Wrangell: all 28 tours and excursions for your cruise

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty, serenity, and unique ecosystems of the Tongass Rainforest during this picturesque, half-day nature trek. Wrangell, Historical Sites, Tongass Rainforest, Trailhead, Nature Hike, Towering Trees, FlowersDepart the pier with your naturalist guide for a short drive past Wrangell’s historical sites en route to the verdant Tongass Rainforest, the largest temperate rainforest in North America. Upon arrival at the trailhead of the Tongass Rainforest, begin your...

Relax and unwind with an unforgettable round of golf amidst an exquisite natural setting during this panoramic, half-day golfing excursion to Muskeg Meadows. Wrangell, Rainforest, Muskeg Meadows, Pacific Ocean, Snow-Capped Mountains, WildlifeDepart the pier for the short drive to Muskeg Meadows, a truly unique golfing experience amidst the Alaskan rainforest and the first nine-hole regulation golf course in southeast Alaska. Sitting atop a foundation of by-products from the once-flourishing Wrangell...

Join this wildlife and history tour to the Anan Wildlife Observatory located in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska, 40 miles south of Wrangell Alaska.  The tour begins with a 60-minute jet boat ride from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage.  Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, dolphins and occasional Orca feed on herring and smelt in the bays and currents along the way.  Eagle nests, seal haul outs and migrating waterfowl are a part of this educational wildlife tour. Your guides will...

Join this wildlife and history tour to the Anan Wildlife Observatory located in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska, 40 miles south of Wrangell Alaska. The tour begins with a 60-minute jet boat ride from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage. Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, dolphins and occasional Orca feed on herring and smelt in the bays and currents along the way. Eagle nests, seal haul outs and migrating waterfowl are a part of this educational wildlife tour. Your guides will make...

Escape the crowds on this private adventure into the spectacular and pristine Stikine/LeConte Wilderness. A private vessel just for you and your chosen traveling companions. Go at your own pace and get a customized excursion led by expert local guides. Your captain has many years of experience as a professionally trained guide and certified cultural and ecological interpreter.  Enjoy an exhilarating jetboat ride with ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration near the edge of the...

Escape the crowds on this private adventure into the spectacular and pristine Stikine/LeConte Wilderness. A private vessel just for you and your chosen traveling companions. Go at your own pace and get a customized excursion led by expert local guides. Your captain has many years of experience as a professionally trained guide and certified cultural and ecological interpreter.  Enjoy an exhilarating jetboat ride with ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration near the edge of the...

Discover the abundant flora, wildlife, and marine life along the coast of Wrangell during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Wrangell, Depart the pier for the short walk to your awaiting, high-speed jet-boat, which has been outfitted for all weather conditions. Your vessel features a comfortable, heated interior, restroom, and multiple viewing decks, with beverages and snacks served on board during this excursion. After embarking your vessel, begin your narrated sightseeing cruise...

Travel amidst incredible wildlife and spectacular glacial landscapes as you tour Le Conte Glacier Bay by boat. Le Conte Glacier Bay is a fjord 12 miles long that was carved by glaciers over thousands of years through the coastal mountain range. Transfer at the pier to your jet boat and after a safety briefing, travel 50 minutes by boat through to Le Conte Bay, home to the awe-inspiring Le Conte Glacier.The Le Conte Glacier is the southern-most tidewater glacier in the United States. Because of its...

Discover the wildlife of the Tongass National Forest, accompanied by knowledgeable biologist guides on this memorable excursion. Stretching over 16.7 million acres, the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States, containing multiple ecosystems (primarily Pacific temperate rain forest) and is where many endangered plant and animal species can be found. The forest was declared a national reserve by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. Your biologist...

Discover Tlingit culture and take an enjoyable paddle by 17-foot canoe to Shakes Island to visit the Shakes Tribal House. This excursion is geared to the novice, but those with more experience will also enjoy the destination as much as the short journey. Shakes Island is on the National Historic Register and receives over 10,000 visitors a year. This island was listed as a historic site for being one of the view living examples of the Alaska Native population of the Southeast, and for their legendary...

Walk in the footsteps of John Muir up the Mount Dewey trail, which is dedicated to one of the most renowned naturalists of the last two centuries. It was on this trail in 1879 that Muir built a fire so large that the people of Wrangell thought it was St. Elmo's Fire, as its light reflected on the clouds above it and created an eerie effect for all to see. Set out on this short excursion, meet your guides and sign a waiver before making your way to the trailhead. Make a short 20-minute hike...

Explore the Stikine River, or Stik-Heen in Tlingit meaning "Great River." Referred to as the fastest navigable, free-flowing river in North America, this impressive waterway travels 400 miles, with its originating headwaters in British Columbia and its mouth near Wrangell. This river's delta flats cover over 27,000 acres and are home to 120 species of migrating birds. The river has been carving glaciers for tens of thousands of years and roars amidst beautiful waterfalls, massive...

A miniature getaway within our coastal temperate rainforest awaits you! After a short shuttle ride though Wrangell’s historic downtown you’ll stroll on a gravel path through native ferns and berries as your guide explains the interconnectedness of the muskeg, alpine, and deep forest ecology of Southeast Alaska. Learn the names and traditional uses of local flora from microscopic mosses to the towering trees essential for survival of people on this land for thousands of years. Discover...

A world class fishing adventure in the Pacific Ocean along the famed Inside Passage of Alaska. Experience spectacular scenery and protected nearby calm waters while fishing for a multitude of sought after species including, salmon, halibut or rockfish. This trip is "Captains Choice" for best chances for catching! All the fishing charter vessels have enclosed cabins with heat, marine toilets, galley with tables and benches and large fishing platforms. Fishing is limited to 4 persons per...

