National Parks & Forests

Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Lake Clark, Wrangell St-Elias & More

Alaska’s National Parks are famous for hosting the best Alaska multiday vacations treating visitors to towering mountains, blue-iced glaciers, and wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Visit them. Explore them. We love them – as do all Alaskans.

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Alaska is world-renowned for its many national parks and forests, which include Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Lake Clark and Wrangell St-Elias, and the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. Today, more than 51 million acres are preserved in Alaska’s national parks, or 13 percent of the state’s 375 million acres.

Our travel experts at Alaska Tours have developed many National Park vacation packages, including those with the Alaska Railroad, self-drive tours, and wilderness lodges offering personalized experiences in these remote and wild places. Our comprehensive and popular Alaska National Parks Tour Package includes visits to five of the spectacular National Parks in one 14-night itinerary. The itinerary has many activities, including a Kenai Fjords cruise, Wrangell-St. Elias visits Kennicott & McCarthy, Gates of the Arctic excursion to Anaktuvuk Pass Village, Denali Park guided road tour, and a Katmai bear-watching adventure.

 

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Naturalist Walking Tour from Denali

You will be taking an easy stroll through the boreal forest of Denali National Park with an expert naturalist guide. You will learn about everything from the flora and fauna to the history of the native peoples who... Browse itinerary

Alaska Highlights Self-Drive Tour

This independent Alaska self-drive tour features many of the state's most popular attractions and scenic roadways. Visit Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park and the cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez, and Seward. The circular... Browse itinerary

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Alaska by Rail Tour

Travel the entire Alaska Railroad in just nine days! Take the train from Anchorage to Seward, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks. Cruise to an active glacier, jet boat on the Talkeetna River, view wildlife in Denali National Park and... Browse itinerary

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“Active Alaska” Rail Package

Experience Alaska’s must do outdoor activities: raft, hike, kayak, even take a zipline tour! You start your trip in Fairbanks and travel to Denali where you raft and hike. Then continue south to Seward via Anchorage for a... Browse itinerary

Denali Peak Flightseeing Experience

This Denali day trip is the perfect Alaska flightseeing tour by small bush plane to see the majestic mountain of Denali. It provides up-close views of the rugged glacial beauty of the Alaska Range and Denali National Park.... Browse itinerary

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Grand Alaska Guided Bus Tour

Great option as a stand-alone touring program or as a comprehensive land tour before or after an Alaska cruise. There is spectacular mountain scenery every day, with local sightseeing insights from a professional guide the entire tour—first, journey... Browse itinerary

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Alaska in a Glimpse Self-Drive Tour

This one-week Alaska self-drive tour takes you to two major Alaska Highlights: Seward, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. Enjoy easy driving on some of the most scenic roads of Alaska. You can... Browse itinerary

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Glaciers and Wildlife Tour

Combining Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali, this tour provides wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic touring throughout. You travel by the Alaska Railroad to Seward and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, well known for glacier scenery and viewing... Browse itinerary

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All Alaska Classic Self Drive Tour

Explore three of Alaska's National Parks: Denali, Wrangell - St. Elias, and Kenai Fjords. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout. Travel on four designated National Scenic Byways showcasing Alaska's natural beauty with its jagged mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows,... Browse itinerary

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Turnagain Turnaround Tour

On this Anchorage day tour, travel with a small group along Turnagain Arm, one of the most scenic drives in Alaska. Your driver will pick you up from your Anchorage hotel and take you south along the Seward... Browse itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise from Anchorage

On this day trip from Anchorage, travel to Seward, Alaska, early morning by motorcoach, then depart on a wildlife and glacier cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. This seacoast area in Southcentral Alaska is famous for its rich... Browse itinerary

Katmai and Brooks Falls Bear Viewing

Fly from Anchorage to one of Alaska’s most famous bear viewing destinations, Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls!  Depart Anchorage early on a scheduled flight to King Salmon (approximately 1.5 hours).  On arrival, a local representative will transfer... Browse itinerary

