Top Alaska Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 2

While in Skagway port, Alaska, hop across the border to spend the day discovering the treasures of the Yukon, Canada. This comprehensive tour travels along the Klondike Highway by minibus, with impressive mountain scenery and possible wildlife sightings. Visit Wild Adventure Yukon to check out its interesting wildlife museum and a dogsled camp, and refuel with a hearty included lunch. Valid passports are required, with visas if necessary.

Discover the Arctic Circle, without worrying about logistics, on this full-day tour from Fairbanks. Travel the famous Dalton Highway, visit the Yukon River, stop by the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and get views of the tundra landscape. Learn about life in rural Alaska through your guide's commentary and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife that lives in these remote areas.

Maximize your chances of seeing wildlife around Ketchikan by heading out onto the waters surrounding the Tongass National Forest. This small-group tour takes you searching for wildlife including humpbacks, orca, sea lions, seals and eagles aboard a quiet and unobtrusive Zodiac expedition craft with a naturalist as your guide. Feel like an explorer and adventurer as you navigate narrow channels, rocky coastlines, forested islands and black sandy beaches.

Experience the thrill of Alaska’s gold mining history at Gold Dredge 8! Start with an up-close look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and discover the story behind its construction and operation. Then, climb aboard a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad and enjoy entertaining stories from the conductor about the thousands of prospectors who flocked to the gold fields during the gold rush. Your scenic train ride delivers you straight to Gold Camp, where you can explore the dredge and try your hand at gold panning—with gold guaranteed! Enjoy complimentary coffee and freshly baked cookies in the gift shop, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of Alaska’s gold rush before returning to the station.

Immerse yourself in some Alaska's most dramatic natural scenery—and enjoy a personalized, relaxing way to sightsee—on this small-group, river-float shore excursion. Following pickup from your Skagway port, head to the Dyea Valley, and board your inflatable raft. During this peaceful river float, your guide points out any wildlife, including possible bald eagles and even bears. Learn about Skagway’s history as you snap photos of the one-of-a-kind sights.

Start your day rumbling through Alaska’s countryside on this 32-mile (51-kilometer) morning all-terrain-vehicle adventure, perfect for both experienced and first-time off-road drivers. Settle aboard a rugged 2020 Can-Am Maverick Trail side-by-side vehicle with your companion; and bump along unmade trails that wind high and low through ever-changing landscapes—all with a guide to share tales about the region and point out sights as you go.

Dicover the Chilkoot Trail by foot and water on this half-day hike and float shore excursion from Skagway. After a scenic van ride, embark on a moderate, 2-mile (3.2-kilomter) guided trek with just a small group. Then, climb aboard a rubber raft for a tranquil float down the Taiya River, all while learning more about local sights and history. Round-trip transport is included for your ease.

Escape the crowds and discover Skagway in the golden light of late afternoon. This small-group tour offers quiet roads, stunning scenery, and rich storytelling. Explore the historic panoramic overlooks, and peaceful coastal stretches with a knowledgeable local guide. It’s an unforgettable glimpse into Skagway’s hidden beauty and history, perfect for travelers seeking something truly unique.

This exclusive, small-group hike on the Matanuska Glacier is a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will leave you with a greater appreciation for one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. Discover your inner glaciologist as you traverse across ice fields, hearing the cracking sounds of the glacier moving, and learn about the makings of the glacier in detail from your expert guide. Round off the adventure with local honey and wine tasting.

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. In Whittier, the Glacier Quest Cruise cruises from the quaint seaside town to glacier-filled Blackstone Bay, a dramatic deep-water fjord where two tidewater glaciers and several alpine glaciers await. Keep an eye out for sea otters, Steller sea lions, bears, mountain goats, whales, and more! You will see several glaciers, including Tebenkof Glacier, named for Mikhail Demitrievich Tebenkof, an outstanding surveyor whose maps were the first charts of Alaska’s waters published in 1852. Northland Glacier rests majestically, clinging to the edge of the towering mountain. Blackstone and Beloit are tidewater glaciers that have carved a steep pathway to reach Prince William Sound’s saltwater. Cruise up close to these massive glaciers to watch for telltale signs of movement signaled by the distinct “pop” of glacier ice calving. Return to Anchorage by coach.

Combine a helicopter flight, dogsled tour, and guided glacier walk for a multi-activity excursion you’re unlikely to experience elsewhere. Let someone else deal with the logistics while you enjoy aerial views of the glacier, before exploring its crevasses and melt pools. Plus, spend time with Alaskan sled dogs, for an experience few travelers get to enjoy.

