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From casual hiking and train tours and enthralling dog sledding rides to iconic wildlife viewing and helicopter rides, there is no dearth of exciting activities on a shore excursion at each incredible destination in Alaska.
Whether you sail from Seattle one-way to Vancouver for a 6 night getaway or opt for a 13 night round trip there is an Alaskan cruise available to suit any style and length.
Alaska cruise shore excursions offer a number of options to explore the surreal beauty of the Last Frontier in a way you could have never imagined, tailored perfectly to your interests.
Dog sledding & glacier helicopter tour, Juneau
This combined helicopter and dog sledding tour from Juneau promises an adventure of a lifetime. Start with an aerial tour of the Hubbard Glacier with breathtaking views of Juneau below.
Next, land in the Mendenhall Valley and get introduced to the huskies who will take you on a thrilling ride over the snow covered valleys of the Juneau Icefield.
Whale watching and Mendenhall glacier tour, Juneau
This is another popular combined shore excursion which promises glacier viewing and whale watching at its best on a day tour from Juneau. No wonderthat Alaska is touted as the best place in the world to see humpbacks and orcas.
The whale watching voyage takes place in specially designed boats with large panoramic windows, heated interiors and outdoor decks to watch whales in Stephen’s Passage or Saginaw Channel, both excellent for photographing whales and other wildlife.
Misty Fjords National Monument Tour, Ketchikan
This excursion is done by a floatplane as it allows one to fully immerse in the dramatic beauty of the Misty Fjords National Monument and through the lush forests and over the snow-covered mountains of Ketchikan.
From your window seat you will get to see an array of iconic wildlife as well as lakes and cascading waterfalls from the air. The journey culminates with a thrilling landing on an alpine lake or a remote fjord.
Alaska Food Tour
Alaska’s food culture is heavily influenced by the waters surrounding it and discovering these local food traditions is an important part of the journey to America’s 49 th state. In fact, you will be pleasantly surprised and delighted by the food here.
Seafood is sustainably caught in Alaska and the locals strive hard to safeguard the land and water that sustains them. Oysters, salmon, halibut and crab are some of the foods one must try on a visit to Alaska.
Skagway White Pass Summit railroad excursion
This 3.5 hours train trip starts from Skagway and is the best and most popular rail tour in Alaska. The scenic ride goes up to 2865 feet till the summit of the White Pass and covers several other points of interest including Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch.
On your ride to the summit in vintage coaches, you can marvel at the majestic scenery of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls from the large seat windows,