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Walking on a glacier and dog sledding in the snow are both popular bucket-list activities for visitors to Alaska.  There is no better place to do these activities than in Juneau. Situated on the edge of the 1,500 square mile Juneau Ice Field, Ju... READ MORE...

Discover the best Alaska food tours, where travelers can experience everything from all-you-can-eat crab meals and traditional Alaskan salmon barbecues to guided walking food tours featuring curated tasting menus. These culinary excursions also inclu... READ MORE...

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is a hub for exploring Juneau’s wildlife and nature via scenic walking trails, endless information from knowledgeable U.S. Forest Service Rangers, and stunning views of the Mendenhall Glacier itself. Locate... READ MORE...

If Alaska could be summed up in a single word, it would be wild. Home to some of the most remarkable wildlife on the planet, Alaska’s towering mountains, glacier-carved fjords, and, dense rainforests, provide the perfect backdrop for wildl... READ MORE...

Dog sledding in Alaska is the most popular shore excursion. Dog sledding tours typically include a helicopter trip into the mountains and a dog sledding ride with Alaskan sled dogs on a glacier. These trips offer a glacier tour experience most people... READ MORE...

Alaska is an angler's paradise. Whether you want the thrill of reeling in a big halibut or the tranquility of flyfishing on a peaceful river, Alaska provides ample opportunities for fishing for visitors of all ages and experiences. This guide will he... READ MORE...

Each spring, humpback whales make their annual migration to Alaska to raise their young and spend the summer gorging on herring, mackerel, and krill. The icy waters surrounding Southeast Alaska provide some of the best whale watching opportunities in... READ MORE...

Alaska’s seafood-rich waters are the summer home of many different kinds of whales. Though endangered worldwide, the most commonly seen whale in Alaska is the humpback. These gentle giants are around 49 feet in length and can wei... READ MORE...

Ketchikan offers a wide range of unforgettable shore excursions, from scenic flightseeing over Misty Fjords and hands-on fishing adventures to wildlife encounters and classic local entertainment. This guide highlights top tours that showcase the regi... READ MORE...

When it comes to choosing the perfect shore excursions to book in Juneau, Alaska, we know it can be hard! We have a large variety of options, and they're all so much fun! To help narrow down the options, here's an overview of the top 5 tours in ... READ MORE...

Zipline tours are a thrilling way to experience Alaska’s rainforest, mountains, and wildlife. Offering high speeds and stunning views, they’re a great option for adventurous couples, families, and tour groups. On your zipline tour,... READ MORE...

The most well-known of Alaskan fish is the salmon. There are actually 5 different types of salmon that are abundant in Alaska, all of whom share an exciting (for fish, anyway) anadromous life cycle that takes them from their birthplace in a freshwate... READ MORE...

Ready to turn your Alaska cruise into a true adventure? From canoeing across glacier-fed lakes to off-roading along rugged mountain trails, these tours go beyond sightseeing and offer unforgettable experiences. Here’s our handpicked list of the... READ MORE...

Both brown (grizzly) and black bears live in Alaska, but, despite their names - color isn’t a good indicator of which is which. Black bears in southeast Alaska are indeed usually black, or black-ish, but in other parts of the state they can be ... READ MORE...

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and is both a culturally-rich destination by itself and a gateway to Alaska’s majestic scenery and rugged wilderness. Try to spend 3 days here if you can; there’s plenty to do. Here’s our lis... READ MORE...

Alaska train tours allow you to travel along the coast, up to glaciers, and through the mountains to take in some of Alaska’s most amazing views. Alaska Shore Excursions offers two types of train excursions. Day Excursion: A scenic tra... READ MORE...

Seward, Alaska is a beautiful and scenic destination just 130 miles south of Anchorage. It’s home to Kenai Fjords National Park, which is known for its majestic waters, mountain views, and abundant marine wildlife. You can get to Seward via ... READ MORE...

In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s the Gold Rush brought many settlers to Alaska. They traveled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there travelled by land to the gold fields. The trail that they used was named The ... READ MORE...

There is nothing more beautiful and magical than the Aurora Borealis. As if something from a fairy tale, the idea of looking into the midnight sky and being greeted with the sight of vivid colors swirling around the atmosphere almost seems too good t... READ MORE...

The Icy Strait separates the Alaska mainland to the north and Chichagof Island to the south. It has everything one hopes to find in Alaska: wildlife, adventure, history, and exposure to native cultures.  On Chichagof Island is Alaska's l... READ MORE...