pasc Posted March 5, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2006 We will cruise on Mercury may 26th. I am wondering which excursions we should do in Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway ? We though Mendenhall Helicoptor in Juneau, WhitePass scenic Railway or car rental or Glacier Point with Wilderness safari, and no idea for Ketchikan. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripster Posted March 6, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I would suggest a flight to Misty Fjords with Island Wings while in Ketchikan. Juneau is known for their helicoptor tours and whale watches, so you made a good choice there. (a helicoptor tour that includes dog sledding is also very popular) And I am told that the White Pass Railroad is a "must" while in Skagway, so you're looking good! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted March 6, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The White Pass-Yukon Railroad is highly recommended since it is a wonderful piece of Alaska history following an amazing feat of engineering along the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 6, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2006 You've got good choices. :) Out of Ketchikan, fishing is very popular, and flightseeing. Great walking tour city too. :) Plenty of native culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Cruis'n Posted March 6, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Ditto much of the above. Last summer I did the Island Wings flight see of Misty Fjords. In Juneau did both a helicopter landing and whale watch (Coastal & Capt. Larry - book them together and they coordinate transportation between them and save about an hour that way - just call the Orca office.) Also did the White Passs RR in Skagway. All very good. Next time I would do the float trip to the Eagle Preserve in Skagaway. A tip I learned on these boards is not to get hung up on "Mendenhal" Glacier. I went to Herbert Glacier, right next to it, and did not miss anything. Mendenhall has name recognition, but I don't think it's superior in any other way. (But I invite other opinions on that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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