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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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

Lodge stay

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 while exploring the rugged coastline and looking for whales and other wildlife. Stare in awe at the […]

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Alaska by Rail and Car Tour

Self-guided

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. The leisurely pace of this tour allows ample time to enjoy the wilderness experience of Denali National […]

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Quintessential Alaska: Denali, Glaciers & Fishing

Self-guided

Travel by train to see Denali National Park. Travel into Denali on a bus tour. Return to Anchorage by coach and pick up a rental car. Drive to Whittier for a glacier cruise in Prince William Sound. Spend two nights in Soldotna / Kenai city area and enjoy a full day of guided fishing. A […]

Unique Itinerary
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Alaska’s National Parks Tour by Car

Self-guided

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 (please get in touch with us). Experience Alaska’s diverse wildlife, natural history, and Native culture. See the […]

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Adventure Driving Tour

Self-guided

Make Alaska your adventure-packed trip! On this driving tour, you’ll get active with white water river rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in some incredible places, including Denali and the Kenai Peninsula.

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Alaska Railroad Adventure

Self-guided

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 from Anchorage features a tour into Denali, a classic sternwheeler riverboat excursion in Fairbanks, plus a glacier […]

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Alaska Fjords and Glaciers Cruise

Small-ship cruising

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 the Tongass National Forest by kayaking, hiking, or on a motorized skiff. Exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness aboard […]

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Cruise

Small-ship cruising

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 region of Alaska up-close by kayak, on foot and by powered skiff. Exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness aboard […]

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Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay Cruise

Small-ship cruising

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 daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive region of Alaska up-close by […]

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Relax Alaska

Self-guided

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. Guided sightseeing in two of Alaska’s most diverse communities – Anchorage and Fairbanks – provides a unique […]

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Discover Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by Car

Self-guided

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 fishing, glacier, wildlife viewing, and various optional active adventures. A leisurely pace allows for multiple stops at exciting […]

UNIQUE Experiences
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Alaska Lodge Driving Tour

Self-guidedSpecial experience

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 better-known but must-see Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities by land and sea […]

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