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Juneau
[Know
Before You Go]
MENDENHALL GLACIER & CITY
HIGHLIGHTS
$36 per person -
excursions
Departing the dock area, our buses will wind their way
through the city's streets as our local guide points out the
highlights and folklore that has made Juneau famous. After a
short 20 minute ride out of town you will experience nature
at its best by visiting famed Mendenhall Glacier. Come
"face to face" with this mammoth "river of
ice" at the Visitor's Center or take a nature walk on
the maintained trail. The excursion also includes a
countryside journey near Auke Lake and Chapel before
returning back the city, visiting specific sights and
historic buildings. In season a stop may also be made to
witness the spectacular sight of salmon as they head
upstream to spawn and die completing the cycle of life. A
must excursion for every cruise visitor !
App 2 hours in duration
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Helicopter Glacier Adventure
$190 per person -
excursions
Our transportation will meet us
pierside for a short ride to the heliport where you will be
briefed on your upcoming adventure. Special boots and
outfitting is provided if necessary. Experience an
unparalleled sensation as you lift off and fly up and over
the Mendenhall Glacier, spectacular icefalls and through
mountain passes only accessible by helicopter. View the
glaciers and fields that make up the Juneau Icecap and as a
highlight, you will actually land on Herbert Glacier where
you will disembark and set foot on this "river of
ice". Your pilot /guide will point out the various
formations and answer your questions. Too soon, your
adventure of a lifetime concludes as you fly back to the
heliport and are driven back to downtown. ***As a
safety precaution there is a supplemental charge of $80 for
persons over 250 lbs. to compensate for extra onboard weight
allowance. App 2 hours in duration-pier to pier
HELICOPTER & DOGSLED GLACIER
ADVENTURE
$385 per person -
excursions
Pristine
beauty, majestic mountains and ancient glaciers are seemingly
within arm’s reach as you near your glacier destination! 100
Alaskan Huskies wait to share this essential part of Alaskan
culture…mushing! Experienced guides will talk to you about
racing back-country experiences and answer your questions as the
team is hooked up and then…you’re off! Imagine standing on
the runners of a dog sled with a team of huskies loping across
the ancient snowfield nestled among the peaks of the Juneau
Icefield. The lure of the trail and the thrill of driving a dog
team creates the “Ultimate Experience of a Lifetime!”. A tour
truly for EVERYONE!
No minimum
fitness level required. Please dress with warm water-resistant
coat, hat and gloves and protective footgear. If you don’t
have it we do. Flight times and routes may vary slightly due to
inclement weather or other safety concerns. Please
allow approximately 3.5 hours from you pick up time to
return. Please indicate the app weight of each
participant in the comment section of the order form .
ALASKAN WHALE WATCH
$110 per person -
excursions
The adventure of a lifetime begins the minute you board our
"mammal friendly" jet boat, with fully enclosed
and heated cabin. Cruise to the playgrounds of these
marine mammals where your captain will slowly approach the
animals to provide as close an encounter as possible.
Our captains are so confident that you will find a whale
that they will offer a $40 cash refund if you do not!
The entire tour time is app. 3 hours and we have three
departures daily. (Times vary according to your ship's
arrival in port).
MENDENHALL RIVER
RAFTING
$105 person -
excursions
Experience an exhilarating river rafting
adventure near the face of the glacier. Float down the scenic
Mendenhall river with experienced guides and top of the line
equipment. This tour is great for beginners as well as
experienced. Choose to paddle or sit back and take it all in.
Either way you experience a true outdoor adventure. A light
snack is also included as is all outfitting equipment.
GOLD CREEK SALMON BAKE
$31 person
-
excursions
More than a meal, this is a true Alaskan cookout. This has been Alaska's
original "all-you-can-eat" outdoor salmon bake for over 30 years! At Gold Creek
Salmon Bake, Alaskan-caught salmon will be grilling over an open alderwood fire.
