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Excursion Brochure Juneau, Alaska, US - Wednesday, August 21, 2019: Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. Alaska Salmon Bake Notes: glacier. Spend an hour exploring amid Other wildlife sightings are likely but are not forested moraines and sweeping glacial guaranteed. The small group size of this tour Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair landscapes, track the glacier's recession over ensures a personalized and interactive Departs: 11:00 AM, Noon, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM due to uneven terrain at the salmon bake. the past 100 years, and perhaps glimpse atmosphere, making the most of your one-of- Approximately 1½ Hours Adult $54.95; Child $39.95 Bring a warm jacket. Restrooms are available wildlife from the Steep Creek viewing a-kind Alaska experience. Participants must on site. platforms. This small corner of the Tongass be able to walk approximately one mile on a This excursion has been grilled to perfection National Forest is home to beavers, salmon, level, improved gravel trails. Rain ponchos on for nearly 40 years. Listen to Alaska-style folk Alaska's Whales, Glacier & Rain Arctic terns, porcupines and even black bears. the trail and binoculars on the boat are music while you dine under translucent, Forest Trails available for use. Bottled water and a snack heated domes shielding you from the pack are provided. Infants up to and elements. including the day prior to their second Departs: 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM Approximately 5 Hours Following a short drive, you'll climb aboard a birthday can be considered a lap child may Enjoy an all-you-can-eat salmon bake feast. Adult $209.95; Child $159.95 covered and heated safari vessel. This participate at no cost. If you are traveling with Savor Alaskan-caught wild salmon barbecued View Alaska's humpback whales and the specialized watercraft has large, opening an infant, please notify the shore excursions over an open alderwood fire served with a Mendenhall Glacier on a small-group panel windows and an open bow and stern for staff once onboard the ship. Not advisable for tasty secret sauce and accompanied by excursion (capacity is limited to 20 travelers) viewing the wildlife that thrives in these guests using a wheelchair. Dress warmly in parmesan chicken, cheesy au gratin potatoes, tailored for sensational encounters with protected waters. Humpback whales, orcas, layers and wear sturdy, comfortable walking baked beans with reindeer sausage, wild rice nature. On a custom-built safari vessel, you'll sea lions, porpoises, seals and sea birds are shoes. Tour operates in all weather conditions pilaf, a variety of salads, cornbread, lemonade, seek out marine wildlife and step away from commonly seen. Stephens Passage is a and may operate in reverse order. Each guest coffee, tea, hot apple cider, hot chocolate as the crowds on a secluded rain forest trail -- renowned whale watching and wildlife refuge receives a free color publication as a memento well as blueberry cake for dessert. Beer, wine two pristine habitats to explore on a single and your experienced Coast Guard-certified of the trip. All tour participants on this and soda are available for purchase. tour. On this trip you will learn about the captain will guide you to the action. Keep excursion are eligible to enter to win cash interdependence of species and the many your camera handy as you travel from place prizes in the tour operator's Capture Juneau Stroll through the woods and roast connections between the land and sea. This to place or drift quietly to witness the Photo Contest. Waiver must be signed and marshmallows over the campfire after your exploration introduces you to this pristine behaviors and antics of the area's notable medical conditions disclosed. meal. wilderness in an intimate setting with a marine residents. This tour is locally owned certified naturalist guide as your leader. and operated. Take the short walk along Salmon Creek -- a salmon spawning stream -- to a waterfall Your trip begins with your guide sharing Notes: where you can also explore the remains of the stories and perspectives as you travel to historic Wagner Mine and try your hand at Mendenhall Glacier. A short, guided hike The operators of this tour guarantee that a gold panning. Shuttle buses run regularly; gives you exclusive access along a wooded whale will be sighted on this excursion. If not, return to the pier at your leisure. path, once completely covered by the massive you will receive a $100 cash refund from the tour operator at the conclusion of the tour. Page 21 of 54 