If your upcoming vacation plans include an Alaskan cruise, you will almost definitely be visiting Juneau along the way.
1.Tramway to Mount Roberts
The Mt. Roberts Tramway has so much to offer- views in all directions, great hiking, and an exceptionally reasonable price, all of which make it one of the very best day trips in Juneau.The tramway car picks you up from the waterfront right by the cruise docks, brings you from the waterfront up up to a high peak, passing some of the most amazing scenery you will ever see along the way as you are lifted up into the mountains above Juneau.The vista from the top of the tram is worth the entire trip, and there are activities for visitors of all abilities.
2.Helicopter Tour of Four Glaciers
This is incredible aerial tour takes you above the seemingly endless and utterly amazing Juneau Ice Fields. The trip visits four special glaciers: the shrinking Norris Glacier, the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier, known for it’s amazing ice spires, the Taku Glacier, and the floating glacier.These glaciers are in reality rivers of ice and are changing on a daily basis, always creating new spectacles to behold. This really is utterly unique and unforgettable journey.
3. River Rafting Adventure on the Mendenhall River
This is another incredibly special and memorable tour. From your boat, you’ll be bussed to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center.There, you will get on a river raft for a journey down the Mendenhall River that will bring you past the immense face of the glacier. Along the way, you’ll take in truly spectacular vistas and also have more than a few wildlife viewing opportunities.
4. Heli-Tour and Trek to the Glaciers
This port excursion includes a 30 minute heli-tour that will give you the most amazing views of glaciers from high above - and you really haven’t viewed glaciers until you’ve seen them from the air. Next you’ll head to the top of a large glacier wearing full ice climbing clothing, all of which is provided by the excursion operator. You will exploring the glacier close up, from a perspective only a few ever get to experience. There’s an training session during which they will teach you all the skills you’ll need to totally enjoy this thrilling, amazing experience.
5. The Helicopter Dog Sledding Excursion
What says “Alaska” more than a dog sled tip?This might just be the most exciting tour in all of Alaska, and it’s made all the more thrilling by the addition of an aerial tour of the glaciers. What an adventure!