4 Shore Walks Worth Lacing Up For

1.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

You’ll hike two miles through rainforest with guides such as Danny, Owen, Rachel, or Dominic, then float the Taiya River through Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Expect a steep, rocky opening section, wildlife spotting, snacks, port pickup, and a small group capped at 11.

“Shaggy was an awesome guide. We had a great time hiking and learning about plants and shrooms. Great float too.”

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2.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide near Olden’s cruise pier, ride through Olden Valley, then walk 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect steep sections, roaring waterfalls, glacier-fed streams, and a viewpoint over Olden Lake. Guides may include Sam, Anna, Alyssa, or Elisabet.

“Fabulous day with gorgeous scenery!! Guide was patient friendly and knowledgeable.”

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3.Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $402

Canoe 5 to 6 miles across Mendenhall Lake toward Mendenhall Glacier, then walk about 2 miles on rocky terrain with a guide. Above and Beyond Alaska supplies boots, rain gear, paddling equipment, snacks, and transport. This is active, scenic, and not a glacier-trekking tour.

“All of the employees were very friendly and helpful. The whole day was a great experience. Rain gear, boots and snacks were provided. The guides gave great information on everything that we were seeing and what was there before.”

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4.Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend about six hours hiking from Juneau through Tongass National Forest to a Mendenhall Glacier viewpoint. Expect 7 to 8 miles of uneven trail, steep bedrock, streams, rain, and a 10 to 15 pound pack. Guides provide rain gear, snacks, water, and hiking equipment.

“I was actually super excited for this excursion after reading the reviews and especially after hiking on a glacier earlier in my trip. I would have given this review more stars if it was advertised as a Hike and possible glacier viewing because that would have been accurate. 90 of this trip was spent hiking through the woods to get to the glacier, and according to our guides some groups don't even make it that far depending on the fitness levels of the group. From the description I was expecting a glacier trek AND climb and in reality we stepped on the glacier for all of 20 minutes. Meanwhile we…”

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