The best family-friendly activities in Alaska for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Alaska, USA
SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

The Northern Lights don't come with a fixed address, so neither does SkyChase™. Before every night, our guides compare forecast models, satellite views and live …More

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The Northern Lights don't come with a fixed address, so neither does SkyChase™. Before every night, our guides compare forecast models, satellite views and live...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (784)
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$335
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round Trip Same Day Return

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly …More

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly...

14 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (393)
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$226
Ketchikan Duck Tour

It's a Bus-and-a Boat and it quacks & floats! Only fun people are allowed on this 90 minute tour that takes you through the rustic …More

4.7 (2,942)

Ketchikan Duck Tour

It's a Bus-and-a Boat and it quacks & floats! Only fun people are allowed on this 90 minute tour that takes you through the rustic...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.7 (2,942)
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$79
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings

Discover Anchorage on our fabulous City Tour, its beauty and culture never disappoint. Join us for amazing stores and stops narrated by your knowledgeable tour …More

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Discover Anchorage on our fabulous City Tour, its beauty and culture never disappoint. Join us for amazing stores and stops narrated by your knowledgeable tour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (317)
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$65
Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel …More

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Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (241)
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$189
Mendenhall Glacier Express

Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Ideal for …More

Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Ideal for...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (729)
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$83
Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

Journey across Alaska's tundra the way the original pioneers did, by horse-drawn covered wagon, on this 3-hour excursion from Black Diamond Resort. Set out from …More

Journey across Alaska's tundra the way the original pioneers did, by horse-drawn covered wagon, on this 3-hour excursion from Black Diamond Resort. Set out from...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (502)
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$133
Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

Experience some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska and see an amazing range of Alaska native animals in a natural setting, all in an …More

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Experience some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska and see an amazing range of Alaska native animals in a natural setting, all in an...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (193)
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$122
3 Hour guided Fishing Experience/class in Juneau

World class Fishing from the shores of south east Alaska. Fish like the locals do and experience the fight of your life. Whether you prefer …More

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World class Fishing from the shores of south east Alaska. Fish like the locals do and experience the fight of your life. Whether you prefer...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (175)
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$225
Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

Go on an ice fishing expedition on a frozen lake outside North Pole. This is the ideal Fairbanks Alaska ice fishing experience as you will …More

Go on an ice fishing expedition on a frozen lake outside North Pole. This is the ideal Fairbanks Alaska ice fishing experience as you will...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (485)
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$179
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30. *** FREE Photo Service (JPG Files) *** We can’t promise to let you see the Northern …More

Northern Lights Seasons: from August 20 to April 30. *** FREE Photo Service (JPG Files) *** We can’t promise to let you see the Northern...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (502)
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$189
Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

Our champion sled dog kennel is family-owned and operated in Willow, Alaska, the mushing capital of the world! Let us introduce you to our team …More

Our champion sled dog kennel is family-owned and operated in Willow, Alaska, the mushing capital of the world! Let us introduce you to our team...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (438)
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$179
Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour

Get ready to rev things up a notch and jump behind the wheel of a UTV, on this off-road safari! Explore the mountainous trails of …More

Get ready to rev things up a notch and jump behind the wheel of a UTV, on this off-road safari! Explore the mountainous trails of...

3 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (590)
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$255
Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

The Seward to Anchorage VIP Tour and Transfer is a small-group tour that has been curated to offer the best and most unique experiences for …More

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The Seward to Anchorage VIP Tour and Transfer is a small-group tour that has been curated to offer the best and most unique experiences for...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (205)
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$247
Kennecott Mill Town Tour

Kennecott, Alaska is a ghost town frozen in time. When the Kennecott Copper Corporation abruptly abandoned the town in 1938, they left behind their equipment, …More

Kennecott, Alaska is a ghost town frozen in time. When the Kennecott Copper Corporation abruptly abandoned the town in 1938, they left behind their equipment,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$36
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the …More

This wildlife viewing excursion takes you on a journey to see two of the major highlights in Southeast Alaska. You will be guided to the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (7,824)
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$249
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier and Wildlife Tour from Seward

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour …More

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,179)
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$230
Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on …More

Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (341)
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$235
White Pass Deluxe Tour from Skagway

Join a 3-hour highlights tour of Skagway with a knowledgeable guide. Hear stories from the Gold Rush and see amazing waterfalls, azure glaciers and mountain …More

Join a 3-hour highlights tour of Skagway with a knowledgeable guide. Hear stories from the Gold Rush and see amazing waterfalls, azure glaciers and mountain...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (504)
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$70
Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA

Drive your own sled dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers and Alaskan huskies on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by …More

Drive your own sled dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers and Alaskan huskies on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (540)
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$816
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