Fun Things to Do in Alaska's Port Cities

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KETCHIKAN - Our First Port City and the Rainiest City in Alaska

1. FREE THINGS TO DO - The answer is WALK!! Ketchikan has an excellent walking tour. Go to the KETCHIKAN WALKS AND NEXT TO NOTHING ATTRACTIONS blog to read about what is free to do in Ketchikan.

2. SAXMAN TOTEM VILLAGE - There are two options.
ONE: KETCHIKAN CITY & SAXMAN TOTEM TOUR - 2 hours - $44
TWO: WILDLIFE, WILDERNESS SPECTACULAR - 2.5 hours - $62

The difference between the two appears to be that the first includes
the downtown city tour which you can do for nothing and the second
includes visits to some secluded spots including Rainbow Falls.

3. KAYAKING - Again there are two options
ONE: KETCHIKAN KAYAKING - 2 hours - $97
Leaves from the downtown area to go island hopping near Ketchikan
TWO: ORCAS COVE SEA KAYAKING - 4 hours - $161.00
Includes a 20 minute boat ride to Orcas Cove for Kayaking and
wildlife observation

4. CHARTERED SALMON FISHING - 4 hours - $216 includes license and tags

5. MISTY FJORDS SEAPLANE ADVENTURE - 2 hours - $226

6. TONGASS RAINFOREST HIKING EXPEDITION - 3 hours - $89
THIS hike takes you to Ward Creek Trail which is a few miles out
of town. For FREE hiking accessible from downtown check the other blog.

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JUNEAU - our second port city and the capital of Alaska
1. For FREE THINGS to do check out our WHAT'S FREE IN JUNEAU blog entry.

2. The Mount Roberts Tramway is located just across from the ship dock and it
takes you to the top of Mt. Roberts where you can enjoy breathtaking views
of the Lynn Canal and Gastineau Chanel, native Artists demonstrations, hiking
and alpine flowers, a nature center, the Juneau Raptor Center Bald Eagle
Display, the Chilkat Theater and more.

The Tramway is owned by Goldbelt, Incorporated, a corporation of the Tlingit
people of Southeast Alaska so they present the native view of Alaska's history

The $25 price includes all day unlimited rides.

3. JUNEAU CITY AND MENDENHALL GLACIER TOUR - Departing the dock area, our buses
will wind their way through the city's streets as our local guide points out
the highlights and folklore that has made Juneau famous. The excursion will
then take you to the Mendenhall Glacier where there are breathtaking views
of the Glacier and a bear viewing area (If you are lucky). 2.5 hours - $42

4. WHALE WATCHING - We have made special arrangements for a group tour for
only __________.

5. GLACIER VIEW SEA KAYAKING - 3.5 hours - $98
Transfer by bus to North Douglas Island for scenic views of the Mendenhall
Glacier and Auke Bay. You will hopefully be led to Mendenhall Wetlands where
you may have the opportunity to view Mendenhall Glacier as well as wildlife
including dolphins, seals, sea lions, eagles, herons and perhaps even
whales. There is nothing like being on a kayak on a nice day around Juneau
with the sea, islands and glacier in view.
Click on the Shore Excursions link to book this trip.

6. Helicopter Dog Sledding - 3.5 Hours - $438

7. Above and Beyond Helicopter - 2 hours - $229
This trip takes you up and over the Mendenhall Glaciers to the
spectacular icefields beyond. You will actually land on the Herbert Glacier
where you will disembark and set foot on this "river of ice".
Click on Shore Excursions link to book this trip. See instructions
at top of this page.