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Top things to do in Alaska in Summer (Updated August 2026)

Alaska, USA
Step Into the Yukon and Sled Dog Tour

*PASSPORTS REQUIRED* Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins as both master mushers who race in the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. On this tour you will be...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$184.99
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska

Experience the mesmerizing Northern Lights with expert photographer and guide, Riley, in Fairbanks, Alaska. This intimate aurora tour is designed for adventurers and photographers of...

6 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$360
Wilderness and Wine Tasting out of Anchorage

Embark on a captivating journey along the Turnagain Arm scenic drive, where opportunities to spot Dall sheep and Beluga whales abound. Capture stunning photographs as...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$239
Private 4 Hour tour to White Pass and the Yukon Suspension Bridge

What makes this tour unique is its personalized approach to experiencing both Skagway's history and the breathtaking beauty of the Klondike Highway. You'll delve into...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$810
Skagway Scenic Tour Gold Rush History and Waterfalls

Discover Skagway’s rich Gold Rush history and stunning natural beauty on this comprehensive 2.5 to 3 hour scenic tour, led by a locally owned, owner-operated...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$103.95
Ketchikan Backcountry Driving Tour Through the Tongass
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This tour is off the beaten path and leaves the pavement and tourists behind for the more rugged mountain dirt roads in the backcountry of...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$229.43
Tormented Valley and Suspension Bridge Tour

*PASSPORTS REQUIRED* View the Skagway Summit, White Pass Valley, Yukon Suspension Bridge, and the Welcome to Alaska Sign in one Incredible tour. Relax on a...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$124.99
Wildlife Cruise and Homestead Discovery

Embark on an unforgettable adventure directly from your cruise ship! Your expedition boat takes you on a magical journey through dynamic Sitka Sound, offering breathtaking...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (11)
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$259
Portage Glacier Express with Van Transfer from Anchorage

Depart downtown Anchorage for a fast and scenic getaway to one of Alaska’s most iconic and accessible glaciers. Travel along the breathtaking Turnagain Arm and...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$122.95
Half Day Suspension Bridge Tour in Skagway and Yukon

Adventure awaits in Skagway and the Yukon! Take a tour with our knowledgeable driver/guide through the wilds of Alaska and Canada. Experience the amazing Yukon...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$115
Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$1,951.85
Middle Kenai River Full-Day Fishing Trip
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The middle Kenai River flows out of the glacial waters of Skilak Lake in the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, home to a...

8 hours
8 hours
8 hours
5.0 (10)
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$360
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