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Admire beautiful Alaskan landscapes
from $6,010
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Best of Alaska

Alaska Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Experience the scenery of Alaska
  • Explore Denali National Park.
  • Discover Seward's bustling harbors
  • Cruise in Prince William Sound
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Take in the breathtaking scenery, pristine glaciers, vibrant cities, and quaint towns of Alaska on this 10-day journey. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and seeing much of Alaska in the shortest period of time possible. Highlights include a visit to Anchorage, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, and Seward.
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Creek views at Denali Backcountry Lodge
from $5,481
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Denali Backcountry Lodge

3-8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn the natural history of Denali
  • Watch for bears, caribou, & moose
  • Walk to Fannie Quigley's cabin
  • Hiking, fishing, & biking options
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Venture into the backcountry of Denali National Park on this remote 3-night stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge. Experience the dramatic landscape as you explore your new surroundings. Be sure to watch for Alaskan wildlife such as bears, caribou, moose, & more!
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Moose browse in a lake in Denali National Park
from $4,090
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Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak

Alaska Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Experience the rugged Denali Park
  • Cycle on Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
  • Kayak in Resurrection Bay
  • Hike the Triple Lakes Trail
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Take a seven-day hiking, biking, and kayaking excursion through Alaska for an experience like no other. Explore Denali National Park's most stunning trails, kayak the waters of Resurrection Bay, and cycle the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, one of the best coastal paths in the country.
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Tracy Arm Ford
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Take part on a 6-day exploration of Alaska - a beautiful region of tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and unique frontiers. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff tours, and admire the region's spectacular landscapes while aboard the Sea Bird.
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Brown bears fishing in the rivers of Alaska
from $3,895
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Alaska Discovery

Alaska Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Eklutna Village Park
  • Stop at Exit Glacier View
  • Spot wildlife in Alaska
  • See towering Denali peaks
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Journey through Alaska on this 8-day adventure, starting in Anchorage and traveling to Denali, Talkeetna, and Seward. Spot wildlife in Denali, explore Exit Glacier, and cruise the Kenai Fjords. Visit historic sites and experience breathtaking scenery along the way.
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The MS Endeavour in the Inside Passage
from $9,275
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Whale Watching, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the American Constellation, departing and returning to Juneau. Explore historical sites, stunning scenery, and lively ports in Southern Alaska and the Inside Passage, including Glacier Bay, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier, cultural excursions, and outdoor adventures.
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Watch bears fishing for salmon
from $12,400
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Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor and Kodiak

Seward - Dutch Harbor - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Kayak through serene bays
  • Discover Katmai's vibrant wildernes
  • Experience Akutan Island
Starts / Ends
Seward / Dutch Harbor
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Join Safari Explorer's 11-day Aleutian Islands Adventure. Discover Kenai Fjords, Kodiak Island, Katmai, Alaska Peninsula Refuge, Aniakchak, and Unga Island. Experience Akutan's active volcano and Unalaska's historic landmarks.
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Photo Courtesy of Camp Denali & North Face Lodge
from $5,307
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Camp Denali Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn abut Denali's ecosystems
  • Walk or hike with your local guide
  • View caribou, bear, & wolves
  • Canoe & bike options available
Starts / Ends
Denali National Park and Preserve / Denali National Park and Preserve
Activity Level
Easy Active
Venture deep into Alaska's backcountry in Denali National Park to Camp Denali Lodge, where you'll have the chance to explore the virgin landscape in search of wolves, moose, bear, sheep, and caribou via guided hikes and nature walks that complement other optional activities like mountain biking, canoeing, and fishing.
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Cruising the arctic waters
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on exciting point-to-point kayak outings and long hikes along the forested coasts of Alaska on this 6-day Alaska Escape Cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard National Geographic Sea Bird. See bears, whales, and Steller sea lions. Enjoy a slice of Alaskan town life in Haines, known as the state’s ‘Adventure Capital.’
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Bald eagles resting
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Seattle to Sitka - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore downtown Juneau
  • Watch for Haines wildlife
  • Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
  • Visit Wrangell’s Tlingit sites
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard American Constellation, exploring historic ports, stunning glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Discover the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage in comfort and style.
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Northbound - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
Activity Level
Variable
On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure cruise. You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Misty Fjords, and Tracy Arm, where you can see the pristine wilderness of this region and search for fascinating wildlife.
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Exploring Alaska by small ship
from $6,500
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Alaska's Glacier Bay & Island Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Alaskan Dream
  • Visit the renowned Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Relax at the Orca Point Lodge
  • View the world's tallest totem pole
  • Enjoy kayak and DIB in Saginaw Bay
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the serenity of raw wilderness in this 8-day Alaskan Dream cruise through Southeast Alaska, visiting places like Kuiu, charming Petroglyph Beach, glacial Tracy Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy shallow water expedition craft excursions, kayaking, hiking, and a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,725
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau's downtown
  • Discover wildlife in Haines
  • See Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Petersburg
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaskan adventure aboard the American Constitution, cruising roundtrip from Juneau through the scenic Inside Passage. Explore unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife, with opportunities to marvel at Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm Fjord, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy guided shore excursions led by experts.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Walk Juneau’s downtown streets
  • Walk at Petersburg’s fishing docks
  • Discover Haines
  • Cruise the Inside Passage
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constitution, sailing through the serene Inside Passage from Washington's Puget Sound to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Discover historic sites, scenic wonders, and vibrant ports on guided excursions.
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Kayaking with friends
from $865
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Kayak Valdez

3 Day Itinerary
  • Spend 2 days on guided kayak tours
  • Kayak to Columbia Glacier
  • Paddle Duck Flats spotting birdlife
Activity Level
Moderate
Add on to your Alaska tour with a short 2-day kayaking trip in Valdez. Spend the night in one of our hand-chosen hotels and set out each day on guided group kayak tour of Prince William Sound. Spot birdlife at Duck Flats your first afternoon then boat further out for a full day kayak tour up to the Columbia Glacier, including a walk on the moraine!
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