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Alaska, USA
Wilderness Kayak Adventure in Haines
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This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$163.50
Chilkoot Lake Kayaing - Departing from Haines.

We offer small group guided guided kayak trips on this pristine mountain lake near Haines, Alaska. Our guides all undergo rigorous in house safety training...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (47)
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$166
Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views
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Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$175
Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure
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Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this Alaskan wilderness adventure from Ketchikan! Follow your guide along gorgeous bays, past lush islands, and...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (98)
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$179
Resurrection Bay Waterfall And Rainforest Adventure

Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay, its abundant marine life, and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip,...

4 hours 45 minutes
4 hours 45 minutes
4 hours 45 minutes
4.8 (12)
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$180
Half-Day Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour
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The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along...

4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4.8 (41)
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$181.67
Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier
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This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough...

3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$185
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (209)
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$189
Ocean Raft Alaska
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2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (436)
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$189.99
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (200)
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$199
Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to...

3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (330)
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$209
Moose Pass Hiking and Kayak Guided Tour Experience
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover an unforgettable adventure near Seward, Alaska, with the Moose Pass Kayak & Hike Express to Grant Lake. In just 4 hours, enjoy a 1-mile...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$215.82
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