Alaskan Excursions

Jill W

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Hi- we're going to Alaska for the first time in August and it's almost time for us to book our excursions. Are there any ones in particular that are a must do?

TIA!
 
This is the ultimate thread of Alaska excursions:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/alaska-excursions-post-your-reviews-here.2723087/

There are also a lot of other recent threads. I you search "Alaska Excursions" you'll see lots of results with all sorts of different recommendations. I also recommend reading trip reports, particularly from people who have similar aged children. You can get some good ideas there.

For our family, we loved everything we did and I wouldn't have changed a thing. We did:
Skagway: Chilkoot Yukon Rail & Bus Excursion w/ Dogcart experience (bus up/train down)

Juneau: In the morning rented a car and drove to Mendenhall Glacier. In the afternoon we went on a private whale watching trip with Rum Runners (sharing the boat with a fellow DISer)

Ketchikan: In the morning we relaxed (well, sort of, I did a spin class, but DH and DD hung out), then in the afternoon we went into town to do some exploring, then at 2:15 we went sea kayaking with Southeast Sea Kayaks for a 2 hour trip.

There are loads of pictures and more detailed descriptions of all of these in my trip report here: http://www.disboards.com/threads/wo...dventure-with-extra-fun-in-vancouver.3537617/
 
Are you planning to book with Disney or on your own? Any children (and ages)?

Whale watching in Juneau is great. We've gone twice with Orca Enterprises. We've also done the Pilot's Choice double glacier landing with Temsco Helicopters.

In Ketchikan we've gone twice with Island Wings - once to Anan Creek (for bears) and once to Misty Fjords. Also spent time walking around town.

Once in Skagway we did the dog sledding with Temsco Helicopters. Another time we rented a car and drove to Emerald Lake, making stops along the way. (Used Murray's Guide.)

Alaska is spectacular. If you can, get up in the air (helicopter, sea plane) to really appreciate the size and beauty. Enjoy!
 

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