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Denali & Glacier Experience

Travel along the scenic Seward and Portage Glacier Highways before entering the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the second-longest tunnel in North America. On arrival in Whittier, embark on the 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch. Enjoy viewing massive rivers... Browse itinerary

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Family Fun Vacation by Car

An excellent family itinerary designed to allow for a leisurely travel pace with plenty of time for family-oriented activities. Top destinations include Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. Touring highlights include riding aboard a "whistle stop" train operated... Browse itinerary

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Canyon Run Whitewater River Rafting from Denali

Hang on – there’s Denali National Park whitewater ahead at Canyon Run! Choose to paddle as a river rafting team or let your rafting guide do all the work on this exciting Class III-IV whitewater rafting day trip... Browse itinerary

Great Alaskan Road Trip

Explore Denali, Seward, and the Matanuska Valley with the freedom of a rental car. These three destinations complement each other with natural beauty from mountains to valleys to coastlines. The bus tour into Denali National Park is a... Browse itinerary

Chinitna Bay Bear Viewing

Depart from Anchorage by wheeled plane for a 90-minute scenic flight southwest over Cook Inlet toward the Chigmit Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alaska and Aleutian Mountain Ranges and two active volcanoes – Mt. Redoubt and Mt.... Browse itinerary

Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle & Hike

This Juneau day trip begins paddling across Mendenhall Lake in 8 or 12-person canoes.  Take in the awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier ahead and the blue icebergs of all shapes and sizes.  Upon reaching the beach near the glacier’s edge,... Browse itinerary

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Circle Alaska Adventure Tour

Ride the Alaska Railroad, explore Denali National Park, search for gold, meet a sled dog team, and much more! Travel abroad on the Alaska Railroad to Denali and Fairbanks and by car to Valdez, Seward, and Anchorage. We... Browse itinerary

Alaska National Parks Guided Bus Tour

The Alaska National Parks tour is a guided Alaska group tour by bus and by the Alaska Railroad featuring two amazing iconic parks: Denali National Park and a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park! Enjoy stunning wilderness scenery... Browse itinerary

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Glacier and Wildlife Turnagain Arm Tour

Enjoy the intimacy of a small group on an Anchorage day tour as you travel along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the country. A professional Alaska tour guide will... Browse itinerary

Arctic Circle Fly & Drive Tour from Fairbanks

This guided tour departs from Fairbanks in the afternoon with a local guide who will provide insights into Alaska's Arctic region. Travel by air, landing above the Arctic Circle and by land on the famed Dalton Highway "ice... Browse itinerary

Arctic Circle Flight Adventure in Summer

Fly north from Fairbanks in a small bush plane and land across the Arctic Circle. The tour focuses on a 2.5-hour land tour of a local Alaskan community. Your return provides another opportunity to see the Yukon River,... Browse itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

On this exciting day cruise from Seward, hop on this unforgettable glacier and wildlife boat trip into Kenai Fjords National Park! This Alaska national park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers, and breathtaking scenery. As you cruise... Browse itinerary

Northwestern Fjord Glacier and Wildlife Cruise

Travel from Seward on this day trip deep into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park to the magnificent Northwestern Fjord on this full-day Alaska whale watching, wildlife, and glacier cruise. Watch for wildlife while cruising through Resurrection... Browse itinerary

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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

Transfers to the lodge are from Seward via a cruise tour. The sailing route offers many of the same highlights as the popular Kenai Fjords National Park day cruises. Along the way, learn about the region's natural history... Browse itinerary

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Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise from Anchorage

This full-day Alaska glacier cruise adventure in Prince William Sound begins with a coach transfer from Anchorage to Whittier. Whittier is the gateway to beautiful Prince William Sound, home to large glaciers and wildlife and one of Alaska’s... Browse itinerary

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Summer Valley & Forest Guided Hike from Anchorage

Enjoy a guided hiking tour from Anchorage to experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park’s fondest, glaciated, and forested valleys.  Your Alaska hiking guide will host you on a walk along the glorious Eagle... Browse itinerary

Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

This active outdoor Juneau day trip begins with a 3-mile moderate to challenging hike through the Tongass National Forest along Mendenhall Lake.  The trail includes 800 feet of elevation gain, rocky, uneven, and slippery terrain.  Once you leave... Browse itinerary

