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Discover United States in September 2026 on one of these 36 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Anchorage, Petersburg, Glacier Bay National Park, Seattle, and The Dalles during September 2026 as you enjoy wildlife viewing, cruises, land tours, wildlife & safari exploration, and hiking. Prices for trips in September 2026 range from $1,427 to $47,785 for a vacation of 5 to 16 days. Choose any of the below 36 itineraries in September 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert United States trip planners.
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Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.
$13,000
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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, Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Skiing, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Ultima Thule Lodge combines the wild adventure of an Alaska wilderness lodge with all the creature comforts expected with high-end hotels. Add in the daily plane safari adventures and the customized experiences for groups of just two people, and you will find yourself feeling like family at this …
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Tutka Bay hiking
$9,500
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Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Fish the deep sea for salmon
  • Visit Katmai National Park
  • Kayak around Tutka Bay
  • Tour an oyster farm in Sedovia
Activities:
Fishing, Kayaking, Land Tours, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the Alaskan wilderness on this 4-day stay at Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge. Arrive in Homer and water taxi across the bay. Be sure to keep your eyes open for humpback whales, orca whales, and baby sea otters. Take guided adventures each day including deep sea fishing, visiting Katmai National …
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Grand Teton National Park
$3,280
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 6-day small group wildlife tour takes you to the wildest spot on the earth! Explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks on foot to see animals like bison, elk, bears, and wolves. In addition to visiting forests, waterfalls, and hiking trails, you'll also ride in an off-road vehicle …
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Ultimate Alaska
$9,961
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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:
Camping, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Challenging
This two week Alaska trip is designed for the avid adventurer desiring to minimize transit time and maximize remote active experiences while on vacation in Alaska. Hike Alaska's remote and unspoiled wilderness area of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park on a multi-day basecamp and hiking tour. …
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Kayaking Valdez
$2,011
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Kayak Alaska

6 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak by a large tidewater glacier
  • Explore Heather Bay and the glacier
  • Spot seals and sea otters
  • Paddle to see a sea lion colony
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Land
Activity Level:
Moderate
Travel south to Valdez, Alaska for this remote kayaking and camping adventure. Explore Prince William Sound and Heather Bay as you paddle around some pristine scenery filled with wildlife. Paddle up to the largest tidewater glacier in Prince William Sound, the Columbia Glacier. Keep your eyes …
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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
$5,600
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Denali and Talkeetna Wilderness Rail Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Denali National Park
  • Guided hikes and kayak excursions
  • Wildlife Encounters
  • Discover historic Talkeetna
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This fully-escorted Denali National Park and Talkeetna exploration stays true to the spirit of adventure. Put your boots to the ground and experience an unmatched, up-close, and hands-on 7-day experience in Alaska's interior. Travel by bus and first class rail as you travel cabin to rustic …
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Kayaking in Aialik Bay
$3,447
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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
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Kayaking, Land Tours, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Travel to the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge - the only lodge exclusively located within the Kenai Fjords National Park boundaries. Spend three days here exploring this Alaskan glacial paradise as you beachcomb, boat, canoe and kayak throughout the bays spotting wildlife and enjoying a remote Alaska …
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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream
$5,901
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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail into northern British Columbia's tiny, meandering fjords and enter the domain of the endangered Spirit Bear. Also known as a Kermode bear, it is a subspecies of the North American black bear that is found exclusively in the Great Bear Rainforest's pristine wildness. The forest is …
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Camp Denali
$4,948
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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
Starts / Ends:
Denali National Park and Preserve / Denali National Park and Preserve
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Camp Denali is a full-service, fly-in wilderness lodge located deep inside the heart of Denali National Park. Nineteen guest cabins are privately nestled along a tundra and boreal forest ridgeline, each with direct and picture-window views of Denali and the Alaskan Range. Thanks to its history and …
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Moose browse in a lake in Denali National Park
$3,895
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Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak

Alaska Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Experience the rugged Denali Park
  • Cycle on Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
  • Kayak in Resurrection Bay
  • Hike the Triple Lakes Trail
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking
Activity Level:
Moderate
Explore Alaska on foot, bicycle, or kayak and connect with nature in unique ways. This seven-day small group multisport adventure includes stops in Anchorage, Denali National Park, the gorgeous town of Seward, and a hike up the Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. With the assistance of an …
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Kenai Riverside Lodge
$1,426
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Kenai River Retreat

