Juneau Private Sightseeing and Hatchery with a Local (Luxury SUV)
Description
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. Experience riding 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 fully charge your phone while relaxing in style. Your guide is a local family man, who has lived in Juneau since 2016. Listen and learn about the history of the town, while your eyes feast on the scenery. * The DIPAC Salmon Hatchery is open May 4-Sept 30. A visit is optional. If we skip it, we will spend the time at other sites. * More people in your group means more savings per person * If your party has 6, I may be able to accommodate them, but you need to contact me before booking. * Guaranteed to return you to your ship before its departure
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the name of your cruise ship
Reviews(17)
Alan is terrific! The tour was the perfect overview of Juneau. Alan is a wealth of information and just a super nice, local guy.
Allan did a great job and is a wealth of information. We even saw a black bear. We highly recommend.
Thanks Stefan! That was fun. I’m glad the three of you enjoyed the day. Enjoy the rest of your Alaskan adventures, and safe travels back to Ohio. Allan
Allan was wonderful and he is great at working with your cruise ship schedule. He was great about sharing info about the area. He can adjust your tour to fit what you want to see. Loved this tour and would highly recommend it. His SUV was very comfortable and he was great about keeping us updated on when and where to meet him. Really enjoyed this tour.
Thanks Chris. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope your other Alaskan adventures were great too. Safe travels. Allan
Allan provided our entire family with an exceptional and engaging experience. We thoroughly enjoyed every stop along the tour, and his knowledge and expertise added tremendous value beyond anything we could have planned on our own. He even followed up after the tour to provide additional information and insights in response to our questions, which made the experience even more meaningful. You can be confident that Allan will take excellent care of you and your family throughout the tour.
Thank you, Canita, for your considerate review. Safe travels back to Florida!
Allan was super informative and kept in touch up until the tone of the tour. He even picked us up early since he didn’t have a tour at the time slot before ours; this allowed us to go to the hatchery before it closed. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you, Myla. I’m so glad we got to go to the hatchery! It’s a Juneau gem, with a lot to learn about, even before the fish return in late June. Safe travels home! Allan
This guide was a superb driver who pointed out all attributes of a complicated, beautiful landscape and added pertinent historical perspective.
Thank you, Nancy, for your thoughtful comment. We made the best of the rainy weather! Safe travels back to Florida.
We loved the opportunity to get out of downtown Juneau and experience where the locals go for nature. We were able to adjust the itinerary a bit to fit our interests which was greatly appreciated! Highly recommend
Thank you, Jahannah. I had a good time with you, your husband and kids. What a scenic day. And thanks for the tips about Tulsa when I visit family down south later this year! Allan
Such an amazing trip. I highly suggest picking this one! Had such a fun time with my boyfriend and learned a lot
Thanks Alyssa! I’m glad you found me online last minute. I hope you enjoy the rest of your Alaskan adventure, and safe travels back to Arizona! Allan
Great at adapting to what we wanted to do! Wasn’t a thing he didn’t know about, and was very open and communicative both before and during our experience. Would recommend for any smaller groups that are just looking for exploring and anyone curious about lesser known places.
Thanks Jason! That was fun. Safe travels back to LA. Allan
This was fabulous! Our driver, Allan was beyond knowageable about the area. He was friendly, on time, and his communication with me before hand was outstanding! He took us to wonderful spots in Junneau that we would not have seen. Highly reccomend this private tour! Thank you Allan for a great trip!!
Elaine, I’m so glad you and your crew enjoyed it! Please look me up again if/when you return to Juneau on a RC cruise. Take care, and safe travels back to New Hampshire and Texas.
