May 6, 2025

Wild Coast Excursions

Wild Coast Excursions – Juneau’s Bear Viewing Specialists

Wild Coast Excursions specializes in private and small-group brown bear viewing tours from Juneau, offering fly-in access to Southeast Alaska’s most iconic wilderness bear viewing areas, including Pack Creek on Admiralty Island, and Waterfall Creek on Chichagof Island. Our trips are carefully timed to optimize seasonal bear behavior, with early summer coastal bear viewing in May and June and peak salmon-season bear viewing from late July through September. This focus on remote, small-group experiences delivers some of the best brown bear viewing in Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska.

Our guides include former U.S. Forest Service Wilderness and Pack Creek Rangers, and lead bear viewing guides with over a decade of wilderness bear guiding experience and who are trained in bear behavior, responsible wildlife management, natural history, safety, and Leave No Trace ethics. Wild Coast Excursions is a leader in responsible wilderness travel, operating under exclusive special use permit and prioritizing wildlife well-being on every trip. We operate all carbon-negative trips through emission reductions in partnership with the Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund / Alaska Heat Smart program, and incorporate regenerative practices such as efficient flight scheduling, composting and recycling, local sourcing, and using reusable or compostable packaging for our trip’s catered meals. We are also Juneau’s only business member of the 1% for the Planet program.

  • Private & small-group bear viewing tours from Juneau
  • Pack Creek (Admiralty Island) & Waterfall Creek (Chichagof Island)
  • Early-season (May–June) & peak-season (late July–September) trips
  • Former USFS Wilderness & Pack Creek ranger guides
  • Carbon-negative operations & regenerative business practices

July 9, 2024

Sockeye Cycle Company

Sockeye Cycle Company offers bicycle tours, rentals, sales, and service at both of our locations in Haines & Skagway, Alaska. In addition to day tours, we also have a growing multi-day tour operation offering fully supported bicycle tours in the Southeast region, Denali, and the Yukon Territory. At both locations, you will find a staff of experienced mechanics, knowledgeable sales associates, a large variety of retail items, and an extensive rental fleet. Check out the region’s premier bicycle business for over 30 years!

March 1, 2022

Out To Sea Expedition Company

Founded in 2019 by Ketchikan locals Delaney Murphy & Eric Lunde, Out to Sea Expedition Company’s mission is to explore our world with an adventurous spirit in a sustainable way. The independent tour operator specializing in guided wildlife eco-tours, and custom outdoor expeditions, uses fully inflatable Zodiacs to explore the waters surrounding Ketchikan. In addition to operating environmentally conscious wildlife tours, Out to Sea provides marine transportation, and outdoor gear & rentals, helping locals and visitors alike craft their own adventures.

Inspired by their mutual love for the pristine wilderness and wildness of Alaska, the couple wanted to share their beautiful home with visitors from around the world in way that was both responsible and authentically Alaskan. The outdoor adventure company was established with the belief that we can have fun and explore our world, while also being good stewards of our environment and our community. Out to Sea strives to be economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable, and avoid creating negative impacts wherever possible. In addition to their partnership with industry and community organizations, Out to Sea Expedition Company is Whale Sense certified, and a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of all sales to the research and conservation efforts of Audubon Alaska.

May 14, 2020

Wings Airways & Taku Glacier Lodge

We are honored to share a part of Juneau’s history with you, as you fly in a classic DeHavilland Otter seaplane from the capital’s historic waterfront and beyond. View the remnants of an ice age as you soar over 5 glaciers branching from the Juneau Icefield. Experience a river landing in front of the rustic and elegant Taku Glacier Lodge, where a salmon feast awaits you. Soak up nature in the best possible place- remote wilderness of Alaska. A birds-eye view, getting in the heart of wild nature and appreciating the bountiful waters and land of Alaska is what makes us what we are and what we value sharing with so many.

White Pass & Yukon Route

May 14, 2020

White Pass & Yukon Route

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route was and remains an engineering marvel. Today, guests experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, trestles & tunnels from the comfort of vintage train cars. The White Pass & Yukon Route is Alaska’s most popular shore excursion and a favorite on many Alaska/Yukon travelers’ must-see lists.

Explore Alaska's fjords, nature, wildlife and culture with the expert crew of the tugboat Swell.

May 13, 2020

Maple Leaf Adventures

Selected as an operator of “Best of the World” trips by National Geographic Traveler, Maple Leaf Adventures has pioneered conservation-focused, expedition cruises along the Inside Passage since 1986. With a reputation as one of the west coast’s top sustainable tour operators, its multi-day Alaska cruises give guests unique insight into the region’s natural wonders, often areas that were once under threat of destruction. Expeditions differ from your typical cruise ship; guests are immersed in the natural and cultural history of the world they are exploring, each day becoming more in tune with the rhythms of the coast. Small groups move between locations and live and dine aboard a classic, converted tugboat. She accommodates up to twelve guests with a crew of five, including a naturalist and chef.

