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

Alaska, USA
Anchorage Helicopter Flightseeing Tour (30 min)

Get a rare view of Alaska’s beauty on a 30-minute trip into the heart of glacier country. You'll see vast ice-fields and glaciers as you...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$459
Mendenhall Lake Kayak Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

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...

3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (49)
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$279
Grand View Tour
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Likely to Sell Out
4.8 (15)

Grand View Tour

Enjoy a grand tour of the incredible scenery surrounding Seward, Alaska on this 1-hour helicopter trip. This is the most extensive flight seeing tour that...

1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (15)
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$675
Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene & consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs and up close to the Spencer Glacier terminus...

11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
4.9 (53)
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$415
Seward: Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour with 2 Landings
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Likely to Sell Out

Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$870.91
Sitka Sound Private Seaplane Tour Experience
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Likely to Sell Out

Embark on a breathtaking flightseeing tour in Sitka, Alaska, where you'll soar above majestic mountains and pristine landscapes. This aerial adventure offers a unique perspective...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$359
Private Group SUP tour in Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier Views
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Paddleboard in one of the most unique areas of Juneau with amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, opportunities for seeing eagles, sea lions, seals, and...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$175
Eagle Preserve Float from Skagway
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Upon arrival in Haines, you’ll board a motorcoach for a relaxing 40-minute drive up the Haines Highway, a National Scenic Byway, to the Chilkat Bald...

6 hours 30 minutes
6 hours 30 minutes
6 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (23)
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$287.32
Tonsina Point Kayak and Exploration

Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay, its abundant marine life, and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip,...

7 hours
7 hours
7 hours
5.0 (57)
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$225
Sitka Boat and Sea Kayaking Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

Once docked at the Sitka port, you won't have to go far to see this area's abundant natural beauty and wildlife! This 3-hour shore excursion...

3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4.4 (32)
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$219
Helicopter Glacier Swim & Hike - Anchorage Area
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Likely to Sell Out

Depart via helicopter on an unforgettable tour to witness the stunning glacier landscape up close and capture breathtaking photographs. You'll be equipped with a dry...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$870.91
Whale Watching With a Peek at the Mendenhall Glacier
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Likely to Sell Out

This tour includes two hours on the water following the whales, and a quick 15 minute peek at the Mendenhall Glacier. It is just enough...

3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$185
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