About Us
Gastineau Guiding has been providing guided walking and hiking tours on Juneau trails since 1994. We are a small, eco-friendly, locally owned and operated tour company.
Our mission is to provide high quality, educational tour experiences with exceptional service to adventure travelers.
We attribute our consistent positive feedback to extensive training, many returning seasonal employees and a friendly and fun working environment.
Training & Awards
Our guides and Nature Center interpreters are trained under the principals of the National Association of Interpretation, and many have earned “Certified Interpretive Guide” credentials. Several of our guides, over the past 5 years, have been selected as the “most highly recognized” guide or "notably mentioned" in Juneau by the “Princess Cruises and Tours Adventures Ashore C.R.U.I.S.E. Program". This honor is especially notable in a tourism destination with hundereds of guides providing exceptional service to our visitors.
Gastineau Guiding consistently contributes money and services to local non-profit organizations. We especially support "Trail Mix", a local public trails maintenance organization, Discovery Southeast, a regional youth nature studies organization, the Juneau Raptor Center, The Juneau Audubon Society and the local chapters of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America.
Testimonials
"This was by far the best and most spectacular excursion I have ever taken. Richard and Audrey of Gastineau Guiding were the most knowledgeable, friendly, easily understood guides ever. The weather was great and the wildlife abundant. This could not have been a more perfect tour." – Hilda R. Steady, on a Whales & Wilderness trip
"We saw porpoise, whales, seals, eagles; got our money’s worth! Snack was good, captain an expert, driver was polite, and guide outstanding." – Yeager, on the Photo Safari by Land & Sea
"We had a fabulous tour, Whales and Trails, with Gastineau Guiding. Our guide was Liz and she was wonderful from start to finish. Whale watching and the glacier, all spectacular and the small size of group made it even better. Kudos to Gastineau Guiding and Liz!" – Jennifer Bentley
"Well informed, continual action, highly knowledgeable, eco-systems, wildlife, plenty off wildlife, seals, killer whales, humpback whales, eagles, great nature and history walk at the glacier. Great trip, only 10 people; and tour guides that happened to be biologists. Fantastic!" – Walt and Debra Petersen, on Alaska's Whales & Rainforest Trails
"Knowledgeable guide who set the right pace for the walk stopping to show aspects of the rain forest and explain their uses and benefits. Highly recommended tour!" – C.J. Conston, on the Rainforest & Seacoast Nature Walk
"Jessica was knowledgeable and went out of her way to answer ALL questions. She was most friendly and personable and her underlying anecdotes about various subjects were fantastic." – Joan Vincent, on the Guide's Choice Adventure Hike
"Dear Gastineau Guiding group, Thank you so much for the Town, Tram & Trek tour – for providing this JCVB volunteer with first hand information for Juneau’s guests. The Douglas Island overlook and the Tram are great destinations. Thanks again." – Hetty Barthel
"Although the weather was less than ideal, Chad led the group to great photographic locations. His knowledge and insight made the Photo Safari extremely enjoyable and by far one of the better shore excursions available." – Joseph Paul
"Richard was most knowledgeable, very enthusiastic and able to relate to his audience in a very natural manner. An excellent guide!" – Nigel and Denise Bennett
"Highest compliments to Liz of Gastineau Guiding. Her Photo Safari by Land and Sea was fabulous. She was great fun and had a wealth of knowledge about history, climate, plant and animal life, etc… Captain Colin was also exceptional. I would highly recommend this tour!" – Cindy Chase
"I cannot imagine a better way to spend time in Juneau. I enjoyed this hike very much." – Tom Beutler on the Guides Choice Adventure Hike
"Small size of group was very valuable. Wildlife sightings were amazing. Gastineau Guides was an excellent group to work with, using the small size to be flexible and ensure the best experience." – Bethany and Brendan Lewis
"Both Town, Tram & Trek guides were excellent and clearly outdoor enthusiasts. Took time to talk with everyone on the tour and explained a great deal about local plant and animal wildlife. Both were contagiously friendly and enthusiastic. Trail scenery was spectacular. Very nice to get away from crowds on ship and in town." – Annonomous