Top Alaska Trips & Tours in September 2026

from $4,856

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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Backcountry Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Hiking or Packrafting Exploration
• Camp in Wrangell’s backcountry
• Walk and ice climb Root Glacier
• Explore Kennicott mining ruins
• Explore Kennicott Town
• Discover unique glacier

Starts / Ends

Anchorage / Anchorage

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Camping

Activity Level

Variable

This week-long Alaska trip is perfect for the avid hiker who wants a flexible, exclusive, and remote hiking experience. Take a bush plane into the vast wilderness with your private guide and set up camp from which to explore and hike each day as you adventure into the tundra

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from $5,295

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Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Chichagof Dream

• Explore Glacier Bay National Park
• See marine life in Frederick Sound
• Participate on hiking in Sitka
• Kayak along the Waterfall Coast

Starts / Ends

Sitka / Juneau

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Chichagof Dream's 8-day Last Frontier Adventure offers more time in the woods and a higher level of adventure. On this journey, visit Baranof Island, Endicott Arm Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park.  

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from $14,300

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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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from $6,195

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Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn

9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream

• Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
• Sail past Tracy Arm glaciers
• Kayak along the Alaskan coastline
• See Wrangell’s ancient petroglyphs
• Visit Metlakatla’s Tsimshian commun

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Ketchikan / Sitka

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit Ketchikan, Misty Fjords, Glacier Bay, and more. Encounter wildlife, visit indigenous sites, and experience the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier.

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from $9,915

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Tutka Bay Lodge, a base camp for nature enthusiasts to explore the surrounding wild areas of Alaska. Join experts on guided adventures each day, including hikes up Broken Knife Ridge, kayaking Kachemak Bay, and sportfishing in the fjords around the lodge. Stay in cozy cabins with fine cuisine including wine-tasting and daily cooking classes.

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from $4,780

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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

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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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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from $5,750

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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 the historic Talkeetna
• Travel past Broad Pass peaks

Starts / Ends

Anchorage / Anchorage

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Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Relaxed

Round out your adventure before or after your Alaska cruise with a 7-day land tour exploring Denali National Park, the wilderness surrounding Talkeetna and Anchorage. Combine this land package with your adventure cruise aboard the Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Discoverer, or Wilderness Explorer.

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from $8,000

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Alaska's Glacier Country

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

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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from $5,495

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Alaska’s Ultimate Adventure

Sitka to Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Admiralty Dream

• Explore Inside Passage wilderness
• Learn Wrangell's vibrant history
• Marvel at Frederick Sound
• Enjoy feast at Fin Island Lodge

Starts / Ends

Sitka / Juneau

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Southeast Alaska's wilderness on this 8-day expedition cruise aboard Admiralty Dream. Experience wilderness adventure, filled with hiking and paddling amidst breathtaking landscapes.

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from $1,541

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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

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend two days exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Chugach Mountains with a stay at the comfortable Kenai Riverside Lodge. Located alongside the Kenai River, the wildlife viewing from the lodge grounds is simply spectacular. Enjoy river life with rafting or fishing, or simply relax in the remote Alaska wilderness.

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from $5,100

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Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Legacy

• Explore Hobart Bay
• See the beauty of LeConte Glacier
• Encounter black bears and sea otter
• Hike the outwash field of glaciers

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness on an 8-day cruise aboard the Wilderness Legacy. Depart from Juneau, explore Hobart Bay, and witness the beauty of LeConte Glacier. Discover the wildlife-rich Kuiu Island, search for Coastal Brown Bears along Chichagof Island, and venture into the remote areas of Glacier Bay National Park.

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from $4,700

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer

• Explore Glacier Bay National Park
• Discover orca and humpback whales
• Enjoy wildlife viewing

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Snorkeling

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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from $5,481

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

Venture into the backcountry of Denali National Park on this remote 3-night stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge. Experience the dramatic landscape as you explore your new surroundings. Be sure to watch for Alaskan wildlife such as bears, caribou, moose, & more!

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from $4,090

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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

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Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a seven-day hiking, biking, and kayaking excursion through Alaska for an experience like no other. Explore Denali National Park's most stunning trails, kayak the waters of Resurrection Bay, and cycle the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, one of the best coastal paths in the country.

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from $6,400

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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation

• Explore Juneau
• Discover Haines
• Visit Glacier Bay National Park
• Enjoy Petersburg's town

Starts / Ends

Juneau / Juneau

Activities

Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 9-day Alaskan adventure aboard the American Constellation, cruising roundtrip from Juneau through the scenic Inside Passage. Explore unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife, with opportunities to marvel at Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm Fjord, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy guided shore excursions led by experts.

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from $3,382

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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, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend 6 days exploring Alaska with opportunities to whitewater raft, hike in Denali National Park, trying your hand at fishing, and see the glaciated landscapes of Denali National Park from above. Spend your Alaska trip spotting wildlife, riding the Alaska Railway and learning about the rich history of the Gold Rush era on this Alaska tour.

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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

Starts / Ends

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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