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Alaska by Rail and Car Tour

This rail and road trip takes you from Anchorage to Fairbanks on a classic Alaska train trip aboard the Alaska Railroad with an independent tour by car from Fairbanks to Valdez, driving the scenic Richardson and Glenn Highways.... Browse itinerary

Bear Viewing Homer

Bear Viewing Expedition from Homer

Enjoy a scenic 1.5 hour flight in a float plane from Homer into the true Alaskan bush, flying past expansive glaciers that clothe towering mountains and steaming volcanoes. After landing, you and your group will hike 3–5 miles... Browse itinerary

Juneau Helicopter Tour, Glacier Trek & Climb

This Juneau day trip by helicopter and glacier trek is the ultimate Alaskan adventure on ice! This Juneau getaway includes three hours of glacier hiking and climbing over the rugged glacier terrain of the Juneau Icefield. Upon landing... Browse itinerary

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Alaska’s National Parks Tour by Car

Visit 4 National Parks: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias and Katmai (or Lake Clark National Park for bear viewing). Plus, an add-on opportunity for a 5th national park with a visit to Gates of the Arctic National Park... Browse itinerary

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Adventure Driving Tour

Enjoy an Alaska adventure vacation from Anchorage, exploring Alaska’s “playground” of the Kenai Peninsula and discovering Denali National Park by car. Raft, hike, and discover fantastic scenery and wildlife throughout your Alaska road trip. You’ll first leave Anchorage... Browse itinerary

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Alaska Railroad Adventure

Touring Alaska by train is a relaxing way to experience all that the Great Land has to offer. Designed for independent travelers and train enthusiasts this tour utilizes several segments of the Alaska Railroad. This round trip itinerary... Browse itinerary

Glacier Dog Sledding Day Tour from Girdwood

Enjoy a fun and exciting dogsledding day tour out of Girdwood just south of Anchorage. The most extraordinary Alaskan experience of all is dog sledding on a glacier! Enjoy a scenic 10-minute round-trip helicopter flight from Girdwood to... Browse itinerary

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Alaska Fjords and Glaciers Cruise

Beginning in Juneau or Ketchikan on Alaska's Inside Passage, this adventure cruise sails through Dawes Glacier, the Wrangell Narrows, Behm Canal, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of... Browse itinerary

Denali Flightseeing Experience from Talkeetna

This flight tour from Talkeetna takes you within six miles of Denali’s 20,310-foot summit. As your flight departs Talkeetna, you see how the last Ice Age has shaped Alaska’s landscapes. Moments later, you enter a world of rugged... Browse itinerary

Columbia Glacier Cruise

This Valdez day tour with a glacier and wildlife cruise through Prince William Sound features a visit to Columbia Glacier. On board, you can view Prince Williams Sound’s diverse wildlife, including sea lions, sea otters, and whales. Learn... Browse itinerary

Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing (Half Day)

Depart Anchorage on a half-day bear viewing trip to Redoubt Bay Lodge. Redoubt Bay is one of the most straightforward and accessible locations for bear viewing from Anchorage. You will travel by seaplane for a one-hour flight along... Browse itinerary

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Cruise

Discover Alaska on this seven-night adventure cruise round trip from Juneau. Destinations include Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive... Browse itinerary

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Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay Cruise

This seven night adventure cruise in Alaska's Inside Passage sails round trip from Juneau. Destinations include Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, Kuiu Island, and Frederick Sound - a prolific summer feeding ground for humpback whales. Guests enjoy... Browse itinerary

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Relax Alaska

Great for travelers looking to explore Alaska at a relaxed pace. This tour starts in Anchorage and combines travel by train and motor coach between Seward and Fairbanks, ending with a scheduled flight from Fairbanks returning to Anchorage.... Browse itinerary

Helicopter Flightseeing with Glacier Landing

A one-hour drive from Anchorage brings you to Alaska Glacier Lodge and its unique helicopter base in the foothills of the Chugach Mountains. You will take a breathtaking 15-minute helicopter ride from Alaska Glacier Lodge to the Knik... Browse itinerary

