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

Alaska, USA
Skagway City and Summit Tour
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Enjoy the classic Skagway tour! Our tour will take you down Broadway, Skagway's historic main street, and we'll point out various points of interest and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (534)
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$76
Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy's Crab Shack Meal

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...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (626)
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$274
Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

Your 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when you board a coach bus that departs downtown Juneau from the Mt. Roberts Tram parking lot. A...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,137)
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$156
Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

This Skagway shore excursion shows you a glimpse of Canada's legendary north country. On this half-day tour by mini-bus, you'll travel up to the White...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (617)
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$138.93
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

A MUST DO TOUR IN ALASKA! One of the highest rated tours offered along Alaska's beautiful inside passage.  Find out what life is like as...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (849)
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$249
Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

Enjoy your port time in Skagway with a full-day shore excursion by mini-bus into the Yukon, Canada's westernmost territory. Explore some of North America's most...

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (853)
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$173.39
Glacier Paddleboarding Half Day Near Anchorage
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Likely to Sell Out

One of the wildest things that we’ve dreamed up yet, glacier paddleboarding via helicopter! Combine 2 epic activities for 1 remarkable day of adventure! After...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$1,399
Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

The Chilkoot Hike and Float Tour is an active, family-oriented hiking adventure along the world famous Chilkoot Trail. This wilderness hike takes place in the...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (586)
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$145.39
Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

When your cruise ship docks in Skagway, enjoy a shore excursion to see the best sights of the city and take in the views from...

150 to 180 minutesFree Cancellation
150 to 180 minutesFree Cancellation
150 to 180 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (502)
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$76.98
Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave

Rafting on the Nenana river allows you to float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. This allows you to peek into the Park...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (520)
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$147
Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali One Way

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

4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4.8 (27)
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$102
Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon

Enjoy this experience of shore fishing. Hands-on fishing, with no seasickness. This is a fun activity for all ages, and all angler abilities. We will...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (54)
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$225
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