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Highlights
- A guided tour through the city of Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier.
- Explore the "Gateway to the Yukon" by train and by bus.
- Experience Skagway with Alaska's original historical city tour for an informative and fun-filled 90 minutes to all points of interest.
- Join a guided tour through the "Valley of the Eagles" to experience Alaska's magnificent nature and wildlife in six different habitats.
- Explore picturesque Chilkoot Lake during a guided sea kayaking tour.
- Experience the beauty of Glacier Bay during a narrated tour.
- Narrated Bus Tour of Kake
- Discover the rich heritage of this small, fishing town during a walking tour of Petersburg.
- A tour through Tracy Arm fjord.
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- International Airfare
- Most shore tours (unless otherwise noted)
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- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses
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Arrive on Friday evening to maximize your time exploring Juneau. The town offers unique shopping, native heritage sites, and an easy trip to Mendenhall Glacier. We put it all within reach by providing a complimentary hotel near our dock to give you a day exploring before the cruise begins. Forested islands, quiet coves, and rugged coastal mountain ranges greet you as soon as you leave the dock.
Known as the “Gateway to the Yukon”, Skagway was central to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. The restored town is true to its past with period architecture, performers, and old street cars to relive the experience of the frontier.
Bald Eagles are among the most populous of over 260 species of birds in Chilkat Valley. Our onboard expert and a local guide will take you through the valley pointing out all the different species along the way. We have an extended stay in Haines to let you do a variety of things, including kayaking on Chilkoot Lake, or an afternoon of salmon fishing on a charter boat.
Covering 3.3 million acres of dynamic topography, Glacier Bay is the world’s largest biosphere. It includes glaciers, temperate rainforest, and snow-capped mountain peaks. During the day you will see seals, whales, eagles, and bears, and come face to face with the massive glaciers.
The bottom topography of Frederick Sound makes it an ideal breeding and feeding ground for Humpback Whales. The Sound is famous for its whales and it is a rare opportunity for humans to travel through it. Our onboard expert will be keeping a lookout on the sundeck and answering questions about the whales and their extraordinary migrations.
Located on Frederick Sound, Petersburg is a thriving fishing community with a strong Norwegian heritage. This charming village gives a relaxed atmosphere as you explore this authentic Alaskan town.
Sail under the 1,500-foot-high vertical cliffs of Tracy Arm as seals lounge on small ice floes before reaching the mile wide South Sawyer Glacier. Hundreds of waterfalls cascade down the sides of this fjord, creating a majestic atmosphere.
On your return to Juneau, spend some time exploring the impressive collection of museums, shops, and attractions in the heart of Alaska’s capital.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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