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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari Tour

4.8
131 reviews

Excursion Overview

Travel through fjords and rainforests!

This Glacier Point wilderness excursion will give guests the opportunity to travel through rain forests and fjords while taking in some of Alaska's most impressive scenery. The outstanding sights will range from wildflowers to expansive mountains, and eventually, open up to jaw-dropping views of the Davidson Glacier.

The adventure starts aboard a custom-designed boat able to provide an up-close sightseeing expedition. All along the journey through the deepest fjord in North America, guests with a keen eye may spot seals, whales, and outpouring waterfalls. A naturalist guide will educate guests about the surrounding sights and beautiful landscape as they pass through.

Upon arriving at the secluded beach at Glacier Point, guests will have a brief, venturous drive over the forested glacial moraines. Once at the base camp, guests will be able to gear up in the provided rubber boots and life jackets. A short quarter-mile stroll into the forest opens up to reveal a stunning view of a crystal clear lake and Davidson Glacier above. A voyager canoe awaits guests here, from which they will enjoy a trip paddling around the lake. Guests treat themselves to up-close glacial views and the impressive Alaskan wilderness while their guide imparts their considerable knowledge of the surrounding wild landscape.

Upon arrival back at the base camp, guests can enjoy a picnic-style lunch along the beach before their returning trip via catamaran. A perfect excursion for the family or solo traveler!

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Bottled water and boxed lunch (Please alert our team about dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergies at checkout)
  • Safety jackets and waterproof boots

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 7 years old and/or 4'10" in height
  • Minimum weight: 50 lbs
  • Maximum weight: 350 lbs
  • Guests must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately a 1/4 mile over natural terrain

Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 10 minutes - walk from ship to marina
  • 2.5 hours - total roundtrip boat ride
  • 1 hour - safety talk, gearing up, short hike, and bus ride
  • 1.5 hours - canoe/glacier viewing time
  • 1 hour - transportation back to the beach/picnic lunch

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the end of the pier where your cruise ship is docked. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You will be greeted by our tour guides in front of your cruise ship, who will escort you to the boat ride to Glacier Point. It is important that you are ready to exit the ship upon arrival in order to have ample time to meet your guides.

Every boat has open seating as well as outside viewing areas when permitted.

The interior of the boat is heated when needed due to weather conditions to keep a comfortable environment.

Air temperature can drop as much as 10°F with the wind chill factor when viewing whales outside.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however, this is not a designated wildlife-watching tour and nothing can be guaranteed!

No. Access has become more challenging as warmer weather has contributed to the glacier's recession and it's not accessible to walk on.

Yes. Guests must be at least 7 years old to participate and must weigh between 50-350 lbs.

Guests must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately 1/2 mile natural terrain trail.


Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Beverages and lunch are included. Please alert our team about dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergies.

The canoe is a large voyageur-style canoe that can accommodate about 10 guests in addition to the guide.

Depending on the depth of the water in the lake, between about 100 to 400 yards. The glacier is “receding” (moving up the mountain and away from the water’s edge) so sometimes extremely low or high water can cause the canoes to take different routes on the lake.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

131 total

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Mike D

On Jul 2025

Do not miss this. Awesome staff, awesome experience. We greatly enjoyed.

Jennifer B

On Jul 2025

This was a wonderful way to see Skagway. The tour guides both on the boat and on shore were excellent. We especially enjoyed talking to Emma who loved to teach as well as continuing to learn.

Juan G

On Jul 2025

Fantastic!! We got a beautiful day, we could see all the mountains and scenery! Great boat trip! The captain and his crew were simple great! When we got to glaciar point, the bus ride and the canoe was also incredible! We row to the bottom of the glaciar and the views were breathtaking! I will 150% recommend this tour!

Allissa W

On Jul 2025

The guides were amazing, especially Carrington! The boat ride both directions was great and very beautiful scenery. We really enyied the scenery of the glacier on one side and the snow capped mountains behind us (we lucked into a sunny day!) The lunch served was not great, we found the sandwich to be dry. Also I have a problem with this being termed a safari tour, that to me inplied a search for wildlife. Other than some bald eagles there was no wildlife seen and no attempt to look for whales, etc. even though it was mentioned that we would. Overall we really enjoyed the tour, but it didn't quite meet our expectations.

Kayla K

On Jul 2025

We enjoyed seeing Davidson glacier fairly close and appreciated that the number of people at the glacier with us was relatively small (I think under forty). The naturalist for the canoe portion, K, was really warm and knowledgeable and took pictures of our group for us! We had a terrific naturalist on the boat ride in and out. She knew so much! We lucked out with a sunny day, which made the experience really beautiful. I appreciated that I was able to request and receive a gluten-less option for lunch so that I could enjoy that. I want to specifically commend and call out the knowledge and passion of the naturalists that you hire and their attention to practices promoting the wellbeing of not only the guests but also the wildlife and environment!

$329.99

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$329.99

Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours

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Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours



Adult (13+): $329.99

Must be 50lbs or more

Child (7-12): $329.99

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