Grand Denali Flightseeing with Glacier Landing

Your Alaska flightseeing day trip from Talkeetna transports you by bush plane on an air tour around Mt. Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. Begin with the Denali Flyer route and see the south side of Denali, including the... Browse itinerary

Denali Flyer Tour with Glacier Landing

This Talkeetna flightseeing tour by bush plane is an extended version of the Denali Experience Tour. In addition to that route, you will fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park. Explore the south side of... Browse itinerary

Glacier Discovery Rail and Raft Trip

This Anchorage day tour starts with a southbound tour aboard the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train—the 3.5-hour train ride tours along Cook Inlet’s scenic Turnagin Arm and the Chugach National Forest.   On arrival at Spencer Glacier, the Alaska... Browse itinerary

Bears, Trains & Icebergs from Anchorage

On this entertaining and outdoorsy Anchorage day trip, you depart on the Alaska Railroad in the morning for a 2-hour ride to Portage.  Upon arrival at Portage, a van will pick you up to transfer you to the... Browse itinerary

Spencer glacier kayak

Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour from Anchorage

Early in the morning, depart on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Spencer Glacier. Here, your adventure begins. You will spend about 3-4 hours at Spencer Glacier. You will kayak around impressive icebergs and up close to the... Browse itinerary

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Alpine Classic Guided Hike from Anchorage

This classic “Alpine Classic” guided Alaska hiking tour is the ideal Anchorage day trip for active adventurers, featuring hearty athletic challenges, rewarding sights, and a lasting payoff. You and your Alaska hiking guide will experience the thrill of... Browse itinerary

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Discover Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by Car

A relaxed driving tour of the Kenai Peninsula and a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy unlimited mileage in your midsize rental vehicle. Overnight stops in Seward, Homer, and Soldotna provide opportunities for world sport... Browse itinerary

Glacier & Wildlife Flightseeing Tour

Enjoy a day tour from Anchorage with flightseeing from Lake Hood over the majestic Chugach State Park! You will soar above the expansive Knik or Triumvirate Glacier on your flight, rimmed with spectacular hanging ice formations. With a... Browse itinerary

Discover Denali Flightseeing

This scenic flight from Anchorage to Denali National Park takes you within six miles of the 20,320 ft—Denali summit, North America’s tallest mountain. Fly by float plane, plane on skis, or even wheels (depending on lake / ice... Browse itinerary

Prince William Sound Glacier Flightseeing with Landing

This Anchorage day trip takes you flightseeing by float plane over one of Alaska’s most scenic marine landscapes, Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound is a magnificent region with over fifteen thousand square miles of fjords and inlets,... Browse itinerary

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Alaska Lodge Driving Tour

Travel to off-the-beaten-path locations, including overnights at wilderness lodges and inns that offer options for hiking, kayaking, and canoeing adventures. The touring route includes a spectacular flight into the expansive Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve and the... Browse itinerary

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An Alaskan Odyssey

This unique itinerary takes you from the North Pacific waters of Prince William Sound to the Arctic coast near Prudhoe Bay. This itinerary is for independent travelers seeking a chance to see the incredible diversity of Alaska, from... Browse itinerary

Bear Viewing Flight to Lake Clark from Anchorage

Enjoy a bear viewing day tour from Anchorage to Lake Clark National Park via seaplane. An Alaska experience of a lifetime! Depart from Lake Hood Floatplane Airport in Anchorage and fly southwest over Cook Inlet toward the Chigmit... Browse itinerary

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Alaska Explorer Guided Bus Tour

The Alaska Explorer Tour is a one-way, guided group bus tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage with stops in Denali and Talkeetna. The Alaska Explorer tour is ideal for a pre-cruise land tour in Alaska. You’ll begin your fun... Browse itinerary

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Kodiak Brown Bear Center

The Kodiak Brown Bear Center in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge was developed to offer unparalleled opportunities to observe and learn about the legendary Kodiak Brown bear. Enjoy deluxe private cabins with all meals while at the lodge.... Browse itinerary

