Top Alaska Bus Tours

Enjoy adventures away from Fairbanks as you discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alaskan wilderness. Walk along the thundering Yukon River, and hike above the tree line of Finger Mountain for gorgeous views. At the Arctic Circle take a commemorative photo, and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world’s largest pipelines. Enjoy live commentary and hotel transport on this full-day tour.

Make the most of your transfer from Whittier to Anchorage by hopping on an action-packed small-group tour which makes the journey as exciting as the destination. Immerse yourself in Alaska’s nature, food, and culture as you wind around sublime landscapes to wildlife sanctuaries, taste local artisanal produce, and visit historic landmarks such as Earthquake Park. Plus–keep your eyes peeled for Beluga whales along the Turnagain Arm.

Cross into the Yukon on a small-group tour from Skagway, traveling the stunning White Pass with a locally owned, owner-operated experience led by a charming year-round resident guide. Enjoy a more personal, flexible approach you won’t find on larger bus tours. Walk across the Yukon Suspension Bridge and take in sweeping alpine views, rushing rivers, and historic Gold Rush routes along the way. With fewer guests, you’ll have time to explore, ask questions, and truly enjoy each stop. After the tour, choose to explore Skagway at your own pace or return directly to your ship. Tour Highlights Duration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, including light walking Locally owned, owner-operated tour led by a year-round resident Small group size for a more personal experience Cross the U.S.-Canada border; passport required Scenic drive through White Pass with waterfalls and mountain views

Experience several of Juneau's top highlights all in one day on this time-saving, multi-stop tour that's perfect for first-time visitors. Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Glacier, embark on a whale-watching cruise at Auke Bay, and savor an all-you-can-eat wild Alaskan salmon bake nestled in a scenic forest. With naturalist guides, transport, and more included, enjoy a hassle-free way to explore the best of Juneau.

See the Portage Glacier on a small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for provided light snacks and water in the town of Girdwood near Mt. Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains.

Escape the Alaska visitor crowds—and take the guesswork out of finding the most picturesque spots—on this small-group photography tour of Sitka, which includes pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal. Take in panoramic mountain views, visit top scenic highlights like Silver Bay and Halibut Point State Recreation Site, and look out for native wildlife, including sea lions and bald eagles, along the way.

Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both. Enjoy Cook Inlet views from Arctic Valley Road, hike Chugach State Park to Thunderbird Falls, visit Eklutna Village Historical Park, and see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start at Willow Lake. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Experience an authentic Ketchikan adventure crafted by expert local guides with years of industry experience and consistent five-star ratings. This flexible excursion is available as either a shared small-group experience or a private tour, bringing travelers closer to Alaska's rich culture and stunning great outdoors with a personal touch. Set out on an unforgettable journey to explore iconic boardwalks, historic totem sites, and lush rainforest landscapes tailored to your preferred group setting. Along the way, immerse yourself in local maritime history, keep watch for wild animals, and enjoy a captivating sightseeing experience designed to showcase the best of the region.

Venture into Alaska’s Icy Strait and search for the gentle giants of the sea on this whale-watching excursion. Join a small group out on the water and listen to commentary from your onboard guide about the local ecology. While you sail, keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales as well as sea lions, sea otters, and occasionally bears and orcas.

Experience the chance to witness the aurora borealis in all its glory on a small-group tour from Fairbanks. Relax as luxury-level transportation takes you from your hotel to base camp. Hot drinks, comfortable shelter, and warm clothing are all provided to ensure that you stay cozy for the duration of the tour. Get expert instruction for photographing the northern lights. Regardless of your success, take home complimentary professional photos of the experience.

When people go to Ketchikan, these are the sites most people go to see: old town Ketchikan, Creek Street, fish ladder, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, Herring Cove and more! By the end of the tour, visitors will have a real feel for Ketchikan and what life is like on this beautiful Alaskan island. The tour guide has lived in Ketchikan for many years and has given many tours.

See the best of Anchorage's highlights in one efficient morning or afternoon tour. Learn more about the city's culture, history, and wildlife, without missing the surrounding viewpoints and scenic photo ops. Your guide knows all the best places to visit and all the most interesting things to see, leading your small-group on a concise route around the local area. Keep your eyes peeled for moose and other native wildlife species.

Catch your lunch during this ice-fishing tour from Fairbanks. Experienced guides take you from your hotel along a scenic drive to a prime fishing location at a frozen lake. Pick up traditional fishing techniques and then cast your luck into the water. Admire the Alaskan wilderness and finish the outing with a warm, cooked lunch of freshly-caught fish.