Join your Alaskan Native guide to experience the dynamic history of this ancient island community through the eyes of its first nation people, the ‘Tlingít. Your journey from past to present will begin as an invited guest crossing the wooden bridge over tidal waters into Chief Shakes Tribal House- a traditional cedar ceremonial building home to impressive totems and remarkably intricate carvings. Inside, you’ll be seated to learn about the house's history, cultural items,...

Experience the majesty of Alaska's glaciers aboard a custom-built, comfortable jet boat with onboard restrooms, a heated cabin, large viewing windows, and a spacious back deck. Your Alaskan guides will provide captivating insights into the region's dynamic geology and cultural history while keeping an eye out for harbor seals, eagles, and other wildlife.The current tide level will determine whether we journey through a 12 mile long dramatic fjord to LeConte Glacier Bay, the southernmost...

Take a memorable boat ride towards LeConte Glacier, a 21-mile-long wonder located in a stunningly beautiful fjord. The glacier is extremely active, with regular calving events, and is famous for its "shooters" (massive submarine icebergs dramatically rising to the surface). The fjord, where the glacier terminates, is surrounded by steep snow-capped mountains adorned with waterfalls. The glacier's calving events produce a phenomenal collection of icebergs and bergie bits, making it a great...

Take a high country hike through the muskeg terrain of the Tongass National Forest on this vigorous excursion. Stretching over 16.7 million acres the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States, containing multiple ecosystems (primarily Pacific temperate rain forest) and is where many endangered plant and animal species can be found. Meet your guide at the pier, and receive your raingear and hiking stick. Take a 20-minute ride through the charming...

Learn about Wrangell; the history the plants and the culture of this unique frontier community. Wrangell is one of the first communities in Alaska and the only one to be governed by 4 nations: Tlingit Nation, Russia, Britain and the United States. While the indigenous populations have been here since before recorded history, about 8,000 years, the non-Native city of Wrangell was founded by Russia in 1813. Evidence of early indigenous dwellers is found in the petroglyphs found concentrated in the...

Discover the wonders of the Tongass National Forest on this excursion that introduces you to local flora and fauna and brings you to the beautiful Rainbow Falls. Departing from the pier, travel a short way along the waterfront to the Rainbow Falls nature trail in the amazing Tongass National Forest. Stretching over 16.7 million acres the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States, containing multiple ecosystems (primarily Pacific temperate rain...

Each year from early July into mid-August, as many as 300,000 salmon return to spawn in Anan Creek, one of the largest runs of salmon in southeast Alaska. It is also one of the few places in the world where black and brown bears share the same fishing spot.The Anan tour begin with an hour-long boat ride through the Back Channel, a scenic waterway separating Wrangell Island from the mainland. Along the way guides share the history and describe the geology of this beautiful area, while also scouting...

Enjoy fantastic views of the coastal rainforest, Stikine-LeConte ice cap and Outer Islands of coastal Alaska on this invigorating tour through the rain forest.Meet your naturalist guide at the dock and receive raingear and hiking sticks. Then depart by van for a short ride through the town of Wrangell and onto a remote road enroute to the trailhead. The trail itself is a narrow wooden boardwalk with steps, designed to have minimal impact on the forest floor. This hike winds through the Tongass National...

Enjoy fantastic views of the coastal rainforest, Stikine-LeConte ice cap and Outer Islands of coastal Alaska on this invigorating tour through the rain forest.Meet your naturalist guide at the dock and receive raingear and hiking sticks. Then depart by van for a short ride through the town of Wrangell and onto a remote road enroute to the trailhead. The trail itself is a narrow wooden boardwalk with steps, designed to have minimal impact on the forest floor. This hike winds through the Tongass National...

The Stikine River is considered one of the last truly wild rivers in North America, running directly through the nearly ½ million-acre Stikine LeConte' Wilderness area. Famed American naturalist, John Muir, described it as "a Yosemite 100 miles" (160 kilometers) long. The Stikine River has spectacular scenery with great photo opportunities.  Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of the world's largest temperate rain forest. This dense forest is home to a variety...

Discover the majestic scenery, Native culture and incredible wilderness of Alaska on this four-hour adventure. Learn from a Native local guide all about the unique culture of the Wrangell region as you make your way to the Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory, where (although your tour visits during non-peak season) there is still a chance to see a Black or Brown Bear. Board your jet boat and set out for a one-hour, scenic ride through the Back Channel towards your hiking destination, the renowned...

Discover the highlights of this truly Alaskan town, by coach, and see its colorful history and native culture come to life while visiting the Wrangell Museum and Petroglyph Beach with Kiks Adi Totem Park view and Alaskan Native information.Departing the pier, you'll make your way to the Wrangell Museum. The local museum houses a rich assortment of over 5,000 historic photos, native artifacts, a collection of Tlingit petroglyphs, and fishing, mining and logging displays.From here pass through...

Anan Bear and Wildlife ObservatoryA natural adventure in bear viewing! Travel by covered, heated boats the thirty-five miles to Anan via Eastern Passage, a beautiful boat ride in protected waters between Wrangell Island and the Mainland. Arriving at Anan you will debark at the trailhead and be greeted by U.S. Forest Service personnel, who will provide a brief orientation. Beginning in late June, Salmon arrive at Anan creek to spawn. At this time, Anan creek is teaming with salmon which naturally...

Anan Bear and Wildlife ObservatoryA natural adventure in bear viewing! Travel by covered, heated boats the thirty-five miles to Anan via Eastern Passage, a beautiful boat ride in protected waters between Wrangell Island and the Mainland. Arriving at Anan you will debark at the trailhead and be greeted by U.S. Forest Service personnel, who will provide a brief orientation. Beginning in late June, Salmon arrive at Anan creek to spawn. At this time, Anan creek is teaming with salmon which naturally...