Your meal also includes barbecued ribs, chicken, baked beans, rice pilaf, a
variety of salads, corn bread and beverages. Live musical entertainment is
provided as you dine beside Salmon Creek, nestled in the foliage of Southeast
Alaska's rain forest, under translucent domes that will protect you from any
sort of weather. After dining, roast marshmallows over a campfire or view the
Salmon Creek waterfall, where, in season, salmon spawn and the remnants of a
historic stamp mill and gold mine are located. This true Alaskan cookout is a
taste of the Last Frontier's history.
GOLD PANNING ADVENTURE
$41 person
-
excursions
Relive Juneau's gold rush history and pan for gold in the authentic setting
of Last Chance Basin. A costumed prospector will accompany you on a narrated van
ride through a historic residential area en route to Last Chance Basin. 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, one of the world's
largest hard rock mining operations, you will get hands-on experience panning
for gold in the creek. "Guaranteed gold" for everyone! Your prospector/guide
recaptures the history of Juneau's gold discovery and hard rock mining as you
view remnants of the mine.
Skagway
[Know
Before You Go]
THE GREAT FRONTIER EXCURSION
$38 per person -
excursions
Relive the days of the Gold Rush in one of our most popular
excursions. Exciting points of interest and captivating
tales are captured in this intriguing tour of historical
Skagway and its "gold rush" folklore. Our
knowledgeable guides have been recognized for their
interesting narrative and friendliness. Witness spectacular
scenery encountered as you travel up the Klondike Highway to
White Pass Summit. This tour runs parallel to the White Pass
& Yukon Railroad route providing fascinating sights of
the "Trail of '98", Pitchfork Falls and traversing
the unique Moore Creek Bridge. Everyone enjoys the advantage
of actually being able to stop at the numerous "photo
ops" and breathtaking mountain passes. A visit to the
Gold Rush Cemetery, final resting place of the legendary
Soapy Smith and other infamous men is one of our bonus
stops. Please remember to take plenty of film for this most
scenic tour "up north". App 2 hours in
duration
4X4 CHILKOOT JEEP STAMPEDE
$84 per person -
excursions
This guided U-DRIVE JEEP
TOUR is fully narrated and a great way to see all the
highlights of the Skagway-Dyea area! Motor through historic
Skagway, enjoying Gold Rush stories along the way! A
beautiful 9-mile coastal drive along the Taiya Inlet brings
you past Face Mountain and Long Bay to the Dyea valley and
the Chilkoot Trail, historically the most popular route to
the Klondikegold fields! Watch for eagles, seals and
waterfowl, often spotted in the area. Trace a small piece of
history with a short walk on the Chilkoot Trail, enjoy a
snack at West Creek. Return trip includes the Skagway
Overlook with a panoramic view of town, and a stop at the
Gold Rush Cemetery to visit our infamous outlaw, Soapy
Smith, and Reid Falls!
App
3 hours in duration MUSH THE YUKON DOGSLED EXPERIENCE
$155 per person -
excursions
What
a great
Yukon
experience! Miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes,
waterfalls and glaciers, and the dog sled ride of a lifetime
with a real dog "musher!" Follow the 1898 Gold Rush
Trail into
Canada
's legendary
Yukon
, climb aboard the dog sled and feel the thrill of being whisked
through the area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders!
Even though the winter snows are melted, you can still enjoy the
dog sledding experience on our custom-made dog sled on wheels.
These dogs and mushers are experienced professionals, having
conquered the Yukon Quest - an arduous 1000-mile dog sled
journey from
Fairbanks
to
Whitehorse
,
Yukon Territory
! Hear their unique and exciting stories. Included is the
North's premier educational wildlife exhibit, including
Yukon
wildlife and the world's largest polar bear! Approx. 6 hours,
includes full lunch and museum admission,
YUKON DISCOVERY TOURS
$95 per person -
excursions
**by midsize coach
$165 per person
-
excursions
****by 4 wheel drive
vehicle- 6 persons plus our driver guide
Our
'Yukon Discovery' tour is an all-day adventure! This
6-hour excursion takes us from the ship’s pier, through
downtown Skagway, Gateway to the Klondike for thousands of
gold rush stampeders, and follow the Klondike Highway, which
parallels the original White Pass Trail of '98 into the
legendary Yukon Territory. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of wildlife, as we enter
sub-arctic alpine tundra and the majestic landscape along
the vast shores of Tutshi and Tagish Lakes. We will include a visit to Frontierland Wildlife
Museum and Heritage Park to enjoy a delicious, hearty lunch.Stops at the Frontierland and Carcross gift shops
offer a great opportunity to pick up unique Yukon souvenirs,
and eat ice cream North of the 60th parallel. See Waterfalls
and Glaciers, Carcross Desert Lake Bennett, Frontierland
Wildlife Museum and Zoo. Then ,travel back to Skagway, and a convenient drop-off in the heart of
the historic shopping district or back to the ship.
