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Top Alaska Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Discover Alaska in September 2026 on one of these 18 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Anchorage, Petersburg, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, and Denali National Park and Preserve during September 2026 as you enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, land tours, wildlife & safari exploration, and kayaking. Prices for trips in September 2026 range from $1,427 to $18,145 for a vacation of 5 to 16 days. Choose any of the below 18 itineraries in September 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Alaska trip planners.
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Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.
$12,500
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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, Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Skiing, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Ultima Thule Lodge combines the wild adventure of an Alaska wilderness lodge with all the creature comforts expected with high-end hotels. Add in the daily plane safari adventures and the customized experiences for groups of just two people, and you will find yourself feeling like family at this …
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Tutka Bay hiking
$8,900
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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
Activities:
Fishing, Kayaking, Land Tours, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the Alaskan wilderness on this 4-day stay at Tutka Bay Wilderness Lodge. Arrive in Homer and water taxi across the bay. Be sure to keep your eyes open for humpback whales, orca whales, and baby sea otters. Take guided adventures each day including deep sea fishing, visiting Katmai National …
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Ultimate Alaska
$9,961
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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
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Challenging
This two week Alaska trip is designed for the avid adventurer desiring to minimize transit time and maximize remote active experiences while on vacation in Alaska. Hike Alaska's remote and unspoiled wilderness area of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park on a multi-day basecamp and hiking tour. …
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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
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Land
Activity Level:
Moderate
Travel south to Valdez, Alaska for this remote kayaking and camping adventure. Explore Prince William Sound and Heather Bay as you paddle around some pristine scenery filled with wildlife. Paddle up to the largest tidewater glacier in Prince William Sound, the Columbia Glacier. Keep your eyes …
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Sunrise from the deck over the fjord
$4,507
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Spend seven days exploring the southern area near Seward, Alaska including the vast and stunning Kenai Fjords National Park. Rest one night at a wilderness lodge in Cooper Landing, then travel further to Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. Spend time paddling, boating and spotting wildlife during your stay …
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Fireweed blooms before majestic Denali
$5,600
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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
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This fully-escorted Denali National Park and Talkeetna exploration stays true to the spirit of adventure. Put your boots to the ground and experience an unmatched, up-close, and hands-on 7-day experience in Alaska's interior. Travel by bus and first class rail as you travel cabin to rustic …
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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
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Kayaking, Land Tours, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Travel to the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge - the only lodge exclusively located within the Kenai Fjords National Park boundaries. Spend three days here exploring this Alaskan glacial paradise as you beachcomb, boat, canoe and kayak throughout the bays spotting wildlife and enjoying a remote Alaska …
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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream
$5,901
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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail into northern British Columbia's tiny, meandering fjords and enter the domain of the endangered Spirit Bear. Also known as a Kermode bear, it is a subspecies of the North American black bear that is found exclusively in the Great Bear Rainforest's pristine wildness. The forest is …
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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
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Land, Wilderness Lodge
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Spend two nights and three days exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in the Chugach Mountains. Extend your stay for more time in the remote Alaska wilderness, or connect with another lodge to fully explore the Kenai Peninsula on your Alaska trip. The Kenai Riverside offers its guests the …
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
$6,545
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Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover a unique, immersive style of travel as you explore Southeast Alaska on this unrivaled expedition. The National Geographic Quest is fully equipped with tools for exploration that enable you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of coastal Alaska. This voyage brings ample wildlife viewing …
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
$6,290
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Discover Haines
  • Experience Glacier Bay
  • Enjoy Petersburg
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Alaskan adventure roundtrip Juneau aboard the American Constellation, offering personalized exploration of unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife—cruise through the scenic Inside Passage, visiting beautiful and historic destinations—Marvel at Glacier Bay …
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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
Activities:
Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Land Tours, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the remote heart of Denali National Park during your stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge, located at the end of the 92-mile Denali Park Road. Stay in one of 42 cozy cabins and take part in guided naturalist activities such as hiking, biking, gold panning, and natural history walks. Watch for …
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Bald Eagle perched on a tree
$3,127
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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
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Fairbanks
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Land Tours, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Spend 6 days exploring some of Alaska's most iconic sights from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Designed for those short on time who want to see all the main Alaska highlights, this tour takes advantage of the Alaska Railway system to visit 'must-sees' Anchorage, Denali National Park and …
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Bald eagles resting
$10,777
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the National Geographic Quest on a 14-day in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to discover the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$10,620
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Experience Skagway
  • Witness Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover Haines
  • Explore Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Seattle
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constellation. Traverse the serene waters of the iconic Inside Passage, passing through a vast array of picturesque islands from Puget Sound in Washington to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Delve into captivating history, marvel at scenic wonders, …
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Bus ride into Denali National Park. Photo Courtesy of Camp Denali
$4,948
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Camp Denali Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn abut Denali's ecosystems
  • Walk or hike with your local guide
  • View caribou, bear, & wolves
  • Canoe & bike options available
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Located 90 miles within Denali National Park in the shadow of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley), Camp Denali Lodge are unique wilderness retreats for those seeking an in-depth experience in the sub-arctic.Camp Denali cabins offer the comfort of a cozy cabin or lodge making for a great base camp to …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$10,620
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Experience Skagway
  • Witness Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover Haines
  • Explore Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Seattle
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constitution. Traverse the serene waters of the iconic Inside Passage, passing through a vast array of picturesque islands from Puget Sound in Washington to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Delve into captivating history, marvel at scenic wonders, …
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Kayaking with friends
$754
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Kayak Valdez

3 Day Itinerary
  • Spend 2 days on guided kayak tours
  • Kayak to Columbia Glacier
  • Paddle Duck Flats spotting birdlife
Activities:
Kayaking, Land
Activity Level:
Moderate
This short kayaking tour in Valdez, Alaska offers a good introduction to Prince William Sound for the traveler with a tight budget or short on time. Spend your nights at the Best Western in Valdez and enjoy two guided group kayak tours in the area. The first takes you to Duck Flats near Valdez …
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