10 Best Things To Do In Alaska 2026 | Top10Adventures®

Welcome to Alaska

Alaska, north of Canada on the northwest extremity of the Pacific Coast, is the largest U.S. state and one of the youngest, admitted in 1959 as the 49th state. It is the most sparsely populated state by area, and hundreds of thousands of square miles of pristine wilderness are scattered with just a few populated areas and a couple of small cities. Anchorage, the largest city, has a population of about 290,000, and wild mountain wilderness begins just outside the city. Alaskan attractions include breathtakingly remote natural landscapes and incredible wildlife on land and in the sea, many Native American cultures, some of the world’s best fishing, and an endless variety of outdoor activities.

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Things To Do In Alaska

Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour

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Anchorage, USA

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Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour

Step aboard Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour for a one-of-a-kind adventure that goes far beyond sightseeing. Over the course of 1.5 to 2 hours, you’ll...

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Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

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Anchorage, USA

4.7 (2,722)

Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

All Aboard, Anchorage’s favorite city tour! Hop on our fully narrated trolley tour as we travel 15 miles through Anchorage's most scenic and historic sites....

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Juneau Underground Gold Mine and Panning Experience

Juneau, USA

4.7 (265)

Juneau Underground Gold Mine and Panning Experience

This experience takes you to the only underground GOLD mine tour in the state of Alaska. Underground Juneau Gold is a unique tour of what...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation

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2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation

4.7 (265)

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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

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Anchorage, USA

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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly...

14 hours 30 minutes

14 hours 30 minutes

14 hours 30 minutes

4.7 (375)

~~$226~~
$225

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

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Anchorage, USA

4.9 (3,170)

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor...

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4.9 (3,170)

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$198.99

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

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Anchorage, USA

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

If getting an up-close look at Alaska’s iconic animals in a natural sanctuary setting is high on your list, this tour is an absolute must....

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4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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$148

Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

Fairbanks, USA

5.0 (846)

Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

Slip on your heated helmet and hit the gas--we are headed through Alaska's winter playground. This 1 hour guided tour takes place on the outskirts of...

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$178

Juneau City Tour

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Juneau, USA

4.7 (301)

Juneau City Tour

Come along on a guided journey through Historic Downtown Juneau on a bus, led by our knowledgeable guides. Explore downtown highlights and discover the origins...

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Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA

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Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA

Taking off from the Alaska Glacier Lodge in the Mat-Su Valley to the Knik Glacier (5 miles wide by 29 miles long!). We land right...

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2.5 Hour Tour in Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley

Ketchikan, USA

4.7 (237)

2.5 Hour Tour in Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley

Are you looking to see the best of Ketchikan in a short time with hopes of wildlife? The Tongass Trolley tour is for you! Enjoy...

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4.7 (237)

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Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

Juneau, USA

4.6 (652)

Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

Specially designed for guests coming on cruise ships! This is a 3 hour Tour. We meet at the downtown cruise ship dock. Enjoy the 30...

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4.6 (652)

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$78

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Anchorage, USA

4.6 (858)

Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

Experience Anchorage beyond typical sightseeing on this immersive, locally guided city tour. Discover Alaskan history, local stories, aviation, and dramatic natural landscapes—all in one thoughtfully...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

4.6 (858)

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$68

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Juneau City Tour

janicesT7774PT, Jul 2026

Great relaxing trip!

Alicia was a delight. Enjoyed hearing local facts about the area.

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Mendenhall Glacier Express

albertgE3961FM, Jul 2026

Pictures doesn’t do the tour justice.

The trip was awesome. Archie, our driver was a lot of fun. He was knowledgeable about the area and told us what to expect at the glacier and waterfalls.

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Mendenhall Glacier Express

668janetg, Jul 2026

Beautiful day to see the glacier and falls

Aiden the bus driver kept us amused for the trip up to the site and then back. Thanks Aiden! The bus was about 15 minutes late picking us up at the beginning, but right on time picking us up for the return trip. The park is lovely; we hiked the Nugget Falls Trail, which is an easy path 3/4 mile long out to the magnificent falls and then back. A lovely outing!

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Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing – 60 mins – ANCHORAGE AREA

danlQ8844KV, Jul 2026

Best part of our 2 week Alaska expedition

This was an amazing experience. We stopped on a mountain peak for an overall view, then as close as we could safely get to the face of the 120' glacier and then right next to a blue pool in the middle of the glacier. I was in absolute awe. Out pilot, Steve, was super-friendly and seemed to enjoy the trip as much as we did. All of the staff were terrific. The equipment appeared to be new and very well maintain. We felt completely safe. I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you have time time when you are in Anchorage, DO THIS!