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Katmai Wilderness Lodge Bear Viewing

Enjoy one night exploring Kodiak Island. The next day board an Alaskan bush plane and fly to the remote Katmai National Park coast. On landing, lodge hosts assist with the transfer to the lodge. With various food sources... Browse itinerary

Bird Creek ATV Backcountry Tour

Access Alaska’s backcountry on an ATV day tour out of Anchorage or Girdwood! To begin your day trip, you’ll drive to Bird Creek, located on the Seward Highway between Anchorage and Girdwood, and an area with a maze... Browse itinerary

Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour from Girdwood

Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour from Girdwood

On this active Alaska adventure from Girdwood, you’ll experience beautiful scenery, blue icebergs, and a majestic glacier! You will start with a transfer from Girdwood to the Girdwood train station a little outside of town. After a short,... Browse itinerary

Gates of the Arctic Air Adventure

This flightseeing trip from Fairbanks in the evening takes you to the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic Region.  You will first fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle.  During... Browse itinerary

Denali Experience Flightseeing with Glacier Landing

This tour out of Talkeetna, Alaska, takes you on a magnificent bush plane flight within six miles of the 20,310-foot summit of Mt. Denali. As your flightseeing adventure departs Talkeetna, you begin to see firsthand how the last... Browse itinerary

Bear Viewing from Homer

Bear & Wildlife Viewing Flight Safari from Homer

Enjoy a scenic flightseeing and bear viewing tour out of Homer, Alaska. First you take an approx. 1 hour scenic flight by small wheeled plane which takes you over a volcano and glacier-rich scenery to either Lake Clark... Browse itinerary

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Alaska’s Gems Tour

This tour provides Alaska travelers with many key Alaska highlights, combining travel by train and by deluxe motorcoach. Enjoy opportunities to view towering glaciers up close and perhaps catch a glimpse of a glacier "calving" into the waters... Browse itinerary

Arctic Ocean and Prudhoe Bay Adventure (Southbound)

Your Arctic adventure begins as you fly from Fairbanks across the Arctic Circle to Deadhorse or an area also known as Alaska's North Slope. Then embark on a guided overland journey from Alaska's arctic coastal plain through the... Browse itinerary

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Arctic Ocean and Prudhoe Bay Adventure (Northbound)

Travel from Fairbanks with an expert driver guide who will provide personalized insights into the history and current everyday life in Alaska's northern regions. The first landmark is crossing the mighty Yukon River, with its headwaters in British... Browse itinerary

Exit Glacier Ice Hike

During this guided glacier hiking tour from Seward, Alaska, you’ll follow a scenic hiking trail through an alpine valley to Exit Glacier which is a mixture of back-country and on-trail trekking (about 1.5 – 2 hours). The elevation... Browse itinerary

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Anchorage & Cook Inlet Sunset Photo Safari

This day tour from Anchorage is an Alaska photo tour that is fun for casual camera operators and avid photographers alike! This 4-hour tour departs from downtown Anchorage, takes place in the evening, and is a great way... Browse itinerary

Tonsina Point Kayak & Hike Combo Tour

This Seward day trip kayaking and hiking, takes you to explore the beauty of Resurrection Bay during a 7-hour Alaska adventure tour. Meet your transfer at Seward Small Boat Harbor, then depart from Lowell Point and paddle your... Browse itinerary

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Kenai Backcountry Lodge Package

Spend the first night in a private cabin on the famous Kenai River in Cooper Landing. The next day, begin a rafting adventure down the upper reaches of the Kenai River. Mostly a tranquil float, but with passage... Browse itinerary

Helicopter Glacier Dog Sledding at Alaska Glacier Lodge

This day tour from Anchorage begins just a 1-hour drive from the city.  It includes flightseeing and dog sledding, an unbeatable combination for any Alaska visitor interested in active outdoor adventure!  You will take a breathtaking 15-20 minute... Browse itinerary

