USA · NATIONAL PARK TOURS IN ALASKA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 national park tours in Alaska justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park for glaciers, whales, puffins, otters, expert narration, and lunch.
“1. Prepare for motion sickness if you have the propensity for it. 2. Dress in layers to go from sunny and warm to windy and cold to raw and rainy 3. If you bring a camera, especially w telephoto lens, bring a monopod for stability 4. Bring your binoculars”
Review of the six-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward, with glaciers, whales, seabirds, lunch, practical tips, price advice, and drawbacks.
“We were warned ahead of time that there would be rough water and bad weather. We could have canceled for a full refund, I'm so glad we decided to go. We were able to see eagles, otters, two types of seals and everyone's favorite a huge pod of resident Orcas, on our way into the glacier and again on our way out. Emma was our captain, she was amazing. She kept us going, we were able to do the full trip which she decided as we went. The swells were big, we did a lot of rocking and rolling. Several people did get sick. It poured off and on so…”
Ride muddy creeks and rocky trails beside Denali, with mountain views, friendly guides, hotel pickup, and single or side-by-side ATVs.
“Had a great time in a UTV . You could get muddy and wet! It's not a smooth ride at all...very bouncy, but that's what we expected! A fun time with cool views!”
Fly from Talkeetna near Denali, hear bush-pilot commentary, see glaciers and Moose’s Tooth, and land on Ruth Glacier when weather allows.
“Our Denali tour with glacier landing was changed to a different tour due to bad weather conditions around Denali. No glacier landing and we flew south instead. We were very bummed since the glacier landing was what we were most excited for. But the views on the tour we took were awesome, we saw lots of glaciers. Even saw some Dall sheep on the mountain sides. Matt was our pilot and was great The only negative thing I have to share is the woman at the checkin desk said the plane is heated and if we wanted to keep some of our warmer coats and such there at the office…”
Cruise Kenai Fjords from Seward for glaciers, whales, puffins, and a deli lunch aboard a comfortable catamaran.
“This day was sunny and calm and perfect for the tour. Out of 10 days, two were sunny and we took advantage of both! The crew was fun and professional. Captain Chris was knowledgeable and informed in all the sea life, birds and glaciers. He spent a lot of time searching for orcas…we found a few that didn’t want to be found and a humpback whale. The glaciers were beautiful and we got close enough to observe the calving of the glacier. The day was clear….. perfect! I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the places only accessible by boat. The next day we drove up…”
Review of Denali Park Zipline Adventure, with Alaska Range views, seven ziplines, bridges, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“Super fun experience. Loved the mix of ATV and zipline. Guides were high energy and friendly. Beautiful views of Denali park and mountains.”
Review of Denali Rafting Canyon Wave, a 3.5-hour Nenana River adventure with Class III and IV rapids, guides, gear, and hotel pickup.
“We had a great time and definately a once in a lifetime experience to whitewater raft in Alaska! Beau was our river guide and took great care of us. Certainly a highlight of our Alaskan adventure .”
Review of Talkeetna’s Denali Zipline Tour, with nine ziplines, mountain views, safety tips, pricing, fitness details, and booking advice.
“I did the 3:30 tour and those 2 ladies were the sweetiest and funniest. They were awesome and took their time with us They made our ziplining fun and comfortable. They didn't rush us and made sure we were ok”
Review of Denali’s family-friendly Wilderness Wave rafting trip, with class 2 and 3 rapids, mountain views, wildlife, gear, and booking tips.
“Our guide -Barbie wore a pink tutu and is an outstanding waterman - her words - she is proud of that. A professional guide for 6 years this is her first year in Alaska She is amazing. This would have been 5 stars but about 45 minutes late getting started. But they made up for it with the quality of the float trip”
Review of Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane, with glacier views, pilot commentary, hotel transport, weather tips, and value advice.
“Great trip, by far the best excursion we did in Denali. I would recommend this to anyone coming up. .”
Ride a climate-controlled SHERP through Denali backcountry trails, streams, and lakes with local guides for $249 per person.
“Owner/operator is first rate. Trip was fun, and with his narration and story telling. The vehicles are awesome and fun!”
Review of Denali Highway Jeep Excursion, with mountain views, wildlife chances, guide quality, driving details, value, and practical tips.
“Our guides were great. Very informative. Had a great time on the old Denali Highway. Learned a lot about the area.”
Fly from Talkeetna over Denali, Hunter, Foraker, and vast glaciers, with a guaranteed window seat and optional glacier landing.
“Highly recommend this tour. We did the glacier landing tour and we were lucky that the weather was very good. Stunning views of the mountains and a great pilot. Awesome!”
Ride muddy backcountry trails near Denali, with Alaska Range views, forest paths, riverbeds, guides, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Lots of fun and we loved our guides tator tot and dirt mouth! Loads of fun and very educational about the area and the plants and rocks.”
Explore Denali’s boreal forest with a naturalist, learn about plants and wildlife, and enjoy an easy three-hour walk in a small group.
“We found out that only 5% of people actually explore Denali by getting off the bus and going in. Hiking on foot gave us the opportunity to use all of our senses - we even had a chance to eat wild Alaskan cranberries (lingonberries)!”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
