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Each port in Alaska has some wonderful opportunitiies for adventure. But please be advised that there is limited space on most of these tours. Our best advice is to make your booking request as soon as possible. You will never be too early to get confirmed space, but you could be too late. New tours are added, prices change, so click on the links below for the latest up-to-date shore excursion information.

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ANCHORAGE

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Air and Glacier Touring

 
ANCHORAGE FLIGHTSEEING TOUR – EXPLORE THE BEST WAY TO SPEND YOUR VACATION        
  Check your bags, then we take you on a flightseeing tour before your flight home!
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (0.5 hrs)  10:00 AM (0.5 hrs)  01:00 PM (0.5 hrs)  03:00 PM (0.5 hrs)  05:00 PM (0.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $99.00 USD 
 
FLIGHTSEEING – KNIK AND WILDLIFE ALASKA TOUR        
  Your last chance to view glaciers!
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (1.5 hrs)  10:00 AM (1.5 hrs)  01:00 PM (1.5 hrs)  03:00 PM (1.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $210.00 USD 
 
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND GLACIER FLIGHT        
  Prince William Sound has the greatest concentration of tidewater glaciers, most unaccessible by boat
    Departures (Local Time):  09:00 AM (2.5 hrs)  10:00 AM (2.5 hrs)  02:00 PM (2.5 hrs)  05:00 PM (2.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $308.00 USD (2.5 Hour Flight)  Per Person: $336.00 USD (3 Hour Flight)  
 
THREE HOUR ANCHORAGE FLIGHTSEEING TOUR – MCKINLEY – DENALI EXPRESS        
  Forget the 7-hour one-way trip to Denali - this captures everything in a moment.
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $341.00 USD 
 

Bear Viewing

 
BEAR VIEWING BY AIR AND SEA IN REDOUBT BAY        
  An amazing opportunity to view Alaska's black and brown bears in their native Alaskan habitat.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (6 hrs)  12:30 PM (6 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $569.00 USD 
 

Fishing Trips

 
FLY-IN FISHING ADVENTURE        
  A fly fishing excursion fit for a king.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (10 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $481.00 USD (Minimum of 2 people required)  
 

Active Tours

 
BIRD CREEK ATV TOUR        
  Explore our unmarked tour with great guides in the wilds of Alaska.
    Departures (Local Time):  09:00 AM (5 hrs)  11:00 AM (5 hrs)  01:00 PM (5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $214.00 USD (Based on a minimum of 4 people.)  
 
COPY OF ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE        
  Prepare yourself for a genuinely exhiliarating rock climbing experience
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  03:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $131.00 USD Children: $94.00 USD (Ages 3-10)  
 
GLACIER HIKING IN THE CHUGACH MOUNTAINS        
  Learn about climate change while atop some of the most magnificent glaciers of Alaska
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (4 hrs)  03:00 PM (4 hrs)  08:00 PM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $142.00 USD 
 
ICE CLIMBING ADVENTURE        
  This trip is perfect for those looking for a little more adventure than usual...
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (6 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $189.00 USD (2-person minimum)  
 
RAINFOREST HIKING        
  Hiking through the lush Rainforest of Girdwood for a memorable adventure.
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  03:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $75.00 USD Children: $66.00 USD (Ages 7-11)  
 
ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE        
  Prepare yourself for a genuinely exhiliarating rock climbing experience
    Departures (Local Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  03:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $131.00 USD Children: $94.00 USD (Ages 3-10)  
 

Anchorage Transfers

 
ONE WAY TRAIN TRANSFER FROM ANCHORAGE TO SEWARD        
  Watch the landscape unfurl as you race through Alaska's vast landscape.
    Departures (Local Time):  06:30 AM (4.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $83.00 USD Children: $48.00 USD (Ages 2-11)  
 
PRE-CRUISE EXCURSION ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER      
  The best way to make the most of your time in Alaska! Great introduction excursion!
    Departures (Local Time):  09:00 AM (6 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter for 6 hours.: $1,024.00 USD (For up to 16 people)  
 
TRANSFER ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER WITH HOTEL OR AIRPORT PICK UP        
  This is a one way transfer from Anchorage to Whittier, or vice versa.
    Departures (Local Time):  00:00 AM (1.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $64.00 USD (Per person, for groups of 1-3 people.)  Per Person: $52.00 USD (Per person, in groups of 4-15 people.)  Per Person: $44.00 USD (Per person, in groups of 16 or more people.)  
ICY STRAIT POINT

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FISHING

 
FISHING AND WILDLIFE VIEWING IN ICY STRAIT        
  The fish of your dreams await your arrival in the calm seas of Southeast Alaska.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  09:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  12:30 PM (3.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $195.00 USD (Minimum 4/Maximum 6 passengers)  
 
FULL DAY SPORTFISHING - HALIBUT AND SALMON        
  Set out for the day in your own private boat with an expert fisherman as your captain!
    Departures (Local Time):  07:30 AM (6 hrs)  11:00 AM (6 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Boat Charter: $1,448.00 USD (Good for up to 4 passengers)  
 
WILDLIFE VIEWING IN ICY STRAIT        
  Wildlife awaits your arrival in the calm seas of Southeast Alaska.
    Departures (Local Time):  11:30 AM (3.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $195.00 USD (Minimum 4/Maximum 6 passengers)  
 

WHALE WATCHING

 
BEAR AND WHALE SEARCH        
  Searching for bears won't be too tough with your expert bear guide, Tim.
    Departures (Local Time):  07:30 AM (4 hrs)  12:00 PM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Boat Charter: $793.00 USD (Good for up to 4 passengers)  Additional: $196.00 USD (the 5th and 6th passengers)  
 
