The Best Of Alaska Package Length: 2.5 hours each
ENJOY 3 PORTS- AT ONE LOW PRICE We have put together the three most popular land based tours for this special package. In Juneau enjoy the City & Mendenhall Glacier tour, in Ketchikan participate in the City & Saxman Village tour and in Skagway The Great Frontier excursion. All for the price of $109 per person. The best excursion value in Alaska ! Cost per person: $ 119
ENJOY 3 PORTS- AT ONE LOW PRICE We have put together the three most popular land based tours for this special package. In Juneau enjoy the City & Mendenhall Glacier tour, in Ketchikan participate in the City & Saxman Village tour and in Skagway The Great Frontier excursion. All for the price of $109 per person. The best excursion value in Alaska !
Cost per person: $ 119
“PILOT’S CHOICE” Glacier Explorer
When you’re Alaska’s oldest and most experienced helicopter flightseeing operator, you know quite a bit about the area’s spectacular sights! Take our “PILOT’S CHOICE” Glacier Explorer Tour, for a second-to-none journey to see the best Alaska has to offer. Soaring high above the lush rain forest, incredibly deep valleys and awe-inspiring peaks, you’ll marvel at vistas seen by few! You’re pilot will give you an eagle’s eye view of high alpine lakes, “icefalls” hanging from sheer cliffs and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield -- places like Wonderland, Glacier King, the Mendenhall Towers, and Devil’s Paw. The itinerary is flexible; your pilot is free to create the best possible tour under the current weather and glacier conditions. For an up-close opportunity to appreciate this ancient landscape, your pilot will land in two different locations, where you will continue the tour on foot! During these two landings you will learn about the geological and environmental processes at work creating moraines, crevasses, seracs, and the glaciers themselves. The “Pilot’s Choice” tour is an incomparable journey of discovery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience sure to provide enduring memories of Southeast Alaska’s beautiful wilderness. Duration: Tour includes approximately 50 minutes of flight time and two separate landing locations approximately 30 minutes combined time on the glacier, for a total tour duration of 80 minutes. Please allow up to 45 minutes for transportation from dock departure to dock return and safety briefing. Approximately 30 minutes of the 80-minute tour will be spent on the National Forest System Lands.
Cost per person: $339
Above & Beyond Helicopter Length: 2 hours
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 $90 for persons over 250 lbs. to compensate for extra onboard weight allowance. Cost per person: $ 229
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 $90 for persons over 250 lbs. to compensate for extra onboard weight allowance.
Cost per person: $ 229
Juneau's Best Halibut & Salmon Bake Length: 1.5 hours
More than a meal, this is a true Alaskan cookout. Family owned and operated for over 20 years. The owner is your CHEF! Cooking up a fantastic local style meal in a unique rustic setting. Set foot back into time before entering into the dining hall through the mining museum. Just a short ride from downtown Juneau, with no set preferred times to taste the experience. Lunch or dinner, the Alaskan-caught salmon will be grilling over an open alder-wood fire and the savory Halibut is beer battered and delicious. Your meal also includes barbecued ribs, chicken, baked beans, rice pilaf, a variety of salads, corn bread and beverages. You dine beside Salmon Creek, nestled in the foliage of Southeast Alaska's rain forest, indoor by a cozy fireplace or outdoors in a picnic setting. An experience not to miss. Cost per person: $34
More than a meal, this is a true Alaskan cookout. Family owned and operated for over 20 years. The owner is your CHEF! Cooking up a fantastic local style meal in a unique rustic setting. Set foot back into time before entering into the dining hall through the mining museum. Just a short ride from downtown Juneau, with no set preferred times to taste the experience. Lunch or dinner, the Alaskan-caught salmon will be grilling over an open alder-wood fire and the savory Halibut is beer battered and delicious. Your meal also includes barbecued ribs, chicken, baked beans, rice pilaf, a variety of salads, corn bread and beverages. You dine beside Salmon Creek, nestled in the foliage of Southeast Alaska's rain forest, indoor by a cozy fireplace or outdoors in a picnic setting. An experience not to miss.
Cost per person: $34
Gold Panning Adventure Length: 2 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 48
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.
