Jason was the best guide! He had a ton of knowledge, stories, (and jokes of course!)…read more Absolutely recommend. The rapids were fun for a beginner like myself and the views speak for themselves.

Five star experience with Autumn and Captain Lee! Quite an informative and knowledgeable crew. The…read moresafety briefing was thorough and the boat was clean and organized. Autumn clearly has a passion for whales and gave us enough education to fuel our fire for the animals. We saw calves and Sasha and we were treated with the experience of a whale breaching right in front of the boat! Overall a wonderful experience and looking forward to another tour with ATA! Also to mention the wonderful salmon bake! Fresh fish and live music with covered seating and a creekside view. The short hike to the waterfall was fun too! Special shout out to our wonderful bus driver too! She drives the "sunshine" bus and while her name escapes me, her impression does not! She pointed out an eagle's nest, told stories of the legendary wolf Romeo, and gave us a quick but detailed history of the town. Bonus that she's from our neck of the woods!

Wonderful service. Very helpful, upbeat, and easy to contact. I had to cancel my tour but cannot…read moresay enough about how nice they were.

These guys were amazing. We hired a guide for our group of four, and lucked out with an extra guide…read morefor free! The gear (tandem kayaks, paddles, PFDs, skirts) was all in great condition. The guides knew their stuff, and helped our group feel safe and comfortable, despite the choppy waves. They gave us some great guidance about steering and controlling the kayaks. They were so low key and fun it was almost as if we were a group of 6 friends going out for a paddle. They pointed out landmarks and we even saw eagles feeding on the shore - awesome. I would recommend this outfitter without hesitation, and will use them again if I'm ever back in Juneau. Thanks for making a memorable trip even more fantastic!

Liz at the kayak rental shop in Auke Bay definitely went above and beyond! She was very friendly,…read moreprofessional and very knowledgeable. She fixed the rudder on my kayak with ease even though it was a complicated repair. Thank you Liz!

We went to Norris Glacier with ABAK and it was amazing!!!! The air, water, and land combination…read morewas incredible!!! Seaplane to the glacier landing. Packraft to the glacier and walk on Norris glacier. Every bit was fantastic. Everything was very organized with exceptional service.

This was a great and amazing excursion. Sam was a great and knowledgeable of he stuff. We got to…read moresee about 6 bald eagles on our rafting trip. Thank you Sam for an unforgettable excursion

This was a great experience. Highly recommended if you want a combination of wildlife and scenery…read more Ryan, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We spent about an hour and a half on the Chilkat river and saw a ton of eagles.

This experience was amazing. I have never seen a view so beautiful before the helicopter made me…read morefeel safe. I was very comfortable. They were very nice. Also, while on the glacier, they let us drink the water and I was seasick during our cruise and when I drink the water I was healed. The helicopter is way better than the ones at home in India. I will definitely want to go back here again. I loved the glacier shout out to the staff, Hunter and Colin for being so hopeful to all the people that were on the glacier.

I had an amazing experience. I would definitely do it again. This was my first time on a helicopter…read moreand the ride was very smooth. Very friendly staff and answered all questions we had. Thank you Temsco Helicopters for an experience of a lifetime.

Had an outstanding guided tour with this company in the Tongass national Forrest surrounding the…read moreMendenhall glacier. This was a strenuous 5 mile hike over uneven terrain and a steep elevation climb, but the trek was worth it. Multiple beautiful views along the way to include the glacier. The guide went out of her way to ensure the pace was something that all Trail participants could do, taking well-timed breaks , ensuring the group stayed together. She also provided a nice history of the national park and the glacier in particular, integrating that into the hike which added so much more to this excursion. Of note, She also went above and beyond what was advertised for this hike by taking us into side trails off of the main trail to make sure we saw extra landmarks and terrain that she deemed as beautiful and meaningful that added so much more to this excursion. Nice! The side detours included a beautiful waterfall and some nice elevated views that were just outstanding and made the hike that much more memorable. High marks not only for this guide but for this company for hiring such qualified and passionate guides. Highly recommend this company where I Will definitely use them the next time I am in Juneau.

