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Juneau, Alaska
Boat, Cruise, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Whale Watch
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From the capital city of Juneau and the Mendenhall Glacier to historic Skagway and awesome Glacier Bay National Park, we invite you to meet Alaska, where rugged wilderness and a pioneering spirit are at the heart and soul. Hike amid thick forests of spruce and Douglas fir, and cruise through the vibrant blue waters of Glacier Bay, where wildlife and calving glaciers take center stage. Fly above North America’s longest fjord. Travel the Inside Passage, popularized by the Klondike gold stampede in the late 1890s, and discover that history still thrives in landmarks along our route.
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Meet in Juneau 
Trace the footsteps of gold miners on the historic Perseverance Trail Follow paths through Sitka spruce forests and lush flora along the scenic banks of Gold Creek Explore historic Juneau on foot.
On our way to Haines, fly over Lynn Canal, the longest and narrowest fjord in North America Hike through temperate rain forest to Seduction Point, keeping an eye out for moose, grizzlies, black bears and bald eagles Hop on a high-speed ferry to Skagway Travel along the original Gold Rush trail on the historic White Pass & Yukon Railway, which climbs nearly 3,000 feet in 20 miles at grades of up to 3.9 percent, making it one of the steepest railways in the world 
Hike to Laughton Glacier in the shadow of the Sawtooth Mountains.
Get a bird’s-eye view of the Chilkat Range on a flight to Glacier Bay Sea kayak to Pleasant Island, a beautiful stretch of land covered in old-growth forest and offering grand views of the Fairweather Range and Cathedral Peaks Enjoy a day-long cruise through the brilliant blue Glacier Bay National Park, a World Heritage site Watch for graceful humpback whales and listen for the thunder of calving glaciers Hike through a rain forest and along a trail lined with wildflowers, mushrooms and blackberry bushes.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
A phenomenal experience filled with sensory awe and everlasting memories. The local guides and leaders were more than simply competent - they were effervescent personalities that precisely complemented the experience. We trekked to locations that we could not have imagined, enjoyed vistas that no camera picture will ever fully capture. It was, quite simply, the best.- Oceanside, CA
For 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Alaska tour experts. For walking tours and hiking tours in USA, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our USA walking tours and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA multisport tours click here.
Juneau (1 night): A hotel with a host of amenities located in the heart of the bustling Alaskan capital.
Skagway (2 nights): A comfortable inn adjacent to Skagway’s historic district offering warm hospitality in a rustic setting.
Glacier Bay (2 nights): A charming haven nestled on the shore of Bartlett Cove with a perpetually blazing fire and a hearty Alaskan menu.
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Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
||
| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
