A short cruise trip to Alaska can be a perfect getaway from the hectic work schedule of the city. And it's not only a perfect break from the city life, but promises to be exhilarating, rewarding and memorable throughout your life. The beautiful images shown on television are enough for one to guess the beauty of the place. So what will happen if a person actually gets to see and visit the place. It will surely be breathtaking.
Alaska Shore Excursions
Helicopter Glacier Trek
For those who ever wanted to be atop a glacier here's a chance for them. Over here, you get to witness the beauty of mother nature in true sense. There are plenty of glaciers spread across a thousand square miles of Juneau Icefield. You will be taken atop a glacier on a helicopter and will be landed on one of the glaciers. Here, you will be taught few basics of mountaineering and after which you are on your own for a walk. You will also be provided with all the necessary equipment. If you want you can also get a ride on a dog sled.
Misty Fjords National Monument Plane Sightseeing
The Misty Fjords National Monument cannot be missed on an Alaskan shore excursion. It is one of the most beautiful and amongst the best Alaska shore excursions. You will be on a float plane and will get to view one of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery. It will take you over never-ending waterfalls, narrow fjords, granite cliffs, steep and misty mountains. If your excursion also includes landing, your pilot will land you on a remote mountain lake, which will otherwise be very difficult to reach by foot. You can get out and feel it yourself.
Mountain Point Snorkeling
Yes. That is correct snorkeling in Alaska! Well, even I was surprised to know about it. Near the port of Ketchikan is the place where you can enjoy snorkeling in Alaskan weather. Over here, the water temperatures during summers are at an average of 55 degrees. In addition to this, you will be given a thick wetsuit and snorkeling equipment to enjoy snorkeling. Your guide will take you through it and will let you see some magnificent creatures beneath those waters. And trust me, this place has rich and very colorful marine life. It promises to be the best Alaska cruise excursions.
Bear Watching at Traitor's Cove
Your shore excursion at Alaska will not be fulfilled if you haven't spot a bear. Of course, for spotting them you will have to come in the right season and at the right place. Most of the operators cannot guarantee if you will be able to spot a bear or no. To reach Traitor's Cave, it will take couple of hours in a float plane from Ketchikan. After which, you will be taken into the forest via a van and trekking. There are safe bear watching spots from where you can spot bears feeding on salmons.
Whale Watching
Alaska is a popular destination for whale watching. The waters near Juneau port has favorable conditions which makes it a popular place for spotting humpback whales. You will be taken to the place where there would be chances of spotting these giant creatures. And if you are lucky enough, you may get a chance to spot these magnificent humpbacks feeding. It can be the best Alaska cruise shore excursions.
There was a time when going on a holiday to Alaska was treated like once in a lifetime holiday. But then, with more and more travel operators and Alaskan cruises coming up in the country, and more and more people wanting to go to Alaska for a holiday repeatedly, tourism here is booming more than ever. It is best to get bookings done in advance so as not to repent later. Even if it happened so, there are thousands of places for you to visit there. Cheers!
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