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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English, Alaska Native languages, Russian (historically), Spanish
- Climate: Subarctic
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Population: Approximately 730,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is summer for mild weather and outdoor activities.
- Visa Requirements Alaska is part of the United States, so U.S. visa policies apply. Citizens of visa-exempt countries such as those in the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan can enter the U.S. visa-free for tourism under the Visa Waiver Program for up to 90 days. Other travelers may require a visa or an ESTA authorization. No separate visa is needed specifically for Alaska.
About Alaska
Alaska is a vast and rugged wilderness destination known for its breathtaking natural beauty, including towering mountains, expansive glaciers, and pristine forests. It offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural heritage, with opportunities to witness the Northern Lights, explore national parks like Denali, and experience indigenous traditions. Tourists are drawn to Alaska for its unparalleled wildlife viewing, including bears, whales, and bald eagles, as well as activities such as fishing, hiking, and dog sledding. The state’s remote and wild character makes it a perfect escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Visitors can enjoy long summer days with nearly 24 hours of daylight or experience the magical winter with snow sports and the aurora borealis. Alaska’s blend of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and rich native culture makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking something extraordinary.
Top Attractions
1. Denali National Park – Home to North America’s highest peak, Mount Denali, this park offers stunning landscapes, wildlife viewing, and hiking trails. 2. Glacier Bay National Park – Famous for its tidewater glaciers and marine wildlife, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 3. Kenai Fjords National Park – Known for its dramatic fjords, glaciers, and abundant marine life including whales and sea otters. 4. Anchorage – The largest city in Alaska, offering museums, cultural sites, and access to nearby wilderness. 5. Mendenhall Glacier – A spectacular glacier near Juneau, accessible by trails and visitor centers.
Popular Activities
Alaska offers a wide range of activities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, whale watching, dog sledding, and glacier trekking. Visitors can experience cultural tours with native communities, wildlife safaris, and scenic train rides. Winter activities include snowmobiling, skiing, and viewing the Northern Lights. Adventure seekers can also try flightseeing tours over glaciers and mountains or take boat trips through fjords.
Alaska Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of USA
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is summer for mild weather and outdoor activities. Pack layered clothing, waterproof gear, and sturdy shoes. Respect local wildlife and maintain safe distances. Use cash and credit cards; ATMs are available but limited in remote areas. Be prepared for limited cell service in wilderness areas. Learn basic cultural etiquette and be mindful of native lands. Safety tips include being bear-aware and prepared for changing weather.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $220
955 Available Tour Excursions in Alaska
Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, & 360 degree walk around viewing deck. We limit our vessel to 6 passengers max (whether private or mixed) to provide our guests with an uncrowded, relaxed, and intimate wildlife experience. On the day of your tour, we will pick you up from your cruise ship port and return you via van. Our excursion is 3 hours and 45 minutes from pick up to drop off (includes meeting, transit, & loading time). We designed this excursion to be one of the longest whale watching tours offered in Icy Strait. This extra time on the water allows us the opportunity to fully experience Icy Strait's rich diversity of marine wildlife. We guarantee whale sightings or you will receive a full refund. We designed our calendar to accommodate as many ships as possible. A calendar listing specific ships can be found on our Vivid Endeavors website.
Price: $258.00
Duration: 3 hours
Explore Ketchikan with a private tour designed for all ages, where your family and friends are the only guests in the tour van! Offering ease, comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed pace. Explore without rigid time constraints at each stop. Your group can decide how much time to spend at each location, allowing you to focus on the areas that interest you the most. Destinations for wildlife viewing, stunning waterfalls, lush rainforests, the coastal inner passage to spot marine life, totem poles, and knowledgeable, friendly tour guides. Why blend in with a large tourist bus when you can be the star of your own show? With us, your group receives all the attention, ensuring your interests are prioritized throughout the journey. Because there are no other travelers to consider, your guide can concentrate entirely on your group, providing a more personalized adventure during this private tour. Our goal is to create an experience that is fun, friendly, authentic, and unscripted!
Price: $795.00
Duration: 3 hours
Experience one of the longest mushing trails in Fairbanks! Embark on an unforgettable dog sledding adventure down the historic Yukon Quest 1,000-mile trail! This slow paced (yet action packed!) private experience is for everyone. Whether this is a bucket list item for a mature explorer or a first-time adventure for a tiny human, we guarantee a fulfilling experience for people of all ages. We provide high quality cold weather gear for our guests, including parkas, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. We also offer an enclosed sled bag equipped with cushions, pillows & fur blankets to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire riding experience. Our tour is catered to small groups to provide an immersive & leisurely experience.
Price: $200.00
Duration: 1 hours
The modified Hummer will take you across our working ranch where you will see hay fields and maybe horses. Once on the first tower you don’t touch the ground till your land at our private pond. You will zip over 900 foot canyon, over salmon creeks. The views are incredible from the moment you arrive. There are 6 tandem zip and 3 elevated walking bridges with floating stairs. You guides will give you all the safety information needed to have an enjoyable adventure. All gear is provided.