Root Glacier Hike with Kennecott Mill Tour

On this day tour out of Kennicott-McCarthy, experience the best of Kennicott’s history and landscapes on this hiking and sightseeing combination tour!  First, enjoy a spectacular half-day hike on the Root Glacier, searching for deep crevasses, shimmering blue... Browse itinerary

Caribou Lodge

This fly-in-only lodge is accessible just 15 minutes from Talkeetna with views of mountain Denali. A visit includes various hiking options to explore the area daily, kayaking, or canoeing on the lake. Enjoy home-cooked meals served in the... Browse itinerary

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Redoubt Bay Lodge

Departing from Anchorage's Lake Hood, it is just a 50-minute flight by seaplane over Cook Inlet to the entrance of Lake Clark Pass. Nested in a 171,000-acre critical habitat area, Redoubt Bay Lodge has three rustic cabins and... Browse itinerary

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Glacier Bay Lodge

Glacier Bay Lodge offers visitors a concentrated glimpse into many of the natural wonders found in southeast Alaska. Glacier Bay is part of a World Heritage Site and exploring this rugged mountain coastline by boat brings guests to... Browse itinerary

Alaska’s Finest Self Driving Tour

This Alaska self drive tour is designed for independent traveler's seeking the best available accommodations Alaska has to offer while road touring. Enjoy spectacular mountain, glacial and coastal scenery while visiting several must-see locations such as Prince William... Browse itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise (Extended)

On this full-day Seward day tour, you will be treated to an extended wildlife and marine life cruise as you travel through Kenai Fjords National Park and the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Watch for Stellar sea lions,... Browse itinerary

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Explore Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks

Visit Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, two amazing Alaska National Parks. Starting in Juneau, it is just a short flight to Gustavus, the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Spend 2-nights at Glacier Bay Lodge... Browse itinerary

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Northern Passage and Glacier Bay Cruise

Seven nights of adventure cruising aboard your "floating lodge." Destinations include Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, and Glacier Bay National Park, where a national park ranger comes on board for a day. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience... Browse itinerary

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Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise from Girdwood

Depart from Girdwood, Alaska, with a motorcoach transfer to Whittier, then take a high-speed catamaran for your glacier and wildlife cruise through Prince William Sound.  Watch for sea otters while you enjoy whale watching, spot different marine birds,... Browse itinerary

Experience Kodiak Island

Fly from Anchorage on a scheduled flight, then embark on an excursion aboard a classic seaplane to enjoy a bird's eye view of the Island's scenic coastline and soaring mountain peaks. Kodiak is the second largest Island in... Browse itinerary

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise

Enjoy a day cruise from Whittier, Alaska, on the calm waters of Prince William Sound for a once-in-a-lifetime glacier viewing and marine wildlife experience. Home to an abundance of glaciers and wildlife, Prince William Sound is one of... Browse itinerary

Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure

This Alaska ATV day tour from Denali is fun, exciting, and scenic for both novices and experienced ATV riders. You will ride your All Terrain Vehicle along trails surrounded by Denali National Park at speeds up to 30... Browse itinerary

Denali ATV Side-by-Side Adventure

This Denali National Park guided ATV day tour is fun for everybody, whether an experienced ATV rider or a novice. On this all-terrain vehicle tour, you will ride along trails near Denali National Park in a side-by-side ATV... Browse itinerary

Bettles Lodge Summer Experience

Fly from Fairbanks along the Yukon River to the foothills of Alaska's Brooks Range. Bettles Lodge offers simple but comfortable accommodations and genuine hospitality for all guests. Included is a guided tour of Bettles and the small village... Browse itinerary

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Denali Splendor

Explore Talkeetna and Denali National Park! Take a scenic motorcoach transfer from Anchorage to Talkeetna and on to Denali. Here you have great opportunities to see Mt Denali and get impressed by amazing scenery. When you are in... Browse itinerary

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Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge

The lodge is reached via boat from the Seward harbor. Positioned on the shores of Fox Island in Resurrection Bay, a stay at the lodge offers a scenic cruise in Resurrection Bay, private cabin accommodations, and a guided... Browse itinerary

