Harbor and Air Tours

Alaska Travel Adventures. This company's backcountry Jeep trips are fun, as are the 20-person canoe outings perfect for people just dipping their toes into (very) soft adventure travel. Ketchikan, Alaska. 800/323–5757; 907/247–5295; www.bestofalaskatravel.com. $99 (canoe outings), $159 (Jeep trips).

Allen Marine Tours. One of Southeast's best-known tour operators, Allen Marine conducts Misty Fiords National Monument catamaran tours throughout the summer. The company also offers half-day wildlife viewing tours. 5 Salmon Landing, Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901. 907/225–8100; 877/686–8100; www.allenmarinetours.com.

Southeast Aviation. Head out on a floatplane to tour the glaciers and mountains of Misty Fiords National Monument. Charters are available. 1249 Tongass Ave., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901. 907/225–2900; 888/359–6478; www.southeastaviation.com. From $249.