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Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Alaska (Updated 2026)

Alaska, USA
Small-Group Scenic Tour | SITKA SIGHTSEEING

This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers. Capture Alaska’s Coastal Beauty. Capture the heart of your trip through Sitka, in a small group, on …More

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This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers. Capture Alaska’s Coastal Beauty. Capture the heart of your trip through Sitka, in a small group, on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (61)
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$159
Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest

Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more! …More

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Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more!...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (71)
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$191
Kenai River | Silver Salmon | Full Day Charter

The Kenai River is renowned for producing large Salmon, including the Silver (Coho) Salmon, known for their acrobatic and feisty nature. The excitement of anglers …More

The Kenai River is renowned for producing large Salmon, including the Silver (Coho) Salmon, known for their acrobatic and feisty nature. The excitement of anglers...

8 hours
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$335
Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

At Heart of Alaska Tours, we believe the best way to experience Alaska is with someone who truly calls it home. We're a locally owned …More

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At Heart of Alaska Tours, we believe the best way to experience Alaska is with someone who truly calls it home. We're a locally owned...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (63)
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$220
Parks Hwy: Anchorage to Denali Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

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. …More

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....

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$20
Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau Alaska

We know almost everyone is a puppy lover! Get ready to ride with a team of 16 powerful huskies many of which are veterans of …More

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We know almost everyone is a puppy lover! Get ready to ride with a team of 16 powerful huskies many of which are veterans of...

2 hours 15 minutes
4.8 (233)
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$210
Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour

Escape the crowds and snap stunning photos on an unforgettable Photo Trek! Head off the beaten track today to see the coastal sights of Juneau …More

Escape the crowds and snap stunning photos on an unforgettable Photo Trek! Head off the beaten track today to see the coastal sights of Juneau...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (323)
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$177
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure in Ketchikan, AK

If you’re thinking, “Zipline tour? Been there, done that,” maybe you just need to up the ante. This thrilling zipline tour in Tongass National Forest …More

If you’re thinking, “Zipline tour? Been there, done that,” maybe you just need to up the ante. This thrilling zipline tour in Tongass National Forest...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (411)
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$205
Winter Waterfall Walk

Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the …More

Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (70)
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$139
Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan)

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through …More

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (414)
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$124
South Side Explorer with Glacier Landing

We hear from our clients daily that the scenic flight from Talkeetna to Denali National Park is the highlight of their Alaska trip, and to …More

We hear from our clients daily that the scenic flight from Talkeetna to Denali National Park is the highlight of their Alaska trip, and to...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (290)
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$527
Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

The most intimate summer dog sledding experience in Alaska! Our carts are specifically for dog mushing and seat just two people each for an authentic …More

The most intimate summer dog sledding experience in Alaska! Our carts are specifically for dog mushing and seat just two people each for an authentic...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (387)
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$169
Snorkel Alaska

Experience a seldom seen view of underwater Alaska. Snorkel Alaska's Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure is an all inclusive and fully guided Shore Excursion. We are …More

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Snorkel Alaska

Experience a seldom seen view of underwater Alaska. Snorkel Alaska's Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure is an all inclusive and fully guided Shore Excursion. We are...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (318)
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$220
Juneau Alpine Segway Wilderness Trail Adventure

Ride an off-road Segway through the Tongass National Forest just minutes from downtown Juneau. This small-group trail adventure glides past alpine meadows, old-growth rainforest, and …More

Ride an off-road Segway through the Tongass National Forest just minutes from downtown Juneau. This small-group trail adventure glides past alpine meadows, old-growth rainforest, and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (286)
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$193
Snorkel Tour at Magic Island

Join Selkie Snorkels for a once in a lifetime snorkel adventure in Sitka Sound. Look out for octopus, rockfish, sea stars, anemones, abalone, and many …More

Join Selkie Snorkels for a once in a lifetime snorkel adventure in Sitka Sound. Look out for octopus, rockfish, sea stars, anemones, abalone, and many...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
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$299
Emerald Forest Tours: Private Tours suitable for all ages...

Explore Ketchikan with a private tour designed for all ages, where your family and friends are the only guests in the van. Enjoy comfort, flexibility, …More

Explore Ketchikan with a private tour designed for all ages, where your family and friends are the only guests in the van. Enjoy comfort, flexibility,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (181)
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$895
eBike Rainforest Experience

After a 9 mile narrated van ride to the north end of Douglas Island and a short training session, guests start e-biking. After riding along …More

After a 9 mile narrated van ride to the north end of Douglas Island and a short training session, guests start e-biking. After riding along...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (387)
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$182
Denali Naturalist Walking Tour (3 Hours)

Stroll leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park. As you walk, listen to your guide talk about the plants, animals, ecology, geology, and more …More

Stroll leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park. As you walk, listen to your guide talk about the plants, animals, ecology, geology, and more...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (444)
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$149
Bridge, Puppies, and Summit Triple Combo in Skagway

We are 100% Alaskan owned & operated - our focus is on giving you an amazing experience in Skagway on your trip to The Yukon …More

We are 100% Alaskan owned & operated - our focus is on giving you an amazing experience in Skagway on your trip to The Yukon...

300 to 315 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (440)
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$188
Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, & …More

Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, &...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (244)
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$287
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