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We compared all 548 experiences in Alaska so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 548 experiences from US$ 12.31 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Juneau whale watching tour: Humpback whales guaranteed
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Most booked
Juneau whale watching tour: Humpback whales guaranteedThree and a half hours searching Juneau's waters for humpback whales aboard a heated jet boat with naturalist guide.
9,574 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 24 Apr 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 177per person
Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching with Pickup
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★Top rated
Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching with PickupSee humpback whales on a jet boat in Juneau, plus explore Mendenhall Glacier. Includes roundtrip cruise terminal pickup, heated cabin, naturalist guide.
7,688 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h 30m
Next departure: 18 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour: Portage Glacier
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Best value
Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour: Portage GlacierAnchorage wildlife and glacier tour with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, live guide and flexible routing, no fixed schedule.
3,374 reviews
4.89★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person

Recommended (7)

Ketchikan Duck Tour: Amphibious bus and boat combined
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Travelers' pick
Ketchikan Duck Tour: Amphibious bus and boat combined
2,978 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 79per person
Anchorage Trolley: 1-Hour City Tour & Seaplane Views
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Travelers' pick
Anchorage Trolley: 1-Hour City Tour & Seaplane Views
2,818 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 25per person
Juneau: Whale Watching Tour & Nugget Falls with Harbor Pickup
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Juneau: Whale Watching Tour & Nugget Falls with Harbor Pickup
2,620 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 45m
fromUS$ 178per person
Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau: Humpbacks & Glacier
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching Cruise from Juneau: Humpbacks & Glacier
2,295 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h 5m
fromUS$ 159per person
Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & Whales
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Travelers' pick
Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise: Icebergs & Whales
2,187 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h
fromUS$ 287per person
Anchorage Trolley Tour: Earthquake Park, Lake Hood & Ship Creek
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Travelers' pick
Anchorage Trolley Tour: Earthquake Park, Lake Hood & Ship Creek
1,793 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 50per person
Snowmobile Ride Fairbanks Alaska: 60 Minutes Frozen Backcountry
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Travelers' pick
Snowmobile Ride Fairbanks Alaska: 60 Minutes Frozen Backcountry
1,727 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 187per person

Top rated (10)

Willow, Alaska: Summer Dog Sledding & Iditarod Training Trails
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Travelers' pick
Willow, Alaska: Summer Dog Sledding & Iditarod Training TrailsSummer dog sledding near Anchorage on private Iditarod training trails. Two-person carts, 1-2 miles, kennel tour, Denali view pavilion, snacks included. Family-run operation.
386 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour: 6-Passenger Catamaran
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Travelers' pick
Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour: 6-Passenger CatamaranWatch humpback whales, orcas and sea lions from a heated 6-passenger catamaran with enclosed cabin and 360-degree deck in Icy Strait.
249 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 11 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 287per person
Alaska Range Mountain Hike: 5-Hour Ridge Trek with Guide
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Alaska Range Mountain Hike: 5-Hour Ridge Trek with GuideHike high into the Alaska Range on a 5-hour ridge trek with a naturalist guide, trekking poles and rain jacket included, climb alpine tundra.
127 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 25 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day Trip
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Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day TripFeel the wild side of Alaska with river fishing, bear watching, and a drive through Hoonah village: private transport, gear, and pickup included for cruise guests.
117 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 5 May 2027Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupfromUS$ 500per person
Sitka Sound: Marine Wildlife Boat Tour with Local Captain
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Travelers' pick
Sitka Sound: Marine Wildlife Boat Tour with Local CaptainWatch whales, sea otters & eagles on a small-group Sitka Sound tour. Led by a lifelong local captain, with snacks, drinks, heated cabin & restroom onboard.
108 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 27 Apr 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 210per person
Juneau: Whale Watching & Sentinel Lighthouse Tower Tour
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Juneau: Whale Watching & Sentinel Lighthouse Tower Tour4-hour Juneau whale watching tour with Sentinel Island lighthouse climb, Mendenhall Glacier views & local snacks. Heated boat, binoculars included.
599 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 15m
Next departure: 21 Jul 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 199per person
Alaska: Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team & Iditarod Champion Kennel
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Alaska: Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team & Iditarod Champion KennelMush sled dogs at Dallas Seavey Racing in Talkeetna, Alaska. 45-minute dryland ride, puppy time, and kennel tour included. Pickup from downtown available.
515 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 15 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Wilderness Picnics Ketchikan: Catch & Cook Your Meal
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Travelers' pick
Wilderness Picnics Ketchikan: Catch & Cook Your MealFish Ketchikan waters from a 24-foot skiff with an expert guide, then cook your catch at a campfire with gourmet sides under Alaska skies.
488 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 30m
Next departure: 25 Apr 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 436per person
Halibut Fishing & Wildlife Viewing in Ketchikan: Private Charter
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Halibut Fishing & Wildlife Viewing in Ketchikan: Private CharterPrivate halibut fishing excursion in Ketchikan with pickup from cruise ship docks: catch trophy halibut, watch whales and eagles, and return to your ship on time.
112 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 25 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 499per person
Ketchikan Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class: Cook Wild Catch
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Ketchikan Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class: Cook Wild CatchLearn to cook wild Alaska salmon in a small group class near downtown Ketchikan, with a local guide who knows the fisheries and the kitchen.
111 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 15m
Next departure: 29 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per person