Cost per person: $ 48
Helicopter & Dogsled Adventure Length: 3.5 hours
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 . As a safety precaution there is a supplemental charge of $175 for persons over 250 lbs. to compensate for extra onboard weight allowance. Cost per person: $ 439
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 . As a safety precaution there is a supplemental charge of $175 for persons over 250 lbs. to compensate for extra onboard weight allowance.
Cost per person: $ 439
Juneau City & Mendenhall Glacier Length: 2.5 hours
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 ! Cost per person: $ 38
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 !
Cost per person: $ 38
Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake Length: 4 hours
Experience the highlights of Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier, plus an all-you-can-eat Alaskan salmon bake, where you will feast on wild Alaskan salmon, chicken or ribs along with a variety of side dishes guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Listen to musical entertainment and venture out to explore the nearby creek, waterfall and mining remnants. Buses depart regularly back to the pier, so you may return at your leisure. Cost per person: $ 72
Experience the highlights of Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier, plus an all-you-can-eat Alaskan salmon bake, where you will feast on wild Alaskan salmon, chicken or ribs along with a variety of side dishes guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Listen to musical entertainment and venture out to explore the nearby creek, waterfall and mining remnants. Buses depart regularly back to the pier, so you may return at your leisure.
Cost per person: $ 72
Mendenhall River Rafting Length: 4 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 110
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.
Cost per person: $ 110
Whale Watching Adventure Length: 3 hours
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).
Cost per person: $ 115
Chartered Salmon Fishing Length: 4 hours
Fully guided and all gear and licensing included. The serene, cold waters off Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," abound in five varieties of North Pacific salmon. After boarding your boat, you'll sail out in fully-equipped fishing boats ranging in size from 28 to 44 feet. Your experienced skipper knows where the fishing is at its best and everything you need will be provided. Beverages and an Alaskan smoked salmon snack will be served during the excursion. Your catch may be processed into Frozen Fillets or Hot Smoked and vacuum sealed in plastic pouches and shipped to your home (US addresses only) or Canned Fresh or Smoked and Canned for shipment anywhere in the world. A credit card is required at the time of order and final billing will be shipped with order. We regret that fish cannot be stored on board the ship. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing. As a bonus for reserving with us, your Alaska State one-day fishing license is included. During the King Salmon season, the additional $10 King Salmon stamp is also complimentary from us. No guarantees are made with respect to catching fish. Cost per person: $ 195
Fully guided and all gear and licensing included. The serene, cold waters off Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," abound in five varieties of North Pacific salmon. After boarding your boat, you'll sail out in fully-equipped fishing boats ranging in size from 28 to 44 feet. Your experienced skipper knows where the fishing is at its best and everything you need will be provided. Beverages and an Alaskan smoked salmon snack will be served during the excursion. Your catch may be processed into Frozen Fillets or Hot Smoked and vacuum sealed in plastic pouches and shipped to your home (US addresses only) or Canned Fresh or Smoked and Canned for shipment anywhere in the world. A credit card is required at the time of order and final billing will be shipped with order. We regret that fish cannot be stored on board the ship. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing. As a bonus for reserving with us, your Alaska State one-day fishing license is included. During the King Salmon season, the additional $10 King Salmon stamp is also complimentary from us. No guarantees are made with respect to catching fish.
Cost per person: $ 195
Ketchikan City & SaxmanTotem Tour Length: 2 hours
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 Watch as salmon leap and struggle against the current to reach their birthplace and final spawning location View authentic totems that make up one of Alaska's exclusive totem parks. Tlingit and Haida Indians are considered some of the top craftsmen and no visit to Alaska would be complete without an opportunity of witnessing the historic totems of the native Indians. App 2 hours in duration Cost per person: $ 40
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 Watch as salmon leap and struggle against the current to reach their birthplace and final spawning location View authentic totems that make up one of Alaska's exclusive totem parks. Tlingit and Haida Indians are considered some of the top craftsmen and no visit to Alaska would be complete without an opportunity of witnessing the historic totems of the native Indians. App 2 hours in duration
Cost per person: $ 40
Ketchikan Kayaking Length: 2 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 84
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.
