Alaska Tours & Trips

Demographics

The 12-day Denali Expedition hits all the right notes for solo travelers who want companionship but also flexibility. Our solo guests often tell us they quickly become friends while camping under stars and sharing wilderness meals. The old school bus they've converted for transport adds something special to the experience. Over in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, you can join guided glacier hikes and try ice climbing if you're up for it. The guides are great at creating a friendly group vibe while letting everyone choose their daily activities. Our travelers keep telling us stories about watching bears, whales, eagles and sea otters alongside their new travel friends.

Couples looking to mix romance with outdoor experiences find exactly what they want in Alaska. The glass-domed train rides through the Alaska Range offer amazing views, and the small-group wildlife cruises through Kenai Fjords let you share quiet moments together. After active days watching wildlife in Denali, couples head back to upscale lodges with mountain views. The experience gets even better with private talks from bush pilots and special cultural activities. Our couples really appreciate having both guided activities and free time to explore places like Talkeetna and Seward at their own pace.

Young travelers flock to Alaska's active wilderness tours where physical challenges blend perfectly with social connections. You'll find popular combinations of glacier hiking, sea kayaking and mountain biking that let you explore Matanuska Glacier with skilled guides, glide through Resurrection Bay watching for marine life, and cycle along Anchorage's scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. When heading into the backcountry for multiple days, you'll set up camp near glacial lakes, paddle alongside massive ice formations, and trek alpine ridges where mountain goats, bears and also marmots roam freely. The Kachemak Bay experience resonates especially well with our younger guests - they take a water taxi to secluded shorelines, establish their camp and spend their days discovering untouched wilderness. Travelers form natural connections through shared experiences of hiking, paddling and wildlife observation. The tours strike an ideal balance between guided activities and independent exploration in places like Talkeetna and Seward, while weaving in meaningful cultural elements through visits to Indigenous communities and interactions with local wilderness experts.

Seniors tell us they love tours that blend comfort, culture and activities at a good pace. The Jewels of Alaska tour uses comfortable coaches and plans each day thoughtfully. The cultural presentations at Alaska Native Heritage Center are always a highlight, and meeting Iditarod champions who share their racing stories adds something special. Many choose the Prince William Sound cruise where you can watch wildlife right from the deck. Our older travelers often mention how much they value guides who can adjust activities for different fitness levels while sharing interesting historical stories about each place they visit.

Alaska's natural wonders really shine for families through tours that mix learning with excitement. The Alaska Family Journey gets kids up close with wildlife at the Conservation Center and takes them walking on Exit Glacier. Our family travelers tell us their children get super excited spotting bears, moose and caribou during Denali's wildlife drives. There's plenty of time for junior ranger activities with naturalist guides showing the way. What works particularly well is how the tour mixes scheduled activities with downtime, plus they've chosen hotels that really work for families. The cultural elements are a big hit too - at Alaska Native Heritage Centre kids dive into indigenous cultures through hands-on demos and traditional games.