Destination Highlight: Glacier Gardens and Alaska State Museum

Your adventure begins with a fully narrated tour of downtown Juneau, Alaska's capital, on the way to Glacier Gardens, 50 acres of rainforest near the Tongass National Park. "The Tongass" comprises the world's last surviving temperate rainforest and the largest national park in the U.S. There, join a knowledgeable forest guide aboard a covered shuttle for the mile-long journey into the heart of the rainforest, which affords breathtaking views of the Mendenhall Valley, carved out by the glacier. Then, expand your understanding with a visit to the Alaska State Museum, which reveals artifacts from the state's rich history, including its Native roots and its time as a Russian territory.