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Greatland Explorer Tour

Starting in Fairbanks, enjoy the scenic ride by train to Denali National Park and then to Anchorage. With two nights at Denali National Park, there is ample time to experience one of Alaska's most popular destinations. The Tundra... Browse itinerary

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Greatland Discoverer Tour

A perfect option for those with limited time or as a pre/post land touring option with an Alaskan cruise. Travel aboard the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks with two nights at Denali National Park. Denali is world-renowned... Browse itinerary

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Healy Express Scenic Float and Whitewater

This Denali rafting tour, the “Healy Express,” begins with a scenic rafting float trip on the Wilderness Run of the Nenana River and then continues with the whitewater of the Canyon Run. The Wilderness Run is a scenic... Browse itinerary

Bettles Lodge Winter Adventure

Fly from Fairbanks across the tremendous interior region of Alaska, landing 35 miles across the Arctic Circle in the remote outpost of Bettles. The area surrounding Bettles boasts many clear sky nights and sits directly below the aurora... Browse itinerary

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Arctic Circle Winter Flightseeing Tour

Depart from Fairbanks for a day trip on a small plane, land across the Arctic Circle ceremoniously, and receive an official Arctic Circle certificate. Enjoy a walk on the treeless Arctic tundra, which will give you a sense... Browse itinerary

Anchorage Winter Photo Safari

If you’re going to be in Anchorage this winter, a photography day tour is a fun experience for amateur to avid photographers alike to learn about Anchorage’s many attractions! This 4-hour sightseeing tour with your camera is a... Browse itinerary

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Wilderness Run Float Trip from Denali

On this Alaska river rafting day trip from the Denali Park Entrance, you’ll float down the Nenana River bordering Denali National Park. You may see moose, sheep, caribou, and bear as you raft downstream 11 miles. Your rafting... Browse itinerary

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Arctic Circle Northern Lights Adventure (Extended)

Guided journey by van along the famed Dalton Highway and across the Arctic Circle. This extended journey spends three nights at the remote outpost of Coldfoot, a rest stop for Alaska’s “ Ice Road Truckers”. The area... Browse itinerary

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Arctic Circle Northern Lights Overnight Adventure

From Fairbanks, travel by van with an expert driver-guide along the same rough and rugged route as the "ice road truckers" along the Dalton Highway and across the Arctic Circle. Spend a few nights at the remote outpost... Browse itinerary

Denali Tundra Express with Landing by Helicopter

On this Alaska flightseeing day tour, enjoy an aerial view of the eastern boundary of Denali National Park as you travel along the spine of the Alaska Range. Upon landing, sink your feet into the alpine tundra, and... Browse itinerary

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Experience Seward & Real Alaska

Learn about Seward’s fascinating history and the Iditarod Trail while enjoying the beautiful scenery on this Seward summer day trip. You’ll travel to 2017 Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey’s sled dog kennel, where you can meet famous dogs, cuddle... Browse itinerary

Denali Express Flightseeing

This 45-minute Denali flightseeing day tour via a small bush plane from the Denali Park Entrance lets you experience Denali National Park from a bird’s eye view and experience Mt. Denali from the air. Fly along the snow-capped... Browse itinerary

Denali Heli-Hiking Tour

This Denali area heli-hiking day tour from the Denali National Park Entrance allows visitors to experience the backcountry of Alaska with a brief helicopter flight followed by a guided hike through Yanert Valley. A naturalist guide will lead... Browse itinerary

Grand Denali Flightseeing from Talkeetna

Your day trip from Talkeetna transports you by bush plane on a flightseeing adventure circling Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. The Denali Flyer route explores the south side of Denali, including the Kahiltna Glacier, the famous west buttress,... Browse itinerary

Denali Flyer Tour from Talkeetna

This Denali flightseeing tour from Talkeetna by bush plane is an extended version of the Denali Experience Tour. In addition to covering that entire flight route, you will fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park.... Browse itinerary

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Duck Flats Kayaking Tour from Valdez

On this guided Alaska kayaking tour from Valdez, you will kayak into the calm protected waters of the Valdez “duck flats.” This kayaking day trip will follow a chain of small islands recognized for their nesting birds and... Browse itinerary

