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Top Alaska Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Discover Alaska in May 2026 on one of these 30 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during May 2026 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Hiking, and Village Visits. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $1,541 to $22,600 for a vacation of 5 to 14 days. Choose any of the below 30 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Alaska trip planners.
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Exploring Alaska's glaciers
from $5,595
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Last Frontier Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
This Last Frontier Adventure aboard Admiralty Dream is an 8-day small-ship cruise that offers more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity as you explore Alaska from Sitka to Juneau. The dynamic itinerary features hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, and scouting marine animals in Frederick Sound.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • See marine life in Frederick Sound
  • Participate on hiking in Sitka
  • Kayak along the Waterfall Coast
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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness
from $6,195
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Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
Starts / Ends
Ketchikan / Sitka
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Glacier Bay, and more. Encounter wildlife, visit indigenous sites, and experience the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier.
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Sail past Tracy Arm glaciers
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coastline
  • See Wrangell’s ancient petroglyphs
  • Visit Metlakatla’s Tsimshian commun
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,604
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Activities
Fishing, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Tutka Bay hiking
from $10,450
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Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Tutka Bay Lodge, a base camp for nature enthusiasts to explore the surrounding wild areas of Alaska. Join experts on guided adventures each day, including hikes up Broken Knife Ridge, kayaking Kachemak Bay, and sportfishing in the fjords around the lodge. Stay in cozy cabins with fine cuisine including wine-tasting and daily cooking classes.
  • Fish the deep sea for salmon
  • Visit Katmai National Park
  • Kayak around Tutka Bay
  • Tour an oyster farm in Sedovia
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Campsite in Homer
from $3,590
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Alaska Kenai Camping Adventure

Alaska Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities
Kayaking, Hiking, Adventure Options, Camping
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska's stunning beauty with glacier cruises, wildlife watching, and camping by the beach. Explore scenic towns and parks on this amazing 9-day camping adventure.
  • Adventure camp at Kasitsna Bay
  • Cruise past glaciers in Kenai Fjord
  • Hike alongside Exit Glacier
  • Spot bears, moose, and wolves
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $8,000
EBD 10%
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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
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Hiking on glacier
from $5,100
EBD 10%
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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Alaska with Glacier Bay Adult-only cruise Juneau roundtrip aboard Wilderness Legacy. Enjoy a unique adventure in Alaska’s untouched wilderness, making unforgettable memories.
  • Explore Alaska's Capital City
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,595
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Ice of the Inside Passage

Sitka to Ketchikan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit the ports of Sitka, Juneau, Wrangell, and Kasaan. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, and Frederick Sound in search of wildlife such as humpback whales, porpoises, and sea lions as you sail along the coastline.
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Endicott
  • Explore Wrangell
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $4,202
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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Visit the community of Wrangell, Alaska
from $5,495
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Alaska’s Ultimate Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Village Visits, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska's wilderness on this 8-day expedition cruise aboard Admiralty Dream. Experience wilderness adventure, filled with hiking and paddling amidst breathtaking landscapes.
  • Explore Inside Passage wilderness
  • Learn Wrangell's vibrant history
  • Marvel at Frederick Sound
  • Enjoy feast at Fin Island Lodge
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Kayak alongside glaciers on your Alaskan cruise
from $3,995
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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Day Itinerary aboard Chichagof Dream
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau—on this 6-day cruise aboard Chichagof Dream.
  • Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
  • Stroll the town of Skagway
  • Visit Glacier Bay
  • Explore Alaska's coastal wilderness
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Kenai Riverside Lodge
from $1,541
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Kenai River Retreat

3 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend two days exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Chugach Mountains with a stay at the comfortable Kenai Riverside Lodge. Located alongside the Kenai River, the wildlife viewing from the lodge grounds is simply spectacular. Enjoy river life with rafting or fishing, or simply relax in the remote Alaska wilderness.
  • Stay in old pioneer Alaska cabins
  • Spot wildlife from your cabin deck
  • Adventure out by raft or go fishing
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Kayaking around Alaska
from $5,600
EBD 10%
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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness on an 8-day cruise aboard the Wilderness Legacy. Depart from Juneau, explore Hobart Bay, and witness the beauty of LeConte Glacier. Discover the wildlife-rich Kuiu Island, search for Coastal Brown Bears along Chichagof Island, and venture into the remote areas of Glacier Bay National Park.
  • Explore Hobart Bay
  • See the beauty of LeConte Glacier
  • Encounter black bears and sea otter
  • Hike the outwash field of glaciers
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,200
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Wilderness Adventurer as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $7,000
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Seward
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites.
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
from $4,248
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
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 Lion.
  • Witness glaciers up close
  • Observe wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
from $4,202
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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
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.
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,725
Savings
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 9-day Alaskan adventure aboard the American Constellation, 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.
  • Explore Juneau
  • Discover Haines
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Enjoy Petersburg's town
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