Port: Juneau
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Juneau
In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris were searching for gold with the help of Indian guides. Finally, they found nuggets "as large as beans." Out of their discoveries came three of the largest gold mines in the world where more than $150 million in gold was mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska. Its total area makes it the biggest town, in size, in North and South America - and the second largest in the world.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Glacier Landing Adventure By Helicopter *
Tour Code: JNU-010
Duration: 2 hours
Retail Value: $499.00
Price: $199.00
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Discover four of Alaska's most spectacular glaciers during this scenic and exhilarating flightseeing tour.
Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the helipad. Upon arrival, you will board your helicopter for a unique flightseeing tour over four of Alaska's most spectacular glaciers. The flight time on this flightseeing adventure will enable you to see more of the majestic Juneau Icefield and its renowned glaciers. As a result, you will remain with the same pilot/ guide throughout the entire adventure.
Your pilot will fly you over the ice spires and pinnacles of the cascading, advancing or retreating glaciers. New picturesque areas emerge each day on this active glacial ice field. Your pilot/guide will choose one of these remote areas to land the helicopter on a glacier, and accompany you as you step out to explore this ancient landscape. As you peer down into a crevasse, watch for a glacial stream that emerges, then disappears, beneath the icy surface.
During the return trip, keep your eyes peeled for bears, mountain goats and moose as you fly over the lush rainforest and alpine lakes surrounding Juneau. Upon arrival at the helipad, you will be transferred back to the pier.
Please note: Guests are advised to wear warm clothing and sunglasses. Glacier boots will be provided. This tour involves approximately 30-35 minutes of flight-time, and 15-20 minutes on the glaciers. The tour routes may vary depending upon the weather. The minimum age to participate on this tour is two years old.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.