Top Alaska Day Trips & Excursions

Q: What are the best options for Alaska Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Alaska Day Trips & Excursions are: Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Alaska Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Alaska Day Trips & Excursions are: Bear Viewing at Pack Creek Brooks Falls Katmai Bear Viewing in a Float Plane Pack Creek Bear Viewing Small-Group Flight Denali National Park Tour with Guided Hike Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Alaska Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Alaska Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: 6 Days Grand Alaska Tour for Ages 50 Plus 6 Day Grand Alaska Highlights Tour 6 Days Best of Grand Alaska Highlights Tour Private Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Alaska Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Alaska Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour Bear Viewing at Pack Creek Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Transfer and Private Tour Denali Summer Winter Trial Shuttle with Professional Camera View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Alaska trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Alaska Tours. Top 10 Alaska 2026 Senior-friendly tours Alaska The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Alaska Top Day Trips from Alaska Things to do in Alaska this summer View all Alaska Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Alaska are: Alaska Luxury & Special Occasions Alaska Luxury Tours Alaska Tours & Sightseeing Alaska Outdoor Activities Alaska City Tours View all tour styles in Alaska →

Embark on the ultimate northern adventure with our Arctic Circle Day Tour from Fairbanks. Travel deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness along the famous Dalton Highway, …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.7 (79)

Arctic Circle Day Tour Adventure

Embark on the ultimate northern adventure with our Arctic Circle Day Tour from Fairbanks. Travel deep into Alaska’s untouched wilderness along the famous Dalton Highway,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (79)

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$300

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (1)

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our...

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$297

This tour combines two world class attractions- Alaska's finest hot springs resort and the fabulous aurora viewing possibilities in our late-night winter skies. From your …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.7 (9)

Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour

This tour combines two world class attractions- Alaska's finest hot springs resort and the fabulous aurora viewing possibilities in our late-night winter skies. From your...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (9)

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$290

Chena Hot Springs plus Aurora Chase Tour

This is a visit to Chena Hot Springs for a day visit plus an Aurora Chase on the way back to Fairbanks. Getting to the …More

Fairbanks, USA

5.0 (3)

Chena Hot Springs plus Aurora Chase Tour

This is a visit to Chena Hot Springs for a day visit plus an Aurora Chase on the way back to Fairbanks. Getting to the...

10 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$290

Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks

Discover Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the Original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.8 (222)

Original Arctic Circle Drive from Fairbanks

Discover Alaska’s Arctic! Experience for yourself the legendary hospitality and authentic interpretation that made the Original Arctic Circle Drive Adventure famous. Travel the famed Dalton...

16 hours

4.8 (222)

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$289

Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

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 …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (26)

Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

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...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$289

Full day Northwestern Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Massive blue glaciers, narrow fjords and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons that Kenai Fjords National Park is at the top of …More

Seward, USA

4.8 (167)

Full day Northwestern Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

Massive blue glaciers, narrow fjords and abundant marine life are just some of the reasons that Kenai Fjords National Park is at the top of...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (167)

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$288

FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (2)

FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls,...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$283

FROM SKAGWAY - Alaska Wildlife Voyageur Canoe Safari

Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a canoeing trip of a lifetime. Experience the astonishing scenery of the Inside Passage as you help …More

Skagway, USA

4.3 (4)

FROM SKAGWAY - Alaska Wildlife Voyageur Canoe Safari

Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a canoeing trip of a lifetime. Experience the astonishing scenery of the Inside Passage as you help...

6 hours 30 minutes

4.3 (4)

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$283

Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Kayak on TWO amazing glacial lakes! This adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan …More

5.0 (27)

Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Kayak on TWO amazing glacial lakes! This adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$282

This summer experience offers a relaxed, well-paced way to enjoy Chena Hot Springs without feeling rushed or crowded. Guests travel comfortably with a local Alaskan …More

Fairbanks, USA

5.0 (6)

Chena Hot Springs Day Adventure

This summer experience offers a relaxed, well-paced way to enjoy Chena Hot Springs without feeling rushed or crowded. Guests travel comfortably with a local Alaskan...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$280

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Embark on one of our most popular evening adventures to Chena Hot Springs Resort, a renowned Alaskan getaway just 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.7 (1,290)

Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

Embark on one of our most popular evening adventures to Chena Hot Springs Resort, a renowned Alaskan getaway just 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (1,290)

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$275

Arctic Circle Adventure: Journey on the Dalton Highway

Travel deeper into Alaska on this unforgettable Arctic Circle tour. Experience the thrill of standing on the Arctic as you traverse the legendary Dalton Highway, …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.6 (11)

Arctic Circle Adventure: Journey on the Dalton Highway

Travel deeper into Alaska on this unforgettable Arctic Circle tour. Experience the thrill of standing on the Arctic as you traverse the legendary Dalton Highway,...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (11)

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$275

Arctic Circle Full-Day Adventure from Fairbanks

Cross the Arctic Circle and explore Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness, including Finger Mountain, the Yukon River, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline on this full-day adventure. Pick-up and …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.7 (134)

Arctic Circle Full-Day Adventure from Fairbanks

Cross the Arctic Circle and explore Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness, including Finger Mountain, the Yukon River, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline on this full-day adventure. Pick-up and...

12 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (134)

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$260

This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (169)

Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (169)

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$259

Spend an exciting winter day on a frozen lake, learn the traditional skill of ice fishing from experienced guides, and enjoy your fresh catch for …More

Fairbanks, USA

3.6 (5)

Ice Fishing Day Tour

Spend an exciting winter day on a frozen lake, learn the traditional skill of ice fishing from experienced guides, and enjoy your fresh catch for...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

3.6 (5)

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$255

Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based …More

Seward, USA

5.0 (148)

Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (148)

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$255

Haines is home to magnificent wildlife and breathtaking views of the natural world! With an experienced naturalist as your guide, you will see and learn …More

Skagway, USA

3.7 (3)

Haines Wildlife Safari

Haines is home to magnificent wildlife and breathtaking views of the natural world! With an experienced naturalist as your guide, you will see and learn...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$254

Misty Fjords and Wilderness Explorer from Ketchikan

Embark on an adventure through the stunning Misty Fjords, one of Alaska’s most beautiful natural wonders. Set out from Ketchikan onboard a purpose-built vessel, equipped …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.3 (46)

Misty Fjords and Wilderness Explorer from Ketchikan

Embark on an adventure through the stunning Misty Fjords, one of Alaska’s most beautiful natural wonders. Set out from Ketchikan onboard a purpose-built vessel, equipped...

5 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (46)

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$252

Fire and Ice tour hot springs northern lights

Soak. Glow. Dream. Your evening begins with a scenic drive from Fairbanks into Alaska’s wilderness to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Upon arrival, enjoy time at …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.9 (82)

Fire and Ice tour hot springs northern lights

Soak. Glow. Dream. Your evening begins with a scenic drive from Fairbanks into Alaska’s wilderness to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Upon arrival, enjoy time at...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (82)

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$250

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Alaska Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Alaska Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

Which Alaska Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Alaska Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Alaska Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Alaska Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Alaska trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?