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

Alaska, USA
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
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

5.0 (318)

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
Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife&Glacier tour to Anchorage

Make the most of your final day in Alaska with a scenic sightseeing experience designed specifically for cruise passengers departing from Whittier. Instead of heading …More

Make the most of your final day in Alaska with a scenic sightseeing experience designed specifically for cruise passengers departing from Whittier. Instead of heading...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (209)
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$199
Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour

Six hours, one unforgettable road. This small-group tour (14 guests max) trades the big motorcoach for a Mercedes Sprinter and a born-and-raised Alaskan guide who's …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Six hours, one unforgettable road. This small-group tour (14 guests max) trades the big motorcoach for a Mercedes Sprinter and a born-and-raised Alaskan guide who's...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (372)
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$130
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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$142
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
Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada including City and Summit

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...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (467)
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$169
Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

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

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (352)
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$154
Electric Moose Studios Aurora Adventure W/Portraits & Hot Pizza!!

Nathan is a professional portrait photographer by trade, which is something you’d be hard pressed to find on any other Aurora tour in Fairbanks. He …More

Nathan is a professional portrait photographer by trade, which is something you’d be hard pressed to find on any other Aurora tour in Fairbanks. He...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$385
Adventure Parks & Zipline Tour

Your adventure begins with a narrated drive through historic downtown Skagway and up the Klondike Highway. From the highway, a short nature hike brings you …More

Your adventure begins with a narrated drive through historic downtown Skagway and up the Klondike Highway. From the highway, a short nature hike brings you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (281)
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$214
Ketchikan Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Dining

This trip is a departure from traditional fishing excursions in Alaska. You’ll ride in a comfortable, wide-open skiff, you’ll feel the wind in your hair, …More

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Likely to Sell Out

This trip is a departure from traditional fishing excursions in Alaska. You’ll ride in a comfortable, wide-open skiff, you’ll feel the wind in your hair,...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (372)
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$436
Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most sought-after adventure. Your journey begins at the Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle …More

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most sought-after adventure. Your journey begins at the Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (203)
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$429
Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour

Set out for the ultimate Alaska adventure with a scenic helicopter flight and an unforgettable dogsled ride on a real glacier! Depart from our Girdwood …More

Set out for the ultimate Alaska adventure with a scenic helicopter flight and an unforgettable dogsled ride on a real glacier! Depart from our Girdwood...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (233)
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$819
Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

See Denali from all sides during your flight - North, South, East & West. Soar over Kahiltna Pass after seeing the climber’s Base Camp at …More

See Denali from all sides during your flight - North, South, East & West. Soar over Kahiltna Pass after seeing the climber’s Base Camp at...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (263)
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$491
Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane

Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain "face to face."  Passengers on this flight see more …More

Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain "face to face."  Passengers on this flight see more...

60 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (509)
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$487
Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining

Adventure Awaits! Work together to solve riddles as your guide leads you through Alaska’s wild landscapes. Enjoy a scenic, interactive experience for all ages, complete …More

Adventure Awaits! Work together to solve riddles as your guide leads you through Alaska’s wild landscapes. Enjoy a scenic, interactive experience for all ages, complete...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (213)
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$194
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