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Masti Alaska Northbound-
Juneau - Shore Excursions |
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Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest (Code: JNU-630) |
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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Board your motorcoach and take a short scenic drive to view and photograph Mendenhall Glacier. Along the way your guide will entertain you with legends and lore of Juneau's colorful past. |
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Board a jet-powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. The warm, spacious main cabin welcomes you and the panoramic windows offer breathtaking views. Admire the majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers as your experienced captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephens Passage.
Ahead, Mendenhall Glacier looms dramatically. Formed during the Little Ice Age, which began about 3,000 years ago, the glacier is fed from an ice field high above Juneau. From across an iceberg-dotted lake you will see the magnificent glacier, a dynamic flowing force, carving its way seaward. Sustained by the geography and unique climate of the area, Mendenhall Glacier has been able to survive much longer than other glaciers in North America. Its existence continues to provide us with new insights into past, present, and future climatic conditions.
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Built into a cliff above the valley you will find the glaciers visitor's center. Interactive displays and U.S. Forest Service interpreters offer history and insight to this breathtaking, natural phenomenon. Through the center's large picture windows, uninterrupted views of the glacier abound and the surrounding area features a number of picturesque walking trails. |
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Your adventure continues when you re-board your motorcoach for a picturesque drive to Auke Bay en route to the thrilling Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest cruise. A unique opportunity to experience southeast Alaska's natural history and marine animals, this exceptional tour is available rain or shine. |
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Board a jet-powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. The warm, spacious main cabin welcomes you and the panoramic windows offer breathtaking views. Admire the majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers as your experienced captain guides you through the island-studded waters of Stephens Passage. |
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As you cruise, an onboard naturalist will explain the habits and habitats of the wildlife you may encounter. You'll want to have your binoculars and your camera ready when you spot Steller sea lions, harbor seals, Dall's porpoises, bald eagles, Sitka black tail deer and, occasionally, bears. |
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Of course, no whale-watching tour would be complete without seeing whales, and we are so confident in our Alaskan crew's spotting ability that if you don't see one of these magnificent creatures you will receive a $100.00 cash refund when you disembark the tour vessel. But don't anticipate money back, as whales have been spotted on every tour for the past fourteen years! |
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The Inside Passage waters near Juneau support a very healthy humpback whale population. These magnificent mammals spend the summer months in the nutrient-rich waters before heading to Hawaii to mate and give birth. The whales have a breathing cycle that typically lasts four to six minutes; surfacing several times in quick succession to recharge their oxygen supply, then showing their massive tail flukes before disappearing into the depths to feed on krill and small schooling fish. Once whales are sighted, your captain will maneuver the boat to allow for exceptional viewing and photo opportunities. |
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During your cruise, complimentary snacks and beverages will be offered and motorcoach transport will be waiting to return you to your ship. |
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| 5.25 hours |
$ 178 * |
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| Option 2 |
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5-Glaciers Seaplane Exploration - (Code: JNU-800 ) |
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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| The fun begins the moment you leave the Juneau waterfront on this approximately 40-minute long floatplane adventure that will stay you with you forever.
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Flying through the Juneau Valley, you will soar over beautiful cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest, en route to the awe-inspiring glaciers of the Juneau Ice field. Prepare to gaze in wonder at the deep blue hue of the receding and advancing glaciers that make up 1,500 square miles of solid ice. This once-in-a-lifetime flight will then take you over the deep crevasses and azure melt water pools of the Norris, Taku, Hole-in-the-Wall, East and West Twin glaciers. . |
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Everyone in the party will get to enjoy a window seat on this exciting narrated flight, so bring your camera to make sure you capture these incredible magical memories. Your guide will prompt you to keep a lookout for wildlife such as goats, moose, bears and eagles, before concluding this magnificent excursion with a smooth water landing. |
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Duration |
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| 1.25 hours |
$ 229 * |
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Glacier Adventure by Helicopter - (Code: JNU-820) |
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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| Behold the majesty of the Juneau Icefield from the vantage point of an eagle, on this magnificent tour two-hour tour of a land scarcely touched by man.
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After a short transfer by motorcoach, and settling into your helicopter seat, your expert pilot will then fly over the stunning Juneau back country enabling you to view the astonishing glaciers accessible only by aircraft. Your pilot will point out interesting ice formations, as you search for cascading, advancing, retreating or floating glaciers en route to the remote landing site. |
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Touching down on the Norris or Taku Glacier, you will have approximately 20 minutes to explore the ancient landscape. Your pilot doubles as your glacier guide on this small-group adventure, and here you will learn how the ice flows, forms and shapes the landscape. You will also have the amazing opportunity to peer down into a crevasse or watch as a glacial stream suddenly emerges and then disappears beneath the icy surface. |
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Your return flight to Juneau (total roundtrip flight time is approximately 30 minutes), offers more exciting photo opportunities, including a flight along the Gastineau Channel, where you will view ruins of the gold mines that made the city famous. This beautiful landscape seen at altitude is an experience that will remain in your memory forever, and with plenty of photo-opportunities you will be able to share it with your loved ones for years to come. |
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Duration |
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| 2 hours |
$329 * |
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