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

Alaska, USA
Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Glide into a glorious adventure on a two-person sea kayak to view the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Learn paddling techniques from an expert, then set out...

3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (150)
from
$159

River Rafting in Alaska Wilderness
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a relaxing day floating down one of Alaska's beautiful rivers. Head out early in the morning and try to catch some wildlife. Or head...

6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.7 (17)
from
$150

2 hour Discover Kayaking tour

Paddling in Alaska is one of the most unique experiences in which someone can participate in. Not to mention that paddling is a great form...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$150

Denali Rafting Canyon 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 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (682)
from
$147

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 (485)
from
$147

3-hour Turnagain Pass Rafting Float Trip from Hope Alaska

Enjoy a gentle float down the headwaters of Sixmile Creek during a 3-hour rafting expedition near Hope, Alaska. This family–friendly morning or afternoon tour of...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
from
$145

Guided Kayak Tour on Trail Lake

Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life and the stories of locals like Alaska Nellie, Gold Miner Joe, Mad Sally and the...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
from
$140.61

Bear Lake Scenic Paddle

If the ocean is not your cup of tea, head 6 miles north of Seward to Bear Lake. Bear Lake is a salmon habitat, home...

4 hoursHotel pickup offered
4 hoursHotel pickup offered
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
from
$119

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