Both choices include our driver guide The 4x4
adventure will visit other off road places not available on
the coach tour.
RIVER FLOAT TRIP
$79 per person -
excursions
Watch for porpoise, seals or
eagles as you enjoy the short scenic coastal drive to the Dyea
valley, an old goldrush settlement now returned to nature.
Here you will board our professionally equipped rafts for the
relaxing river float. Learn about the area's fascinating
history and beauty as you float down the gentle Taiya River.
This tip is suitable for all ages and skill
levels. App 3 hours in duration
FLY
IN – NUGGET CREEK GOLD MINE CAMP – RAFT OUT
$265 per person
-
excursions
View multiple
glaciers from your plane as it wings it’s way along the
northern escarpment of Glacier Bay National Park to the glacier
laden Tsirku Valley (Glacier Valley), crossing over Broken
Heart Ridge, Takhin Glacier and DeBlondeau Glacier, your plane
sets down at the remote, historic gold mine site known as Nugget
Creek. Experience the gold rush days with a short gold panning
opportunity before being fitted with rubber boots, lifejackets,
and other attire the weather may dictate. Then board your
rafts for a 1.5 hour float trip down the braided river. You can
expect to experience sometimes swift water (no white water) and
sometimes very shallow river channels as your raft floats
silently by sheer rock walls, cascading waterfalls, and
increasing vegetation; including an old growth forest at our
take out side known as Devil’s Elbow. Ground transportation
will transport you on a short gravel/dirt road and over three
river bridges and pass by an active beaver pond before meeting
the picturesque Haines Highway. During your road transfer you
will be transported through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle
Preserve where, during late fall and winter months, an annual
gathering of up to 3,500 eagles occurs on a five mile stretch of
the Chilkat River. Your driver will take you to our ferry
transportation back to Skagway. App 4 - 4 1/2 hours
HIKE & RIVER FLOAT
COMBO
$90 per person
-
excursions
This active
tour adds a 1.8 mile hike to the Scenic Float Trip. You will
retrace the steps of the Gold Rush stampeeders on the infamous
Chilkoot Trail, hiking through a moss-covered northern temperate
rainforest. At the end of the one-way hike we meet the rafts for
a relaxing river trip on the tranquil Taiya River. The hike is
moderately difficult over uneven terrain for the first mile,
then on mostly flat ground for the remainder. Please wear sturdy
walking shoes. This tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
CHILKAT
BALD EAGLE PRESERVE & RAFT ADVENTURE
$139 per person excursions
One
of our most
popular trips in the Alaskan wilderness! Enjoy an exciting
raft trip down the Chilkat River through the world famous
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. This exciting adventure takes
you through the site of the world’s largest
concentration of Bald Eagles.
Your trip
begins with a scenic boat cruise across Lynn Canal on our
Exclusive Lynn Fjord Fast Shuttle, high-speed boat.
We’ll be able to watch for marine life including whales,
sea lions and eagles along this rugged coastline. Upon
arrival in Haines, you'll enjoy a Nature tour through the
" Valley of the Eagles" to the Chilkat Bald
Eagle Preserve where you'll meet your river guide. The
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is 48,000 acres dedicated to
the preservation of the Bald Eagle Habitat by the state of
Alaska. Your experienced & enthusiastic river guide
will then take you on your adventure of discovery through
the Alaskan wilderness of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
on one of our safe inflatable rafts. Along the way your
professional guide will inform and entertain you about the
natural history of the area, Chilkat Indian Heritage, and
Alaskan stories. Each fall, thousands of Bald Eagles
gather along the Chilkat Valley to feast on late runs of
spawning salmon, however there are numerous summer
residents as well and you will be able to observe them in
their natural habitat. Your guide is an expert in spotting
wildlife and you may observe brown bears, black bears,
wolves, trumpeter swans or moose. Don't leave your
camera behind for this adventure!
