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

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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)
from
$287.32
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)
from
$279
Chilkat River Jet-Boat Adventure in Haines
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Likely to Sell Out

Board bus for a 30 minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$272.50
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
Wilderness Zodiac Quest
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Likely to Sell Out

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (277)
from
$255
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
Juneau Alaska Island Dining at Orca Point Lodge and Whale Quest
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Likely to Sell Out

Following your meal, enjoy the views of the remote island landscape. Use the spotting scopes on the outside deck to search for wildlife on nearby...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$220.94
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
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
Moose Pass Hiking and Kayak Guided Tour Experience
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover an unforgettable adventure near Seward, Alaska, with the Moose Pass Kayak & Hike Express to Grant Lake. In just 4 hours, enjoy a 1-mile...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$215.82
Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to...

3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (330)
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$209
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (200)
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$199
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