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Juneau City Tour

Heather_P, Jul 2026

Exceptional tour

Alicia was great and surprises the whole tour! Very informative for not a lot of money! Thanks Alicia!

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Anchorage Trolley’s 1-Hour City Tour

Karen_D, Jul 2026

Informative tour

Cyrus was phenomenal. He was funny and engaging. Very knowledgeable on the history of the area. Highly recommend

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Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Andrew_V, Jul 2026

Wow

Great crew Great views The notice on rough seas is "real" - assume it varies .... but we had some rough times.... but a WOW... whales ... up close glacier - etc ...

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Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

749machellet, Jul 2026

Exciting experience

It was worth the cost. Great guide and captain. Shared good information about the area and the whales. Knowledge about the different whales we saw.

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Riverboat Discovery Tour

Katha_S, Jul 2026

Don’t miss!

Absolutely fantastic tour! It is incredibly well conceived and managed, and all staff members were pleasant and knowledgable. Highly recommend.

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Anchorage Trolley’s 1-Hour City Tour

IndianaTraveler11, Jul 2026

Wonderful Trolley Ride

We had a wonderful Trolley ride through Anchorage. Our tour guide was Alice (a local) and was fabulous. We really enjoyed our trip. We highly recommend this activity. You get to see several locations and hear the history and get great recommendations on things to see and do and places to eat.

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Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

mcamp71, Jul 2026

Informative and entertaining!

This tour was so much fun and incredibly informative! Vinny is an excellent storyteller who shared fascinating history and insights about Anchorage throughout the tour. He made plenty of stops along the way, giving us lots of time to get out, explore, and take photos without feeling rushed.If you have some free time in Anchorage, I highly recommend this tour—and if you can, ask for Vinny. He made the experience unforgettable!

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Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

ScottR135, Jul 2026

Beautiful whale watching and Glacier viewing

We booked the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour through our Travel Agent and we were sure glad that we did! Everything was fantastic. We connected with our tour at the cruise ship dock. The meeting place was easy to find and it was easy to connect.We took the tour bus from downtown Juneau about 20 minutes to Auke Bay where the Whale Watcher boats were. The boars were enclosed with comfortable seats. We had a smaller group - about 10 people so that made it quite nice when we were looking for wildlife.We were out about 2 hours and we were fortunate to view seals as well as a couple of spouting whales. Towards the end of the trip, we were really fortunate to see breaching whales - a mama and baby humpback!Our Captain, Austin, and our Naturalist, Nellie (?), were amazing. Captain Austin provided a safe and comfortable trip and Nellie was really knowledgeable.After the Whale Watching, we drove by bus some 10 minutes to Mendenhall Glacier. You are not able to get close to the glacier itself but the views from the Visitor Center were amazing. We also took a 1 mile hike to Nugget Falls which was an easy path. We then returned back to the meeting point in Juneau.I would highly recommend taking this tour with Dolphin Jet Boat Tours.

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Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery

johnmV5103VQ, Jul 2026

Great views great people great food

Beautiful weather perfect outing before getting on our ship. Lodge was historic and pristine. Great location to enjoy a glass of wine and a beer with my wife. Salmon and sides were very good and the staff are very kind and knowledgeable. Beautiful to see the mountains and glaciers from above.

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Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

Cynthia_C, Jul 2026

Excellent and entertaining

It was a fun way to see the city and learn about its history. It was a rainy day and it was a great alternative to walking in the rain all day. Our guide John was super funny and entertaining. Made me want to have a beer with him to hear more about his 40+ years living in Alaska

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Musher’s Camp® & Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau Alaska

Dawn_C, Jul 2026

Awesome experience! We...

Awesome experience! We knew that our toddler and my mom wouldn’t be able to do the sledding on the glacier option. This was the perfect way to experience dog sledding and spend time with the dogs. Cuddling the puppies was definitely a highlight as well.

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5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration

Tracy_S, Jul 2026

Excellent informative...

Excellent informative narration while viewing amazing vistas. Qualified pilots woth friendly staff members.

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Alaska Attractions

Port of Ketchikan

Port of Ketchikan 60 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Resurrection Bay

Resurrection Bay 27 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Earthquake Park

Earthquake Park 22 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 59 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Tongass National Forest

Tongass National Forest 25 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park 22 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Nugget Falls

Nugget Falls 41 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Portage Glacier

Portage Glacier 24 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve 17 Tours & Activities Oahu, USA

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