Affordable Alaska Shore Excursions You Will Love
Discover unforgettable Alaska shore excursions that will not break the bank. Whether your stop is Juneau, Skagway, or Ketchikan, this guide highlights scenic, exciting, and accessible tours that deliver big memories for a smart price. Watch the video for a quick overview and pick the excursions that match your pace and interests.
Juneau highlights
- Glacier View Sea Kayak - A calm paddle with glacier views and coastal scenery.
- Juneau Highlights Land Tour - Historic sights, scenic stops, and local insight.
- Whale Watching Tour - Guaranteed whale sightings with expert guides.
- Mendenhall Glacier River Float Trip - an exciting river float with beautiful views of the iconic glacier.
- Sled Dog Discovery - Meet huskies and try dryland mushing.
- Whale Watching + Mendenhall Combo - Best of both wildlife and glaciers in one outing.
Skagway favorites
- White Pass Summit and City Tour - Scenic drive with gold rush history and mountain views.
- Scenic River Float - Relaxing float with wilderness scenery.
- Skagway Adventure Hike - An exciting hike with sweeping mountain panoramas.
- Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float - Historic Chilkoot Trail hike paired with a calm river float.
- White Pass Summit Train Excursion - Ride the famous mountain railway for fascinating history and beautiful views.
Ketchikan picks
- Wildlife Sanctuary and Totem Park - Totem history, cultural insight, and wildlife viewing.
- Rainforest Canoe and Nature Trail - Paddle and short rainforest walk for a nature fix.
- Ketchikan Kayak Eco Tour - A guided sea kayak along the coast and nearby islands with wildlife opportunities.
- Ketchikan E-Bike and Hike - Combine an easy e-bike ride with a short nature hike.
Final thoughts
These tours combine Alaska's iconic scenery, authentic local experiences, and great value. Click any tour link above to view full details and reserve your spot.
Haley Mortenson is Director of Marketing at Alaska shore tours, and has been writing about Alaska for over seven years. With inside knowledge of the Alaska tourism industry, a background in creative writing and a love for the mountains and adventure sports of Alaska, she is well-equipped to help visitors to Alaska find the right tours and experiences. Haley describes herself as our resident marketing guru and mac n' cheese connoisseur. Growing up in the Big Sky Country down south, she developed her love of big mountains and epic adventures that drew her here to Alaska Shore Tours.
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