Top United States Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

Activities

Fishing

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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from $4,619

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Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau or reverse - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

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 Wild 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.’

• 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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from $5,395

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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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from $2,472

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Kenai Backcountry Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

Activities

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.

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

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from $865

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Kayak Valdez

3 Day Itinerary

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!

• Spend 2 days on guided kayak tours
• Kayak to Columbia Glacier
• Paddle Duck Flats spotting birdlife

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from $6,500

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Alaska's Glacier Country

8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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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from $4,700

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Adult Tranquility, Wild Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Hiking

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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from $7,299

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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago - Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory I

Starts / Ends

Chicago / Toronto

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Great Lakes cruise from Chicago to Toronto aboard Victory I, exploring cities, islands, and historical sites. Enjoy scenic sailings and unique excursions.

• Discover Michigan's Upper Peninsula
• Explore Detroit's Henry Ford Museum
• Stroll Chicago’s Navy Pier
• Visit Niagara Falls up close

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from $7,299

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All Five Great Lakes

Chicago to Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

Starts / Ends

Chicago / Toronto

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day All Five Great Lakes cruise aboard Victory II, visiting iconic cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto. Discover scenic wonders like Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls, exploring rich history and culture along the way.

• Visit car-free Mackinac Island
• Sail through the Soo Locks
• Explore the Henry Ford Museum
• Visit Escanaba's lighthouse

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from $6,395

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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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from $4,256

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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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from $5,095

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Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Chichagof Dream

Starts / Ends

Sitka / Juneau

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Chichagof Dream's 8-day Last Frontier Adventure offers more time in the woods and a higher level of adventure. On this journey, visit Baranof Island, Endicott Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park.  

• 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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from $3,995

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North to True Alaska Expedition

6 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty 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 Admiralty Dream.

• Visit Glacier Bay
• Stroll the town of Skagway
• Cruise Chatham Strait & Lynn Canal
• Explore Alaska's coast

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from $3,630

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Historic Mississippi River Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage

Starts / Ends

New Orleans / New Orleans

Activity Level

Variable

The American Heritage hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.

• Experience Natchez’s beauty
• Visit historic Civil War sites
• Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
• Visit charming ports and cities

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from $5,750

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Denali and Talkeetna Wilderness Rail Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Anchorage / Anchorage

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Relaxed

Round out your adventure before or after your Alaska cruise with a 7-day land tour exploring Denali National Park, the wilderness surrounding Talkeetna and Anchorage. Combine this land package with your adventure cruise aboard the Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Discoverer, or Wilderness Explorer.

• Explore Denali National Park
• Guided hikes and kayak excursions
• Wildlife Encounters
• Discover the historic Talkeetna
• Travel past Broad Pass peaks

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from $1,426

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Kenai River Retreat

3 Day Itinerary

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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from $7,182

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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

Starts / Ends

Sitka / Juneau

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Biking, 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.

• 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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from $9,699

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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

Starts / Ends

Chicago / Chicago

Activities

Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day Great Lakes and Thunder Bay cruise aboard Victory II through Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron. Visit Mackinac Island by horse-drawn carriage, explore historic Duluth and Green Bay, and witness the Soo Locks in action. Step into Canada at Thunder Bay and tour museums, national parks, and charming waterfront towns.

• See Chicago’s stunning skyline
• Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
• Thunder Bay sightseeing tour
• Visit the historic Soo Locks

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