Price: $165.00
Duration: 2 hours
Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, this tour isn’t for you. But if you answered yes… Ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike high into the Alaska Range. Feel the wind in your hair. As the views unfold, you can’t peel your eyes away. The rugged mountains rise around you like castles. The wide valleys stretch into the distance. The greens, reds, and blues of the tundra create a patchwork quilt unlike any other. Now pick your jaw back up! There’s more to see, and higher to go! Toil further up the steep ridge. Scramble over jagged rocks. Stroll through dips full of delicate wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy the bounty of wild blueberries, lingonberries, currants, and more. So tell me - will you settle for the buses and boardwalks most people in Denali see? Or will you come with us and adventure into the Alaska Range, seeing views normally reserved for the Dall sheep? The choice is yours.
Price: $199.00
Duration: 5 hours
This tour is designed for cruise ship passengers who are looking for an Alaskan excursion that is off the beaten path. We’ll depart Icy Strait Point and drive through the Alaska Native Tlingit village of Hoonah before merging onto old logging roads that will take us to a remote river. During the car ride and along the river it is common to spot wildlife- the island has more brown bears per square mile than almost anywhere else on the planet.
Price: $450.00
Duration: 4 hours
Your Gateway to Sitka's Unforgettable Adventure! Beyond the crowds, beyond the expected, lies Sitka's magic. Skip the lines at the dock and be whisked into the wilderness within minutes, starting your Sitka adventure in style! Our passionate local guides are Sitka's storytellers, eager to share their love for this captivating place. We specialize in crafting custom adventures for private groups. Whether you want to explore Sitka's iconic highlights or uncover its hidden treasures, we will cater the tour to your pace and interests. Please note that tour prices exclude entrance fees for the Fortress of the Bear and the Alaska Raptor Center. We've made this decision to maximize flexibility and allow for spontaneous exploration or extended visits to sites that interest you most. These top attractions offer affordable entry, and advance booking isn't required. Craft your perfect, private unforgettable Sitka excursion with Beyond the Dock Tours!
Price: $429.00
Duration: 3 hours
Explore Ketchikan in our '67 Volkswagen van. You can enjoy learning about Ketchikan's colorful past, rich Native history, and the flora and fauna that make Southeast Alaska such a wonderful place. Our stops include but are not limited to a local Alaskan beach for intertidal exploration (tidal dependent), photo stops along Nichols Passage, a dazzling waterfall, and a stop at scenic Herring Cove for the possibility to spot wildlife (not guaranteed). Substituting the Saxman Totem Park or a short hike for any of the options above is also available. This tour can be completely customized to fit your itinerary. Just let our guide know; he will use his local knowledge to create an adventure you won't soon forget! This tour is an excellent option for all ages and guests who enjoy exploring with local guides! *Please keep in mind that each tour is different and tour stops may be changed by our guides due to tides, traffic, road construction, and weather.
Price: $600.00
Duration: 2 hours
The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain views. Ride an aerial tram (included) up Mount Alyeska 2300 feet above sea level and enjoy panoramic vistas. Lunch/food is on your own at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar at the top. At sea level, your admission is included to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; learn about how this non-profit wildlife sanctuary cares for The Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals. See the amazing recovered wildlife like Grizzly Bear, Moose, Caribou, Musk Ox, and much more! Return to Anchorage after this photographic experience lasting approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.
Price: $189.00
Duration: 6 hours
Founded by Susan Butcher (4-time Iditarod champion), Trail Breaker Kennel is an iconic piece of Alaskan culture. The kennel is conveniently located a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Alaskan Dog Sledding is the perfect experience for dog-lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 0 hours
The Salty Sitkan offers visitors Sitka’s most unique fish experience in Alaska. Visit the only metal art workshop along the inside passage open for classes to visitors. Mike is a 3rd generation high school shop teacher with a decade of experience making students and teachers alike successful in all types of creations. Mike will start this fast paced class by making the sparks fly on a state of the art CNC Plasma cutter to supply you with a flat metal animal blank in the shape of a variety of alaska creatures such as Sockeye, Coho or King Salmon, halibut, grizzly bears, dungeness crabs, bald eagles, pacific octopus and more! You will get a unique chance to see inside a working cnc workshop and learn some of the tricks of the trade for turning dull, crusty steel into spectacular one-of-a-kind Alaskan keepsakes.
Price: $235.00
Duration: 2 hours
Experience the best Alaska halibut fishing! Private excursion includes halibut fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Catch your trophy halibut in Ketchikan, Alaska. We offer a guaranteed on time pickup and drop off from downtown Ketchikan cruise ship ports. Making this fishing charter the best way to maximize your time in port. Private Ketchikan halibut fishing excursion is great for all ages and skill levels. We provide everything needed for an authentic Alaskan fishing adventure! Halibut fishing in scenic waters along the Ketchikan coastline. This private fishing excursion gives you a hands on experience. The best halibut fishing waters on your Alaskan cruise.
