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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari

On this breathtaking Safari you'll take a 60 minute boat ride out to the Davidson Glacier filled with the potential for wildlife including whales, bald …More

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Skagway, USA

On this breathtaking Safari you'll take a 60 minute boat ride out to the Davidson Glacier filled with the potential for wildlife including whales, bald...

6 hours
4.5 (74)
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$367
Historic Gold Panning Adventure & Salmon Bake

Spend your day in Juneau port panning for gold and indulging in a fresh Alaskan salmon bake. After a brief city tour of Juneau, make …More

Juneau, USA

Spend your day in Juneau port panning for gold and indulging in a fresh Alaskan salmon bake. After a brief city tour of Juneau, make...

3 to 4 hours
4.3 (72)
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$145
Anchorage's Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife

Experience what makes Anchorage unforgettable in winter on Anchorage Trolley’s Winter City Tour. This 3-hour guided tour brings together local history, Alaskan culture, hands-on experiences, …More

Anchorage, USA

Experience what makes Anchorage unforgettable in winter on Anchorage Trolley’s Winter City Tour. This 3-hour guided tour brings together local history, Alaskan culture, hands-on experiences,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (61)
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$59
Mendenhall Lake Kayak Tour

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest …More

Juneau, USA

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest...

3 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (51)
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$279
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

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Ketchikan, USA

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
Find Fairbanks: Signature City Experience

Discover the unique charm and history of Alaska’s Golden Heart City on this half-day guided tour. We’ll take you on a comfortable ride through Fairbanks, …More

Fairbanks, USA

Discover the unique charm and history of Alaska’s Golden Heart City on this half-day guided tour. We’ll take you on a comfortable ride through Fairbanks,...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (44)
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$150
Cleary Summit Aurora Glass House Luxury Northern Lights Tour

Brand-new for 2025, the Aurora Glass House sits atop Cleary Summit in Fairbanks, Alaska. With floor-to-ceiling windows and over 270° panoramic views, this modern cabin …More

Fairbanks, USA

Brand-new for 2025, the Aurora Glass House sits atop Cleary Summit in Fairbanks, Alaska. With floor-to-ceiling windows and over 270° panoramic views, this modern cabin...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (37)
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$179
4 hours Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing

Meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, …More

Haines, USA

Meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (29)
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$169
Half day Spring Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward

During the spring months spot the annual Gray Whale migration with a special tour to the mouth of Resurrection Bay. California Gray Whales, travel over …More

Seward, USA

During the spring months spot the annual Gray Whale migration with a special tour to the mouth of Resurrection Bay. California Gray Whales, travel over...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (28)
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$131
Sitka Self Guided Jeep Tour - Explore At Your Own Pace

Discover the beauty of Sitka with a self-guided Jeep tour, perfect for adventurers looking to explore on their own terms. This tour allows you to …More

Sitka, USA

Discover the beauty of Sitka with a self-guided Jeep tour, perfect for adventurers looking to explore on their own terms. This tour allows you to...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (26)
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$575
Aurora Chaser Tour

We offer small group, personalized tours led by the most experienced Alaskan guides in the business, who also share ownership in this enterprise. We love …More

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Fairbanks, USA

We offer small group, personalized tours led by the most experienced Alaskan guides in the business, who also share ownership in this enterprise. We love...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.5 (25)
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$161
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

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
Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage

Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship …More

Anchorage, USA

Explore Alaska’s largest city while learning about the Dena’ina Athabascan people’s rich cultural heritage. Begin with a downtown tour seeing where Anchorage started along Ship...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (20)
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$79
Peak Season Bear Viewing By Seaplane

Experience the bears of Chichagof Island with Juneau's premier wilderness tour operator! This is our peak season bear viewing trip to watch the bears in …More

Juneau, USA

Experience the bears of Chichagof Island with Juneau's premier wilderness tour operator! This is our peak season bear viewing trip to watch the bears in...

5 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (17)
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$1,099
Brooks Falls Bear Viewing

At Alaskan Adventure Guides and Outfitters we will begin your trip on Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. You will travel in a float plane across …More

Homer, USA

At Alaskan Adventure Guides and Outfitters we will begin your trip on Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. You will travel in a float plane across...

6 hours
4.7 (17)
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$1,575
Vip Aurora Adventure from Fairbanks

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Northern sky. …More

Fairbanks, USA

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Northern sky....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.6 (16)
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$160
Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure Juneau

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 vibrant temperate …More

Juneau, USA

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 vibrant temperate...

6 hours
4.6 (15)
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$549
Winter Valley and Forest Hike

If you've never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it's great …More

Anchorage, USA

If you've never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it's great...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (12)
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$189
Ketchikan Rainforest Island and Boat Adventure

A motorized rigid hull inflatable Seahawk provides a short, but exciting cruise along the coast of Clover Passage where whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise, bald …More

Ketchikan, USA

A motorized rigid hull inflatable Seahawk provides a short, but exciting cruise along the coast of Clover Passage where whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise, bald...

4 hours
4.3 (10)
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$199
Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

One of the most popular shore tours when cruising in Alaska is our premier whale watching tour at icy Strait.  This tour will not just …More

Hoonah, USA

One of the most popular shore tours when cruising in Alaska is our premier whale watching tour at icy Strait.  This tour will not just...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (10)
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$325

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