Top United States Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

5 Day Itinerary

• Cozy log cabins offer glacier views
• Explore by canoe, kayak, and boat
• Spot wildlife and stunning glaciers

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Anchorage / Anchorage

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the Kenai Fjords National Park for three days in log cabins with views of the Pedersen Glacier. Spend your days adventuring into the park with a guide. Opt to canoe, kayak, boat or beachcomb as you explore the rugged glacial beauty of this paradise and the abundant wildlife. This Alaska wilderness lodge is a great addition to any trip.

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy

• Explore Glacier Bay National Park
• Witness LeConte Glacier waters
• Kayak Thomas Bay coastline
• Observe coastal brown bears

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

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Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day voyage from Juneau to Juneau aboard Wilderness Legacy. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, LeConte Glacier, Thomas Bay, Kuiu Island, and Chichagof Island. Enjoy kayaking, skiff tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing while traveling through Southeast Alaska.

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Alaska's Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay

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

Experience an 8-day Alaska Glacier Wilderness cruise from Juneau aboard Safari Quest. Visit Icy Strait, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Frederick Sound, and Endicott Arm. Observe whales, bears, and glaciers while exploring remote bays, forests, and wilderness areas through guided hikes, kayaking, and skiff tours.

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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer

• Explore Endicott Arm Fjord
• Watch whales Frederick Sound
• Explore Misty Fjords
• Kayak along the Alaskan coast
• Navigate Thomas Bay

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Juneau / Ketchikan

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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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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer

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

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Juneau / Juneau

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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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

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

Starts / Ends

Fairbanks / Anchorage

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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 $8,655

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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

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Camping, 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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from $4,778

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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

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Portland / Clarkston

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Wine Tasting, Hiking

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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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

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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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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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, 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 $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

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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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka

Juneau to Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Endeavour

• Kayak Glacier Bay waters
• Search Chichagof brown bears
• Navigate Baranof island fjords
• Visit historic Sitka landmarks
• Walk Sitka historic park

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Juneau / Sitka

Activity Level

Variable

Travel 8 days from Juneau to Sitka aboard Safari Endeavour. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, and remote islands. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and skiff tours. Wildlife sightings may include whales, bears, and seabirds.

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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Portland to Clarkston - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

• Trek up the iconic Beacon Rock
• Zodiak or kayak the Palouse River
• Jet boat through Hells Canyon
• Visit Astoria & Columbia Gorge

Starts / Ends

Portland / Clarkston

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Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on the National Geographic Sea Bird for 8 days along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, exploring by Zodiac and kayak on the Palouse River and hiking at sites like Multnomah Falls and Beacon Rock. Visit Astoria, the Columbia River Gorge, Walla Walla, and Hells Canyon while learning about the region’s history, geology, and culture.

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