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: Private Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek 5 Hour Tour to the Yukon Border with Suspension Bridge Brooks Falls Bear Viewing Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup Chena Hot Springs Day Adventure

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: Alaska Railroad Hurricane Turn RoundTrip Talkeetna - Hurricane Flagstop Same Day Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House Fairbanks Top City Highlights Tour Summer/Fall Turnagain Arm Tour Chena Hot Springs Small Group Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

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

No problem. These Alaska Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Northern Lights Murphy Dome Viewing in Fairbanks Fairbanks Heritage, Pipeline & Santa Claus House City Tour Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House Fairbanks City Highlight Tour Fairbanks Autumn/Winter City Tour 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 →

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best …More

Anchorage, USA

4.8 (148)

Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best...

7 to 9 hours

4.8 (148)

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$396

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (12)

Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$399

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (58)

Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer...

11 hours

4.9 (58)

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$415

Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure

Your trip to the Laughton Glacier combines a scenic train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness hike to …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (75)

Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure

Your trip to the Laughton Glacier combines a scenic train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness hike to...

9 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (75)

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$420

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier on this wonderful full day tour. Glacier Park Entrance Fee and Lunch Included. …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (152)

Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier on this wonderful full day tour. Glacier Park Entrance Fee and Lunch Included....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (152)

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$431

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour. …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (79)

Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (79)

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$431

Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour

We offer you the best Alaska Adventure. Our guides have extensive experience driving and operating in the worst weather and road conditions Alaska has offered. …More

Fairbanks, USA

5.0 (45)

Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour

We offer you the best Alaska Adventure. Our guides have extensive experience driving and operating in the worst weather and road conditions Alaska has offered....

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (45)

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$499

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

Jump on our small intimate boat and travel up the Inside Passage to the richest Humpback Whale feeding ground in Alaska. See the lush and …More

Juneau, USA

4.7 (24)

Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

Jump on our small intimate boat and travel up the Inside Passage to the richest Humpback Whale feeding ground in Alaska. See the lush and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (24)

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$549

• Be your own guide! • Drive your vehicle into the Yukon, listening to our fully narrated audio guide. • Experience all the benefits of …More

Skagway, USA

4.7 (169)

DIY Yukon Tour

• Be your own guide! • Drive your vehicle into the Yukon, listening to our fully narrated audio guide. • Experience all the benefits of...

1 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (169)

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$555

Hatchers Pass Gold Mine Day or Evening Scenic and Narrated Drive

This is a great daytime or evening tour. If you are looking to explore and experience local history and see some of the sites that …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (1)

Hatchers Pass Gold Mine Day or Evening Scenic and Narrated Drive

This is a great daytime or evening tour. If you are looking to explore and experience local history and see some of the sites that...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$775

Yukon Escapade Private Tour: Lakes, Wilderness, and Hidden Gems

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Embark on a full-day private tour through the captivating landscapes of Yukon where …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (1)

Yukon Escapade Private Tour: Lakes, Wilderness, and Hidden Gems

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Embark on a full-day private tour through the captivating landscapes of Yukon where...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$779

Small-Group Flight Denali National Park Tour with Guided Hike

This flightseeing tour is a unique experience of traveling in a floatplane through Denali National Park. The flight offers amazing views of Denali, the tallest …More

Talkeetna, USA

4.9 (8)

Small-Group Flight Denali National Park Tour with Guided Hike

This flightseeing tour is a unique experience of traveling in a floatplane through Denali National Park. The flight offers amazing views of Denali, the tallest...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$795

Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park from Homer, AK

Witness majestic brown bears in their natural habitat on this unforgettable bear viewing trip at Lake Clark National Park. Departing from Homer Harbor, the two-hour …More

Homer, USA

4.3 (4)

Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park from Homer, AK

Witness majestic brown bears in their natural habitat on this unforgettable bear viewing trip at Lake Clark National Park. Departing from Homer Harbor, the two-hour...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$820

5 Hour Tour to the Yukon Border with Suspension Bridge

This tour offers an unparalleled experience by combining the history of Skagway and the Klondike Gold Rush with a breathtaking journey up the South Klondike …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (5)

5 Hour Tour to the Yukon Border with Suspension Bridge

This tour offers an unparalleled experience by combining the history of Skagway and the Klondike Gold Rush with a breathtaking journey up the South Klondike...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$925

Join us for a classic Alaskan Adventure, a trip to watch the bear's of Pack Creek! Our trips depart Juneau with Ward Air and enjoy …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (12)

Pack Creek Bear Viewing

Join us for a classic Alaskan Adventure, a trip to watch the bear's of Pack Creek! Our trips depart Juneau with Ward Air and enjoy...

5 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (12)

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$1,099

Come join us for an unforgettable brown bear viewing adventure at the renowned at Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary. Your day kicks off with a breathtaking …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (30)

Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

Come join us for an unforgettable brown bear viewing adventure at the renowned at Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary. Your day kicks off with a breathtaking...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (30)

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$1,119

Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour

If you want all the must-see locations around Anchorage all in one day, then this is the tour for you! Start with an Anchorage City …More

Anchorage, USA

4.5 (13)

Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour

If you want all the must-see locations around Anchorage all in one day, then this is the tour for you! Start with an Anchorage City...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (13)

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$1,245

What makes this tour truly unique is the guide's unparalleled experience and intimate knowledge of the South Klondike Highway, which he affectionately calls"my Office." With …More

Skagway, USA

5.0 (11)

Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies

What makes this tour truly unique is the guide's unparalleled experience and intimate knowledge of the South Klondike Highway, which he affectionately calls"my Office." With...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$1,250

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

Explore the beautiful Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley with a private and local guide. From Anchorage, we'll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (9)

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

Explore the beautiful Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley with a private and local guide. From Anchorage, we'll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$1,288

Glamping Remote Overnight Iceberg View Stay

Fly in a helicopter to stay at a private heated yurt at the edge of the Bear Glacier Lagoon. There are two yurts available, each …More

Seward, USA

5.0 (1)

Glamping Remote Overnight Iceberg View Stay

Fly in a helicopter to stay at a private heated yurt at the edge of the Bear Glacier Lagoon. There are two yurts available, each...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

Alaska Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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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:

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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?