USA · ALASKA TOURS
Good alaska tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See humpback whales near Juneau on a 3.5-hour boat tour with port pickup, heated cabins, naturalist commentary, snacks, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“What’s a whale watching adventure after the whales migrate out of the area? It’s a little boat ride out. It’s a little boat ride back. Fortunately for us, it was a beautiful day. And the crew was delightful.”
Pair Mendenhall Glacier views with a whale cruise from Juneau, plus transfers, guides, snacks, and a whale-sighting guarantee.
“Beautiful day. Knowledgeable guides. Great time. Boat very nice, covered and has a restroom. Would go again”
See Alaska wildlife, glaciers, Turnagain Arm, and gold rush sites on a practical six-hour tour from Anchorage with optional Portage Glacier cruise.
“We had an excellent day with Hunter. His descriptions on the tour were excellent and relevant with good content. The glaciers and history with future projections on continued recession was interesting and in keeping with our New Zealand glaciers. The visit to the Conservation Park was especially good and the draw card for this trip. Seeing animals from the wild, why they were there being protected and seeing them in open environments which try to mimic their wildlife environment. A wonderful day. Thank you”
See Anchorage highlights, float planes, earthquake sites, and wildlife on a one-hour trolley tour with local guides for $25.
“Our guide Thomas was great! It was a great tour and history of the city of Anchorage! We even got to see a black bear cub running around the outside.”
Review of Ketchikan’s 90-minute Duck Tour, with land and harbor views, totem poles, local stories, wildlife tips, price, and cruise-port advice.
“Captain Jonathan and Andrea were kind and very entertaining. Loved hearing a lot about the history of Ketchikan and being in the water was fun.”
Cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park for tidewater glaciers, whales, puffins, otters, lunch, and expert narration.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and explained in detail about wildlife seen, local geography and glaciers”
Ride snowmobiles across frozen lakes and mountain trails near Fairbanks, with expert guides, wildlife views, hot drinks, and snacks.
“This experience was absolutely enjoyable and out of this world. The tour includes a visit to a large frozen lake, which is amazing—you can actually ski on it. I would definitely do it again and I recommend it 200%. Thank you!”
A practical review of Seward’s 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise, with Bear Glacier, sea lions, whales, seabirds, pricing, and weather tips.
“This was a wonderful cruise around Resurrection Pass! There was so much to see, both in landform and sea life. The captain and crew were engaging and so friendly. They made the excursion special!”
Review of Juneau’s 3-hour whale watch, with humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, heated viewing decks, and a weather-dependent glacier photo stop.
“Great tour, the captain and mate got the boat in a spot to see 8 different humpback whales and a couple of killer whales. Then on the way back some eagles. They told us all about the whales and how to spot them.”
Watch humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and eagles near Juneau on a three-hour cruise with shuttle service and glacier views.
“Harv & Marvs was an amazing experience. We went at the end of September and were lucky enough to see about 60 whales! They always answered the phone when I called with questions, they arrived after a short wait at the pier in a nice bus, great boat, knowledgeable guide - customer service was great! This tour lasts 3 hours which allowed us the time to go a bit farther out to find the pod of whales!!”
Review of Seward’s six-hour Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise, with glaciers, whales, seabirds, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This was the highlight of our trip! The beauty of the Kenai fjords is indescribably beautiful. The catamaran was comfortable and the lunch was great! All the crew was available to all! What an incredible experience. Don’t miss it!!”
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