Things to Do in Juneau: Tours, Tickets & Boat Trips
Wondering what to do in Juneau? Whales, first and above all: the Juneau wildlife whale-watching tour (about $156–189) has more than 9,000 five-star reviews and guarantees sightings from May to September, and the version combined with Mendenhall Glacier ($249) is the classic cruise-day itinerary. Then the glacier itself — the trolley tour ($79), the Nugget Falls walk, or a helicopter flight with a guided icefield walk ($484) — the Mount Roberts Tramway, the underground gold-mine tour ($94), the Musher’s Camp sled-dog experience ($210) and the Tracy Arm fjord cruise ($329). Give yourself two to three days, or one very full day from a cruise ship. Much is free: the Mount Roberts and Perseverance trails, the salmon in Gold Creek, the Shrine of St. Therese, Sandy Beach on Douglas Island and downtown’s Red Dog Saloon cost nothing. Below you can compare every Juneau tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Juneau — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Juneau?
By traveller reviews: the Juneau wildlife whale-watching tour, whale watching combined with Mendenhall Glacier, the crowd-skipping whale tour, the Mendenhall Glacier trolley tour, the helicopter tour with a guided icefield walk, the Juneau city tour, the whale-watching and lighthouse combo, a Segway rainforest tour, the underground gold-mine and panning experience and the Musher’s Camp sled-dog discovery. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Juneau?
Two to three days, or one long cruise day. Day one: a morning whale-watching trip from Auke Bay, Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls in the afternoon, a salmon bake at night. Day two: a helicopter glacier landing or the Mount Roberts Tramway and hike, the State Museum, downtown and the gold-mine tour. Day three: the Tracy Arm fjord cruise or a floatplane to Taku Glacier Lodge. Cruise passengers usually combine whales and the glacier in one six-hour tour.
What can you do in Juneau for free?
Hike the Mount Roberts Trail from downtown (ride the tram down for a fee), walk the Perseverance Trail through the old mining valley, watch salmon in Gold Creek in July and August, visit the Shrine of St. Therese on its wooded island, tour the State Capitol, browse the Sealaska Heritage arts campus and the totem poles downtown, walk Sandy Beach on Douglas Island, stop at Auke Bay’s harbour and look for eagles at Eagle Beach. Mendenhall Glacier’s visitor centre and trails charge a small federal fee.
Do Juneau tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time; whale-watching and flight tours are refunded if cancelled for weather. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.