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15 Alaska Tours Worth Booking

67 tours  ·  from $25

Good alaska tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching - Auke Bay and the two-hour search for whales
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,379 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177Our pick

Join Alaska Tales for a 3.5-hour whale-watching trip from Juneau. Meet beneath the tent by the Mt. Roberts Tramway, ride to Auke Bay, and watch for humpbacks, calves, porpoises, and possible orcas from heated cabins or outdoor decks. Naturalists such as Kacie, Genevieve, Ashley, and Nate explain whale behavior along the way.

“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.”

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier - A Whale Boat Designed for Juneau Weather
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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

2.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,236 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Visit Mendenhall Glacier for about 45 to 50 minutes, then cruise Juneau’s coastal waters aboard a warm, wildlife-ready boat. Guides such as Captain Michelle, Nate, Taylor, and Ashley help spot humpbacks, orcas, seals, and eagles. Round-trip port transfers make this a useful cruise-day combo.

“Beautiful day. Knowledgeable guides. Great time. Boat very nice, covered and has a restroom. Would go again”

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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: the most dependable animal stop
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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

3.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from Anchorage into Chugach country with a driver-guide such as Holly, Hunter, Patrick, or Aaron. See bears, wolves, bison, eagles, salmon, glaciers, and coastal viewpoints, with phone photography tips along the way. A summer Portage Glacier cruise costs extra.

“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”

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Anchorage Trolley Tour - Captain Cook Monument and the Anchorage waterfront
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Anchorage Trolley Tour

4.Anchorage Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Ride an open-view trolley from downtown Anchorage for a one-hour introduction to the city. Guides such as Cyrus, Jarrett, Thomas, and Jason have entertained visitors with local stories, earthquake history, wildlife sightings, and float-plane views. The tour returns to 546 W 4th Ave and includes a coupon book.

“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.”

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Ketchikan Duck Tour - The Splash Into the Protected Harbor
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Ketchikan Duck Tour

5.Ketchikan Duck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,600 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a modern amphibious vehicle through Ketchikan, then splash into the protected harbor for a water-level view of Alaska’s First City. Guides such as Emma, Reed, Vesna, and Jonathan mix local history, geology, humor, and wildlife spotting. The tour returns to the cruise pier.

“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.”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise - Leaving Seward through Resurrection Bay
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

6.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265

Set out from Seward for a six-hour, 100-mile cruise through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Your captain and naturalist explain the glaciers, geology, and wildlife while you watch for calving ice, whales, puffins, otters, and sea lions. Lunch, binoculars, and heated seating are included.

“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and explained in detail about wildlife seen, local geography and glaciers”

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Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour - Stop 2: Chena River Lakes Recreation Area
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Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

7.Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,703 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Ride a snowmobile through North Pole’s Chena Lakes Recreation Area with guides such as Kathy, Gavin, Maple, or Isarel. Expect a safety briefing, helmet fitting, one full hour on frozen lakes and wooded trails, and hot drinks afterward. Bring warm clothing and your own goggles if you have them.

“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!”

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Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole - The five-mile sled ride through North Pole snow
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Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

8.Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,394 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Meet an Alaskan Husky team, bundle up in provided boots and winter gear, then ride five miles of snowy trails with your private party. Your musher, possibly guides such as Jimmy, Emily, Kristen, or Matt, explains mushing and may let you help steer by voice command.

“We had such an amazing time with the dogs! We weren’t sure how we would handle the experience but after doing our 30 min tour we want to come back for longer sessions! The dogs are so smart and work so hard. You can tell the musher loves what he’s doing and takes good care of his dogs.”

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Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour - Earthquake Park and Anchorage’s defining disaster
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Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

9.Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride from downtown Anchorage on a 90-minute red-trolley tour with guides such as Prince, Ace, Ty, or Jared. Visit Earthquake Park, Point Woronzof, Lake Spenard, and Lake Hood, with photo stops, local history, seaplanes, and possible moose sightings.

