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Select from one of the below 59 scenic United States hikes & treks  for 2026-2027. Do you prefer shorter walks or longer treks? Easy strolls or conquering the highest peaks? United States hiking and trekking trips range from 5 to 19 days in 2026. The United States hiking & trekking trip planners at Adventure Life can help choose the perfect hikes and then help you to customize them to make your own unique United States trekking experience. 
 

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Grand Teton National Park
from $3,445
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventure

North America Small Group Tour - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Experience wildlife in Grand Teton
  • Visit National Museum of Wildlife
  • Enjoy adventures of Yellowstone NP
  • Spot wildlife habitats and terrains
Starts / Ends
Mountain Modern Motel / Jackson Hole
Activity Level
Easy Active
Learn all about Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park’s wildlife in this 6-day tour. Visit home to some incredible wildlife such as bison, elk, bears, or wolves as well. This adventure tour includes hiking through forests and plenty of hiking trails waiting to discover.
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Photo Courtesy of Camp Denali & North Face Lodge
from $5,308
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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
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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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Mountain reflections in Alaska's Kenai peninsula
from $4,376
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Kenai Explorer

7 Day Itinerary
  • Stay in a remote Kenai Fjords Lodge
  • Spot seal, sea otters, and birdlife
  • Go on a dog-sled adventure
  • Walk on the Exit Glacier in Seward
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 7-day Alaska adventure tour takes you to the glacial fjords along the south coast near Seward in Kenai Fjords National Park. Stay in a remote Alaska wilderness lodge as you set out on canoe, kayak, and boat adventures to spot abundant wildlife and paddle by icebergs. Enjoy a dog-sled adventure and walk on Exit Glacier in Seward.
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Visit amazing wilderness camp in Alaska
from $3,790
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Alaska Denali Camping Expedition

Alaska Small Group Tour - 12 Day Itinerary
  • Spot wildlife in Anchorage
  • Camp next to Maclaren Glacier
  • Trek through Denali National Park
  • Enjoy evenings around the campfire
  • Explore St. Elias National Park
Starts / Ends
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Variable
Join 12-day small group expedition through Alaska's breathtaking wilderness. Encounter diverse wildlife, explore remote campsites, and immerse yourself in thrilling activities across Denali, Wrangell/St Elias NP, Valdez
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Campsite in Homer
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
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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Family - Family on skiff with the Legacy
from $7,500
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Kids in Nature, Wild Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy
  • Explore Robert and Crow Islands
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Search for Coastal Brown Bears
  • Visit Land of Kushtaka
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Alaska family cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Robert and Crow Islands, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, Chichagof Island, and Glacier Bay’s rarely visited Outer Bay. Spot whales, sea lions, sea otters, black and brown bears, and hike trails. Discover Alaska’s wild beauty by skiff, kayak, or snorkel.
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Hiking on glacier
from $5,500
EBD 10%
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Breaching Orca Whale
from $4,400
EBD 10%
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • See whales and wildlife
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey aboard Wilderness Discoverer in the state's capital, Juneau. This cruise takes you through some of Alaska's most dramatic landscapes with opportunities to view a myriad of wildlife. Visit local towns along the way and learn about local cultures. End your cruise in Ketchikan, Alaska's first city!
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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
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
Starts / Ends
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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Ultimate Alaska
from $8,427
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Ultimate Alaska

14 Day Itinerary
  • Hike & camp Alaska's backcountry
  • Kayak & camp near Columbia Glacier
  • Walk and ice climb on Root Glacier
  • Raft down the Kennicott River
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience remote Alaska on this 2-week adventure tour. This multi-day Alaska hiking and camping trip explores the backcountry of Wrangell - St. Elias Park. The Alaska adventure tour continues with rafting, flightseeing, glacier ice climbing, and multi-day kayak and camping in Prince William Sound.
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Kayaking in Alaska.
from $6,800
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Kids in Nature: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 8-day Alaska cruise round-trip from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, and Tracy Arm Fjord. Go kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching with experienced guides. Spot whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats across Alaska’s stunning coastal landscapes and remote waterways.
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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
  • 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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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,800
EBD 10%
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Adult Escape: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 8-day round-trip cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer to explore Alaska’s wilderness. Visit Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Frederick Sound. Observe whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions led by experienced naturalists throughout the journey.
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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
from $3,675
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Portland - Clarkston - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Sail under Portland’s iconic bridge
  • See majestic Multnomah Falls
  • Taste wine in charming Walla Walla
  • Visit historic Whitman Mission site
Starts / Ends
Portland / Clarkston
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 6-day cruise on the Columbia and Snake rivers aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion, and savor exquisite local cuisine and wines curated by Food & Wine's Ray Isle. Explore stunning landscapes through guided hikes and kayaking while learning about the region's rich history and geology from expert naturalists.
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Halawa Bay on Molokai
from $6,900
$500 Off
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Hawaiian Seascapes

Kona to Molokai - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy a paʻina and jam session
  • Take part in exploration activities
  • Visit the Puu Waawaa Sanctuary
  • Snorkel among coral gardens
  • Explore the island history
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Kailua Kona / Molokai
Activity Level
Variable
Board the boutique yacht Safari Explorer for an 8-day cruise of the Hawaiian paradise between four islands - Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui, and Hawaii. Snorkel, paddle board, kayak, explore by skiff, or hike at Lana'i Island, then visit the Humpback Marine Sanctuary and search for dolphins & whales along the way.
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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
Activities
Fishing, 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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Visit historic St. Louis
from $5,499
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Heartland of America

Missouri to Minnesota - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Walk Mark Twain’s Hannibal
  • Explore John Deere innovations
  • Explore historic Burlington charm
  • Explore ancient mound builders
Starts / Ends
St. Louis / St. Paul
Activities
Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover America’s heartland on an 8-day Viking Mississippi cruise from Alton to Red Wing, exploring St. Louis, Hannibal, Burlington, the Quad Cities, Dubuque, and La Crosse. From Mark Twain’s hometown to the Mississippi River Museum, each stop offers a direct look into the nation’s past.
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Experience Alaska from the water, where serene kayaking encounters the raw beauty of the wild
from $5,800
EBD 10%
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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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