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Top North America Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Discover North America in September 2026 on one of these 51 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Seattle, Anchorage, and Ketchikan during September 2026 as you enjoy wildlife viewing, cruises, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife & safari exploration. Prices for trips in September 2026 range from $1,427 to $51,490 for a vacation of 5 to 16 days. Choose any of the below 51 itineraries in September 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert North America trip planners.
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Family hiking on a tour of Alaska
$4,900
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Journey into the crown jewel of the U.S. National Park System on this 8-day cruise aboard the Safari Endeavour. Explore Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via kayak, paddleboard, snorkel, or boat. Highlights include trips to Glacier Bay National Park and Chichagof Islands' waterfall …
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Whale watching in Alaska
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover a wilderness beyond the expected on a 13-day Alaskan journey through Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy adventure activities in the San Juan Islands, Tongass National Forest, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Learn more about the Native culture and Pacific …
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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
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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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
$3,800
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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:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the unique Glacier Bay National Park, home to the world's largest marine sanctuary. From kelp-lined channels to hemlock and spruce forests, every inch of this remote land is worth exploring. This dazzling voyage offers the opportunity to admire the exotic wildlife of this region. Keep …
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
$6,500
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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
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 8-day cruise aboard Safari Quest gives an in-depth exploration of Alaska. Snug-in your kayak, visit the remote bays off of Icy Strait or join the team on a skiff to watch sea lions play. Have your binoculars ready, and look for puffins, Guillemots, gulls, snoozing sea lions, bears, mountain …
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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
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
$9,900
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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
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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The Chilko Experience
$6,008
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Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Relax in your wilderness hideaway
  • Cruise the Chilko River by jet boat
  • Explore backwoods trails by ATV
  • Horseback ride to mountain tops
Activities:
Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
If George Vanderbilt, founder of the Biltmore Estate, and John Muir, America’s leading naturalist who inspired the US national park system, collaborated to build the ultimate luxury/nature experience for their friends and family, it would be the Chilko Experience. A private seven home $10M …
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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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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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Grand Teton National Park
$3,280
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventure

North America Small Group Tour - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Experience wildlife in Grand Teton
  • Visit National Museum of Wildlife
  • Enjoy adventures of Yellowstone NP
  • Spot wildlife habitats and terrains
Starts / Ends:
Mountain Modern Motel / Jackson Hole
Activities:
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 6-day small group wildlife tour takes you to the wildest spot on the earth! Explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks on foot to see animals like bison, elk, bears, and wolves. In addition to visiting forests, waterfalls, and hiking trails, you'll also ride in an off-road vehicle …
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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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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
Starts / Ends:
Denali National Park and Preserve / Denali National Park and Preserve
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Camp Denali is a full-service, fly-in wilderness lodge located deep inside the heart of Denali National Park. Nineteen guest cabins are privately nestled along a tundra and boreal forest ridgeline, each with direct and picture-window views of Denali and the Alaskan Range. Thanks to its history 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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Saint Pierre and Miquelon
$10,950
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Expedition along Saint Lawrence

Saint Pierre - Montreal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Visit Cap-aux-Meules village
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Marvel at Gros Morne Park
Starts / Ends:
St. Pierre / Montreal
Activities:
Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the beauty of the Saint Lawrence region on a 12-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial. From Saint Pierre to Montreal, explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter diverse wildlife, and delve into fascinating history. Immerse in the enchanting forests, rugged cliffs, and vibrant coastal ecosystems. …
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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
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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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
Starts / Ends:
Anchorage / Anchorage
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking
Activity Level:
Moderate
Explore Alaska on foot, bicycle, or kayak and connect with nature in unique ways. This seven-day small group multisport adventure includes stops in Anchorage, Denali National Park, the gorgeous town of Seward, and a hike up the Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. With the assistance of an …
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British Columbia Rocky Mountains
$2,525
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Hiking the Canadian Rockies

Canada Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Uncover the Canadian Rockies
  • Explore Banff National Park
  • Hike Yoho National Park
  • Discover the Columbia Ice field
Starts / Ends:
Calgary / Calgary
Activities:
Biking, Camping, Hiking, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Join this 8-day small group hiking adventure from the beautiful Canadian Rockies of snow-capped peaks and glittering lakes. Hiking through the breathtaking vistas of Jasper National Park, Banff, and Yoho National Park is a workout for both your body and your camera. Experience Lake Louise's …
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