Juneau, Alaska, US
Overview
Overview
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions
Alaska 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, Pasta Primavera, 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 ...
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Alaska's Whales and Rainforest Trails
Juneau is a spectacular place of diverse natural habitats from valley glaciers, to temperate forests and natural fjords. This exploratory journey introduces you to this pristine wilderness in an intimate setting with a Certified Naturalist Guide as your leader. Whale sightings are guaranteed on this unique outing combinin...
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Best of Juneau! Whale Watching Quest, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Lodge
See it all on this ultimate combination tour--you’ll start with a 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 enjoy the experience ...
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Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier by Helicopter
Alaska and take a glacier helicopter tour with a dogsled ride, you get an unforgettable experience. Fly over lush rain forest, deep blue crevasses and glacier-carved peaks as your pilot gives you a spectacular flightseeing tour to the dogsled camp on Mendenhall Glacier. A professional musher and Alaskan sled dogs will ...
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Douglas Island Sea Kayaking
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 o...
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Evening Whale Watching Quest
This is a magical evening cruise featuring guaranteed humpback whale viewing and great food. Following a short motor coach ride to scenic Auke Bay, you’ll enjoy the Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest as described below in the peaceful ambiance of Alaska’s long twilight, as you are treated to a deliciou...
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Fly-Out Fly Fishing Adventure
Untouched Alaskan wilderness awaits you on this premier fly fishing quest. Combine the highlights of Southeast Alaska with classic float planes, world-renowned fishing in remote waters, experienced local guides and abundant wildlife in a pristine wilderness setting. This foremost guiding service caters to the first timer with hands-on instruction. The experienced fly caster will enjoy the chall...
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Glacier Adventure by Helicopter (with landing)
Experience the spectacular icefalls and rock formations of the Juneau Icefield from the air and on foot. Accessible only by air, the region around the Juneau Icefield is filled with lush forests, glassy alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and awe-inspiring glaciers. You’ll see four different glaciers on this unforgettable journey, each in a unique stage of its life: the advancing Taku Gl...
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Glacier Dog Sled Adventure by Helicopter
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 Norri...
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Glacier Flightseeing by Floatplane
The grandeur of Alaska will thrill and delight you on this multi-glacier, unforgettable flightseeing tour. Your floatplane flightseeing adventure begins as your aircraft departs from Juneau's waterfront to fly past waterfalls and lush green rain forests en route to five distinctly different majestic glaciers of the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield. Soar over the deep crevasses and azure blue melt...
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Glacier View Bike & Brew
This tour is more than just a bike ride--it gives you a chance to experience the beauty that surrounds Juneau at a slower pace with friendly, knowledgeable, local guides. On the van ride to the departure point, you will hear about Juneau's history and some interesting information about the city and its surroundings. Yo...
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Gold Panning Adventure & Alaska Salmon Bake
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 gri...
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Grand Tour of Juneau - Hatchery, Glacier & Gardens
At Glacier Gardens you will tour a beautiful atrium full of hanging baskets in full bloom. Forest, landscaped gardens and a cascading stream surround the atrium. Take a covered shuttle ride to the top of the mountain via the rain forest, with stops along the way allowing time for discussion of the many varieties of flora and fauna on display. Next you are off to Mendenhall Glacier. Stroll the w...
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Helicopter Flightseeing & Extended Glacier Trek
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 techni...
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Helicopter Flightseeing & Glacier Trek
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 Wa...
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Helicopter Flightseeing & Glacier Walkabout
No experience is necessary for this non-strenuous, one-hour interpretive walk! Your guide provides detailed explanations of the glacier environment, the surrounding area, and teaches proper use of the mountaineering equipment provided. There is plenty of time for photo opportunities. The amount of walking is moderate, over relatively flat to rolling terrain. Your pilot will choose the glacier l...
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Historic Gold Panning Adventure
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 Gol...
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Juneau Highlights - City, Glacier & Hatchery
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 deceptivel...
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Mendenhall Glacier & Alaska Salmon Bake
Travel through Juneau's picturesque downtown to the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a moving river of ice with rugged crevasses. Stroll the many walkways or enjoy some time at the Visitor Center, then you'll board your motor coach for your tour to the traditional Alaskan salmon bake at Salmon Creek. An Alaskan feast, this salmon bake features Alaskan-caught wild salmon grilled over an open alder woo...
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Mendenhall Glacier & Evening Whale Quest
A narrated motor coach tour takes you to view and photograph Alaska’s most famous glacier—the Mendenhall. At the newly renovated Visitor Center you’ll have the opportunity to visit with Forest Service Interpreters and, through interactive exhibits, appreciate the landscape-carving force of glacial ice....
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Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens
Combine a Glacier Gardens rain forest adventure with a tour to the mighty Mendenhall Glacier! Nestled alongside Thunder Mountain is a stunning combination of hanging gardens, flowered pathways and temperate rain forest--Glacier Gardens. Your guide will escort you through the atrium surrounded by forest, landscaped gardens and a cascading stream. A covered shuttle will take you into the rain for...
