Wildlife

Whale Watching, Bear Viewing, and Birding Tours

Wildlife viewing is among the most popular activities in Alaska. From whale watching for orcas or humpbacks to brown bear viewing and Alaska birding tours, your friends and family will delight in meeting Alaska animals of all shapes and sizes.

Learn about Alaska’s “big five,” their habits and habitats, and their hunting and feeding behaviors, and then grab your camera or video and photograph away. Take a cruise to view seacoast and marine wildlife at home in Alaska’s many fjords and bays. With abundant animals in all regions of the state, your ticket to mind-blowing Alaska wildlife viewing is simply choosing what you want to see and book a day tour or overnight adventures.

You can also visit many educational centers throughout the state to learn more about Alaska wildlife:

  • The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Anchorage)
  • The Kodiak Brown Bear Center (Kodiak)
  • The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center (Homer)
  • The Murie Science and Learning Center (Denali National Park)
  • The Alaska Raptor Center (Sitka)
  • The American Bald Eagle Foundation (Haines)
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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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Glacier Bay Lodge

Special experience

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 tidewater glaciers and sea lion rookeries. A National Park Ranger provides insights for Glacier Bay Lodge guests […]

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Alaska’s Finest Self Driving Tour

Self-guided

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 Sound and Talkeetna. It also includes two nights at a lodge at the Denali Park entrance.

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Explore Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks

Self-guided

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 and explore this special place by boat. One day cruise among the Humpback whales at Point Adolphus, […]

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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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Experience Kodiak Island

Self-guidedSpecial experience

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 the U.S., behind Hawaii. Your plane will land at the best location for up-close viewing brown bears […]

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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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Orca Adventure Lodge

Lodge stay

Start in Anchorage with a scheduled flight over glacier-carved Chugach mountains to Cordova’s quaint historic fishing town. On arrival, transfer to the lodge and settle into one of the 40 cozy guest rooms for two nights. The lodge is on the site of the historic Orca Cannery and has fantastic views of snow-capped mountains across […]

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The Alaska Railroad rolls past forested mountains on it's way north out of Anchorage
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Greatland Explorer Tour

Self-guided

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 Wilderness Tour is included, providing an excellent opportunity to see various wildlife, including bears, and learn about […]

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Kenai Riverside Lodge

Lodge stay

Transfer provided to Cooper Landing, just a 2-hour scenic drive from Anchorage. The lodge sits on the upper reaches of the Kenai River, a world-renowned for wild salmon and trophy trout fishing. This riverside retreat is the perfect base for daily guided fishing. All fishing gear is included, but you can bring your own. Enjoy […]

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a caribou stands in front of the Alaska Range and Denali mountain in Denali National Park
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Visit Denali from Anchorage

Self-guided

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 in to add optional excursions, enjoy the visit to the National Park visitor center, and join interpretive […]

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Nome & the Bering Land Bridge by Car

Self-guidedSpecial experience

This unique itinerary takes you to the remote Seward Peninsula. Included is round trip air travel from Anchorage to Nome for three nights and three days car rental to explore this diverse region independently. The Nome area offers an interesting mix of Alaska Native culture combined with a Gold Rush-era “Western” flavor. This is an […]

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