Top Alaska Trips & Tours in May 2026

from $14,000

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Remote Alaska Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Adventure on flight-safari tours
• Stay in comfortable cabins
• Spot a variety of wildlife
• Adventure on foot, by kayak, or ski

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Skiing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska.

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from $6,300

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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour

• Attend Park Ranger presentations
• Hike at Glacier Bay National Park
• Spot bears, otters, and whales
• See Krestof and Nakwasina Sounds
• Observe puffins and sea lions

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Juneau / Sitka

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail aboard the SafarI Endeavour from Juneau to Sitka, Alaska, on an 8-day voyage to the Glacier Bay National Park, Chichagof Island, and Peril Strait. By boat, kayak, and paddleboard, you may explore this breathtaking area and its animals. Also, hike Chichagof Island's waterfall coast and Glacier Bay National Park.

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from $7,839

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• View unique wildlife such as orcas
• Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
• Explore Alaskan ecosystems
• Hike & kayak in Icy Strait

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.

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from $9,915

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Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Fish the deep sea for salmon
• Visit Katmai National Park
• Kayak around Tutka Bay
• Tour an oyster farm in Sedovia

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.

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from $2,472

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Kenai Backcountry Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

• Travel deep into Kenai backcountry
• Raft the Kenai River to the lodge
• Set out on hikes and spot wildlife

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Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend three nights in the Alaska wilderness with stays at Kenai Riverside Lodge and Kenai Backcountry Lodge. Raft the Kenai River from one lodge to the next as you travel deeper into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Spend a day exploring the backcountry wilderness of Alaska, spotting wildlife and experiencing breathtaking scenery.

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from $6,300

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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy

• Explore Robert and Crow Islands
• See the beauty of LeConte Glacier
• Encounter black bears and sea otter
• Hike the outwash field of glaciers

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Juneau / Juneau

Activity Level

Variable

Sail round-trip from Juneau on an 8-day Alaska cruise aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Robert and Crow Islands, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, Chichagof Island, and rarely visited Glacier Bay. Spot whales, bears, otters, and sea lions. Experience kayaking, skiff rides, hikes, and breathtaking landscapes in remote wilderness.

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from $3,690

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Alaska Kenai Camping Adventure

Alaska Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Adventure camp at Kasitsna Bay
• Cruise past glaciers in Kenai Fjord
• Hike alongside Exit Glacier
• Spot bears, moose, and wolves

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Anchorage / Anchorage

Activities

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.

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from $8,800

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Alaska's Glacier Country

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest

• Explore Glacier Bay National Park
• Discover orca and humpback whales
• Enjoy wildlife viewing
• Admire Alaska's natural beauty

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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.

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from $5,800

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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy

• Explore Alaska's Capital City
• See black bears and sea otter
• Witness the beauty of Thomas Bay
• Search for Coastal Brown Bears

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Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Snorkeling

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.

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from $5,800

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer

• Explore Glacier Bay National Park
• Kayak Icy Strait
• Cruise Tracy Arm
• Hike Chichagof Island

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Juneau / Juneau

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.

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from $5,300

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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer

• Discover Glacier Bay National Park
• Admire Alaskan wildlife
• Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
• Hike down Fairweather Mountain

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.

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from $6,900

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Denali Adventure by Rail and Trail with Fairbanks

Alaska Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Walk with reindeer in Fairbanks
• Guided hikes and kayak excursions
• Wildlife Encounters
• Experience Fairbanks gold mining
• Scenic dome rail ride

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Fairbanks / Anchorage

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Round out your adventure before or after your Alaska cruise with an 8-day land tour visiting Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, and Anchorage. Meet reindeer, pan for gold, explore Denali on a wilderness tour, hike and kayak in scenic parks, then continue your journey aboard Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Discoverer, or Wilderness Explorer.

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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

• 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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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.

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from $7,679

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• Explore Sitka’s heritage
• Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
• Observe Inian Islands wildlife
• Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords

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Sitka / Juneau

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Biking

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.

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from $7,989

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
• Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
• Spot orcas and humpback whales
• Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
• Visit charming Petersburg town

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Sitka / Juneau

Activities

Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.

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from $4,200

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North to True Alaska Expedition

Sitka to Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary 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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Sitka / Juneau

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day Alaska adventure aboard Chichagof Dream from Sitka to Juneau. Explore Sitka’s cultural landmarks, voyage through Chatham Strait, and enter Icy Strait for wildlife viewing. Discover Glacier Bay’s glaciers, visit Lynn Canal’s secluded coves, and stroll historic Skagway before concluding in Alaska’s scenic capital city.

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from $6,600

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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon

• Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
• Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
• Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
• Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
• Gold-rush history in Skagway town

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Vancouver, BC / Seward

Activities

Fishing, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Silver Moon for an 8-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seward, exploring Vancouver, cruising the Inside Passage, spotting wildlife in Ketchikan, and enjoying glaciers and scenery in Juneau. Experience unforgettable nature, culture, and adventure throughout the journey.

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from $5,029

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Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion

• Witness glaciers up close
• Observe wildlife
• Explore waterways and fjords
• Learn about Tlingit Culture

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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.

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