15 Shore Excursions in the USA Worth the Money

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

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

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

Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.

“Our driver and tour guide Hannibal was outstanding and both educated us as well as entertained us. He was super helpful and patient. Highlights included terrific views of an active volcano and a fascinating walkthrough of a lava tube.”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

2.Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Ride from Skagway into the Yukon for mountain views, wildlife stops, Carcross, Emerald Lake, lunch, and a dogsled camp.

“Would highly recommend this tour into the Yukon. Our guide, Connor, was very informative and knew the best spots to stop for photo opps. We were very impressed with the poem he said to us, from memory. My favorite family photo from our vacation was taken by Connor with the most breathtaking background. What an amazing experience.”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

3.Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Ride the Klondike Highway from Skagway to the Yukon border, with White Pass views, wildlife chances, and a suspension bridge crossing.

“Great experience. Loved all the photo stops. Andrew was an excellent tour guide. Just the right amount of time.”

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

4.Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Fly over Juneau Icefield, land on Herbert Glacier, and walk across Alaska’s ice with a pilot-guide for a memorable shore excursion.

“Was great. First time on helicopter and was a life time dream. Pilot was fantastic. Very smooth ride and landing. Great customer service all around”

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Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

5.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

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

Hike Skagway’s historic Chilkoot Trail, spot wildlife, and float the Taiya River on a small-group shore excursion.

“What a great pick! Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before and look for the van with the sign. Owen was an absolutely perfect match for us! We went with just ourselves and another couple as this company does not cancel for minimum requirements not being met! It was a perfect amount of hiking, rafting and scenery! We learned so much, felt comfortable trying berries and learning about all the elements of the rainforest!!”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

6.White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

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

Review of Skagway’s White Pass Summit and city tour, with waterfalls, Gold Rush history, scenic stops, practical tips, price, and passport rules.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide. Every stop was a great view and opportunity for pictures which is why we opted for this tour over the train. I would do it again.”

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

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

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

Review of Hilo’s volcano tour with Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, orchids, chocolate, gardens, and port pickup.

“This tour was excellent! Perfect amount of time spent at each site. The variety of sites were great. Felt like you got a good sense of this side of the Island. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! She was native of the Island and wealth of knowledge. We really enjoyed the tour!”

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

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

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

Review of Ketchikan’s rainforest zipline tour, with seven ziplines, canopy ropes, over-water views, transport, safety tips, and honest value advice.

“We had so much fun! The entire team is amazing and the adventure includes climbing wall (if you are in the mood for it). Great experience overall. My parents were over 60 and they loved doing it.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

9.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano safari with lava caves, black sand beaches, lava fields, local guides, port pickup, and practical tips.

“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

10.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Paddle calm Clover Pass waters to Eagle Island, with gear, guides, port transport, and chances to see seals, eagles, whales, and starfish.

“Jacob and Katy were a lot of fun. They knew the area and seemed to be flexing the plan around the day and the ability of the guests. It was a great way to spend our time in Ketchikan!”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Yukon Discovery Tour

11.Yukon Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Explore the Yukon from Skagway on a scenic six-hour bus tour with lunch, wildlife stops, dog camp, and White Pass views.

“The puppies and Emerald lake were my favourites. Amazing views of mountains and lakes. Our guide Rebecca was fun and very knowledgeable”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour

12.Scenic River Float Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Review of Skagway’s scenic Taiya River float, with Gold Rush history, mountain views, wildlife chances, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“Owen and Dom were great guides! They made the trip so informative and relaxing. They took the time to show us some gorgeous scenic overlooks on the way to and from the river. They also gave some great recommendations on where to eat.”

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Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

13.Boston Shore Excursion: Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52Best value

Review the Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, with route details, cruise-port tips, stop-by-stop advice, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“We really enjoed it! The drivers were all knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a great day. We'd recommend it.”

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San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

14.San Diego Shore Excursion: San Diego Seal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Ride from San Diego streets into the bay on a narrated amphibious tour with sea lions, military history, harbor views, and easy cruise-port access.

“We had a great time and the captain and our guide were wonderful! We saw a lot of great scenery and heard some great history of the city.”

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City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway

15.City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Review of Skagway’s City and Mountain Summit shore excursion, with White Pass views, waterfalls, gold rush stories, costs, tips, and who should book.

“Our guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, informative and amusing. He took the time to take pics of all of us. The tour was very interesting and the sights were amazing.”

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