OUR FAVORITE TOURS 2019 Let us book one for you! MANDATORY EXCURSIONS – do not leave Juneau without! Alaska Sea to Shore – Whale watching Tracy Arm – unless you are heading to Glacier Bay Mendenhall Glacier Taku Lodge 5 Glacier Float Plane and Salmon Bake
GET ON THE WATER a. Tracy Arm Fjord Boat Tour – 8-10 hours Board the 100 person boat two blocks from here for a trip to another world! Your ultimate destination is the very active Sawyer Glacier. On your way you will see huge icebergs, 1000 foot waterfalls, emerald green water, snowcapped peaks and shear rock palisades. Watch for whales, porpoise, seals, eagles, bears and mountain goats. Food is available for purchase but we recommend bringing your own. 8-10 hours. b. BEST OF JUNEAU - Whale Watch, Mendenhall Glacier and Salmon Bake If you only have one day or are maximizing your time this is the trip for you. You will go on a 2 hour whale watch adventure then off to visit our famous Mendenhall Glacier and end with delicious all you can eat fresh southeast salmon - salmon bake in a spectacular rustic setting.
c. Whale Watching – 3 hours We prefer the smaller, more intimate boats. From downtown you are taken by bus to beautiful Auke Bay, where the humpbacks are feeding 23 hours per day. If you're fortunate you will witness the famous "bubble net feeding.” Other wildlife in the area are orca, eagles, sea lions and more. Departs multiple times per day.
d. Alaska Sea to Shore – Whale watching Adventures Explore whales, islands and more with a family owned and operated boat adventure. Offerings whale watching adventures, shore explorations, water taxi services, and custom charters for those that want to get off the beaten path.
120 Second Street . Juneau, AK 99801 907.586.4146 silverbowinn.com [email protected] e. Salmon and Halibut Fishing/ Whale Watch combo – 4-6 hours Catch salmon and halibut in this combo. This boat holds a max of 6 people and this captain who is a life long Alaskan knows all the secret spots in Juneau. They can assist with the processing and shipping of your catch! f. Juneau Mendenhall Glacier float trip Get ready for a true outdoor experience - you're going on an exhilarating river rafting adventure down the beautiful Mendenhall River. There is something for everyone; whether this is your first time or you're experienced! You can choose to paddle or just sit back and enjoy the day. No matter what, this is a tour not to be missed! 3.5 hours
g. Paddle with Whales Get ready for a true once in a lifetime experience. Hop in your kayak and get on the water where you can appreciate the true size of these majestic animals. Spend plenty of time exploring on the water with skilled guides. 6 hours
GET IN THE AIR h. Helicopter and Dog Sledding 3 hours Board a modern turbine-powered helicopter and fly over wetland habitat, the Tongass National Forest, 7,000 foot peaks, and Inside Passage waterways on your way to one of Juneau's many glaciers. Your pilot will land on the glacier and your adventure begins! You’ll get to spend 20 minutes mushing your own team of dogs around the glacier. Explore the massive size and grandeur of this natural wonder! Departs multiple times per day. i. Just Helicopter Pilots Choice - 2 hours Board a modern turbine-powered helicopter and fly over wetland habitat, the Tongass National Forest, 7,000 foot peaks, and Inside Passage waterways on your way to one of Juneau's many glaciers. Your pilot will land on the glacier and your hiking adventure begins! Explore the glaciers surface with your experienced guide. Experience the massive size and grandeur of this natural wonder! With two different glacier landings, 50 minutes of flying time and the Pilot as your guide, this tour is a one-of-a- kind personalized experience. 2.75 hours
j. Fortress of the Bears Kayak – 8 hours Go on an unforgettable wildlife kayaking and brown bear viewing experience into the “Fortress of the Bears” on Admiralty Island! You’ll begin your day with a 25-minute scenic floatplane flight to Windfall Island on the remote Admiralty Island. From here, you’ll kayak about 1 mile to the world -famous Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary, the prime brown bear viewing area. This unique wildlife viewing destination provides protected habitat for brown bears allowing visitors an opportunity to view and photograph wildlife up close and personal in their natural habitat. k. Floatplane Homestead Visit & Salmon Bake – 3 hours Combine the awe-inspiring flight seeing tour of glaciers with an incredible salmon feast at the historic Taku Lodge. Your Seaplane will land on the mighty Taku River and dock at the Taku Lodge, an authentic dog training lodge on the National Registry of Historic Places. Dine on fresh king salmon while listening to the incredible story of Mary Joyce and other colorful residents of the nearly 100 year old lodge. Both brown and black bears are seen on this property. Departs two blocks from the Silverbow Inn.
l. Zip Lining – 3 hours Explore the Tongass National Forest while gliding through the air! Soar from tree to tree in this exhilarating experience! View wildlife, enjoy mountain and water views, learn about the Tongass National Forest, and immerse yourself among the giant hemlock and spruce trees. No experience necessary. Bus departs from downtown at the Tram.
AROUND TOWN
m. Walking Food Tour – 3 hours As highlighted in the New York Times, explore Juneau’s burgeoning food scene as you make your way through the best eateries in town. Learn Juneau history while you dine on succulent seafood, candies and cookies, and locally crafted beers. There are 8 tastings in all, two you get to take with you. n. Glacier Shuttle This is a narrated express direct transportation 14 miles from downtown to the Mendenhall Glacier. "The Blue Bus" runs every 30 minutes beginning at 8:00am till 6:00pm on most days. Let our Bright Blue Bus take you out to the “Big Blue Ice” (The USFS charges $5 to enter the Visitors Center and that fee is included in the tour price) o. City, Douglas Island and Hatchery Trolley Tour Includes Juneau's Best historic tour with the Governor's Mansion, Panoramic photo Op on Douglas Island, a tour of Macaulay Salmon Hatchery taking about 40 minutes. Salmon are more plentiful after July 4th thru end of August when fish are returning. (Includes the $5 entry fee to the Hatchery)
ADVENTURING
p. Mendenhall Glacier Ice Cave Trekking 8 hours Enjoy a fabulous guided trek on one of the many glaciers in the Juneau area. This requires physical fitness and is a moderately strenuous tour. This tour is your chance to truly explore areas of the glacier you never thought possible with an experienced wilderness guide.
q. Sled Dog Summer Camp 2.5 hours (1 hour at camp) Want to dog mush but not pay for a helicopter trip? This is the trip for you. Climb on board the specially designed 6-8 passenger wheeled dog sled and be whisked back in time by your team of energetic Alaskan huskies. This wheeled cart is a mile long dirt trail. Enjoy views of scenic Sheep Creek Valley, at the site of the historic AJ Gold Mine, where you will embark on an educational tour of Sheep Creek Dog camp. You will be entertained with real stories from the trail and legends from the days of the Gold Rush. Meet a real Iditarod musher, visit an exact replica of an Iditarod Race checkpoint, and tour a dog musher’s summer training camp.