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Juneau in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Juneau? Whales, ice and wild salmon. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Whales
  2. 2Glacier
  3. 3Salmon bake
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: a whale-watching cruise

Humpbacks and orcas in the bay.

Afternoon: the Mendenhall Glacier

Blue ice and Nugget Falls.

Evening: a salmon bake

Wild salmon over an alder fire.

Juneau in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Juneau in one day?
Yes — a whale-watching cruise, the Mendenhall Glacier and a salmon bake fill one perfect day, ideal for cruise visitors.
What is the best one-day experience?
A whale-watching cruise paired with the Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau’s two signature sights.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the highlights; add a day for a Tracy Arm fjord cruise or a helicopter tour.