3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
12 people
English
The Mindfulness in the Wilderness tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience in Juneau, Alaska. This tour allows you to explore the Tongass National Forest in a uniquely Alaskan way. You will hike through quiet, lush greenery while learning about medicinal and edible plants. At the end of the trail, the forest opens up to a breathtaking beach where you can enjoy the most amazing views you've ever seen. While on the beach you will participate in a guided mindfulness session. This session helps you relax and connect with nature in a deeper way. Afterward, the tour concludes with a return to town, where you will indulge in some of the finest cuisine that Juneau has to offer. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Join us for the Mindfulness in the Wilderness tour and discover the beauty of Juneau's wilderness like never before.
Meet your guide in downtown Juneau where you receive you will get checked in. There will be a quick introduction to the tour before you load up and head out on your adventure.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
You will drive through lush and green forested roads on your way to a view of the Mendenhall Glacier.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
You will stop for a view of the Mendenhall Glacier that few visitors to Juneau experience. From this vantage point you see the entire glacier and see how it flows from the ice fields down to the lake. From this viewpoint we often see eagles and marine life as well.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At the trailhead you will spend a few minutes getting grounded in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest. From there, you’ll begin our journey down to trail while your experienced guide talks about the wide variety of medicinal plants of the forest.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At the bottom of the trail, the forest opens up onto a beach with an amazing view of the ocean and majestic Alaska mountains. Here you and your guide will find the perfect spot for your guided mindfulness session.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Now it’s time to hike back up the trail and load up for the trip back into downtown Juneau. The drive takes you back through the lush green forested roads into the heart of Juneau.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Back in downtown Juneau, you’ll end your experience at the Crystal Saloon with a meal fit for a king! Here you’ll enjoy soup, salad, and a cocktail prepared especially for you by a local Juneau chef.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free