“It is a great way to see and hear about Anchorage sights without a car. Prince was a great guide- warm and engaging.”

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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour - Hiking the rocky moraine near Mendenhall Glacier
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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

10.Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $376

You’ll paddle a large canoe across Mendenhall Lake, pass icebergs and Nugget Falls, then hike rocky glacial moraine near Mendenhall Glacier. Guides such as Jordan, Mason, Rod, and Ed lead the outing, supply waterproof gear, snacks, and a hot drink, and keep the group to 14 people.

“This was a quality excursion on Mendenhall Lake to a secluded beach with great views of Mendenhall glacier. It does require some physical exertion as everyone paddles and there is a short hike but it was a great experience. Our guides, Jordan and Rod were fantastic.”

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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour - The 60-mile winter ride from Fairbanks
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Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

11.Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with a small group of up to 14 people. Tour the Aurora Ice Museum, soak in 106°F mineral water, and search for the aurora with guides such as Savvy, Jessica, Tyler, and Shannon. Dinner and drinks are optional.

“Our tour guides Kathy and Kenneth made this a truly memorable experience! Kathy was engaging and had so much great information to share with us, and Kenneth added in quite a few interesting stories about Alaska. The tour itself was as described. We got to take a stroll through the Chena Hot Springs resort, enjoyed a tour of the ice-museum, had a lovely dinner (meals not included in the tour price), and then got to enjoy the hot springs for a while. Everyone in our tour group got along really well, so we had a lot of fun exploring and chatting throughout the night while we waited to see if…”

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour - From the downtown cruise dock to West Side Glacier Parking
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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

12.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,269 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Paddle a stable canoe across Mendenhall Lake toward Mendenhall Glacier with an expert guide such as Luke, Mason, Ben, or Issy. Expect about two hours on the water, rain gear, hot drinks, wildlife possibilities, and striking glacier views. This is canoeing only, with no hike included.

“Mason was awesome!! We were able to get right to the edge of the glacier! Thank you for a great day!”

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3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska - From the Goldbelt Tram to Auke Bay
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3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

13.3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,164 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Ride a heated 40-foot catamaran from Auke Bay for about 2.25 hours of whale watching, with room to walk around the deck and hear a local naturalist. Guides such as TJ, Andrew, Cedar, and Alan help spot humpbacks, sea lions, seals, eagles, and glaciers. Pickup is available near the Goldbelt Tram.

“This was an outstanding small group whale tour. We saw tons of whales and had a wonderful experience! I would do this again without hesitation. Support local/small business and go with these guys, it was awesome!”

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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise - Bear Glacier, the cruise’s icy landmark
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Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

14.Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,156 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

From Seward Harbor, Major Marine Tours carries you 55 miles through Resurrection Bay toward Bear Glacier and Cape Resurrection. Expect expert narration, binoculars, coffee, tea, and close looks at sea lions, seabirds, otters, eagles, mountain goats, and possibly whales or orcas. Dress for cold, wind, and rain.

“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!”

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Ketchikan All In One - Ketchikan Creek and Falls: salmon in motion
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Ketchikan All In One

15.Ketchikan All In One

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 963 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

You’ll ride with Seaside Tours through Ketchikan’s key sights, from salmon-filled Ketchikan Creek to Rotary Beach, Herring Cove, a waterfall, and Saxman Native Village. Guides such as Shane and Ava add local stories, while wildlife sightings depend on season, weather, and luck.

“Our confirmation & voucher were emailed after we set sail. I arrived at 8:04 and the merchant was very aggressive and rude. He berated me and my 69 year old mother for being late. We began reaching out to him at 7:23am. Our first conversation he did not tell us we weren't looking for a shuttle or that the pick up location wasn't in front of the ship. He seemed very unfulfilled with his job there resulting in his less than positive demeanor. He abruptly told us we weren't coming on the excursion.”

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