powered catamaran specifically designed for daytime or evening wildlife viewing.
Relax in the warm, comfortable cabin, surrounded by large windows, as you ply the island-studded waters of Stephen's Passage. This area is world-renowned as a favored summer feeding ground for humpback whales. Once whales have been sighted, your skilled captain will gently maneuver the vessel to allow exceptional viewing and photographic opportunities as graceful ocean giants slowly arc their massive tail flukes into the air. Be sure to bring a warm jacket to wear on the topside observation deck; the whales are often close enough to hear them breathe. An on-board naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and Sitka blacktail deer. The operators of this tour guarantee you will see a whale. If not, you'll receive a us$100 cash refund ($50 refund per child) as you disembark. In the past ten years, whales have been sighted on every tour! Bring a warm, rainproof jacket and your camera. The vessel is restroom equipped.
Finally, you're off to an outdoor salmon bake at Salmon Creek. An Alaskan feast, this salmon bake features Alaskan-caught wild salmon grilled over an open alder wood fire. Also enjoy Cheechako baked chicken, Bonanza barbecued ribs, Chilkoot baked beans, wild-rice pilaf, a variety of fresh salads, corn bread and lemonade, coffee or tea. (Beer and wine are available for an additional charge.) Dine beside Salmon Creek in Southeast Alaska's rain forest and listen to a local musician--a translucent roof protects you rain or shine. After dining, toast marshmallows over a crackling campfire and walk to view the beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall. Remnants of the historic Wagner Mine are evident here. Return to the ship by shuttle bus.
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This tour offers an excellent overview of the state's capital city and its scenic attractions, including the Mendenhall Glacier. Depart the pier by motor coach for a guided tour through Juneau's picturesque downtown and past the Capitol building on the way out of town. View the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice with rugged crevasses and a distinctive blue color, which appears deceptively close because of its immense size. At the U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center, take in the glaciology exhibits or listen to an interpretive talk with a Forest Service Ranger. A short walk along a nature trail brings you to within one mile of the face of the glacier. You'll also drive past the University of Alaska's southeast campus, Auke Lake and to Juneau's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery which offers interpretive displays on the lifecycle of salmon and different hatchery operations. Salt water aquariums enable close-up viewing of live adult salmon and over 100 other species of Alaskan marine life.
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Re-live Juneau's gold rush history by panning for gold, and then enjoy a delicious salmon bake at Salmon Creek! A costumed prospector will narrate your drive to historic Last Chance Basin, to view the remains of the Alaska-Juneau gold mine. Learn how to pan for gold and keep everything you find. Continue to the salmon bake. An Alaskan feast, this salmon bake features Alaskan-caught wild salmon grilled over an open alder wood fire. Also enjoy Cheechako baked chicken, Bonanza barbecued ribs, Chilkoot baked beans, wild-rice pilaf, a variety of fresh salads, corn bread and lemonade, coffee or tea. (Beer and wine are available for an additional charge.) Dine beside Salmon Creek in Southeast Alaska's rain forest and listen to a local musician--a translucent roof protects you rain or shine. After dining, toast marshmallows over a crackling campfire and walk to view the beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall. Remnants of the historic Wagner Mine are evident here. Return to the ship by shuttle bus.
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Marvel at vistas seen by few--high alpine lakes, "icefalls" hanging from sheer cliffs, and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield. Your pilot will create the best possible flightseeing based on the weather and glacier conditions. You'll land in two different locations, where you will continue the tour on foot! During these two landings, you will learn about the environmental and geological processes at work, creating moraines, crevasses, seracs, and the amazing glaciers themselves.
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You're in for the journey of a lifetime with glacier flightseeing, a remote log lodge, wilderness trails, wildlife, and a king salmon feast. Fly in a classic floatplane over five breathtaking glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, as well as deep blue crevasses, snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and lush forests. The Taku River will be your "runway" as you land at the Historic Taku Lodge, built in 1923 and located across the river from the Tqku Glacier in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Savor a feast of baked beans, coleslaw, pioneer fruit compote, fresh herb biscuits and sourdough bread with grilled-to-perfection Alaska salmon. Russian tea, coffee or iced tea and lemonade chilled with glacier ice and special-recipe ginger cookies complete the meal. Beer and wine are available at an additional charge. Bears often visit the barbecue pit area in search of leftovers! Before your flight back to Juneau, take a guided nature walk or soak in the serenity of a place barely touched by time.
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Travel into the Ice Age of the famous Mendenhall Glacier by helicopter to enjoy breathtaking vistas of rain forests, alpine ridges, and mountain peaks, as well as icy spires, deep blue crevasses and meltwater pools. Descending towards the landing site, you may fly past the Mendenhall Towers--rock sentinels that soar to more than 7,000 feet. Explore the glacier's surface on foot with your guide before returning to Juneau. Bring binoculars and a camera.
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The trek is a two-hour hike through a glacial icescape. There is an early emphasis on learning the proper use of the mountaineering gear (rain- and windproof outerwear, gloves, boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet) and understanding the glacier features and hazards so that remote areas of the glacier can be accessed during the trek. The trek includes more physical activity than the Glacier Walkabout, interspersed with detailed explanations of the glacier environment and surrounding area. Participants should be comfortable hiking for two hours over uneven and sometimes steep terrain. This trek is both adventurous and easy--no experience required. Bring your camera!
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