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DW and I did a 2-week Alaska cruise and land tour combo 2 years ago. In At Ketchikan, I'd recommend a self-guided walking tour. If you go in late summer, the salmon will be spawning on the river that runs right through the middle of town. Be prepared for rain. Ketchikan is one of the rainiest places on earth. On our trip we were there on one of the rare summer dry days. The locals kept telling us how lucky we were.
In Juneau we did this tour. Pricey, but DW and I both agreed it was the highlight of our trip. After the tour, we had time to walk to the Alaska State Museum and spend a few hours viewing the exhibits there.
In Icy Straits, a whale watching excursion would be my recommendation. OTOH, if you are an adrenaline junkie - the longest (and at one time, the highest, and fastest) zip line in the world is located there. Even if you don't zip, it is worthwhile to eat at the restaurant near the terminus and watch the brave make the trip.
The wild card in any Alaska trip is the weather. You never know what you are going to get from one day to the next. Be prepared for changes in plans. And always pack a poncho.
In Juneau we did this tour. Pricey, but DW and I both agreed it was the highlight of our trip. After the tour, we had time to walk to the Alaska State Museum and spend a few hours viewing the exhibits there.
In Icy Straits, a whale watching excursion would be my recommendation. OTOH, if you are an adrenaline junkie - the longest (and at one time, the highest, and fastest) zip line in the world is located there. Even if you don't zip, it is worthwhile to eat at the restaurant near the terminus and watch the brave make the trip.
The wild card in any Alaska trip is the weather. You never know what you are going to get from one day to the next. Be prepared for changes in plans. And always pack a poncho.
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