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

Alaska, USA
Bear Glacier Signature Helicopter Tour
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Take to the skies for an unforgettable aerial journey over Kenai Fjords National Park. This 45-minute excursion includes a breathtaking 45 minute flight. Soar above...

45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$545
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
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
Grand View Tour
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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
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
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
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
Resurrection Bay Waterfall And Rainforest Adventure

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,...

4 hours 45 minutes
4 hours 45 minutes
4 hours 45 minutes
4.8 (12)
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$180
Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

New in 2023! Experience Alaska on the original roads and routes aka its rivers and lakes. This tour transverses one of the most sublime landscapes...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$220
Bear Glacier 30 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Enjoy a 30-minute helicopter flight of beautiful Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park including Bear Glacier and its lagoon full of amazing ice bergs....

30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$425
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
Siginaka Islands Cruise and Kayak Adventure

Board a specialized vessel for a sightseeing cruise en route to our private island paddle base. Launch in a 2-person sea kayak on a fully...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (6)
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$259
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