The Top 10 Staff Pick Tours in Juneau

Choose one of our Juneau staff pick tours to discover the best of the picturesque Alaskan capital’s surroundings. Each of these excursions has been hand-picked by our knowledgable and enthusiastic Juneau Shore Tours team members, so you can be confident you’ll have a great time. 

Perhaps you’ll select a quintessential Juneau activity - whale watching! On our popular Whale Watching Tour, you’ll depart by boat from Juneau’s pretty mountain-backed Auke Bay. Take in views of playful seals and sea lions as you head to deeper waters ready to spot iconic humpback whales. Expert navigators will select the most likely location to see these powerful creatures - so arrive ready to be impressed!

Or, maybe you’d prefer the Taku Glacier Adventure by Air, Water and Ice. Your excursion begins as a helicopter whisks you away on a thrilling ride over the gorgeous Alaskan icefields. After your once-in-a-lifetime flight, you’ll enjoy a ride on a high-speed airboat up the scenic Taku River toward your ultimate destination - the breathtaking Taku Glacier!

If you want to challenge yourself, consider the Mendenhall Glacier Hike, a full-day walking adventure through beautiful rainforest and alpine landscapes, eventually arriving at the foot of the awesome Mendenhall Glacier. Take in the bright blue of the glacier pools and marvel at the deep crevasses as you get up close to this 3000-year-old behemoth.

Take your pick from our Juneau Staff Pick tours - you won’t be disappointed!

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