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Top United States Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Discover United States in September 2026 on one of these 62 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during September 2026 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Hiking, and Kayaking. Prices for trips in September 2026 range from $865 to $50,860 for a vacation of 5 to 16 days. Choose any of the below 62 itineraries in September 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert United States trip planners.
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Canoe and Lagoon View from Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge
from $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
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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Photo Courtesy of Camp Denali & North Face Lodge
from $5,307
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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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Grand Teton National Park
from $3,715
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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
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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Mountain reflections in Alaska's Kenai peninsula
from $4,586
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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
Activities
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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Kayaking around Alaska
from $5,500
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
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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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Village Visits
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.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $4,400
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

Juneau to Ketchikan - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore glacial landscapes
  • See whales and wildlife
  • Navigate Wrangell Narrows
  • Kayak along the Alaskan coast
  • Explore Misty Fjords
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Juneau / Ketchikan
Activity Level
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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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,300
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
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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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,400
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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
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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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
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
Activities
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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Ultimate Alaska
from $8,221
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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, 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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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
from $4,335
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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
Starts / Ends
Portland / Clarkston
Activities
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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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,027
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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
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activities
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
Activities
Fishing, 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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Family hiking on a tour of Alaska
from $5,800
EBD 10%
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Sitka
Activity Level
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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The still water of the Palouse River
from $6,768
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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
Activities
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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Whale watching in Alaska
from $9,900
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Enjoy Canada’s Inside Passages
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover LeConte Bay
  • Watch for whales at Frederick Sound
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork.
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San Juan Islands
from $8,800
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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
Starts / Ends
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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