Be prepared
to see the natural wonders of the magnificent Chilkat
Valley of the Eagles with its stunning mountain peaks and
icy blue glaciers. The Chilkat Natives have lived here for
thousands of years and you will learn to appreciate their
way of life and their concern to preserve this bountiful
river valley.
Since there
is no white water, this float trip can be experienced by
everyone aged 5 and over. The entire trip takes
approximately 5 hours from
Skagway. Bring your camera and sense of adventure! We
supply rubber boots, life jackets and rain ponchos when
necessary. Please bring an extra pair of socks, gloves and
wear layers of clothing. You may want to bring rain gear
or waterproof jackets.
Ketchikan
CITY & SAXMAN TOTEM
VILLAGE
$38 per person -
excursions
Tour Alaska's busiest waterfront highlighting the numerous
sights and attractions.
-
Ketchikan's Stair Streets
-
Creek Street, the former historical
red light district
-
Salmon Ladder and Falls.
During the spawning season, watch as
salmon leap and struggle against the current to reach
their birthplace and final spawning location
-
Saxman Totem Village*
View 29
authentic totems that make up one of Alaska's only remaining
totem parks. On certain days Totem Bight Park may
be substituted for Saxman Village at no additional
charge.
-
BONUS
All particpants will receive free admission to famed
Dollys House on Creek Street
No visit to Alaska
would be complete without an opportunity of witnessing the
historic totems of Saxman. App 2 hours in duration
MISTY FJORDS
SEAPLANE ADVENTURE
$200 per person -
excursions
S.E. Alaska's 17 million acre Tongass Nat'l Forest has been
described as "over-abundantly beautiful" and this
flight adventure offers you a unique perspective of this
natural National Monument. The forest has been set aside as
a fully protected wilderness area encompassing more than 2
million acres of dramatic granite cliffs, lush vegetation
and is home to host of land and marine animals. Taking off
from the Tongass Narrows alongside the ship, your flight
begins as your pilot provides informative narrative, along
with completely choreographed music throughout the flight.
From the comfort of deluxe seaplanes, view the misty scenery
of 1,000 foot waterfalls and remote mountain lakes. The
highlight of the trip is when your plane lands on a serene
and remote lake or fjord, as you recount the spirit of
discovery and adventure.
Salmon Fishing
$185 per person -
excursions
Enjoy fishing in the salmon capital of the world! We are
pleased to provide the services of one of the largest fleets
of charter boats in the area. Fully guided and all gear and
licensing included. App. 4 hours.
Ketchikan Kayaking
$79 per person -
excursions
We leave from our waterfront location and go island hopping by
kayak looking for wildlife in the protected waterways around
Pennock, Snow and Gravina Islands. We paddle beneath huge
branches stretching out over the shore where the rainforest
reaches down to the water’s edge. An active Bald Eagle’s
nest offers the opportunity to see these great birds
nesting. Salmon returning to spawn leap around the kayaks
and occasionally we’ll watch as eagles swoop down to
snatch one from the surface and return it to the nest to
feed their young. Kingfishers and Great Blue Herons feed along the shore and
Raven is ever present. Although there are no guarantees on
seeing whales we may see pods of Humpbacks and Orcas.
Occasionally we will paddle with Alaska’s endangered
Stellar Sea Lions. This trip also offers the opportunity to
see Ketchikan’s historic waterfront and to paddle
alongside the buildings built on pilings over the water.
Creek Street’s old houses and the historic buildings of
the frontier red light district lean out over us as we
paddle upstream with the returning salmon. No
experience is necessary for this kayaking adventure. Minimum
age to participate is six years old. We have triple kayaks
that can cater to our younger paddlers. All equipment is
provided including dry bags for your cameras, binoculars to
share and hydrophones so we can listen to the marine life
beneath the water. We only use lightweight fiberglass
kayaks, not plastic, for your comfort and enjoyment. App 2 hours in duration
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