Whales and Wilderness Exploration
Description
Board your comfortable 24-passenger airporter-style bus and settle in for a scenic 30-minute ride to the harbor. Along the way, your guide will share engaging insights and introduce you to Juneau’s unique history and landscape. Transportation is fully included in your tour experience.
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Itinerary
Enjoy guaranteed whale sightings aboard a custom-built safari vessel designed specifically for wildlife viewing in Southeast Alaska. In addition to unforgettable encounters with whales, guests are treated to sweeping views of distant glaciers and opportunities to spot other native wildlife along the way.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- guests must navigate steps and a steep ramp at the harbor
Reviews(394)
Amazing. We saw no less than 6 whales. Sealions, eagles. Very knowledgeable and passionate.
Rob, the captain, took us out to a wonderful spot to watch Humpback Whales. We saw quite a few, waterspouts and tail wags included. It was really incredible to see these magnificent creatures. James did a great job telling us about whales and their habits and biology. We then saw a bunch of Sea Lions on a buoy, with younger ones trying to get up on it but the big fellas not having v if!! Very funny to watch and hear! James then took us on an informative and fun hike up to the Mendenhall Glacier through the temperate rainforest of the Tongass region. He taught us some excellent photo tips here as well! I’m not telling. You’ll have to go for yourself. 😉 I learned a lot and really enjoyed the whole experience. They also had delicious snacks in compostable bags, and water in cups not plastic bottles so doing their part environmentally as well. Gustavo, our driver, got us safely from place to place.
We were very pleased with our Gastineau Guiding tour. We did an easy hike to a view of Mendenhall Glacier, followed by a great whale watching cruise. Our guide, Elisabet, was very enthusiastic and likable. She gave us just the right amount of information about what we were seeing. It was a group of 19, so not an unwieldy amount of people. The logistics were seamless and as a result, the day was very relaxing.
We booked this thru our cruise and it was money well spent. Zach was so knowledgeable and shared so many facts about the forest leading to the glacier as well as about the whales when we were on the water portion. Captain Randy got us to the right spot to see Kelp and Flame up close. Special bonus we saw sea lions too. Highly recommend taking this tour if you’re in Juneau.
Cam & Jared were wonderful. Lots of knowledge.
We were on the whale watch with Jared Lobo and Jezzy. They were amazing. Concerned with safety, the ecosystem of Alaska and our group having a wonderful experience. We saw multiple whales including flame barnacle and goose. We learned so much about photography and even got to see a bear at the glacier. I will recommend this trip and these two men as guides to anyone I know is coming to Alaska!
Great time lots of info . Would do again
Elisabet was a great tour guide and was a wealth of knowledge. Very pleasant and easy to listen to and learn from.
Allison was the very best!!! So very knowledgeable about the area and all of the whales!!!!
Zoey was fantastic!! Funny, approachable and very knowledgeable. She was fun. Kids loved her. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on.