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Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest
Experience Alaska’s glaciers and wildlife from two very different vantage points—by land and by sea. Enjoy a motor coach ride to scenic Auke Bay and board a water-jet-powered catamaran specifically designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable cabin, surrounded by large windows, as you ply th...
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Mendenhall Glacier By Helicopter & Guided Walk
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...
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Mendenhall Glacier Guide's Choice Hike
With more miles of trails than roads, Juneau is known as the place for an adventurous day hike! The trail is chosen to best suit the group’s ability and the day’s hiking conditions. You may hike high above the Mendenhall Glacier or on a path designated as a “National Historic Trail.” Witness cascad...
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Mendenhall Lake Native Canoe Adventure
Paddle across an iceberg-studded lake to the face of the dramatic Mendenhall Glacier in a 12-person, traditional, Native-style canoe. Navigate the shimmering waters of Mendenhall Lake as your guide shares traditional legends of the time when the region’s first people, the Tlingit, traversed the waters of South east Alaska. Land on the shore near Nugget Falls for a snack, then paddle back ...
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Mendenhall River Float Trip
This exciting, yet gentle, introduction to rafting begins with a drive to Mendenhall Lake where you'll have a view of the glacier which is actually 1 1/2 miles wide and 150 feet high at its face. Suit up with rain gear, lifejacket and rubber boots. Each raft carries 8-12 people and is rowed by an experienced guide. Paddle raf...
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Mt. Roberts Tramway
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-...
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Photo Safari by Land & Sea
Capture everything from glaciers to whales on this excursion that features a naturalist photography guide. You will travel in a media-equipped shuttle bus and aboard a customized safari boat as your guide provides expert interpretation while also sharing tips and techniques to enhance your images. By land, at Mendenhall G...
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Pilot's Choice Glacier Explorer by Helicopter (with Two Landings)
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 contin...
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Rain Forest Canopy and Zipline Expedition (with transfer)
Enter the Fly-Zone! This eco-adventure combines the thrill of gliding above the treetops in a rich rain forest on more than 6,000 feet of dual-cable ziplines, suspension bridges, and a ground-based trail network; plus a channel crossing aboard an expedition craft, mountain ascent on an off-road vehicl...
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Rain Forest Canopy and Zipline Expedition (without coach transfer)
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-cable 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...
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Signature Collection - Wild Coast Exploration by Private Boat
Set out aboard a deluxe catamaran to explore glacier-carved fjords and wild stretches of coast at your own pace. Your knowledgeable captain and expedition naturalist will help you design a unique cruise adventure that incorporates your personal interests. As soon as you depart Juneau's picturesque harbor, it is apparent why Alaska's capital city is not accessible by road. The steep mountain slopes...
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Sled Dog Discovery & Musher's Camp
What better way to enjoy Alaska than to experience a team of powerful huskies in the great backcountry wilderness! This is your chance to glimpse a truly northern pastime. Learn about the life of sled dogs and their musher, and see the dogs in action when they pull you on a fast and thrilling summertime ride across dry ground. As you head out of Juneau to the dog camp, your guide will acquaint ...
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Taku Glacier Lodge, Feast & Flight by Floatplane
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, buil...
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Underground Juneau Gold!
Relive Juneau's mining heritage on this tour of the remains of what was once the world's largest producing gold mill. Constructed in 1913, the Alaska Gastineau Mill was designed to crush and recover gold from 6,000 tons of rock per day. After a short ride to the site of the mill ruins, follow the path of the ore to the railroad superintendent's house. Here, enjoy a display of different mining tech...
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Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest
For those short on time, but still looking for a big adventure, this adventure is a great way to maximize your viewing of Alaska's marine wildlife. Experience Alaska’s wildlife from two very different vantage points—by land and by sea. Enjoy a motor coach ride to scenic Auke Bay and board a water-jet-powered...
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Whales and Wilderness - Marine Scientist for a Day
Want to know what it’s like being a research biologist in the wilds of Alaska? Join Cruise with Purpose along with Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program and the Marine Conservation Alliance on an exclusive science based exploration through Alaska’s famed Stephen’s Passage. This exclusive wildlife and research tour guarantees whale sightings otherwise you will receive $100 cash...
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Weather
Weather
| Month | Temp Avg | Temp High | Temp Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.7 | 30.6 | 20.7 | 4.81 |
| Feb | 28.9 | 34.3 | 23.5 | 4.02 |
| Mar | 33.7 | 39.5 | 27.8 | 3.51 |
| Apr | 40.8 | 48.1 | 33.4 | 2.96 |
| May | 47.9 | 55.7 | 40.1 | 3.48 |
| Jun | 53.9 | 61.6 | 46.1 | 3.36 |
| Jul | 56.8 | 64.3 | 49.2 | 4.14 |
| Aug | 55.7 | 63.1 | 48.3 | 5.37 |
| Sep | 50.0 | 56.1 | 43.8 | 7.54 |
| Oct | 42.3 | 46.9 | 37.7 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 33.3 | 37.6 | 28.9 | 5.43 |
| Dec | 28.7 | 33.0 | 24.4 | 5.41 |