Shoup Glacier Kayaking Tour

This Valdez kayaking tour to Shoup Glacier offers an intimate experience at one of Prince William Sounds’ many calving tidewater glaciers. This day trip is perfect for both beginner and experienced kayakers. Climb aboard a motor boat for... Browse itinerary

Columbia Glacier Kayaking Tour

On this Valdez day tour, search for wildlife such as whales, sea otters, and sea lions as you cruise for two hours to the Columbia Glacier by water taxi. This is Alaska’s second-largest tidewater glacier. Since the early... Browse itinerary

Meares Glacier Cruise from Valdez

This Valdez day tour takes you on a 110-mile glacier cruise through the majestic waters of Prince William Sound to Meares Glacier. On board, you can spot and photograph Prince William Sound wildlife, including sea otters, harbor seals,... Browse itinerary

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Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

This Juneau day trip is a perfect and gentle introduction to Alaska rafting.  This Juneau float trip begins with a scenic drive to Mendenhall Lake, where you will suit up in appropriate rafting gear and board your 8... Browse itinerary

Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau

Your Juneau whale-watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from Juneau downtown to Auke Bay. Here you will board the state-of-the-art jet boat, custom designed for Juneau whale watching, with large windows and an outside viewing deck. Watch... Browse itinerary

Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari

On this exciting tour out of Ketchikan, fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler and wind your way up old rugged logging trails to scenic overlooks. Then grab... Browse itinerary

Ice Climbing on Root Glacier

For those traveling to the Kennicott-McCarthy area to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and want to find a fun Alaska day tour, enjoy this introduction to ice climbing! Root Glacier offers the perfect venue for people of all... Browse itinerary

Root Glacier Hike (Full Day)

On this glacier hike day tour out of Kennicott-McCarthy, enjoy all the benefits of the half-day hike but with additional time to explore the Root Glacier’s dynamic features.  After “lunch with a view,” the possibilities are endless.  You... Browse itinerary

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Root Glacier Hike (Half Day)

On this half-day glacier hiking out of Kennicott-McCarthy, depart Kennicott hiking down a two-mile trail built in the 1920s as a wagon road.  Along the way, stops will be made to discuss glaciology and local geology and enjoy... Browse itinerary

Winter Helicopter Flightseeing with Glacier Landing

Enjoy an extended flightseeing adventure from Girdwood over the heavily glaciated Chugach Mountains. This popular one-hour helicopter tour explores Lake George Glacier, Lake George Valley, Whiteout Glacier, and Colony Glacier. As you fly through the Chugach State Park... Browse itinerary

Pack Creek and Admiralty Island Bear Viewing Tour

This Juneau day tour takes visitors to bear viewing at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island, part of Admiralty Island National Monument, a federally protected wilderness area administered by the Tongass National Forest. It allows visitors to experience bears... Browse itinerary

Glacier Discovery Train and Guided Walk

This Anchorage day trip departs in the morning on the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train for a 3.5-hour ride along Cook Inlet’s spectacular Turnagain Arm to Spencer Glacier in the Chugach National Forest.  Upon arrival at Spencer Lake,... Browse itinerary

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Visit Denali from Anchorage

Great opportunities to view wildlife and the incredible scenery Denali is so well known for. You'll travel by motor coach from Anchorage to the Denali park entrance and spend two nights there. There is enough free time built... Browse itinerary

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Alaska Winter Driving Tour

Designed for independent travelers, this SUV (all-wheel) self-drive tour features a few days to explore Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. The Fairbanks area is among the best places to experience the amazing northern lights. At Chena Hot Springs,... Browse itinerary

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Alaska “On A Dime” Self-Drive Tour

This affordable driving tour is designed for travelers with a small budget. Explore two of Alaska's most famous national parks (Denali and Kenai Fjords) at your own pace in only one week. This trip includes a guided bus... Browse itinerary

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Denali Express Train Tour

After an overnight in Fairbanks, meet the train departing to Denali National Park. This afternoon take a guided excursion into Denali National Park and learn about the history and geology of the park, stopping when there is an... Browse itinerary

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