The best family-friendly activities in Alaska for parents and kids (Updated August 2026)

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest...

For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness...

Enjoy a beautiful coastal journey into the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, here you can see wildlife ranging from bald eagles to the famous black bears. This tour is a great choice for families....

Embark on one of our most popular evening adventures to Chena Hot Springs Resort, a renowned Alaskan getaway just 60 miles from Fairbanks. Keep an...

Wooshkeetaan Tours is a locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and...

We work exclusively with local, passionate mushers who view their dog teams as their family, and you will have the chance to understand this incredible...

Come join us on this 26-foot Hewescraft vessel. This boat was built specifically for whale watching in extreme comfort. This small group excursion will take...

The two most popular things to do in Juneau are whale watching and a stop at Tracy's Crab Shack. Lock in a good crab market...

Witness the grandeur of Glacier Bay National Park on this full-day tour, where you'll cruise past stunning tidewater glaciers like Margerie and Grand Pacific. Aboard...

Board bus for a 30 minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock....

Soak. Glow. Dream. Your evening begins with a scenic drive from Fairbanks into Alaska’s wilderness to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Upon arrival, enjoy time at...

Enjoy a fully narrated motorcoach tour to Fortress of the Bear, a working rehabilitation center for once-orphaned brown and black bears. Then, board an excursion...