Price: $700.00
Duration: 4 hours
Thank you for your interest in Juneau Lighthouse Tours, Alaska’s Only Lighthouse and Whale Watching Adventure! Not only will you get to experience the best whale watching in Juneau, you get the chance to explore Sentinel Island. It is one of the first lighthouses activated in Southeast Alaska. Climb up the lighthouse tower, inspect the beacon, and take a look across Lynn Canal. Conveniently, it is located in the middle of the best whale watching spots! Sit back and enjoy the ride and allow our amazing crew to take you an an unforgettable experience. Our business model has been centered on maintaining a high level of customer service. No trip is complete without the complementary stop at Brotherhood Bridge lookout for a spectacular view of the Mendenhall Glacier! Complimentary locally made Alaskan fudge, granola bars, caribou sausage sticks, coffee/tea, and bottled water are included on this tour. All vessels come equipped with two bathrooms, heated cabins, and binoculars.
Price: $199.00
Duration: 4 hours
Come join us on a lovely 3.6-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a small group of up to 7 guests! First relax on the 40-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. Then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. Walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of Sitka spruce and western red cedar fencing in the trail. Besides some stairs at the beginning of the hike, the trail flattens out and winds along the river valley below a ridge. 1 mile down the trail, our destination is a stone bench beside a serene bow in the river, where we can pause and enjoy one another and the peace and quiet. This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about practicing mindfulness! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!
Price: $258.18
Duration: 3 hours
Fish in one of the most beautiful settings on earth with us! Rare permits give us the ability to share this entire stretch of river with you. Experience the upper Kenai river on an 8 hour full-day guided fishing trip in 20 foot custom drift boats sometimes stopping in the best places to do some Kenai River wade fishing from shore. Fly fishing and spin fishing in small groups provides a personalized experience with your seasoned local guide/instructor Mike Adams. Enjoy the Chugach National Forest and/or the upper Kenai National Wildlife Refuge with the chance of seeing the local wildlife that abounds here. Fishing on the upper Kenai River is an unparalleled experience. Fishing for native Kenai River rainbow trout and dolly varden char is an excellent choice. Cooper Landing salmon fishing is also fantastic during our two Kenai River sockeye salmon runs and our two silver salmon runs.
Price: $482.00
Duration: 8 hours
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 we paddle the shoreline of Resurrection Bay, where encounters with sea otters, sea birds, bald eagles and leaping salmon are common. Our day will include a paddle along the coastline and walking through a temperate rain forest. We’ll explore Tonsina Point with its ghost forest, late season salmon stream and beautiful mountain views from its beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch and possibly a visit to a waterfall.
Price: $225.00
Duration: 7 hours
I (Captain Matt) along with my crew member take our guests out for an incredible experience on the waters in and around Sitka Sound viewing the breathtaking scenery and enjoying diverse wildlife encounters! You may see many if not all of the following wildlife, Humpback whales, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, Ravens, Bald eagles, shearwaters, cormorants, 2 types of puffins, and many other sea birds too numerous to mention. Bears are regularly viewed in the late summer early fall, and occasionally viewed in the spring. As I have had a long career commercial fishing in Southeast Alaska, I give unique insight into the local fishing industry. Both my crew and I will also enlighten you on local history and life in Sitka. To ensure your experience is genuine, my crew is always either one of my family, or a local hire that truly knows Sitka. We live it year round!!
Price: $210.00
Duration: 2 hours
Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You may also see- Orca, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles.. there is so much wildlife and amazingly beautiful scenery to see!
Price: $265.00
Duration: 2 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Alaska’s cuisine is heavily influenced by its natural resources, featuring fresh seafood such as salmon, halibut, crab, and king crab legs. Traditional native foods include seal, moose, and berries. Popular dishes include smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, and halibut tacos. Dining customs emphasize fresh, local ingredients. Noteworthy restaurants include The Salmon Spot in Anchorage and The Crow’s Nest in Juneau, known for their fresh seafood and Alaskan specialties.
Getting Around
Visitors typically arrive in Alaska via air, with major airports in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Local transportation includes rental cars, buses, ferries, and small regional airlines. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connects coastal communities. Renting a car is common for exploring remote areas. Costs vary, but transportation can be more expensive than in the continental U.S. due to Alaska’s size and remoteness.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is summer for mild weather and outdoor activities. Pack layered clothing, waterproof gear, and sturdy shoes. Respect local wildlife and maintain safe distances. Use cash and credit cards; ATMs are available but limited in remote areas. Be prepared for limited cell service in wilderness areas. Learn basic cultural etiquette and be mindful of native lands. Safety tips include being bear-aware and prepared for changing weather.
Culture & Customs
Alaska has a rich indigenous heritage with many native groups such as the Inuit, Tlingit, and Aleut. Social customs emphasize respect for nature and community. Important festivals include the Alaska Native Heritage Month and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Visitors should be respectful of native traditions and private lands. Casual dress is common, but punctuality and politeness are appreciated. Sharing stories and learning about local culture is encouraged.