Embark on an exciting 2-hour Skagway gold-panning shore excursion while your ship is docked in port. Discover Liarsville, named after the tall tales that originated during the Klondike Gold Rush, and learn how to pan for treasure on your own in the town’s gold fields. See fascinating relics from the gold-mining era, and in the fresh air of the woods, dig into a hearty, all-you-can-eat feast of Alaskan fare featuring wild salmon. Port transport included.

Discover Denali National Park in the quiet beauty of the off season on this custom full-day tour from Fairbanks for up to 6 guests, with options for groups as large as 14 on request. Travel south through interior Alaska, stopping in the historic railroad town of Nenana and watching for wildlife along the way. Depending on conditions, visit the Denali Winter Visitor Center or the historic sled dog kennels, then continue as far along the park road as weather and snow allow. Enjoy a relaxed hike if trails are clear, or go snowshoeing for an easy winter adventure. As night falls, look for the Northern Lights in or near Denali, or chase clearer skies on the drive back to Fairbanks. Tour includes round-trip transportation from most Fairbanks and North Pole lodgings within 25 miles of the airport, light snacks, hot drinks, basic aurora science, photo help, and up to 5 edited aurora portraits when conditions cooperate.

Get to know Fairbanks, called the ‘Golden Heart City,’ on this small-group guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center for an intro into the city’s history and culture, and admire the architecture at the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Feast your eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the world’s largest pipeline, and wrap up your day at the Santa Claus House in the North Pole.

Explore Whittier’s highlights with this private tour and transfer package. After pickup at the Whittier Cruise Terminal, see popular sites including Portage Valley, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Bird Point, Beluga Point, and enjoy a tour of the city of Anchorage. At the end of the day, get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Your experience will start with a scenic coastal drive to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. The only drive to bear viewing areas in Southeast Alaska…. This experience is curated strictly for seeing black bears in their natural habitat. When you arrive at the sanctuary, naturalist guides will join you, bringing the rich forest to life as you walk along an improved trail. You’ll be surrounded by magnificent stands of spruce, hemlock and cedar trees. And soon you’ll be watching for wild bears in search of spawning salmon and ample berries. These are safe, protected raised boardwalks, exclusively for bear tours only. Your guide will lead you along another boardwalk system perched over the grassy wetlands alongside Herring Creek. You’ll have the chance to observe a rich run of spawning salmon and the bears and seals that come to fish for them, along with bald eagles and other birds that wait for scraps in the tidal estuary nearby.

Although we cannot guarantee that you’ll see the northern lights we promise to deliver a stress-free Alaskan evening with the goal of catching a great aurora show. Other tours offer a single predetermined destination or a night of riding around in a van. We offer BOTH. Each night we will review up-to-the-minute weather/solar data to determine where the best vantage point might be. We have access to a few local lodges and know lots of prime spots the catch the aurora in and around Fairbanks. Our experienced guides will be sure to keep you safe, entertained and informed throughout the process.

Explore Ketchikan and the best of Alaska in this customisable tour for you and up to ten of your friends, family, or colleagues. Your guide will make sure all the sites are covered, and you can just relax and enjoy it all. Options to see are the Salmon Hatchery, Herring Cove, Local Waterfalls, Local Totem Parks, seasonal bear viewing, and exploring the Indigenous Cultures of Southeast Asia.

This guided night trip to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks gives you a bit of everything: hot, cold and the marvelous. Begin with a tour of the Fairbanks Ice Museum and marvel at its hand-sculpted ice bar and chandeliers. At a charming resort, slip into thermal pools of water that soothe your sore muscles. Relaxed, gear up for a midnight viewing of the surreal Northern Lights at one of the best locations to witness this natural phenomenon.

Trade in a mellow shore excursion for a thrilling alternative in Ketchikan. Steer or ride in a 4WD Jeep Wrangler® deep in Tongass National Forest. Then, at Lake Harriet Hunt, paddle with your group a Native American–style canoe. Keep watch for deer, moose, eagles and even bears along the way. Reward your outdoor activities with a delicious snack.

Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the sights while you let us do the driving en route to Willow, AK where you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and witness their enthusiastic canine athletes. Go for an exhilarating overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies, and learn all about the sport of mushing and the world famous 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. You’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher and the chance to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies! This 5.5 hour round-trip adventure will be one you won’t forget. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5+ hours at the kennel. Wheeled carts are used in summer (June-Sept.) & sleds in winter when there is sufficient snow on the ground. HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE IN WINTER ONLY; CONTACT TO ARRANGE. GROUPS OF 6< CONTACT FRONTIER TOURS TO BOOK.

Fairbanks, Alaska is known for its rugged beauty and natural wildlife. During this half-day excursion, enjoy a tour of the city and stop at several landmarks including Alyeska Pipeline, Santa Claus House in North Pole. the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Pioneer Park and Museum of the North at University of Alaska, Fairbanks.