Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery in Juneau, AK

You’re in for the journey of a lifetime.

Tour Details

Duration
3 hours of total tour time
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Description
Includes 25 minutes of Glacier Flightseeing in route to the Taku Glacier Lodge,
2 full hours on the Taku Glacier Lodge grounds, and a 15-minute return flight past the glaciers to the downtown Juneau waterfront.

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Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery

You’re in for the journey of a lifetime. We’ve combined the best experiences of Alaska for this unique 3-hour excursion. Glacier flightseeing, the remote and historic private Taku Glacier Lodge, wilderness trails, wildlife, and to top it off a scrumptious wild Alaska salmon feast.

A true Alaskan experience, your adventure begins the moment you “take off” from the heart of the downtown Juneau waterfront. Each passenger will take pleasure in having their own window seat with an unrestricted view of the magnificent glaciers and deep blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield. Snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and lush forests await. A full narration on individual headsets provides insightful and awe-inspiring information while allowing the pilot to focus on their all-important piloting duties.

The Taku River will be your “runway” when landing at the Taku Glacier Lodge. This historic lodge was built in 1923 directly across from the picturesque Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier, and sits amid the untouched Tongass National Forest. Shortly after your arrival, the aroma of fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon tells you the feast is about to begin. Your salmon entrée will be complimented with all-homemade side dishes for either brunch, lunch or dinner, including actual glacier ice to cool your drinks. This truly Alaskan meal is presented with an elegantly rustic charm. While enjoying your meal, your host will entertain you with stories of the Taku Glacier Lodge’s colorful past and characters like Mary Joyce with her famous 1,000-mile dogsled trip that put the Taku Glacier Lodge on the Alaska map and the National Register of Historic Places. This unique lodge is decorated with old dog sleds, hunting and trapping gear, furs and other Alaskan memorabilia.

This is your Taku Glacier Lodge trip; MAKE IT WHAT YOU WANT! After your meal you may take in one of a number of options; wander the well-maintained trails of the old growth forest independently, explore on a guided interpretative nature walk, or relax with a beverage and soak in the serenity of a place scarcely touched by time. All the while keep an eye out for the black bears that can’t resist the aroma of fresh grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon.

The Menu

Taku Glacier Lodge – Lunch & Dinner (departures after 10:00am):
The meal is served approximately 1 hour after the tour departure time. Everything on the menu is made from scratch!

  • Wild Alaskan Salmon cooked over an outdoor alderwood fire
  • (Chicken as an alternative)
  • Special Slow-Cooked Baked Beans
  • Fresh Coleslaw
  • Pioneer Fruit Compote
  • Alaskan Sourdough Bread
  • Savory Herb Biscuits
  • Famous Taku Lodge Ginger Cookies
  • Hot Russian Tea
  • Coffee
  • Lemonade or water (chilled with actual glacier ice)
  • Beer and Wine (available at a minimal cost)

Taku Glacier Lodge – Brunch (departures before 10:00am):
The brunch departure is the perfect way to start the day as it includes all of the amazing food from above, with the addition of reindeer sausage and scrumptious scones.

**With minor adjustments to items on our menu, we can accommodate dietary restrictions such as Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, etc.**

This Tour Includes:

  • 5-Glacier Floatplane Flightseeing on fully modified classic DeHavilland seaplanes
  • Water take-off in the heart of downtown from the historic Juneau Waterfront
  • EVERYONE has a window seat
  • Remote river landing at the Taku Glacier Lodge
  • 1923-built Taku Glacier Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest and across from the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier
  • Always serving fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon
  • Not just a “Salmon Bake” but a “Salmon Feast”
  • Your meal will be complimented with all homemade side dishes for brunch, lunch or dinner
  • Enjoy your drinks chilled with actual 1,000-year-old glacier ice
  • Hear the history behind the Taku Glacier Lodge’s placement on the map of Alaska
  • After-meal choices include: exploring on a guided interpretative nature walk, wandering the well-maintained trails of the old growth forest independently, or relax with a beverage and soak in the serenity of a place scarcely touched by time.
  • And always look for the wild black bears that frequent the Taku Glacier Lodge grounds!

Raining on the day of your tour? Juneau sits in the world’s largest temperate rainforest so we are used to getting some rain. If weather conditions are such that we cannot provide a safe and quality tour, we will cancel flights as needed and you will be issued a full refund. Otherwise, cloudy days with a little rain can be some of our best glacier-viewing days because the blue hues of the ice really pop! Clouds or sunshine, this trip will be an experience of a lifetime and a true look at Mother Nature in her finest. This is the essence of what memories are made of. Everyone has a window seat! 

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