Top 8 Shore Excursion Tours in the USA

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

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

Hilo shore excursion to Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, and Richardson Black Sand Beach, plus macadamia tasting and local treats.

“Fun and informative tour. Unfortunately, due to the volcanic activity in the park the day before we arrived, some parts of tour could not be done (walk thru the lava tube was closed) but Geo, our guide, still did as much as possible and even took pictures of the tour group at the entrance sign of the Vocano National Park and emailed them to us. Husband and I had a great time”

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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

From Skagway, ride the Klondike Highway to the Yukon border, snap lakes and Carcross Desert, then visit Wild Adventure Yukon for lunch.

“I have done a lot of tours all over the world and by far Mike was the best tour guide we have ever had. Mike is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. On top of all that the places we saw were incredible. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are fortunate enough to get Mike as your guide you will have a great trip.”

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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 $138

Half-day mini-bus ride from Skagway to the Yukon border, White Pass Summit, and the Yukon Suspension Bridge. Passport required.

“Beverly was friendly and informative and made wise decisions on when to stop at each destination point.”

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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

Juneau helicopter over the Juneau Icefield, then a guided walk on Herbert Glacier, with pickup, pilot narration, and photo stops.

“Weather not great but enjoyed the experience and the knowledge of our helicopter pilot. Would recommend”

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5.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

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

Skagway shore excursion: Chilkoot Trail hike and Taiya River raft float in a small group of 11, with port pickup and snacks.

“Shaggy was an awesome guide. We had a great time hiking and learning about plants and shrooms. Great float too.”

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6.Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · from $72Best value

Mini-bus shore tour packs Skagway history, waterfalls, and the White Pass Summit views, with narrated stops and easy return to your ship.

“our tour guide was so so sweet and kept us entertained! we had adequate amounts of time at each stop to take photos and take in the scenery. i recommend”

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7.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Hilo shore excursion day trip packs Kilauea caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road stops, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo gardens.

“Our guide Jill was excellent and that makes a huge difference to a tour experience. She was so knowledgeable and a genuinely kind and friendly person. Unfortunately we didn’t see any lava but walking through the lava tube was amazing , as was seeing the Banyan trees. So much relevant information provided in an interesting and engaging way.”

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8.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Ketchikan rainforest canopy ropes and zipline adventure with 7 ziplines, 8 rope challenges, port pickup, and optional 50-foot tower views.

“We had a really great time. It was fun to go over the water and we even saw a sea lion. Would definitely recommend!”

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