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Join us on a journey to Alaska's rugged landscapes and untamed beauty with our diverse itineraries in 2025. Explore the vast wilderness and majestic glaciers of Alaska, immersing yourself in the stunning natural scenery that defines this unique destination. Our Alaska tours offer a chance to witness abundant wildlife, from grizzly bears to bald eagles, and to experience the rich culture of local communities. Throughout , you can hike through pristine forests, kayak among icebergs, and even witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights in the night sky. Embark on an adventure that combines outdoor exploration with cultural experiences, all set against the backdrop of Alaska's awe-inspiring landscapes. With tours starting at , begin a transformative journey that showcases the best of Alaska's wilderness and heritage. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.

18 Best Alaska Land Tours for 2025-2026

Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.
$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
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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View of Kroto Lake from Denali View Chalet
$5,480
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Alaska Hut to Hut Highlight Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Dip in Chena Hot Springs
  • Experience a dog sled ride
  • Enjoy a frontier-style BBQ dinner
  • Canoe down the Maclaren River
Discover Alaska's natural beauty and rich history on a guided tour from Anchorage to Fairbanks on this 13-day tour. Explore Seward's fjords, hike in Denali, and enjoy unique activities like yurt camping and kayaking. Travel in comfort with all accommodations, meals, and transportation included. Enjoy wildlife sightings, scenic drives, and cultural experiences on this unforgettable adventure.
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Out on the lake
$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
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
$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
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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Campsite in Homer
$3,290
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Alaska Kenai Camping Adventure

Alaska Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Adventure camp at Kasitsna Bay
  • Cruise past glaciers in Kenai Fjord
  • Hike alongside Exit Glacier
  • Spot bears, moose, and wolves
Experience Alaska's stunning beauty with glacier cruises, wildlife watching, and camping by the beach. Explore scenic towns and parks on this amazing 9-day camping adventure.
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Ridge hike
$6,773
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Alaska Backcountry Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Wrangell-St. Elias Park
  • Basecamp in an alpine magic-land
  • Walk and ice climb Root Glacier
  • Stay in the historic Kennicott town
This week-long Alaska trip is perfect for the avid hiker who wants a flexible, exclusive and remote hiking experience in the alpine magic-land they've seen in photos. 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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Ultimate Alaska
$9,900
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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
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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Kayaking Valdez
$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
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
$4,458
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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
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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Visit amazing wilderness camp in Alaska
$3,390
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Alaska Denali Camping Expedition

Alaska Small Group Tour - 12 Day Itinerary
  • Spot wildlife in Anchorage
  • Camp next to Maclaren Glacier
  • Trek through Denali National Park
  • Enjoy evenings around the campfire
  • Explore St. Elias National Park
Join 12-day small group expedition through Alaska's breathtaking wilderness. Encounter diverse wildlife, explore remote campsites, and immerse yourself in thrilling activities across Denali, Wrangell/St Elias NP, Valdez
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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
$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 historic Talkeetna
Round out your Alaskan adventure cruise with a 7-day pre-cruise land tour into 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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Kayaking in Aialik Bay
$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
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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Admire beautiful Alaskan landscapes
$5,765
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Best of Alaska

Alaska Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Experience the scenery of Alaska
  • Explore Denali National Park.
  • Discover Seward's bustling harbors
  • Cruise in Prince William Sound
Take in the breathtaking scenery, pristine glaciers, vibrant cities, and quaint towns of Alaska on this 10-day journey. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and seeing much of Alaska in the shortest period of time possible. Highlights include a visit to Anchorage, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, and Seward.
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Creek views at Denali Backcountry Lodge
$5,221
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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
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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Moose browse in a lake in Denali National Park
$3,895
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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
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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Kenai Riverside Lodge
$1,426
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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
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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Kayaking with friends
$6,000
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Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge

5 Day Itinerary
  • Stay in a remote Wilderness Lodge
  • Stay in comfortable cabins
  • Adventure on foot, or by kayak
  • Spot seal, bears, and birdlife
Experience a 5-day Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry safaris at Alaska's Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge, exploring Kachemak Bay State Park. This magical part of the Kenai Peninsula offers more than just majestic scenery, glaciers, and wild rivers.
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Bald Eagle perched on a tree
$3,285
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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
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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11 Amazing Alaska Lodge Adventures

Bald eagles resting

Last Frontier Adventure

Sitka to Juneau
8 Days from $5,095
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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Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.

