Outdoor Adventures

Fishing, Whale Watching, Bear Viewing, Kayaking & Multisport Tours

Not satisfied with just witnessing the spectacular beauty of Alaska and want to experience it on an active outdoor adventure? The Alaska adventure vacations below take you beyond the ordinary, allowing you to feel the wind in your face, the crunch of ancient glacier ice underfoot, or the tug of a feisty salmon on your line.

Alaska outdoor adventure trips include activities you’d expect to find in the 49th state (salmon and sport fishing, dog sledding, and kayaking) and others you may not have even dreamed of, such as a guided trek across the surface of a glacier or a bird watching expedition in the Pribilof Islands. Many adventure tours in Alaska also include quiet time, too. Glacier and wildlife-viewing day cruises, a bus trip to the heart of Denali National Park’s 6-million-acre wilderness, scenic rail travel, and flightseeing over hundreds of miles of Alaska’s undeveloped wilderness will give you plenty of time to relax between outdoor adventures.

Alaska tours range from a couple of hours to 11 days and can be added to an existing itinerary or stand alone as an unforgettable way to experience the Last Frontier. Many adventure tours combine a rental car with rail or air legs and even transportation on Alaska’s state ferry system. We’ve combined popular destinations like Denali National Park and the Kenai Peninsula with less-visited spots like the largest national park in the country, Wrangell-St. Elias, and the historic gold-rush town of Nome.

These outdoor adventure trips are the perfect combination of stimulation and rejuvenation – read on to learn more and reserve your Alaska vacation!

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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 […]

Northern Lights & Iditarod
a sled dog team in booties and jackets starts along a city street lined with spectators
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Ultimate Alaska Winter Wonderland and Iditarod

Escorted

This comprehensive Alaska winter travel experience begins with sightseeing in Fairbanks, including a great chance to see the northern lights. Departing from Fairbanks, travel by motorcoach to the historic town of Healy on the outskirts of Denali National Park. Continue by train to Anchorage with more scenic road touring along the Turnagain Arm and to […]

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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 […]

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Iditarod Race Official Start Tour

Self-guidedSpecial experience

Based in Anchorage for five nights, this Iditarod experience begins with the ceremonial start on snow-covered city streets, where you can have up-close viewing of this unique dog sledding event. The next day, travel to the community of Willow for the official start. The following day, you can drive your dog team through Alaska’s winter […]

UNIQUE Experiences
two canoes at a dock in Pederson Bay in Kenai Fjords National Park
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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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Kodiak Brown Bear Center

Special experience

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. Each day embark on a personalized lodge-based guided bear-viewing excursion by boat to explore this remote and […]

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Katmai Wilderness Lodge Bear Viewing

Special experience

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 for the bears, there is a longer window of time for reliable bear sightings than in other […]

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Kenai Backcountry Lodge Package

Lodge stay

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 through Kenai Canyon, there is a bit of whitewater to add to the experience. The turquoise blue […]

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Redoubt Bay Lodge

Lodge stay

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 a main lodge building to use as a base for exploring. Expert guides focus daily activities on […]

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Northern Passage and Glacier Bay Cruise

Small-ship cruising

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 the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive region of Alaska up-close by kayak, on foot, and by […]

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Bettles Lodge Summer Experience

Lodge stay

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 of Evansville, and homemade meals daily. If you stay 3 or 4 nights June through Mid August, […]

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Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge

Lodge stay

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 kayaking tour. Meals are included, and guests take a more extended boat cruise through Kenai Fjords National […]

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