Juneau, Alaska, US - Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Best of Juneau! Whale Watching Orca Point Lodge on Colt Island to enjoy a Discover Alaska's Quest, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca feast that includes fresh grilled wild Alaska On the van ride to the bike departure point, Whales Point Lodge salmon, chicken kebabs, vegetable medley, you will hear about Juneau's history and some rice pilaf, coleslaw, fresh rolls and dessert. The interesting information about the city and its Departs: 10:45 AM, 1:15 PM lodge offers peaceful seclusion with modern surroundings. Departs: 2:30 PM Approximately 3¾ Hours Approximately 6¼ Hours comforts in a remote wilderness setting. Adult $189.95; Child $129.95 Adult $209.95; Child $139.95 Gear up with a road bike and helmet, and What a great way to put into practice your Visit the marine life touch pool or take a stroll listen to a safety briefing. You'll set out from Experience Juneau's highlights on this personal travel ethos and leave beautiful, along the beach before the return cruise to Auke Lake and watch for memorable glacier ultimate combination tour. memorable Alaska even better than you Auke Bay. views. found it on this Cruise with Purpose Start with a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier adventure! Notes: Stop at the Chapel-by-the-Lake -- a lovely old Visitor Center to see Alaska's best-known log chapel with a spectacular view of Auke river of ice, talk with Forest Service This small-group outing (maximum 20 Bring a warm jacket to wear on the topside Lake and Mendenhall Glacier in the interpreters and, through interactive exhibits, privileged guests) will travel aboard a fully- observation deck. The operators of this tour background. learn about the awesome force of glaciers. permitted research vessel for a closer look guarantee that a whale will be sighted on this into the habitat of humpback whales. The excursion. If not, you will receive a $100 cash Continue along the Juneau road system and Take a motor coach ride to scenic Auke Bay boat has a heated cabin, a low-to-the-water refund from the tour operator at the bike path to the west side of Mendenhall and board a water-jet-powered catamaran build, large opening panel windows, and an conclusion of the tour. In the past 15 years, Glacier, for a beach stop. At the visitor area specifically designed for wildlife viewing. open bow and stern -- features specifically whales have been sighted on every tour. The on the east side of Mendenhall Glacier you Relax in the warm, comfortable cabin designed to meet the challenges of observing vessel is restroom-equipped. Restrooms are will ride along a one-mile trail through the surrounded by large windows as you ply the wildlife here in Alaska. available at all venues. Wear comfortable rain forest. island-studded waters of Stephens Passage. walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using This area is world-renowned as a favored As you head out from the quaint harbor at a wheelchair due to the number of stops Next, travel by van to Merchants Wharf -- an summer feeding ground for humpback Auke Bay, your guide will share the current requiring (dis)embarkation of transportation old seaplane hangar in downtown Juneau and whales. Once whales have been sighted, your understanding of humpback whale research equipment and uneven terrain. a landmark in aviation history. Here, you will captain will gently maneuver the vessel to and what is known about activities and taste award-winning beers from allow exceptional viewing and photo feeding patterns here in Alaska. Whale Bike & Brew Glacier View microbreweries around Alaska. opportunities as these graceful ocean giants sightings are guaranteed, and you're also slowly arc their massive tail flukes into the air. likely to see seals, porpoise, sea lions and Notes: The whales are often close enough to hear Departs: 1:00 PM other marine animals, all while doing some them breathe. Approximately 4 Hours significant good as you contribute to a whale The ride covers approximately 8 miles on a Adult $109.95; Child $84.95 research program. mostly flat road with some rolling hills. An on-board naturalist will explain the Enjoy this value priced excursion with three Minimum age is 10 years. Minimum age to behavior and habitat of the humpback whale experiences in one tour -- biking, visiting the You'll explore the foundation of the food participate in the beer tasting is 21 years, with and other wildlife you may encounter, Mendenhall Glacier and tasting Alaskan chain by drawing plankton samples, taking a photo ID showing date of birth.
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