By Contributing Writer
The Best Alaska Shore Excursions
Alaska is one of the last frontiers left in the world. Some consider it one of the best places to go on vacation, and several different cruise ships visit the destination. These Alaskan
cruises are very popular and offer an array of adventures on and off the ships. Travelers can see the natural beauty of the area and the native wildlife in and out of the water during shore excursions. A few of these stand out among the crowd. These trips are offered from some cruise lines or directly through a tour company.
Misty Fjords National Monument
See Alaska in all its glory aboard a seaplane. You will view land that has never been touched by a human. President Jimmy Carter selected this area in Ketchikan, Alaska as a national monument. Witness views of towering cliffs, countless waterfalls and glacier-formed fjords found in one of the most magnificent places in the world. The seaplane lands on a lake during the excursion to give you a chance to observe the area from a different perspective.
Alaska Seaplane Tours
420 Front Street
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
(907) 225-1974
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Take pleasure in a six-hour tour on board a double-deck boat slowly moving around Resurrection Bay. It is located in Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, Alaska This excursion offers outstanding glimpses of the Alaskan wildlife in breathtaking surroundings. The boat is just under 100 feet long and the cruise is about 110 miles round-trip. There are a few different routes to pick from and lunch (or dinner) is served, depending on your departure time.
Alaska Tours
413 G Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99601
(907) 277-3000
Helicopter Glacier Trek
Witness the unbelievable Alaskan terrain from the skies above and then land on an actual glacier. Located in Juneau, Alaska this helicopter tour takes you over the enormous Juneau ice field that encompasses 1,500 square miles. The helicopter lands on one of more than 30 glaciers in the area. A skilled guide trains you in fundamental mountaineering and trekking skills. You then spend more than two hours gradually exploring the various areas of the glacier up close.
NorthStar Trekking
P.O. Box 32540
Juneau, AK 32540
(907) 790-4530
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