Sandwiched between the Gastineau Channel and alpine-forested mountains, Alaska’s remote capital, Juneau, features restored historic buildings, fascinating museums and vibrant nightlife. This geographically secluded city is the only state capital in America with no road system. It is a popular stopover for cruise ship visitors, who flock here for the spectacular natural surroundings and to view ancient calving glaciers. The area offers an excellent array of wildlife, including humpback whales, seals, eagles, and brown bears. Juneau offers visitors a cornucopia of exceptional wilderness attractions, including the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area, the Glacier Bay National Park and Admiralty Island National Monument, featuring the largest national forest in America. Don’t miss the massive world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. Other popular activities include kayaking, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
Tucked away in the northernmost reaches of the renowned ‘Inside Passage’ in southeast Alaska, the city of Skagway boasts a colourful history. The town features gold-rush-era restored buildings, streets lined with western-style wooden boardwalks and offers visitors superb shopping, entertainment, museums as well as an array of excellent dining options. Take an epic steam train ride up the steep Chilkoot Trail on the spectacularly scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, visit the fascinating Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park or hike along beautiful routes to Yakutania Point and Smuggler's Cove. Visitors can look forward to a range of other delightful activities including: rafting adventures down countless waterways, touring around the exquisite Emerald Lake, cycling through lush rainforest, or exploring the breathtaking Yukon Territory on horseback.
Situated on Alaska’s southeastern coast, on the island of Revillagigedo, the city of Ketchikan is known for its plentiful salmon, jaw-dropping scenery, and an incredibly rich First Nation culture. Ketchikan is idyllically positioned along a network of waterways known as the ‘Inside Passage’, which meander through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world. Known as the ‘The Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan boasts a thriving century-old fishing culture and is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including: learning about Native Alaskan culture, visiting local art galleries, fishing on one of the many lakes and rivers, ziplining over misty fjords, or spotting whales, dolphins, and sea lions.
