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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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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 region... Browse tour

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Alaska’s Glacier Country 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 daily... Browse tour

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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. Guided... Browse tour

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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 Glacier.... Browse tour

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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 Mt.... Browse tour

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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 ascending... Browse tour

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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 fishing,... Browse tour

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UNIQUE Experiences
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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 better-known... Browse tour

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Unique 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 the... Browse tour

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