
Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour
Traveler rating
2.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour worth booking?
Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour is a 1-hour experience in Juneau, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 2/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Turn Juneau's out-the-road scenic drive into a story: 70 miles and 42 GPS stories that play automatically — glacier viewpoints, Eagle Beach, the Shrine of St. Therese, the Amalga ghost town, and the sunken Treadwell gold mine. Hear the Áakʼw Ḵwáan history, the wreck of the Princess Sophia, and the island that gave up millions in gold before the ocean swallowed it. One price covers everyone in the car; audio plays through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan and fully offline — the dead zones don't matter. To be clear: this is an app on your own phone, not a live guide — and the vehicle isn't included. Drive either direction, pause anywhere, finish any day — 2 to 4 hours at your pace, no date, no time limit, no expiry. Setup takes about 2 minutes — full steps are on your Viator ticket and in your confirmation email (check spam). In the app, your tour appears as "Juneau Driving Extended Tour."
What you get
About this experience
Turn Juneau's out-the-road scenic drive into a story: 70 miles and 42 GPS stories that play automatically — glacier viewpoints, Eagle Beach, the Shrine of St. Therese, the Amalga ghost town, and the sunken Treadwell gold mine. Hear the Áakʼw Ḵwáan history, the wreck of the Princess Sophia, and the island that gave up millions in gold before the ocean swallowed it. One price covers everyone in the car; audio plays through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth. Written by a born-and-raised Southeast Alaskan and fully offline — the dead zones don't matter. To be clear: this is an app on your own phone, not a live guide — and the vehicle isn't included. Drive either direction, pause anywhere, finish any day — 2 to 4 hours at your pace, no date, no time limit, no expiry. Setup takes about 2 minutes — full steps are on your Viator ticket and in your confirmation email (check spam). In the app, your tour appears as "Juneau Driving Extended Tour."
What's included
Included
- Unlimited lifetime access — use it as many times as you like, on any trip or to replay at home
- GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically and hands-free as you drive
- In-app maps showing parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and landmarks
- Written transcripts for every stop, plus multilingual translations
- Fully offline — audio and maps work with zero cell service once downloaded
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Smartphone — you use your own device
- In-person or live guide
- Cellular data or Wi-Fi
What you'll see and do
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Juneau's most famous sight, a glacier you can see right from the parking lot. As you arrive, a GPS-triggered audio story plays automatically through your phone. You can explore the area and the audio tour will pick up as you head to the next stop!
Pass by without stopping
National Shrine of St. Therese
One of the most beautiful locations in the Juneau area. Hear the story of how it was built, one stone at a time. Explore this tranquil and scenic stop before heading to the next point of interest.
20 minutes here
Eagle Beach Recreation Area
Eagle beach is a state park in Alaska. It often has the titular bald eagles on hand for some wildlife viewing. During the right season you can also spot spawning salmon and black bears.
30 minutes here
Dipac's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
A stop on the Juneau glacier driving tour where salmon return upstream. GPS-triggered audio explains the salmon cycle that powers all of Southeast Alaska. The hatchery's visitor area charges its own admission, which is not included in this audio tour.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Douglas
Visit the Treadwell mine ruins and see where the world's largest hard rock gold mine was located. Hear the story of the tunnel collapse and find out whether anyone survived this massive mine tunnel collapse.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Juneau
This is a suggested starting point. This is a self-guided driving tour and the first GPS audio point is near this location on the road, but you can choose to begin the tour anywhere you would like.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This is a suggested starting point. This is a self-guided driving tour and the first GPS audio point is near this location on the road, but you can choose to begin the tour anywhere you would like.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ja, en, zh-CN, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alaska Audio Guide
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ok, not great.
Not a ton of narration, doesn’t give you directions on where to turn etc like previous audio tours I’ve done. We downloaded it but had trouble accessing it when we left cellular service. Just ok, not great. Thankfully it wasn’t very expensive. Maybe you’ll have better luck!
Response from the operator: Thanks for the honest write-up — genuinely useful feedback that will help me to make this tour even better! The offline problem shouldn't happen, and I'd love to find out why. Offline is the whole point of the product for people visiting Alaska, so a downloaded tour that won't open is a serious bug that I don't hear about very often from other users. If you email digitalfjords@gmail.com with some basic information about the day and time you took the tour, also if you downloaded just the app or if you downloaded both the app and the actual tour itself, I'll dig into it and make it right for you. There's one specific scenario I'm already aware of that can affect tours downloaded before a recent app update — if that's what happened here, I want to confirm it. On turn directions — you're right, and it's a fair hit. The app does spoken "turn here" cues; this route simply wasn't built with enough of them. I will be adding more of them. On narration density, it has been noted. I will be going through this driving tour again and will be adding additional Points of Interest along the drive. Sorry it was only just ok. Thanks for taking the time to say why.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Alaska Audio Guide, who run 5 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.8.
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Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Juneau.
How much does Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Juneau usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Juneau is not rushed.
Is Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Juneau, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Juneau can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Juneau and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Juneau within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Juneau?
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Juneau runs Mendenhall Glacier trips, whale watching in Auke Bay, helicopter glacier landings with dog sledding, and rainforest hikes. Most tours are timed to cruise ship windows, so we weight clear duration and pickup detail. On Outty we rank every Juneau experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching, Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier, Whales and Wilderness Exploration. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Juneau?
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May to September, peaking for humpbacks in June and July. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Juneau?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Included: Unlimited lifetime access — use it as many times as you like, on any trip or to replay at; GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically and hands-free as you drive; In-app maps showing parking, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and landmarks; Written transcripts for every stop, plus multilingual translations; and Fully offline — audio and maps work with zero cell service once downloaded. Not included: Entrance fees; Private transportation; Smartphone — you use your own device; and In-person or live guide. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour?
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This is a suggested starting point. This is a self-guided driving tour and the first GPS audio point is near this location on the road, but you can choose to begin the tour anywhere you would like. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Japanese, English, Chinese, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Juneau Scenic Drive on Your Own 70 Mile Self Guided Audio Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Juneau. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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