All Alaska Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 44

There are plenty of high-quality Alaska tours. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
• Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
• Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
• 3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau Alaska
• Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch Plus Mendenhall Glacier Photo Stop

Yes, guided tours of Alaska are worth it, even if it’s not your first trip to the Last Frontier. It’s hard to cover a lot of ground in the largest state in the US, especially if you want to reach wilderness areas that are only accessible via charter service or private outfitters.

Per one customer who booked the Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching tour, “The Whale watching tour was definitely the experience of a lifetime. We saw 6 or 7 whales and beautiful glaciers. Our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.”

Alaska tours cost more than admission to a museum, but you get a lot for your money. Expect to pay a minimum of US$25 per person. Typically, the price increases proportionately to the length of the tour. Alaska tours that involve transportation to remote areas are the most expensive.

Lower-cost tours include the Anchorage Trolley Tour for US$25 per person. This quick sightseeing activity shows you Anchorage’s highlights, from Earthquake Park to the seaplane base at Lake Hood, on a 1-hour trolley ride with up to 30 passengers. Pricier tours include exclusive experiences such as Private Luxury Whale Watch (from US$3,599 per group of eight), which takes you to the waters surrounding Juneau to see humpback whales by private yacht. Round-trip transportation, drinks and snacks, and a naturalist guide are all part of the deal.

Whether you’re whale watching or hiking up a glacier, expect to see lots of wildlife and incredible scenery on guided tours in the Land of the Midnight Sun. If your tour involves flightseeing, you’ll be treated to bird’s-eye views hinting at how massive and wild Alaska truly is.

Full-day tours help you maximize your time in Alaska by showing you a variety of landmarks and attractions. For example, the Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage tour takes you to see animals in the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before heading to the Ring of Glaciers in Chugach National Forest, whale watching at Beluga Point, and walking along the Byron Glacier Trail, among other stops.

Although the northern lights can be seen year-round in Alaska, your best chance of seeing them is during the Aurora Season, which runs from August through April. Peak viewing time is 10pm–2am when the skies are darkest. To increase your chances and for the brightest colors, go further north and avoid urban areas.

The summer months are the best months to visit Alaska. This is when most Alaska tours are running, there is endless daylight, and the weather is warmer. In July, the average high is around 70°F (21°C). Alaska’s diverse wildlife also tends to be more active in June, July, and August.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Alaska:

• Kenai Fjords National Park
• Tongass National Forest
• Dalton Highway
• Saxman Native Village
• Fortress of the Bear

View Viator’s guide to all the best attractions in Alaska.

There are tons of great trips to take from Alaska. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
• Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks
• Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward
• Arctic Circle and Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks
• Arctic Circle Day Trip from Fairbanks with Transportation

View all of Viator’s top Alaska day trips.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Alaska. Here are some of the best Alaska activities under US$25:

• Anchorage Trolley Tour
• New Archangel Dancers Russian and Ukrainian Folk Dance Show
• Anchorage Salmon Adventure = Hatchery + Ship Creek + View Salmon
• Reindeer Meet and Feed - Talkeetna
• Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fairbanks, AK

It’s no secret that Alaska is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
• Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier
• Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
• Ketchikan Duck Tour
• Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure from the North Pole

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities in Alaska.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Alaska:

• Saxman Native Village
• Totem Bight State Historical Park
• Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
• Alaska Raptor Center
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

View all of Viator’s museum tickets and passes in Alaska.

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Alaska. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward
• Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 Mins - Anchorage Area
• Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway
• Half-Day Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings
• Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sledding Adventure Tour

View all of Viator’s top romantic tours in Alaska.

Alaska has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• 3.5-Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska
• Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch Plus Mendenhall Glacier Photo Stop
• Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
• Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise
• Turning Heads Kennel Dogsledding Experience & Tour

View all of Viator’s top family-friendly tours in Alaska.