Food, Wine & Nightlife in Alaska

Explore the natural beauty of Sitka and see bears and totem poles during a small-group sightseeing excursion with a local guide"”a great choice for first-time visitors and those with limited time. With convenient pickup from the port, you'll ride in a comfortable van and visit the Fortress of the Bear, Silver Bay, and Sitka National Historic Park. A craft beer tasting at Bananof Island Brewing Company is also included.

Pan for gold, keep everything you find and dig into an Alaskan salmon bake on this adventure from Juneau. At Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, learn how to sift for the precious metal. Once you've made your fortune, warm up by a campfire for a buffet and roasted marshmallows. Watch a Tlingit Master Carver at work on totem poles and silver, visit Salmon Creek waterfall and enjoy a short tour of Juneau. Hotel transport included.

Complete your stay in Skagway with a traditional Alaskan salmon-bake buffet, and enjoy this 90-minute experience in the woods of Liarsville. After feasting on as much grilled wild salmon as you like, stroll through the historical village that spawned tall tales during the Klondike Gold Rush. Check out 19th-century exhibitions at the Gold Rush"“era campsite replica, and gain insight into the town's colorful history from in-period characters. Hotel transport included.

When you'd like a break from sightseeing, head to the Anchorage Hard Rock Cafe for some rock-n-roll goodness. Dig into classic American fare and a memorable collection of music memorabilia. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu offering tasty dishes such as a half-rack of hickory-smoked ribs, cheeseburger, steak, salmon and vegetarian options. All meal options come with a dessert and a drink of your choice (soda, tea or coffee).

Taste some of Alaska's best brews on this tour of the Alaska Brewing Company in Juneau. Learn about the history of the brewery and beer in Alaska since the era of Prohibition; all ages welcome on the tour, but 21 and over can taste the brewery's products.