Pair a helicopter flight over the glaciers of Juneau Icefield with a dogsled ride, and you have the perfect Alaska experience. After flying over breathtaking scenery, land at a remote glacier camp for a ride of a lifetime: you’re pulled by Alaskan huskies across fields blanketed with snow, surrounded by towering mountains. Listen to the race stories of struggle and victory from Iditarod mushers, and get in the spirit by dressing up in original Iditarod dogsled gear for memorable photos. Please note that the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time.

Join us for an easygoing nature walk with breathtaking views, right in the heart of Alaska's Chugach State Park, at the Eagle River Nature Center. Experience the real Alaska without the strenuous work to get there.

Travel with comfort and peace of mind on our direct transfer from Seward to Anchorage. Skip the hassle of rental cars or crowded shuttles and enjoy a seamless ride aboard a premium motorcoach with spacious seating and panoramic windows perfect for sightseeing. Our professional local drivers are friendly, safety-focused, and happy to share their knowledge of Alaska along the way. Designed to align with cruise ship arrivals and departures, this reliable service takes you straight to Anchorage on the stunning Seward Highway, a designated National Scenic Byway that showcases dramatic mountains, glaciers, and the sparkling waters of Turnagain Arm. With punctual service, plenty of luggage space, and no hidden fees, this transfer is the most comfortable and stress-free way to reach Anchorage for your hotel stay, flight, or continued adventures.

Avoid the crowds easily during this Ketchikan Pub Crawl Experience as it changes its route nightly. Visit the area’s pubs and bars to grab drinks and hear stories of the city’s drinking past, including tales of prohibition. Plus, with a guide to lead the way and drinks included, prebooking this pub crawl makes things simple.

Explore the waters of Resurrection Bay from aboard a kayak with this guided tour, suitable for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. You can expect to see all sorts of wildlife, from sea otters and harbor seals to bald eagles. If you visit during the late summer, you may also get the chance to stop for a walk along Tonsina Creek to see fish spawning.

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, past icebergs and waterfalls, on this guided Alaskan adventure. Explore the Tongass National Forest and hike near Mendenhall Glacier with expert guides. Enjoy breathtaking views and experience wildlife up close. This small-group tour offers a unique and unforgettable wilderness experience.

Hike with an experienced, naturalist guide and small group through the wilderness trails of Denali National Park. The 5-hour experience showcases the tundra, taiga and boreal forest that has made Denali a mecca for wilderness adventurers the world over. Listen to narration to understand the parks botany, geology and history as you focus on the nature all around you — not the logistics or your map.

Begin your journey to Seward with ease on our direct transfer from Anchorage. Instead of navigating rental cars or dealing with complicated logistics, sit back and enjoy a smooth ride aboard a spacious, climate-controlled motorcoach designed for comfort. Oversized windows provide incredible views of the Seward Highway, one of Alaska’s most scenic drives, where mountains, glaciers, and the dramatic shoreline of Turnagain Arm unfold along the route. Our experienced drivers are attentive, professional, and committed to getting you to the port safely and on time for your cruise departure. With reliable schedules, generous luggage capacity, and a reputation for dependable service, this transfer is the stress-free way to start your adventure in Seward.

Visit Brooks Camp for the chance to see Alaska’s famous bears in the wild—from the security of a viewing platform. This tour takes you to Brooks Camp by floatplane, so you can admire the rugged landscape from the air before landing on a lake and taking a hike to the bear viewing area. This trip is a must for photographers hoping to get up-close photos of bears.

Combine a helicopter, an airboat, and a glacier landing on this ultimate Alaskan adventure. Soar over the vast Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest to Taku Point. Board an airboat to cruise the five-mile face of the mighty Taku Glacier, getting remarkably close to the ancient ice. Your journey culminates with a helicopter landing on the icefield itself. Step out to capture stunning photos and stand amidst a majestic, remote landscape, taking in the immense scale of the wilderness before your return flight. This is a truly unforgettable activity.

Board an A-Star Helicopter to soar over the pristine Tongass National Forest, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to brilliant shades of blue. Take part in Juneau's only Ice Climbing activity with your expert Guides. On this 2-hour climbing-focused adventure, our expert guides leadyou across breathtaking glacier terrain as you learn the fundamentals of ice climbing.

Enjoy an experience most tourists miss and step off your cruise ship into a floatplane to admire the glassy blue lakes, waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks of Misty Fjords National Monument on this shore excursion from Ketchikan. Capture bird’s-eye views of varied landscapes and try your luck spotting eagles, bears, and plenty of other wildlife during the flight that includes a guaranteed window seat. It’s an ideal experience for nature-lovers.

Soar over the Denali National Park’s Alaska Range on a flightseeing tour from Talkeetna. Fly over the towering mountains of Mount McKinley (Denali), Hunter, and Foraker. Cruise up the Kahiltna glacier, right over the climbers’ base camp at 7,200 feet, and wind between these peaks for breathtaking views of Denali above and the West Buttress Route below.