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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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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