Immerse Yourself in the Alaska Wilderness With Your Own Private Adventure!
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bove & Beyond Alaska has been specializing in high-quality, private, small group adventures for over 20 years. Our Private Wilderness Trips are the ideal way to immerse yourself in the Alaskan landscape and focus on your journey with a dedicated guide. Whether you are planning an extensive Alaska vacation or a quick getaway, these adventures are perfect for individuals, couples, and families seeking an exclusive wilderness experience away from the crowds. While many travelers begin their Alaska travel in Anchorage or Seward, a trip to Juneau for our adventure tours is the best way to experience the heart of the Inside Passage.
Private Wilderness Trips include van transportation, dedicated wilderness guides and boat captains, healthy snacks, a souvenir water bottle, expert instruction, and top of the line gear. We also offer multi-day trip planning and customized itineraries to meet your specific goals in the backcountry.
From water, to air, to ice, Above and Beyond Alaska is thrilled to be a part of your next Alaska adventure!
Reach out and let’s start planning your custom Alaska trip today.
Private Glacier Experiences
- Private Canoe Paddle & Trek – Paddle across the stunning Mendenhall Lake and journey through the Alaska wilderness on this unforgettable adventure tour. Begin with a peaceful walk through the Tongass National Forest before launching your canoe toward the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Along the way, take in views of Nugget Falls, Arctic terns, and towering mountain peaks of the Juneau Icefield. Once ashore, a short hike brings you within 100 yards of the glacier’s brilliant blue ice for a true Alaskan adventure.
- Duration: 5.5 hours // Activity Level: Moderately Strenuous // For more information and to book click here.
- Private Mendenhall Glacier Trek – Experience one of Juneau’s most rewarding adventures on this thrilling 6–7 mile trek through the Tongass National Forest. Follow your expert guide along forested trails lined with towering Sitka spruce and hemlock trees and up rugged alpine terrain to stunning glacier views. From the final ridge, take in a breathtaking panorama of the Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, and the surrounding peaks. This challenging hike rewards your effort with unforgettable scenery and a true Alaskan adventure.
- Duration: 6 hours // Activity Level: Strenuous // For more information and to book click here.
- Private Norris Glacier Adventure – Experience three quintessential Alaskan adventures in one unforgettable journey—flightseeing, glacier hiking, and packrafting! Board a floatplane and soar through the Gastineau Channel and along the Juneau Icefield before landing on a pristine, glacier-fed lake. From there, hike across rugged backcountry terrain to your packraft launch, then paddle among icebergs toward the magnificent Norris Glacier. Once ashore, trek along the glacier’s otherworldly surface, discovering its striking blue ice formations.
- Duration: 5 hours // Activity Level: Strenuous // For more information and to book click here.
Private Sea Kayaking Adventures
- Private Paddle with Whales Charter – Our 6 hour wildlife motorboat charter and kayaking adventure is designed for Alaska private touring groups seeking an active and intimate wildlife experience. Board our 6-passenger motorboat and cruise to prime whale and wildlife viewing locations on the ultimate Alaska tour for spotting whales, whether you are arriving in Juneau by cruise ship or staying locally. Upon arrival in the Channel Islands, your group will explore the remote waters of the Inside Passage and spot wildlife via kayak, surrounded by sweeping mountain and glacier views. To book, please contact our office at info@beyondak.com or (907)364-2333. For more information, click here.
World Renowned Bear Viewing
Fortress of the Bears Pack Creek Adventure & Waterfall Creek Peak Season Brown Bear Viewing
Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing –
Step into the heart of Alaska’s “Fortress of the Bears” on this unforgettable wilderness experience. Begin your day with a scenic 25-minute floatplane flight to Admiralty Island’s Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary, a protected wildlife refuge home to one of the densest brown bear populations on Earth. Guided by an expert naturalist and greeted by local rangers, you’ll explore shoreline and forest trails to prime bear viewing locations. Enjoy the opportunity to watch these magnificent animals forage, fish, and roam freely in their natural habitat while surrounded by the untouched beauty of Tongass National Forest.
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Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing –
Fly deep into the Alaska wilderness on a scenic 30-minute floatplane flight to Waterfall Creek—an incredible hidden gem on Chichagof Island for brown bear viewing during the peak salmon run. After landing, follow your wilderness guide along the shoreline to a prime spot beside the falls, where you can witness the quintessential Alaskan sight: brown bears catching salmon in rushing waters. While many travelers focus their Alaska trip on Southcentral bear viewing hubs, this Southeast Alaska excursion into the Inside Passage offers a wild spectacle unlike any other before your floatplane returns you to Juneau.
Custom Add-ons
- elevated food
- private photographer
- extended time
Talk to an Expert
Please contact us if you would like to request a quote on a custom trip or need trip planning assistance. We are always excited to help plan the ultimate wilderness experience!
