Juneau Private Sightseeing with a Local (Luxury SUV)
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy the intimacy of just your family and friends — up to 5 — on a private sightseeing tour of gorgeous Juneau. See the Mendenhall Glacier from a scenic lookout; as well as mountain vistas, eagles, salmon, seals, and more. Ride in a luxury hybrid SUV, with mid-row captain seats and an expansive moonroof for spotting eagles soaring above. Take comfort in a heated seat (if temps are too cool for your liking), and charge your phone while relaxing in style. Guide is a local family man, who has lived in Juneau since 2016. Learn about our town’s history, and feast on the scenery. * Start times are flexible (contact me after booking about earlier and later times). * The DIPAC fish hatchery is open 5/4-9/30. A visit is optional; another site or two can take its place. * More people means more savings per person * If your party has six, I may be able to accommodate them, no extra charge (contact me after booking to see). * Guaranteed to return you to your ship before its departure
Inclusions
What's included
- Complimentary waters and snacks, and the use of binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
Itinerary
Drive through Downtown Juneau. We pass historic buildings from the 1900's mining boom, including the oldest currently operating hotel in Alaska! We also pass the Alaska Capitol, the seat of state government, and the Governor’s Mansion.
See Juneau landscapes from the south tip of Douglas Island. Also see some of the ruins, like the pump house, of the Treadwell Mine, a gold mine which collapsed over one hundred years ago.
A majestic, life-sized bronze whale statue stands as an artistic commemoration of over fifty years of Alaskan statehood. Panoramic views of the Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island. Photo opportunities abound.
This gorgeous lake has the stunning Mendenhall Towers mountain range as its backdrop, and you can catch a glimpse of the Mendenhall Glacier. Relative to an on-site photo taken a century ago, one can see how dramatically the glacier has changed over time.
A great photo op of the Mendenhall Glacier, with a beautiful meadow of fireweed in the foreground! You will also learn about the recent yearly flooding of the Mendenhall River.
Whether you consider yourself religious or not, this sacred location offers stunning views of its well-kept grounds, as well as the surrounding mountains and ocean. Eagles and whales may be spotted, as well as spawning salmon (depending upon the month).
You'll learn about the complete salmon life cycle. Inside the hatchery includes two touch pools, a cylindrical aquarium, and a gift shop. (Note: The outside salmon ladder opens June 21; wildlife like eagles, seals and sea lions can usually be spotted).
Beautiful vista of beach and mountain rage
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Juneau Local Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the name of your cruise ship
How it compares in Juneau
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 95 experiences we list in Juneau.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 54 of 95.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Juneau
Juneau is Alaska's capital, a small harbour city beneath steep forested mountains, reachable only by air or sea and close to glaciers.
Juneau sits on the Gastineau Channel in the Alaska Panhandle, squeezed between the water and the steep slopes of Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, with the Juneau Icefield behind. No road connects it to the rest of North America. The city grew after gold was found in 1880, and the Alaska State Capitol, a columned building of the 1930s, the octagonal Russian Orthodox church of St Nicholas and the old downtown streets recall that past.
Top-ranked sights in Juneau: Mt. Roberts Tramway (Goldbelt Tram), Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls.
