Custom Tour Inquiries
Gastineau Guiding specializes in arranging private custom tours for families, reunions, business travel groups, photographers, researchers, and other groups visiting the Juneau area. Tours are exclusive and feature private shuttles, unique venues, up-close wildlife, and multi-sport adventures — on your schedule.
Are you in the right place?
It depends on how you got here, and if you want a custom/private experience.
Custom & Private Tours are best for:
- Independent travelers with flexible schedules
- Families, small groups, and special interest parties
- Photographers, researchers, wildlife enthusiasts
- Business and corporate groups
- Anyone wanting an exclusive, fully personalized experience
Cruise ship passenger?
If you need a ship-timed return guarantee or are booking through a cruise line, this is not the right page. Our Shore Excursions are purpose-built for cruise schedules.
Cruise excursions include our back-to-ship guarantee.
Available May – Early October
What You Can Request
Any tour can be made private. Here are the three most common ways guests work with us.
Make Any Tour Private
Reserve one of our existing tours exclusively for your group. Same expert guides, same routes — just yours alone. Subject to availability.
Pending availability
Customize Your Juneau Day
Tell us your interests and we will build the itinerary. Combine whale watching, glacier hiking, photography stops, or other activities — for example — into one seamless private day.
Pending availability
Special Group Experiences
Families, reunions, photographers, business groups, researchers — we tailor logistics, timing, and focus entirely around your group's goals.
Pending availability
Know before you inquire
A few things to know so we can respond quickly.
Season
Custom tours operate May through the first week of October only.
Availability
Private tours are subject to guide and vessel availability at time of inquiry.
Group size
Water-based tours up to ~14 guests; trail hikes up to ~20 guests.
Cancellation
20% fee if cancelled within 1 week; 50% fee within 48 hours. Exceptions for medical emergencies.
Cruise passengers
Custom tours do not include a back-to-ship guarantee. If your timing depends on a ship departure, please use our Shore Excursions instead.
Lead time
Peak season (June-August) books fast. Inquire at least 4-6 weeks ahead when possible.
Start Your Custom Tour Inquiry
Tell us about your group and we will be in touch within 1-2 business days.