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: Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer with Exit Glacier FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats Pack Creek Bear Viewing

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 →

Sit back, relax, and take in the scenic Alaskan landscape as you're transported 60 miles east of Fairbanks to the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort. …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.8 (273)

Chena Hot Springs Day Tour

Sit back, relax, and take in the scenic Alaskan landscape as you're transported 60 miles east of Fairbanks to the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort....

8 hours

4.8 (273)

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$250

Seward Cruise Transfer with Wildlife & Scenic Tour to Anchorage

Don't spend your final day in Alaska sitting on a shuttle or waiting at the airport. Turn your transfer from Seward to Anchorage into one …More

Seward, USA

4.9 (60)

Seward Cruise Transfer with Wildlife & Scenic Tour to Anchorage

Don't spend your final day in Alaska sitting on a shuttle or waiting at the airport. Turn your transfer from Seward to Anchorage into one...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (60)

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$249

Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (14)

Backcountry Eats & Foraging Treats

Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$249

Midnight Sun Arctic Circle Drive Adventure

Experience the long day light hours of Alaska's Midnight Sun. Due to the northern location Alaska's Arctic experiences long days of daylight. Discover Alaska's Arctic …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.7 (36)

Midnight Sun Arctic Circle Drive Adventure

Experience the long day light hours of Alaska's Midnight Sun. Due to the northern location Alaska's Arctic experiences long days of daylight. Discover Alaska's Arctic...

16 hours

4.7 (36)

from
$249

Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks

Journey deep into the Alaska Range on an unforgettable Castner Glacier adventure from Fairbanks. Travel the scenic Richardson Highway with stops at the iconic Trans-Alaska …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.9 (63)

Castner Glacier Ice Cave Adventure from Fairbanks

Journey deep into the Alaska Range on an unforgettable Castner Glacier adventure from Fairbanks. Travel the scenic Richardson Highway with stops at the iconic Trans-Alaska...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

4.9 (63)

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$248

Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

The Northern Lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena, and this evening tour gives you the opportunity to experience them for yourself. …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.6 (129)

Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Night Tour from Fairbanks

The Northern Lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena, and this evening tour gives you the opportunity to experience them for yourself....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.6 (129)

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$240

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer Tour with Port Drop-Off

Discover Alaska's stunning landscapes on this scenic tour from Anchorage to Seward. Stop at notable spots like Earthquake Park and Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (1)

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer Tour with Port Drop-Off

Discover Alaska's stunning landscapes on this scenic tour from Anchorage to Seward. Stop at notable spots like Earthquake Park and Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$239

Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch

This is a great way to see Seward and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit all the best attractions of the beautiful city of Seward on …More

Seward, USA

4.8 (124)

Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park Guided Tour with Lunch

This is a great way to see Seward and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit all the best attractions of the beautiful city of Seward on...

6 hours

4.8 (124)

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$237

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

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (341)

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (341)

from
$235

Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

Discover the Chena Hot Springs Resort with our expert guides who will ensure you enjoy every amazing amenity safely. If the northern lights grace the …More

Fairbanks, USA

4.9 (85)

Spectacular Hot Spring Experience with Northern Lights

Discover the Chena Hot Springs Resort with our expert guides who will ensure you enjoy every amazing amenity safely. If the northern lights grace the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (85)

from
$231

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

Seward, USA

4.8 (1,179)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,179)

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$230

Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on …More

Seward, USA

4.9 (64)

Seward Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

from
$230

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

Anchorage, USA

4.7 (393)

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...

14 hours 30 minutes

4.7 (393)

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$226

This is the #1 option for individuals seeking a full-day adventure with a comprehensive variety of features found in the Alaskan wild. This tour provides …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (9)

Full day Hiking Adventure

This is the #1 option for individuals seeking a full-day adventure with a comprehensive variety of features found in the Alaskan wild. This tour provides...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$221

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (3,310)

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,310)

from
$220

Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage

The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (166)

Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage

The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (166)

from
$219

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Our Whittier to Anchorage Wildlife Small Group Tour is a curated tour experience so that you can see the best of Alaska in a day. …More

Whittier, USA

4.9 (64)

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Our Whittier to Anchorage Wildlife Small Group Tour is a curated tour experience so that you can see the best of Alaska in a day....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

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$217

Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Transfer Tour with Port Drop-Off

Turn your pre-cruise travel day into an incredible Alaskan adventure. Designed specifically for travelers heading to the Whittier Cruise Port, this seamless transfer picks you …More

Anchorage, USA

4.3 (4)

Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Transfer Tour with Port Drop-Off

Turn your pre-cruise travel day into an incredible Alaskan adventure. Designed specifically for travelers heading to the Whittier Cruise Port, this seamless transfer picks you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

from
$210

Join us for an exploration of the stunning coastal and mountain landscapes as we explore the Turnagain Arm, for sightseers and photographers alike. No photography …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (17)

Turnagain Arm Highlights Photo Tour

Join us for an exploration of the stunning coastal and mountain landscapes as we explore the Turnagain Arm, for sightseers and photographers alike. No photography...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$209

Meares Glacier Cruise Excursion from Valdez

This 7.5 to 8 hour excursion is ideal for the traveler who is looking to discover all of what Prince William Sound has to offer …More

4.9 (146)

Meares Glacier Cruise Excursion from Valdez

This 7.5 to 8 hour excursion is ideal for the traveler who is looking to discover all of what Prince William Sound has to offer...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (146)

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$206

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?