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Take a trip back in time on one of these 11 Inside Passage archaeology tours in 2026. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Frederick Sound, and Wrangell Narrows on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 11 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, and Village VisitsTell one of our Inside Passage travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Guests explore Tracy Arm by Zodiac near calving South Sawyer Glacier, Southeast Alaska
from $6,835
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • See Haines eagle habitats
  • See Chilkat Valley wildlife
  • Cruise through Endicott Arm
  • Learn Petersburg fishing heritage
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Juneau / Juneau
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Experience a 9-night Alaska cruise aboard American Constellation, sailing from Juneau through Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Watch calving glaciers, spot whales and eagles, explore Native history, and access protected waterways reserved for small ships.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,835
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
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Juneau / Juneau
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Experience a 9-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise roundtrip from Juneau aboard American Constitution. Navigate Glacier Bay National Park, Endicott Arm, and Wrangell Narrows while exploring Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell through guided wildlife and cultural excursions.
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Visit the community of Wrangell, Alaska
from $9,425
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Ketchikan to Juneau - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Historic Ketchikan Sites
  • Cruise Through Misty Fjords
  • Trace Sitka’s Layered History
  • Explore Glacier Bay Wilderness
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Ketchikan / Juneau
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Explore Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Petersburg, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Haines and Juneau on a 12-day Alaska cruise aboard American Constellation from Ketchikan to Juneau. Experience Alaska’s coastal landscapes, Indigenous cultures, Gold Rush history, working fishing towns and protected wilderness areas along the Inside Passage.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $10,400
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Treasures of the Inside Passage

Juneau to Seattle - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Tracy Arm and Dawes Glacier
  • Kayak in Misty Fjords wilderness
  • Wander around Baranof and Chichagof
  • Visit Victoria’s Old Town
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Juneau / Seattle
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Biking
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Sail on a 14-day cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard National Geographic Quest. Cruise Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords. Kayak remote coves, hike forested islands, search for whales and bears, and visit Alert Bay and Victoria for cultural insight.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Visit the community of Wrangell, Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Glacier Bay cruising
  • Sail at Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Learn Norwegian heritage
  • Spot humpback whales
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage journey from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constitution. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and historic ports including Skagway, Ketchikan, and Petersburg with expert-guided experiences and scenic cruising.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $14,425
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Alaska National Parks

Fairbanks - Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Fairbanks cultural touring
  • View Denali wildlife
  • Ride a glass-domed train
  • Watch bald eagles in Haines
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Fairbanks / Juneau
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark a 16-day Alaska land and sea journey from Fairbanks to Juneau aboard American Constitution. Explore Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Endicott Arm. Ride a dome train, watch whales and glaciers, and enjoy expert-led excursions with rare access to protected waters.
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Alaska native clan house and totems
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau, AK to Tacoma, WA - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau's District
  • Discover Haines Cultural Heritage
  • See Glacier Bay Wildlife
  • Discover Friday Harbor History
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Hiking
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Explore Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constellation on a 16-day cruise. Visit Haines, Glacier Bay, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor and Anacortes while learning about Alaska Native cultures, fishing, logging, maritime history, and wildlife along the Inside Passage and Puget Sound.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Haines eagle watching
  • Skagway historic railroad
  • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Arrive at Tacoma waterfront
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard American Constellation. Explore Juneau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor, and Tacoma. Observe whales, eagles, glaciers, and historic towns.
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Observe a magnificent brown bear family roaming their natural habitat during a Katmai National Park expedition, Alaska Geographic Harbor
from $11,115
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Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands

Southbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore historic Nome
  • Uncover Dutch Harbor history
  • Scout for brown bears in Katmai
  • Cruise icy glacier waters
  • Navigate the Inside Passage
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Seattle / Vancouver, BC
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science, Snorkeling, Local Market Visits
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Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.
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