Creation at its Finest
This state has it all! From the geographical wonder of the glaciers and Denali Mountain, to the ocean teaming with whales and wildlife, not to mention the aurora borealis and this bird watching haven! I can't think of a better way to stand in the moment and let the beauty and awe touch your soul.
Many can't stay away and return again and again, experiencing something new each time. Below, I have listed some of the Top Rated Tours on Viator of Alaska. This is only a sampling. Check with me if you are looking for another experience and I'll help you find it.
What is the best way to get there? Is it better to do a cruise or a land tour? There are many options including a combination of both. Contact me for specific possibilities and we will build something just for you!
Experience up-close views of glaciers and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on this cruise. Enjoy 100 miles (round-trip) of jaw-dropping scenery as the captain and crew explain the surrounding geology and wildlife. Sail past the majestic Holgate Glacier and witness chunks of glaciers break off and crash into the water. Get your camera out near Chiswell Islands, home to thousands of nesting seabirds. In addition to the sights, enjoy a complimentary brunch or deli lunch.
Years ago one of the most awesome things we did as a family was splurge to fly and land on a glacier in Denali. We flew around Denali (Mt McKinley at that time), explored the glacier and made snow angels. Over 25 years ago. Worth every penny!
Juneau is often said the place to experience whale watching. It has often been said by reviewers this was the highlight of their Alaskan cruise. We have booked this for our upcoming Alaskan cruise so stay tuned for an update!
Venture away from the light pollution of Fairbanks, without worrying about navigating the snowy roads, with this aurora-chasing tour. Travel from your hotel in a heated van in search of the colorful natural phenomenon. Learn about the aurora and Alaskan culture from your guide, enjoy a twilight campfire meal, and even get tips on how to capture the northern lights on your camera.
Visit Brooks Camp for the chance to see Alaska’s famous bears in the wild—from the security of a viewing platform. This tour takes you to Brooks Camp by floatplane, so you can admire the rugged landscape from the air before landing on a lake and taking a hike to the bear viewing area.
f you’re a fan of the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show 'Deadliest Catch,' you saw the Aleutian Ballad, a commercial fishing boat, escape a rogue wave in the Bering Sea. On this fisherman’s tour from Ketchikan, hop aboard the Aleutian Ballad and navigate through the waterways of the Inside Passage with a seasoned fishing crew. Touch some of the catch, take photos, and listen to entertaining sea lore.
hop across the border to spend the day discovering the treasures of the Yukon, Canada. This comprehensive tour travels along the Klondike Highway by minibus, with impressive mountain scenery and possible wildlife sightings. Visit Wild Adventure Yukon to check out its interesting wildlife museum and a dogsled camp, and refuel with a hearty included lunch.
This tour takes adventurous travelers on a canoe trip to the base of the glacier for a completely different perspective of the majestic ice. With canoe lessons and a guide, the tour is open to first-time paddlers and the mellow water means you can take along a camera and capture the arctic cliffs, icebergs, and pristine blue ice.
Snuggle puppies upon arrival and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as the team explodes from the dog yard and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our treadmill before hitting the trail for a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1,100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain.
These are just a sampling of available options. Schedule a call to plan a trip that suits you!
1. Fairbanks
2. Fairbanks: Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise Motorcoach to Denali National Park and the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
3. Denali: Natural History Tour to watch for "Big 5" wildlife
4. Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge: Sightsee by Princess Rail service to Talkeetna then motorcoach to lodge.
5. Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge: Motorcoach to Lodge where you can view incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell, and Mt. Blackburn.
6. Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge: Explore America's largest National Park - Wrangell-St. Elias.
7. Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge: Motorcoach to the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing
8. Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
9. Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska Travel by Motorcoach to Embark on the Grand Princess
10. Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
11. Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
12. Skagway, Alaska
13. Juneau, Alaska
14. Ketchikan, Alaska
15. Vancouver, Canada
1. Vancouver
2. Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
3. Tracy Arm Inlet & Juneau, Alaska
4. Skagway, Alaska
5. Glacier Bay
6. Ketchikan, Alaska
7. Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
8. Vancouver disembarkation
1. Arrive in Anchorage
2. Prince William Sound Cruise - Coach - Alaska Railroad
3. Anchorage - Floatplane Fly-in Bear Viewing Excursion
4. Anchorage to Talkeetna - Alaska Railroad - Denali Flightseeing with Glacier Landing
5. Talkeetna to Denali National Park Entrance - Alaska Railroad
6. Denali - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions. Denali Highway Jeep Excursion or Tundra Wilderness Tour
7. Denali to Anchorage - Coach
•Sightseeing cruise on the Chena River with a visit to an Athabascan village
•Presentation by a Denali Naturalist and dinner at a local restaurant
•Wilderness expedition in Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide
•Visit to an Iditarod musher’s home with a sled dog demonstration
•Rail journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
•Overnight stay at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge with panoramic Denali views
•Alaskan treat at historic Talkeetna Roadhouse
•City sightseeing in Anchorage including major landmarks
•Scenic drive along the Kenai Peninsula to Seward
•Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park with opportunities for wildlife viewing
•Discover Alaska’s Inside Passage on a 7-day cruise
Day 1: Embark in Vancouver
Day 2: Canada's Inside Passage
Day 3: Unspoiled Misty Fjords
Day 4: Wrangell's Petroglyphs
Day 5: Blended Cultures of Sitka
Day 6: Icy Strait Expedition Day
Day 7: Glaciers of Icy Bay
Day 8: Across the Gulf of Alaska
Day 9: Kodiak's Brown Bears
Day 10: Brown Bears in Katmai
Day 11: The Remote Bays of the Alaskan Peninsula
Day 12: The Ghost Town of Unga
Day 13: Discover Dutch Harbor
Day 14: Learning and Leisure
Day 15: Unagan Life in St Paul
Day 16: Wild St Matthew
Day 17: Crossing the Bering Sea/No Place Like Nome
Day 19: Seattle
All Inclusive as stated
Special features included in this tour:
• Two visits to the Fairbanks countryside with Local Guide to view the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights - weather permitting)
• Guided sightseeing in Fairbanks including visits to the University of Alaska Museum of the North and Trans-Alaska Pipeline
• Visit to Denali National Park including the Murie Science and Learning Center
• Rail journey aboard the Aurora Winter Train on the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service from Fairbanks to Talkeetna
• Visit to Happy Trails Kennels, home of 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser, with mushing demonstration
• Guided sightseeing in Anchorage including the Anchorage Museum, Lake Hood Seaplane Base and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Premiere accommodations for two-nights in Girdwood at the Hotel Alyeska
August, September rainiest months
May, June, July sunsets 10 pm-midnight
Whale sightings excellent in summer & migrating mid September
Bears come out in May and start moving to hibernate in September
Wildlife busiest in July
Salmon runs start May and cease by September
July, August-festivals
September-fall colors
Schedule a call to discuss:
Your Vacation Dreams & Desires
How you want to remember this vacation
Budget, challenges, details
We will prepare and present a customized itinerary for you and your family.
Then we'll discuss revisions if necessary and once you have approved it, we will book your trip.
You're never alone in this process. We'll make sure you are prepared to travel stress-free and return home inspired, refreshed, and full of memories.