Maple Leaf Adventures is an innovator in regenerative tourism. One of the first operators of small-boat travel in Alaska, BC’s Great Bear Rainforest and northwestern Vancouver Island, they allocate significant resources to support and build a conservation-based economy on the coast. Maple Leaf’s leaders are fuelled by their education in environmental studies and social responsibility. Their vision is to drive a made-on-the-coast, high-quality nature-based tourism industry, that has a symbiotic relationship with coastal ecosystems and cultures and integrates with both indigenous and western cultures along the coast.

Guard Island Lighthouse

May 13, 2020

Lighthouse Excursions

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally-owned and operated tour company that provides a scenic boat tour – the Lighthouse, Totems, and Eagles Excursion – to view Ketchikan’s abundant American bald eagles, the totem poles of Totem Bight State Park and the historic Guard Island Lighthouse. While cruising the coastline of the Tongass National Forest, the world’s largest temperate rainforest, our experienced local captain and their crew will share their knowledge of Southeast Alaska’s coastal history, native culture, and the interconnected ecosystems and the animals that call this region home. Whether relaxing in the heated main cabin or enjoying the open-air observation deck of the boat, we encourage visitors to keep on the lookout for American bald eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, moon jellyfish, pigeon guillemots, blue heron, deer, whales, and other wildlife. A complimentary snack buffet and non-alcoholic beverages are included in our tour!

Lighthouse Excursions is dedicated to sustainable tourism practices. Be it guest-direct (like promoting safe and respectful wildlife viewing or providing recycling receptacles on board our vessels) or behind-the scenes (like employee education or investing in environmentally-friendly vessel upgrades), we love our Alaskan wilderness and proudly support an environmental ethic which will preserve our state for generations to come.

Burro Creek Waterfall

May 13, 2020

Burro Creek Lodge

Exclusive Burro Creek Lodge getaway allows smaller groups to enjoy an elegant, off-grid wilderness lodge experience. Featuring stunning waterfalls, a delicious Dungeness crab & shrimp feast, Alaskan tranquility and a top notch experience. Wild Alaska at its best! BURRO CREEK WATERFALL LODGE FEATURES: *Scenic, private boat ride across Lynn Canal to the exclusive & magical Burro Creek Lodge. *Delicious homestyle Dungeness crab & shrimp feast with Andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn on the cob & wood fired bread. * Decadent double chocolate mason jar brownies with assorted fixings & marshmallows toasted over the campfire. (S’mores too!) *Mimosas, Alaskan & domestic beers, champagne, wine, locally roasted coffee & other beverages. * Charming and local on site musician, chef & naturalist * Off-grid hydro power demonstration * World class waterfalls, endless photo opportunities & optional hiking trails.

 

May 13, 2020

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour

Epic Alaska! This is the tour you’ve been waiting for; An unparalleled opportunity to board a genuine crab fishing vessel that has been retrofitted for you in fine style. Fans of the Discovery Channel program, The Deadliest Catch, will know this ship as it was featured during season 2 of the program. It has been redesigned with guests’ comfort in mind and will sail you into the heart of the Alaska you’ve been dreaming of. On this 3-hour adventure you will meet the fishermen that have braved the wild Alaskan seas and hear their tales of survival, adventure and fun! They will pull up a variety of fishing gear from the ocean in their quest for sea stars, octopus, prawns, halibut and of course, a variety of crab. Whatever is caught will be shared with guests who can touch and photograph the incredible live creatures. The eagle viewing encounter is breathtaking as eagles soar and dive within yards of the boat. Photographers from around the world have sought out this tour as it has become legendary for providing that “once in a lifetime” shot. All the while, fishermen will share their knowledge and experiences as you become personally engrossed by their tales, both thrilling and heartwarming. This award-winning tour is not to be missed! It is a top-rated tour on all cruise lines and is one of the most lauded excursions on travel web sites. Customer service is a top priority with this company and guests will not be disappointed.

Above & Beyond Alaska, LLC

May 11, 2020

Above & Beyond Alaska, LLC

Above & Beyond Alaska, LLC (ABAK) is an employee-owned local guiding company based in Juneau, which is nestled below the Coast Mountains and beside the ocean in the heart of Southeast Alaska’s temperate rain forest. We have been exploring the Tongass National Forest, glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, and waters of Alaska’s inside passage for over 25 years and guiding others since 2002. ABAK offers an opportunity to explore any of the environments found around Juneau by kayak, foot, boat, plane, or helicopter. Our goal is to provide a complete Alaskan wilderness experience by sharing with our clients our passion, technical know-how, and natural history knowledge.