Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Alaska (Updated 2026)

Ketchikan Black Bear Express
Your experience will start with a scenic coastal drive to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. The only drive to bear viewing areas in Southeast Alaska…. This...
$200

As the summer fades to fall, we slowly lose our daylight and gain back the stillness of the night. With the darkness brings the magic...
$200

This special tour offers an excellent opportunity to view the Aurora Borealis near Fairbanks, along with the unique experience of enjoying a home-cooked dinner as...
$200

Northern Lights by Fire
Fully guided Alaskan experience led by a local guide who is dedicated giving you the best possible chance seeing the Northern Lights. I actively track...
$200

Discover the wild heart of Sitka, Alaska with private guided hiking tours that showcase the region's pristine temperate rainforest. Engage with the breathtaking landscapes, from...
$200

7 Mile Canoe Trail Tour
New in 2023! The 7 Mile Canoe Trail winds its way through the heart of the Mat Su Valley. Travel on 4 separate lakes with...
$200

Head out on an adventure to the majestic Chena Hot Springs Resort for a night soak and a northern lights display. Enjoy the winter wonderland...
$200

Experience one of the longest mushing trails in Fairbanks! Embark on an unforgettable dog sledding adventure down the historic Yukon Quest 1,000-mile trail! Small, intimate...
$200

This is a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with a scenic float trip (no whitewater) through...
$201

If you’re thinking, “Zipline tour? Been there, done that,” maybe you just need to up the ante. This thrilling zipline tour in Tongass National Forest...
$205

How to get to Denali National Park? There’s no finer way to arrive than aboard Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, the Denali Star. Passengers especially appreciate...
$205

Make your travel time between Denali National Park and Anchorage a highlight of your trip, by booking a ticket aboard the Alaska Railroad's Denali Star...
$205

