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The Top 5 Tours in Juneau

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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2025

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 Juneau:

1. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour - 5 hours, $359 per person

Get ready for a glacier adventure you will never forget! This exclusive Juneau tour will take you on a native-style canoe paddle over an iceberg-filled lake, trek up close to the Mendenhall Glacier, and experience the immensity of the Mendenhall Glacier. The exclusivity of this limited-capacity excursion provides an up-close experience with the glacier away from the crowds.

2. Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour - 4.5 hours, $239 per adult

This combo is made from two of Juneau’s most popular attractions, allowing you to make the most of your time here. After enjoying a guided tour across Juneau, you’ll board one of our specially designed boats with large windows, heated cabins, and outdoor decks. Our captains and naturalists will take you in search of humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoises, and so much more! There is a 100% guarantee or your money back to see the majestic humpback whales that travel to Alaska for feeding in the nutrient-rich waters. Then it’s off to take in a massive and mighty explosive river of ice — the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier! 

3. Glacier Dogsled Tour via Helicopter - 3 hours, $688 per person

Can you imagine yourself standing on the runners of a dog sled with a team of huskies loping across the ancient snowfields, nestled among the peaks of the vast Juneau Icefield? You’ll arrive at the dog camp via helicopter, watching glacier-carved mountains unfold before your eyes. You’ll fly over the Icefield to the dog camp, take a kennel tour, hear first-hand accounts of the Iditarod, and even get to take a dogsled ride!

4. Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour - 2.5 hours, $415 per person

This breathtaking helicopter flight will take you on an adventure to explore the beauty of Juneau glaciers. Keep your eyes peeled during the flight as you may see some wildlife on the mountain peaks. Once you land on the glacier, you'll have a chance to walk around and explore as your guide describes the history of the million-year-old ice fields!

5. Alpine Zipline Adventure - 3.75 hours, $245 per person

Adventure seekers can soar through the Alaskan rainforest canopy using the latest zipline technology, reaching heights of up to 135 feet.  This unforgettable experience takes guests gliding across 6,000 feet of dual-line cables in the heart of the Tongass National Forest on Juneau's mountainous Douglas Island.  Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, this zipline adventure offers high-flying fun in Alaska!

Want even more things to do in Juneau? Check out our list for the top 10.

 


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