Top United States Trips & Tours in May 2026

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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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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 $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

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Hiking, Camping

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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

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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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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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Snorkeling

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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 $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

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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Biking

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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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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

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Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing

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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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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 $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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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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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

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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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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, 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 $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
• Relax at the Orca Point Lodge
• View the world's tallest totem pole
• Enjoy kayak and DIB in Saginaw Bay

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Sitka / Juneau

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Variable

Experience the serenity of raw wilderness in this 8-day Alaskan Dream cruise through Southeast Alaska, visiting places like Kuiu, charming Petroglyph Beach, glacial Tracy Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy shallow water expedition craft excursions, kayaking, hiking, and a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge.

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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest

• Visit Glacier Bay National Park
• Experience wilderness kayaking
• Watch for whales
• Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens

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Seattle / Juneau

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island.

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