WHALE AND WILDLIFE WATCHING IN ICY STRAIT        
  It's not just whales you'll see, but also porpoise, brown bear, eagles and a variety of sea birds.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (3 hrs)  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  11:30 AM (3 hrs)  12:30 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $199.00 USD (Must purchase a minimum of 4 spaces. Price includes taxes.)  Private Charter: $1,194.00 USD (For up to 6 people. Price includes taxes)  
 
WHALE WATCHING AND MARINE MAMMAL VIEWING        
  Whales to the left, whales to the right!
    Departures (Local Time):  07:30 AM (3 hrs)  11:00 AM (3 hrs)  12:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Boat Charter: $608.00 USD (For up to 4 passengers)  Additional: $152.00 USD (5th and 6th passengers)  
 
DENALI

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WHITE WATER RAFTING

 
RIVER RAFTING...THE CANYON RUN        
  White water rafting in Alaska...everything you thought it would be and more.
    Departures (Local Time):  07:30 AM (3 hrs)  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  03:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:30 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $84.00 USD 
 
RIVER RAFTING...THE HEALY EXPRESS        
  This rafting is WHITE WATER OAR RAFTING...your guide paddles as you scream!
    Departures (Local Time):  07:30 AM (5.5 hrs)  12:30 PM (5.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $111.00 USD 
 

AIR TOURING

 
DENALI GLACIER LANDING EXPEDITION BY HELICOPTER        
  Imagine walking on a glacier in the famous Denali National Park - or better yet, do it!
    Departures (Local Time):  09:30 AM (2.5 hrs)  11:30 AM (2.5 hrs)  01:30 PM (2.5 hrs)  04:30 PM (2.5 hrs)  06:30 PM (2.4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $423.00 USD (Includes fuel surcharge)  Per Person: $550.00 USD ((Persons weighing 250 pounds or more.) Includes fuel surcharge.)  
 
HELICOPTER DENALI HELI HIKING        
  Exhilarating hike through the Denali wilderness
    Departures (Local Time):  07:00 AM (4.5 hrs)  04:00 PM (4.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $473.00 USD (Includes fuel surcharge)  Per Person 250+ lbs: $599.00 USD ((Persons weighing 250 pounds or more.) Includes fuel surcharge.)  
 

HIKING

 
DENALI BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE        
  Alaska Wildlife Viewing
    Departures (Local Time):  06:30 AM (13 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $178.00 USD 
 
FAIRBANKS

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AIR TOURING

 
ARCTIC CIRCLE AIR ADVENTURE        
  Take advantage of Fairbanks' location to circle the Arctic by plane.
    Departures (Local Time):  07:00 AM (5 hrs)  01:00 PM (5 hrs)  07:00 PM (5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $344.00 USD (1pm or 7pm departures)  Per Person: $317.00 USD (7am departures only; Jun.-Aug.)  
 
ARCTIC CIRCLE ANAKTUVUK PASS ADVENTURE        
  A Round Trip Journey By Air To Visit The Nunamiut Eskimo Village of Anaktuvuk Pass.
    Departures (Local Time):  01:00 PM (5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $457.00 USD 
 
ARCTIC CIRCLE NATIVE CULTURE ADVENTURE        
  Join us on this guided round trip journey by and air, highlighting the cultures of Alaska's Arctic.
    Departures (Local Time):  05:00 AM (14 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $427.00 USD 
 

GREAT TOURING

 
ARCTIC CIRCLE ADVENTURE BY LAND        
  Journey by land across the wonders of the Arctic Circle.
    Departures (Local Time):  06:30 AM (16 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $167.00 USD 
 
HAINES

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Nature and Culture Experiences

 
EAGLE PRESERVE RAFT TRIP ON WILDLIFE QUEST        
  This is an exciting raft trip through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:45 AM (4 hrs)  12:45 PM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $111.00 USD 
 
HAINES 'VALLEY OF THE EAGLES' TOUR        
  Experience the greatest gathering of eagles in the world.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (4 hrs)  01:30 PM (4 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $77.00 USD Child: $62.00 USD (12 and younger)  
 
THE ALASKAN ARTISTS AND THEIR NATURAL WORLD        
  Much of the art produced by Alaskans celebrate the natural beauty that surrounds them.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:40 AM (2.5 hrs)  12:40 PM (2.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Charter: $195.00 USD (From 1 to 3 people)  Additional: $65.00 USD (Each additional person over 3 with a maximum of 12)  
 

Be Active

 
GLACIAL FJORD BICYCLE TOUR        
  Go on an exciting ride alongside a magnificent glacial fjord.
    Departures (Local Time):  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  02:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $86.00 USD 
 

Flight Tours and More

 
SCENIC FLIGHT AND RAFT ADVENTURE AT CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE        
  An exceptional experience - glacier flightseeing, rafting and wildlife viewing.
    Departures (Local Time):  08:45 AM (5 hrs)  01:15 PM (5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $341.00 USD 
 
JUNEAU

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Our Classic Sightseeing

 
MENDENHALL GLACIER AND JUNEAU TOUR BY BUS        
  The stories and personal experiences of the native guides set this tour apart from the others!
    Departures (Local Time):  09:30 AM (3 hrs)  02:30 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $42.00 USD 
 
PRIVATE TOUR TO MENDENHALL GLACIER AND GLACIER GARDENS        
  Enjoy the beauty of Mendenhall Glacier, Glacier Gardens and the interesting Brewery excursion
    Departures (Local Time):  08:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  09:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  10:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  11:00 AM (3.5 hrs)  12:00 PM (3.5 hrs)  01:00 PM (3.5 hrs)  02:00 PM (3.5 hrs)  03:30 PM (3.5 hrs)  
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