Cost per person: $ 84
Misty Fjords Seaplane Adventure Length: 2 hours
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. Experience a landscape slowly crafted by nature over tens of thousands of years and by forces so great that only nature could create such handiwork. Once buried under a solid layer of thick glacial ice, the Misty Fjords National Monument is now home to some of the most dramatic scenery in Alaska. Sheer granite cliffs, plunging 1,000-foot waterfalls, river valleys, and crystalline lakes surrounded by untouched forests are sights waiting to be seen. The only way to discover the depths of this remote two million acre wilderness is by seaplane. Travel is aboard a fleet of DeHavilland and Cessna aircraft. Specially equipped aircraft offer all the amenities to make your trip a memorable experience During your tour, you will land on a remote mountain lake or saltwater fjord where you may absorb the silence, serenity and monumental beauty that surrounds you. A descriptive route guide helps identify landmarks and scenic highlights and serves as a memento of the trip. Cost per person: $ 210
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. Experience a landscape slowly crafted by nature over tens of thousands of years and by forces so great that only nature could create such handiwork. Once buried under a solid layer of thick glacial ice, the Misty Fjords National Monument is now home to some of the most dramatic scenery in Alaska. Sheer granite cliffs, plunging 1,000-foot waterfalls, river valleys, and crystalline lakes surrounded by untouched forests are sights waiting to be seen. The only way to discover the depths of this remote two million acre wilderness is by seaplane. Travel is aboard a fleet of DeHavilland and Cessna aircraft. Specially equipped aircraft offer all the amenities to make your trip a memorable experience During your tour, you will land on a remote mountain lake or saltwater fjord where you may absorb the silence, serenity and monumental beauty that surrounds you. A descriptive route guide helps identify landmarks and scenic highlights and serves as a memento of the trip.
Cost per person: $ 210
Sitka Highlights & Tlingit Tribal Show Length: 3 hours
Experience the contrasting cultures of this historical city from its Russian roots and architecture to the native totems of the the Tlingit Indians. Enjoy narrative from the Tlingit perspective, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past and present. As a special highlight of this tour we have arranged for a presentation of authentic Tlingit Indian dances and music. Rich in both cultural and visual heritage, this tour is regarded as a must for all visitors to Sitka. Cost per person: $ 49
Experience the contrasting cultures of this historical city from its Russian roots and architecture to the native totems of the the Tlingit Indians. Enjoy narrative from the Tlingit perspective, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past and present. As a special highlight of this tour we have arranged for a presentation of authentic Tlingit Indian dances and music. Rich in both cultural and visual heritage, this tour is regarded as a must for all visitors to Sitka.
Cost per person: $ 49
VALLEY OF THE GLACIERS
Combine the excitement of the Gold Rush of 1898 with the thrilling views of Alaska's glaciers. As the helicopter lifts off from historic Skagway, you'll catch a glimpse of the Taiya Inlet and the ghost town of Dyea, where the torturous Chilkoot Trail led prospectors to the Klondike gold fields. Entering the rugged expanse of the Valley of the Glaciers, you'll leave all traces of modern civilization behind. This part of the Chilkat Glacier system, where frozen rivers of ice surge between high mountain peaks, is accessible only by helicopter. You will land on or at the base of one of the glaciers and step out to explore it. A guide will answer questions and point out the crevasses, moraines, and other glacial features. Duration: Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of flight time and approximately 20 – 25 minutes on the glacier located on the Juneau Icefield within the Tongass National Forest, for a total time of 55 minutes. Please allow 1-½ hours for round-trip to dock. This includes viewing our safety video, outfitting of glacier boots and safety vests.
Let the pilot be your guide on this exciting excursion to remote glacier-filled valleys and the vast gold rush country beyond historic Skagway. The flight itinerary is flexible, so the pilot can select the best route according to the glacial and weather conditions that day. You'll lift off from the heliport near the Skagway harbor into a rugged region of sheer mountains and glaciers. Majestic waterfalls en route to the Ferebee Glacier, jagged peaks surrounding the Chilkat Glacier, or the dramatic Meade Glacier flowing from the Juneau Icefield, may be among the wonders you encounter. Two landings will enable you to explore the crystal clear pools, deep crevasses, and moraines. Duration: Tour includes approximately 50 minutes of flight time and approximately 30 minutes at two separate landing locations, for a total time of 80 minutes. However, please allow 2 hours for round-trip to dock. This includes viewing our safety video, outfitting of glacier boots and safety vests.
