~Skagway~


WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE
Take a truly historic and stunning journey that follows the path of 1898 gold rush
prospectors as they hiked the Dead Horse Trail in their quest to find gold in the Yukon Territories. This old fashioned narrow-gauge train will begin in Skagway and climb nearly 3,000 feet in just over 20 miles. Over White Pass you will go, but not without crossing a few wooden bridges and mountain tunnels first. Expect nothing less than fabulous scenery on this tour, rated the #1 steam train experience in North America.

JEWELL GARDENS
Discover Jewell Gardens, decorated with thousands of tulips in the spring, delphiniums in mid-summer and a variety of flowers and vegetables in the fall months. Take time to enjoy the great outdoors as you stroll through the lush vegetation laid before you. Relax and sip on a cup of tea while reclining on the sun porch or in the conservatory overlooking the grounds. The chef on staff will delight you with other goodies such as fresh baked scones and rhubard begonia bars.

YUKON JEEP ADVENTURE
Who needs paved roads? You’ll be happy you picked this tour when you leave the paved roads behind and venture down gravel roads that reveal marvelous vistas and steep river valleys. Only accessible by your off-road vehicle, the views made possible on this tour are one of a kind! Awaken your sense of adventure as you seek to find Pitchfork Falls, Dead Horse Gulch and Tormented Valley. If your navigation skills are successful you will
eventually find yourself in the historic village of Carcross. You will want to bring a camera and ride along with friends on this exciting nature excursion.

 

~Icy Strait Point~

WHALE & MARINE MAMMALS CRUISE
Bring your camera and wear some extra layers as you board a covered catamaran for this whale watching exploration. Sail into the deep waters of Icy Strait to the Point Adolphus area where Humpbacks swim during Alaska’s summer months. As you watch these majestic mammals, be on the look out for other marine life. Sea otters, Stellar sea lions, eagles, orcas, harbor seals and puffins all inhabit these waters and add to the adventure of it all. Onboard naturalists will tell you more about the animals as you encounter them.

HOONAH VILLAGE TRIBAL TOURS
Hoonah remains Alaska’s largest Tlingit Village and carries a rich history tied to this region of Alaska. The Hoonah villagers settled here after being forced from their Glacier Bay settlement due to advancing glaciers. You will learn about the 1944 fire that threatened to bring the village to the brink of extinction and also delve into the everyday challenges involved with surviving in this remote coastal village. If you have an interest in native culture and history, you won’t regret participating in this fascinating excursion.

SPORT FISHING
If you are looking to bring a bit of Alaska home with you, why not make it a freshly caught piece of halibut or salmon? You can catch your own on this family oriented fishing trip.
Provided with all of the gear that you need, you will travel out to the local hot spots and try your hand at snagging a 100-pound halibut or a 65 pound king salmon. All five species of salmon may be fished from these waters depending on the time of year. Bring your camera along, as you are likely to pass by several species of marine wildlife on your way out to the fishing grounds. Guests are permitted to keep their catch up to the daily limit but are responsible for any processing and shipping fees to send their catches home.

~Juneau~

GLACIER LANDING WITH GLACIER HIKE OR DOG SLED RIDE
If you are looking for a way to truly get out and see what Alaska is famous for, then hop inside of an easy-maneuvering helicopter for a breathtaking aerial tour of Juneau’s glacial ice fields. Land on top of one of these glacial masterpieces and have 15 minutes to walk around and be humbled by the white beauty of it all. You may decide to extend your adventure by gearing up from head to toe and going for a hike. Another popular option is to catch a ride on a dog sled and go for a 45 minute trek on the glacier, guided by a professional dog musher, of course.

ZIPLINE AND RAINFOREST CANOPY TOUR
Explore the rainforest from the inside-out with this exhilarating zipline adventure.
Covering over 6,000 feet, this multiple zipline course takes you soaring over the tree tops, under rainforest canopies and over aerial suspension bridges. Capture amazing views of Bullion Creek from above learn about the flora and fauna that call Southeast Alaska home. As you sail into base camp on your final zipline, enjoy a snack and grab your medal souvenir proving your bravery.

WHALE WATCHING AND WILDLIFE QUEST
In scenic Auke Bay, board an enclosed, high speed catamaran for a marine wildlife viewing excursion with a $100 money back guarantee. You will see whales and plenty of them! Venture out onto the deck of your vessel for better picture taking and a more up-close, fresh-air experience. As you cruise, be on the lookout for bald eagles, Steller sea lions, sea otters, puffins, Dall’s porpoises and the occasional bear along the shoreline. Along the way, onboard naturalists will help you spot the animals and will provide interesting facts about their habits and anatomy.

~Ketchikan~

BERING SEA CRAB FISHING TOUR
A favorite of John Hall’s Alaska guests and only in its third year, this crab fishing tour brings you face to face with the deadliest job in the world. Board the Aleutian Ballad, featured on the first season of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, and have a seat on the custom bleachers, complete with heaters to keep you toasty while at sea. Pull king crab from Juneau’s icy waters in crab pots, pull up cod on long lines, and take pictures with octopus and rock fish. As an added bonus, you will be surrounded by bald eagles as they wait for tasty morsels to be thrown their way!

MISTY FJORDS BY SEAPLANE
Tour the carved out valleys and dramatic waterfalls of Misty Fjords National Monument by seaplane on this unforgettable excursion. Protected since 1978, Misty Fjords is Alaska’s second largest wilderness area and home to a multitude of granite cliffs, lush forests and 1,000 foot waterfalls. This narrated tour offers extraordinary scenery and affords time for a water landing in Misty Fjords where you will have a chance to get out of the plane and take in the serene beauty of your surroundings.

TOTEM TRADITIONS OR SAXMAN NATIVE VILLAGE
Native cultures run deep in Ketchikan and you will find brilliant totem displays throughout the town. Take a short trip out to Totem Bight Park and explore a tiny native village where the tradition of totem carving takes center stage. Meet a master carver and witness his or her current carving project taking shape. Saxman Native Village offers guests another totem treat at their unique Village Carving Center. It is here that you will learn more about the expertise needed to be a master totem carver. Next, be amazed by Tlingit tribal members who perform colorful traditional dances for you dressed in complete Tlingit regalia.

ALASKAN LUMBERJACK SHOW
Join in on the hilarity and fun as real lumberjacks show off their forestry talents and battle for the prestigious title of “Bull of the Woods.” Alaska’s logging history comes alive through these athletes who will demonstrate springboard chopping, buck sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and tree climbing. This lumberjack show lasts just over one hour and can usually be combined with other shore excursions in Ketchikan.