Lowest price (10)

Anchorage: Alaska Native Heritage Center Ticket & Village Walk
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Travelers' pick
Anchorage: Alaska Native Heritage Center Ticket & Village WalkStep into Anchorage’s Alaska Native Heritage Center for live dance, village site tours, and authentic art. Includes parking and local guides. Book your ticket now.
100 reviews
4.74★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 11 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Sitka Downtown Walking Tour: Russian Cathedral & Gold Rush History
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Sitka Downtown Walking Tour: Russian Cathedral & Gold Rush HistoryOne-hour guided walk through Sitka's historic downtown. See St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral, Crescent Harbor, and learn Russian Alaska history. Includes restaurant tips.
135 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h
Next departure: 27 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Anchorage to Girdwood: 45-Min Airport & Hotel Transfer
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Anchorage to Girdwood: 45-Min Airport & Hotel TransferDirect shuttle from Anchorage airport or downtown hotels to Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, 45 minutes. Shared ride, flight tracking, all fees included. No rental car needed.
43 reviews
4.58★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Anchorage City Tour: Highlights and history in 2.5 hours
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Anchorage City Tour: Highlights and history in 2.5 hoursAnchorage city tour with scenic stops at Lake Hood, Earthquake Park and Glen Alps overlook. Live guide, state park entry and vehicle included.
179 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 25 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Anchorage Winter City Tour: 25 miles, wildlife, and SnowElla
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Anchorage Winter City Tour: 25 miles, wildlife, and SnowEllaThree-hour guided tour through Anchorage's winter landscape: 25 miles covering Lake Hood's seaplanes, Earthquake Park, SnowElla the 25-foot snow lady.
63 reviews
4.65★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Juneau Tour: City, Douglas Island & Mendenhall Glacier Views
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Travelers' pick
Juneau Tour: City, Douglas Island & Mendenhall Glacier ViewsGuided bus tour of Juneau's downtown, Douglas Island and Brotherhood Park with stops at the Takhu whale sculpture and Mendenhall Glacier viewpoints.
732 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 24 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Husky Homestead Tour in Denali: Meet Sled Dogs & Puppies
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Husky Homestead Tour in Denali: Meet Sled Dogs & PuppiesSpend 90 minutes at Jeff King's homestead in Denali meeting champion sled dogs and puppies, watching them run on the treadmill.
82 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 24 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Anchorage City Tour: Chocolate Factory & Lake Hood Floatplanes
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Travelers' pick
Anchorage City Tour: Chocolate Factory & Lake Hood Floatplanes3.5-hour Anchorage tour with chocolate sampling, smoked salmon tasting, Lake Hood floatplanes, and Earthquake Park. Local guide, bottled water included.
324 reviews
4.76★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 16 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Anchorage: City Tour with Salmon Tasting & Reindeer Sausage
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Anchorage: City Tour with Salmon Tasting & Reindeer SausageFeel the pulse of Anchorage on a city tour with wild smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, and local chocolate tastings: includes pickup and a friendly guide.
946 reviews
4.54★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Fri
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Anchorage Airport to Whittier Port: Cruise Transfer with Luggage
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Travelers' pick
Anchorage Airport to Whittier Port: Cruise Transfer with LuggageShared motorcoach from Anchorage airport (ANC) to Whittier cruise port. Onboard restrooms, luggage handling, spacious seating. Fixed schedule, no rental car needed.
29 reviews
4.34★
Duration
45m
Next departure: 15 May 2027Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person

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Kayaking in Skagway: Glaciers and Wildlife
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Kayaking in Skagway: Glaciers and WildlifePaddle Chilkoot Lake from Skagway with a professional guide, seeing blue glaciers and waterfalls. Includes kayak, life jacket.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day except Saturday
07:30
Season until 13 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 283per person
Half-day Nenana River rafting: Class II and III rapids
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Half-day Nenana River rafting: Class II and III rapidsPaddle Class II and III rapids on the Nenana River near Denali for 3.5 hours with guide, gear and pickup included. Children from age 9 welcome.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 20 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 191per person
Homer Harbor Paddle: Packraft Tour with Sea Otters & Eagles
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Homer Harbor Paddle: Packraft Tour with Sea Otters & EaglesPaddle the calm Homer Boat Harbor on a guided packraft tour, spotting sea otters and bald eagles from turquoise waters protected from ocean swells.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 14 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 95per person
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Alaska at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Juneau whale watching tour: Humpback whales guaranteed, US$ 177 (3h 30m, 4.95★ · 9,574).
  • Top rated: Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Watching with Pickup, US$ 249 (4h 30m, 4.93★ · 7,688).
  • Best value: Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour: Portage Glacier, US$ 220 (6h, 4.89★ · 3,374).

Of the 548 experiences: 448 with free cancellation, 427 with instant confirmation, 258 with hotel pickup and 326 bookable last-minute.

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