Cost per person: $ 339
Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing Tour
Combine helicopter flightseeing with Alaska’s favorite sport – dog sledding. After a thrilling flight over spectacular glaciers, you’ll land at a dog camp on the Denver Glacier. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of “mushing” and the art of dog sledding. Drive the team or relax in the sled while observing the breathtaking environment around you. Meet professional mushers and friendly dogs on this unique Alaskan experience.
Duration: Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of roundtrip flight time, approximately 30 minutes with the mushers at the dog camp located on the Juneau Ice field within the Tongass National Forest and approximately 30 minutes of dog sledding for a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Allow up to 30 minutes for transportation from dock departure to dock, viewing our safety video, outfitting of glacier boots and safety vests.
Cost per person: $ 429
CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE & RAFT ADVENTURE Length: 4 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 149
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.
Cost per person: $ 149
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Airboat Exploration Length: 5.5 hours
Join Wilderness Guide & Outfitter Al Gilliam, in a state-of-the-art airboat, for an educational backcountry adventure into the roadless upper reaches of the internationally famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. From the moment you are personally met at the pier this wilderness adventure is designed and equipped to safely transport you into the most remote portions of the preserve which have been set aside by Alaska State Parks exclusively for low-volume personalized commercial tours of 10-clients or less per day. This specialized trip into the upper reaches of the flat waters of the Chilkat River system provides a beautiful visual and exciting backcountry adventure into one of Alaska’s most dynamic and diverse eco systems Although we can not guarantee wildlife sightings during a trip, the wildlife most often sighted in this wilderness area of the preserve are coastal grizzly and black bears, wolves, trumpeter swans, mountain goat, moose, eagles, eagle nests and salmon. Minimum order of 4 persons required and is only available for groups of 4 persons or more Cost per person: $ 289
Join Wilderness Guide & Outfitter Al Gilliam, in a state-of-the-art airboat, for an educational backcountry adventure into the roadless upper reaches of the internationally famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. From the moment you are personally met at the pier this wilderness adventure is designed and equipped to safely transport you into the most remote portions of the preserve which have been set aside by Alaska State Parks exclusively for low-volume personalized commercial tours of 10-clients or less per day. This specialized trip into the upper reaches of the flat waters of the Chilkat River system provides a beautiful visual and exciting backcountry adventure into one of Alaska’s most dynamic and diverse eco systems Although we can not guarantee wildlife sightings during a trip, the wildlife most often sighted in this wilderness area of the preserve are coastal grizzly and black bears, wolves, trumpeter swans, mountain goat, moose, eagles, eagle nests and salmon. Minimum order of 4 persons required and is only available for groups of 4 persons or more
Cost per person: $ 289
Chilkoot Jeep Stampede Length: 3 hours
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! Cost per person: $ 92
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!
Cost per person: $ 92
Fly In -Raft Out Nugget Creek Gold Mine Camp Length: 5 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 285
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.
Cost per person: $ 285
Hike & Float Tour Length: 4 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 95
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.
Cost per person: $ 95
Mush The Yukon Dogsled Experience Length: 6 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 169
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.
Cost per person: $ 169
Skagway River Float Length: 3 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 89
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.
Cost per person: $ 89
The Great Frontier Length: 2 hours
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". Cost per person: $ 45
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".
Cost per person: $ 45
Yukon Adventure by 4 x 4 Vehicle Length: 6 hours
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. The 4x4 adventure will visit other off road places not available on the coach tour. 608 persons per vehicle Not a self drive tour. Cost per person: $ 169
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. The 4x4 adventure will visit other off road places not available on the coach tour. 608 persons per vehicle Not a self drive tour.
Yukoner Discovery by Coach Length: 6 hours
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. Cost per person: $ 99
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.
Cost per person: $ 99
For more information, call us at (808)488-7676 or 1-800-ALOHA-55.
