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Top Alaska Trips & Tours in September 2025

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Discover Alaska in September 2025 on one of these 42 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during September 2025 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Whale Watching, and Village Visits. Prices for trips in September 2025 range from $755 to $183,760 for a vacation of 5 to 21 days. Choose any of the below 42 itineraries in September 2025 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Alaska trip planners.
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Bald eagles resting
from $5,095
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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
Activities
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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Wrangell - St. Elias wilderness
from $5,995
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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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Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.
from $13,000
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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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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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
Activities
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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Out on the lake
from $2,472
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Kenai Backcountry Lodge

3 Day Itinerary
  • Travel deep into Kenai backcountry
  • Raft the Kenai River to the lodge
  • Set out on hikes and spot wildlife
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend three nights in the Alaska wilderness with stays at Kenai Riverside Lodge and Kenai Backcountry Lodge. Raft the Kenai River from one lodge to the next as you travel deeper into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Spend a day exploring the backcountry wilderness of Alaska, spotting wildlife and experiencing breathtaking scenery.
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Tutka Bay hiking
from $9,500
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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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Family hiking on a tour of Alaska
from $5,600
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Northern Passages & Glacier Bay

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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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
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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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $5,217
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Juneau
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $5,700
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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

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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Ultimate Alaska
from $10,176
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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
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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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,700
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Adventure Options
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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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
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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Kayaking Valdez
from $2,011
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Kayak Alaska

6 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak by a large tidewater glacier
  • Explore Heather Bay and the glacier
  • Spot seals and sea otters
  • Paddle to see a sea lion colony
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore the remote bays and coves of Prince William Sound on this 6-day kayaking and camping tour near Valdez Alaska. Spend three nights camping in the sound and paddling around the area to spot wildlife including harbor seals, sea otters, and possibly even the rare orca whale. Spend your nights camping and exchanging stories of your adventures.
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Sunrise from the deck over the fjord
from $4,552
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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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Kayaking in Aialik Bay
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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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
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
Activities
Urban Exploration, 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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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $6,395
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Ice of the Inside Passage

Sitka to Ketchikan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Baranof Dream
  • Watch glaciers calve giant icebergs
  • Journey through Endicott
  • Explore Wrangell
  • Visit the highlights of Juneau
Starts / Ends
Sitka / Ketchikan
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Alaska's Inside Passage on this 9-day Alaskan cruise on the Baranof Dream. Visit the ports of Sitka, Juneau, Wrangell, and Kasaan. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, and Frederick Sound in search of wildlife such as humpback whales, porpoises, and sea lions as you sail along the coastline.
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