A port call in Juneau, AK is not just a stop; it’s a chance to experience Juneau shore excursions that go far beyond the ordinary. Stepping into Juneau feels like flipping the page to Alaska’s most dramatic chapter. Snow-capped peaks tower above glassy waters. Glaciers glint in the sun. The air is crisp, clean, and electric …
According to NASA’s MODIS, the Juneau Icefield spans about 3,900 square kilometers (roughly 1,500 square miles), making it one of the largest icefields in North America. If you’re curious about Juneau glacier tours, this vast, icy landscape offers some of the most stunning views you’ll ever experience. Whether you’re flying over glaciers, hiking across frozen terrain, or …
Your timely return is our priority, and we are experts at it! You can rest assured that we are committed to ensuring you never miss the next leg of your journey. Each of our tours are thoughtfully scheduled with ship schedules in mind, ensuring that you are able to arrive back to your ship before …
Glaciers are a natural wonder that not many people get to experience first-hand, because they are often found in hard-to-reach, remote places. Glaciers, and the icefields they flow from, are thousands of years old relics that allow us to peer into historic times when the earth looked much different than it does today. If you …
Located in the Tongass National Forest, the Taku Glacier Lodge offers a rare chance to experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness as it was a century ago. Built in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge is surrounded by towering glaciers, rugged landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Arrive by floatplane, where the journey …
Imagine soaring over crystal-clear waters, your aircraft gliding effortlessly before touching down on a remote lake, far from the constraints of concrete runways. That’s the magic of a float plane; a versatile aircraft fitted with buoyant pontoons, allowing it to take off and land on water. For decades, float plane travel has been a lifeline for remote communities, adventurers, …
Imagine soaring through the crisp Alaskan air, the engine roar blending seamlessly with the serene whispers of nature below, as you catch your first glimpse of glaciers and untamed wilderness from a vantage point few have experienced. Such magical moments await those who embark on adventures aboard Alaska seaplanes, where Wings Airways promises not just …
Wings Airways was just highlighted in USA Today’s Top 7 adventure travel vacations for thrill-seekers! “Century-old Taku Glacier Lodge is just a short 15-minute flight from Juneau, but seaplane pilots at Wings Airways opt for the 25-minute route, passing over a handful of massive glaciers before splashing down at the historic lodge. Once on the …
Once upon a summer, there comes a moose to the Taku Lodge. Mrs. Storfold was a Lodge manager during the 1950’s and her son recalls the days when a young calf became a part of the lodge family. A game warden, who lived in a cabin not far up river from the lodge rescued this …
In 1934, after being a nurse to Hack Smith for four years and an unexpected heart attack that took his life, Mary Joyce was deeded the Taku Glacier Lodge. With the camp, she also inherited 15 sled dogs and three head of cattle[1]. Turning the private lodge into a tourist resort that could accommode up …
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