Discover Alaska: Inside Passage Highlights Package

Get up close and personal with Alaskan wilderness on the one-of-a-kind Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari tour! Adventure through the pristine beauty & rugged trails of the rainforest to remote Mahoney Lake in your personal UTV. As you cruise along these thrilling backroads, be sure to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of this natural wonderland while keeping a watchful eye out for wildlife like forest birds, deer, bears, and trout leaping in the lake. Rocking down the gravel road, your trail winds through old-growth forest, offering views of towering Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar, as well as superb vistas of Mahoney Lake & Falls. With multiple stopovers to trade, everyone gets to drive. The remote setting & adventurous atmosphere make this a one-of-a-kind among Ketchikan shore tours. Amid stunning natural surroundings, you’ll feel a million miles from any cares!

Like all our Ketchikan shore tours, this 3-hour and 45-minute adventure begins with convenient pick-up near the cruise docks, where you’ll be met by your friendly guide. While your knowledgeable leader heads up the pack on your Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari through the lush temperate rainforest, there will be plenty of stops to learn more about the fascinating ecology and history of the area, including tales of Ward Cove Pulp Mill. You’ll pass views of the George Inlet Fjords & other stunning vistas on your exhilarating journey to the lake.  Once back at home base, you’ll enjoy smokin’ reindeer link served on a warm bun and a cup of simmering chili. Don’t forget to leave room for a mug of hot chocolate or coffee, along with a freshly baked treat for dessert. The tour concludes back at the cruise docks, with plenty of time left in the day to explore historic downtown Ketchikan on your own and complete your relaxing and memorable day in port. Prepare for adventure, and maybe a bit of mud, on the Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari, a thrilling excursion that is sure to delight. Ketchikan shore tours don’t come more fun, or more scenic, than this one!

If you’re looking to explore scenic backroads as well as to sightsee by water, you might want to check out the Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari.

Our most popular Juneau helicopter tour and one of the best ways to see the Juneau Icefield from the sky, this top-rated Alaska helicopter tour combines the thrill of flightseeing with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to land on a glacier and explore its icy terrain.

Your adventure begins with round-trip transportation from the Juneau cruise docks. Enjoy the short, scenic drive to the helicopter base, where you’ll check in, meet your pilot, and gear up with glacier boots. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll lift off for a helicopter flight over glaciers, mountain peaks, and deep blue icefalls that define Southeast Alaska’s dramatic landscape. If it’s your first helicopter flight, don’t worry—any nerves fade fast once you’re in the air and taking in the views.

Your pilot will land on the Herbert Glacier, one of the most spectacular glaciers in the Juneau Icefield, giving you time to walk on the ice, capture incredible photos, and take in the vast, untouched beauty surrounding you.

This Juneau helicopter excursion is perfect for travelers short on time who still want the unforgettable experience of a helicopter ride and glacier landing. For a longer adventure, explore our Helicopter Glacier Trek or Taku Glacier by Land, Water, & Ice.

Skagway is the only shore stopover on the Alaskan cruise route where you can head inland for a day of scenic discovery. Most popular Skagway shore excursions heading inland along the Klondike Highway only go as far as White Pass Summit, but the full-day Yukon Discovery tour takes you further into Canada to the legendary Yukon! Follow in the footsteps of the stampeders of the 1898 Gold Rush as they headed in their thousands from Skagway to seek their fortunes in the Yukon. These days, the Klondike Highway is one of the world’s great scenic drives, with stunning alpine scenery, tranquil mountain lakes, waterfalls, and opportunities to view bears and other wildlife in their native habitat. Your Skagway excursion ends at the historic Gold Rush town of Carcross, and along the way, you’ll stop at beautiful Emerald Lake and visit Wild Adventure Yukon where you’ll have the opportunity to view husky puppies, visit the animal petting farm, and spend time in the Yukon’s largest wildlife museum. Your local guide will be on hand at all times to answer your questions and provide information on all you are seeing and experiencing on your Yukon Discovery.

Your adventure begins with pick-up right at the cruise docks in Skagway. The Yukon Discovery is a full-day Skagway excursion running for a duration of 6.5 hours so lunch is provided, with a vegan and gluten-free option available. Leave your sea legs behind on the cruise ship and take a trip inland for a wonderful opportunity to gain a glimpse into a still remote and vast wilderness on the Yukon Discovery tour!

Looking for a more customizable tour into the wilderness? You may want to check out one of our private tours, like the Private White Pass Summit Tour or the Private Emerald Lake Tour.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience during your visit to Sitka, look no further than the Salty Sitkan Metal Workshop tour. This tour will allow you to unleash your creativity and take home a special piece of Alaskan art.

In this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to transform a piece of steel into a custom keepsake that captures the essence of Sitka Sound. Your expert instructor will walk you through the necessary safety procedures and provide you with all the necessary gear before you dive into the creative process during the Salty Sitkan Metal Workshop Tour.

As you pick up your tools and let the sparks fly, you will marvel at how your steel fish begins to take shape before your eyes. Using a tear drop mallet, you’ll add intricate details to make your peice of art truly unique. You’ll add the finishing touches using a propane torch to heat and color your artwork, revealing shades of stunning bronze, purple, and blue. 

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to try something new, the Salty Sitkan Metal Workshop Tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a unique Sitka experience and create a lasting memory of your visit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your creative side and take home a piece of Alaska that is truly one of a kind.