Top United States Trips & Tours in May 2026

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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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Skiing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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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 $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

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Fishing

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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 $4,202

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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

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Sitka / Juneau

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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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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

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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 $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
• Enjoy kayak and DIB in Saginaw Bay
• View the world's tallest totem pole

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Sitka / Juneau

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Variable

Cruise Southeast Alaska from Sitka to Juneau with daily opportunities for wildlife viewing, glacier exploration, kayaking, and guided hikes. Visit remote communities including Kake, Petersburg, and Pelican, explore Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay National Park, and travel through Frederick Sound aboard Alaskan Dream.

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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

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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 $9,699

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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II

• See the Door County Maritime Museum
• Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
• Stroll Green Bay shoreline
• Visit the historic Soo Locks

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Chicago / Chicago

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Urban Exploration, Biking, Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

Sail from Chicago round-trip on a 16-day Great Lakes and Thunder Bay cruise aboard Victory II and explore scenic ports across the Great Lakes. Cruise through Lake Michigan and Lake Superior on a journey full of natural and historic highlights.

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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

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Kayaking, 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 $6,715

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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz

• Astoria historic exploration
• Learn Mount St. Helens eruption
• Explore The Dalles museums
• Richland heritage tour

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Portland / Clarkston

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Jazz, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.

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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

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Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Hiking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 9-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise roundtrip from Juneau aboard American Constitution. Navigate Glacier Bay National Park, Endicott Arm, and Wrangell Narrows while exploring Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell through guided wildlife and cultural excursions.

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from $6,400

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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Song

• Explore Astoria's Victorian charm
• Step ashore in Kalama
• Discover Richland's scenic trails
• Cruise the legendary Snake River

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Portland / Clarkston

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Song, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.

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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

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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

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Juneau / Juneau

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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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 $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

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Village Visits

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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 $5,240

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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland to Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American West

• Explore Astoria's Victorian charm
• Step ashore in Kalama
• Discover Richland's scenic trails
• Cruise the legendary Snake River

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Portland / Clarkston

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Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American West, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.

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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

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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 $6,900

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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

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 $3,990

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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage

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

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New Orleans / New Orleans

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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.

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