Remote Alaska Adventure

5 Days from $13,000
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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Tutka Bay hiking

Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Days from $9,500
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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Ridge hike

Alaska Backcountry Adventure

7 Days from $6,773
This week-long Alaska trip is perfect for the avid hiker who wants a flexible, exclusive and remote hiking experience in the alpine magic-land they've seen in photos. 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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Sunrise from the deck over the fjord

Kenai Explorer

7 Days from $4,458
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

Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge

5 Days from $3,448
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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Admire beautiful Alaskan landscapes

Best of Alaska

Alaska Small Group Tour
10 Days from $5,765
Take in the breathtaking scenery, pristine glaciers, vibrant cities, and quaint towns of Alaska on this 10-day journey. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and seeing much of Alaska in the shortest period of time possible. Highlights include a visit to Anchorage, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound, and Seward.
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Creek views at Denali Backcountry Lodge

Denali Backcountry Lodge

3-8 Days from $5,222
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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Kenai Riverside Lodge

Kenai River Retreat

3 Days from $1,427
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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Kayaking with friends

Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge

5 Days from $6,000
Experience a 5-day Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry safaris at Alaska's Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge, exploring Kachemak Bay State Park. This magical part of the Kenai Peninsula offers more than just majestic scenery, glaciers, and wild rivers.
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Camp Denali

Camp Denali Lodge

4-8 Days from $4,948
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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Alaska Land Tour Travel Guide

A bear catching lunch

The Wildlife of Alaska

Alaska's animals will be the stars of the show during your visit! Several species of bears and moose dominate the landscape, while seals and seabirds inhabit the coastlines. Whale watching is a major attraction, and you may even get a lucky glimpse of playful sea otters. Prepare yourself for a WILD experience!
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The Wildlife of Alaska
There's nothing quite like marveling at the amazing animals that call this wild landscape home. While exploring the Alaskan back country, you will likely see many animals, but here are some of the most popular sights:
  • Grizzly bears & polar bears
  • Moose & caribou
  • Marten, mink, wolves
  • Dawes sheep
  • Humpback whales, orcas, belgua whales, bowhead whales, harbor seals, , sea lions, sea otters, and walrus
  • Bald eagles & golden eagles
  • Ptarmigans, loons, owls, swans, and puffins. 
  • Salmon
Things to do on an Alaska Land Tour

Alaska's unparalleled natural beauty offers visitors an array of activities to choose from that will give them the chance to experience this destination to the fullest.
  • Wildlife Observing: Alaska boasts a variety of wildlife including moose, whales, and bears. Touring with a guide provides a chance to witness these animals in their natural habitat.
  • Scenic Routes and Rail Trips: Alaska's rugged landscape provides breathtaking vistas. Touring scenic routes or by rail can offer views of the stunning scenery.
  • Hiking and Exploring:  From glaciers to mountain trails, visitors can discover Alaska's diverse terrain and natural beauty by foot.
  • Glacier Views and Ice Field Walks: Alaska is home to many glaciers, which can be viewed from boats or up close through guided ice field walks.
  • Fishing and Boating: Alaska is famous for its abundant fishing opportunities, from the ocean to freshwater streams. 
  • Cultural heritage: Alaska is home to several indigenous cultures including Tlingit, Haida, and Yupik.  Learn about them through tours, workshops, and demonstrations.
  • Gold Rush History: Learn about Alaska's gold rush history through tours and gold panning.
  • National Park Visits: Alaska boasts multiple National Parks, including Denali National Park which holds North America's tallest peak, Mount McKinley. Parks offer stunning landscapes, wildlife, and historical sites to explore.
  • Winter Sports: Alaska is a winter wonderland with opportunities for snowmobiling, dog sledding, and other winter activities. 
  • Outdoor Adventures: Alaska offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to kayaking and rafting. Experience the wild beauty of Alaska through these adventures.
Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

Where should I go in Alaska?

Alaska's natural riches offer visitors the chance the explore some of the United State's most amazing landscapes. Discover locations such as Katmai National Park, Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park, Fairbanks, or Denali National Park for a remarkable experience.
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Gold rush characters wave to neighboring cruisers

Unexpected History

Ancestors of the Alaska Natives are believed to have migrated into the area thousands of years ago then never moved any farther south. Throughout the Arctic and northern areas, these people established varying indigenous cultures. Tlingit, Haida, and Inupiaq are just a few of the various indigenous groups of Alaska.
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Very prompt responses. Erin found us the trip we were looking for and gave us good advice.
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I don’t have the words to describe it but the last week has been one of the best I can remember. 6 days of adventure in South East Alaska including trekking through lush rain forest, sitting in silence listening to glaciers calving, up early to see the northern lights, kayaking and stupidly swimming in iceberg frozen waters ! (That actually hurt). Animal sightings including black and brown bears, Minke and hundreds of Humpack Whales, porpoises, sea lions, mountain goats, harbour seals, bald eagles, salmon and more birds than I can count. Wonderful friends and connections made. A huge shout out to Trevor and his totally amazing crew on the Admiralty Dream whose energy and enthusiasm made this most incredible experience.
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From the initial booking all the way through the trip, this was by far our favorite trip. Small boat travel is the only way to see a location. The excursions were so much more than I could explain. The locations were remote and awesome.
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