5 Shore Excursions Tours in the USA That Are Worth the Ticket

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Review of Hilo’s six-hour Volcanoes National Park shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beach, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed this tour very much. Shevon, our guide provided abundant informative narration and treated us with lots of Aloha. Plenty of photo ops along the tour but no photo could do justice to the actual views we enjoyed at the volcano national park. We felt there was a lot of added value taking the organized tour vs. going on our own due to the details pointed out and insights our guide offered, being a local resident of the island.”

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2.Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Ride from Skagway into Canada’s Yukon on a scenic minibus tour with lakes, wildlife stops, lunch, Carcross, and Emerald Lake.

“There were 24 people on our tour group. It was very personalized and a good time. I would do this excursion again.”

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3.Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138Best value

Review of Skagway’s Yukon border and Suspension Bridge tour, with scenic stops, wildlife tips, passport rules, guide insights, and value advice.

“Best bang for our buck in all of Alaska. It was rainy and foggy in Skagway and some of our party canceled. We did not and are so glad! After we left the city the weather cleared and the day was great. The guides are good, the views are awesome, and the bison chili is delicious. Excellent from start to finish.”

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4.Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Review of Juneau’s helicopter flight to Herbert Glacier, guided ice walk, pricing, weather risks, logistics, and tips for cruise passengers.

“Awesome experience! Definitely recommend. Frozen never looked so fly. Unforgettable once in a lifetime experience.”

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5.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Hike Alaska’s historic Chilkoot Trail, then float the Taiya River through rainforest, with port pickup and a small group in four hours.

“More difficult than expected. Guide needs a P.A. system for van passengers to hear. We could not hear anything in back two rows.”

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