3 Day Itinerary
  • Stay in old pioneer Alaska cabins
  • Spot wildlife from your cabin deck
  • Adventure out by raft or go fishing
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Land, Wilderness Lodge
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Spend two nights and three days exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in the Chugach Mountains. Extend your stay for more time in the remote Alaska wilderness, or connect with another lodge to fully explore the Kenai Peninsula on your Alaska trip. The Kenai Riverside offers its guests the …
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
$6,545
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Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover a unique, immersive style of travel as you explore Southeast Alaska on this unrivaled expedition. The National Geographic Quest is fully equipped with tools for exploration that enable you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of coastal Alaska. This voyage brings ample wildlife viewing …
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
$6,290
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Discover Haines
  • Experience Glacier Bay
  • Enjoy Petersburg
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Alaskan adventure roundtrip Juneau aboard the American Constellation, offering personalized exploration of unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife—cruise through the scenic Inside Passage, visiting beautiful and historic destinations—Marvel at Glacier Bay …
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Creek views at Denali Backcountry Lodge
$5,221
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Denali Backcountry Lodge

3-8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn the natural history of Denali
  • Watch for bears, caribou, & moose
  • Walk to Fannie Quigley's cabin
  • Hiking, fishing, & biking options
Activities:
Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Land Tours, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the remote heart of Denali National Park during your stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge, located at the end of the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Stay in one of 42 cozy cabins and take part in guided naturalist activities such as hiking, biking, gold panning, and natural history walks. Watch for …
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The still water of the Palouse River
$5,268
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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Fall Season - 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
  • Explore the Lewis & Clark Refuge
Activities:
Biking, Kayaking, River Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the Columbia and Snake Rivers on this 8-day river cruise. Discover the history, geology, excellent food and wine, and the sheer beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Travel through the region as early explorers, settlers, and natives by the waterways that stretch far inland from the Pacific …
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Bald Eagle perched on a tree
$3,148
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Denali Extension

6 Day Itinerary
  • Admire incredible Alaskan scenery
  • Search for grizzly bears and moose
  • Visit unique Alaskan ecosystems
  • Learn the local gold rush history
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Fairbanks
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Land Tours, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Spend 6 days exploring some of Alaska's most iconic sights from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Designed for those short on time who want to see all the main Alaska highlights, this tour takes advantage of the Alaska Railway system to visit 'must-sees' Anchorage, Denali National Park and …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$10,620
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Experience Skagway
  • Witness Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover Haines
  • Explore Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Seattle
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constellation. Traverse the serene waters of the iconic Inside Passage, passing through a vast array of picturesque islands from Puget Sound in Washington to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Delve into captivating history, marvel at scenic wonders, …
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Explore the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest of the US
$5,635
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Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston to Portland - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Visit Multnomah Falls
  • Explore vineyards and local artwork
  • Witness volcanic remains
  • Sail through Hells Canyon
Starts / Ends:
Clarkston / Portland
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail the Columbia & Snake Rivers on a 9-day cruise aboard American Jazz exploring the stunning landscapes and rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Sail through Hells Canyon, North America's deepest gorge, and visit historic towns such as Astoria, Pendleton, and Richland. Enjoy wine …
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We had such a great experience with Adventure Life when we booked the Galapagos trip a few years ago. Mary Curry helped us then, and again now. She is very knowledgeable, prompt in communication back and forth, and makes it so easy. Thank you, Mary! P.S. Your chat room person, Jo, was also wonderful.
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The entire experience was great. Erin really knows her stuff and provided me with a lot of great insight and advice.
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Mary Curry is the BEST! I have worked with her for multiple family trips for over 10 years, and she is responsive, works within your preferences and budget, has great suggestions and has personal travel experience at many of the locations. We prefer active family vacations and Adventure Life and Mary Curry make sure that is what we get!
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Bhutan with stopover in Bangkok. All of our trips with Adventure Life have featured guides and drivers of top professional calibre, a great way to travel. This itinerary was no exception.
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Very prompt responses. Erin found us the trip we were looking for and gave us good advice.
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