Absolutely Outstanding! One of the Best Excursions We've Ever Taken!…read more If you're visiting Juneau, this is the excursion to book! Our Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier tour with Gastineau Guiding was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. It was easily one of the best shore excursions we've ever experienced. Our guide, Collin Taylor, was exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire day so much fun. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating information about Juneau, Alaska's wildlife, humpback whales, the Mendenhall Glacier, and even photography. His passion for Alaska was contagious. Our captain, Ron, was equally outstanding. He and Collin knew exactly where to find the whales, and they delivered! We saw at least a dozen humpback whales, including adults and a calf. We watched countless whale blows, multiple tail flukes, and even witnessed a breach in the distance. As a bonus, we got incredibly close to a group of sea lions relaxing on a navigation buoy. The Mendenhall Glacier portion of the tour was just as impressive. The hike through the rainforest was beautiful, and Collin explained how the glacier has retreated over the years and how an entirely new forest has grown in its place. It gave us a whole new appreciation for the landscape. We came away with some incredible photos and unforgettable memories. The icing on the cake is that Collin is also a professional photographer and shares his photos with the group afterward. That allowed us to stay in the moment while knowing we'd still have amazing professional-quality memories to take home. Five stars without hesitation. Gastineau Guiding exceeded every expectation, and if you can, request Collin Taylor. You won't regret it!

I really enjoyed my stay at Shelter Lodge. The boat captains, cooks, and entire crew took excellent…read morecare of all of us the whole time. The fishing was fun, but getting to know the other guests was one of the best parts -- it made the whole experience feel like a great group adventure. The last night's video presentation was really entertaining, and then Kenji (the big boss) gave a heartfelt speech appreciating a couple of longtime guest who's been coming for over 20 years. You could tell how much it meant to him -- he even got emotional, which shows how passionate he is about his business and his guests. Afterward, he gave every one of us a hug. Thanks, Kenji and the whole team, for such a memorable experience. I'll definitely be back!

From our arrival on 08/31/2026 to our departure on 09/04/2026 we were treated like family. First…read moreclass meals were prepared daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all scrumptious. The entire staff operated like a well oiled machine. When fishing, safety was always a top priority. Hitting our limits each day was an added bonus. The fish preparation for shipping was amazing,everything labeled and vacuum packed. Can't recommend Shelter Lodge enough.

We just had the trip of a lifetime using this company! They've taken a yacht and divided it into 4…read morestaterooms, plus rooms for captain. They have more bathroom than bedrooms! With their wealth of experience, we traveled from Juneau to Sitka, Alaska filled with one of a kind experiences. We were taken to areas filled with lots of sea lions and puffins, a different area with mountain goats and their babies, and hiking areas. Probably the most spectacular was watching whales! Orca whales breeching out of the water. One whale got his entire body out of the water three times! Another day we were among humpback whales hunting together by bubble net feeding. The whales work together in a closing circle blowing bubbles forcing schools of fish together before the whales then swim up through the fish catching them in their mouths. To see groups of over a dozen doing this is fantastic! On a par with those two was coming up close to a glacier watching for calving while being served hot chocolate spiked with peppermint schnapps. While at that spot, we pulled in with nets very small pieces of floating glacier that was chipped up into smaller pieces to put in our drinks!! Lots of otters and bald eagles everyday. On a few days we got tandem kayaks out which was so relaxing especially in the glorious surrounding such as when we got close to some waterfalls. Everyday we saw lots of cute sea otters and bald eagles. One day we fished off the boat and on two days we put out crab pots, caught dungeness crab and had them for two sumptuous meals. Speaking of meals, all of them we magnificent! The chef, Debbie, seemed to be in the kitchen most of the day preparing these masterpieces. Fresh flowers were abundant on board, as well as snack baskets filled with different chocolate, candy, chips and snacks. Everyday was a new thrill. This was an unforgettable experience!

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