Alaska
Super-sized wilderness
If you thought everything about the USA was big, well, Alaska is just... bigger.
It's the country's largest state, home to both the country’s biggest national park, Wrangell-St Elias, and highest peak, Denali.
Everything here is on an epic scale and there's adventure everywhere you look. You can paddle across silent fjords with snowy peaks towering above you, watch huge grizzlies pluck glistening salmon from icy rivers, hear the howl of wolves from your cabin in the dark of night and gaze skywards at the shimmering fireworks of the Northern Lights.
There are few roads, so you'll need to hop aboard a light plane to enter the wilderness where musk oxen, grey wolves, bears and caribou roam wild and free. Alaska is a place to encounter nature in all its raw, ethereal beauty ‒ and perhaps to find yourself again as you do so.
Alaska's national parks
Alaska's best national parks and how to visit them
There’s the great outdoors and then there’s the wilderness. And then, in a category all of its own, there’s Alaska. Just over two million tourists visit Alaska each year: a drop in the ocean for a space that is larger than the next three states combined...read more
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Prince William Sound, Chugach & Denali
Hiking, kayaking, backpacking & ice climbing
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Anchorage
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Turquoise Lake
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Chugach National Forest
Extending for roughly 495,000 acres north, south and east of Anchorage and connected to the Southcentral Alaska road network, Chugach State Park is one of the state’s more accessible adventure spots... -
Noatak National Preserve
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Kongakut River
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Kobuk Valley National Park
Located entirely above the Arctic Circle in the western Brooks Range, Kobuk Valley National Park is a broad valley encircled by the Baird and Waring mountain ranges, with the Kobuk River snaking through its middle for 61 miles... -
Aleutian Islands
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Katmai National Park
Broad river flats, looming mountains, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes; the stunning, desolate remains of the 20th century's largest volcanic eruption... -
Denali National Park
Denali National Park and Preserve is a sprawling, 6-million-acre land of snow-clad peaks, tundra-carpeted hills and rushing glacier-fed creeks... -
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
If you live in or near Anchorage and want a quick day of bear viewing, you head for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, which is just a short hour's flight away... -
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
If you think of sprawling coastal plains and seemingly endless streams of caribou, you're probably thinking of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR to locals)... -
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Although it's one of the most visited parks in the Arctic, Gates of the Arctic is still populated by far more caribou and birds than human visitors... -
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park And Preserve
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Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park
Prince William Sound (PWS) sits in a calm, well-sheltered inlet on the Gulf of Alaska... -
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
The six-mile-wide caldera in the heart of Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve showcases what's left when a mountain literally blows its top... -
Fairbanks
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Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
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Matanuska Glacier
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Bering Land Bridge National Monument
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Cape Krusenstern National Monument
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Kenai Fjords National Park
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Talkeetna Mountains
Nestled between the Alaska Range and the Chugach Mountains, Talkeetna offers rugged trails and remote areas dense with glaciers...
Places to go in Alaska
Alaska Tours
Turquoise Kayak and Hike
Lake Clark multisport adventure
7 daysFrom $3,850| Anchorage, Turquoise Lake, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve | |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
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Turquoise Kayak and Hike
Lake Clark multisport adventure
7 days From $3,850 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Turquoise Lake, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
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May - August |
Guarded by 8,000’ peaks to the east, and endless tundra to the west, Turquoise Lake is nestled between Telaquana Lake and Twin Lakes, in the heart of Lake Clark National Park. This 7-day adventure gives anyone looking for an all-inclusive wilderness hiking experience the chance to thoroughly explore one of Alaska’s most amazing and beautiful watersheds; kayaking the turquoise waters, hiking to the edges of mighty glaciers, and exploring the hillsides searching for a glimpse of the many animals that call this place home. With kayaks based at Turquoise Lake you can hike both the east end and west end of the lake, with the option to do morning or evening paddles from camp.
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Accommodation |
5 nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. You'll stay in a cabin for your final night. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
All meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on the final day of the itinerary. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
Ground Transportation to Merrill Field on day 1 |
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Internal flights |
Round trip bush and float plane flight transportation from Anchorage to Port Alsworth |
Denali Unexplored
Basecamp hiking in Denali National Park
4 daysFrom $2,199| Anchorage, Denali National Park, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes | |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Denali Unexplored
Basecamp hiking in Denali National Park
4 days From $2,199 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Denali National Park, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Strenuous |
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June - September |
Denali is America’s quintessential National Park. While most visitors experience the park via its main northern corridor, the Denali Park Road, the south side of the park sees little annual visitation and remains completely road-less and virtually unexplored. Accessing the park by bush plane from Talkeetna, Alaska, your first treat will be a phenomenal floatplane flight up the Ruth glacier near Denali. You’ll then spend 3-days and 3-nights camping and hiking Denali’s wild side from the comfort of a wilderness basecamp situated on the edge of the mighty Ruth Glacier, and only 17 miles from the summit of North America's highest peak. Your wilderness camp, near the shore of a small glacial lake, puts you right in the epicenter of the Alaska Range and in a place where you will feel humbled by the scale and majesty of Denali National Park.
With a light daypack, you’ll spend your days hiking miles of vast tundra and exploring the seemingly endless glaciers; returning to camp each evening for a delicious feast under the midnight sun. See Denali in a way that few ever have, and experience Denali Unexplored!
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Accommodation |
Three nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
All meals from lunch on day one through lunch on the final day of the itinerary. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
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Alaska Multisport Adventure
Prince William Sound, Chugach and Denali National Park
9 daysFrom $4,395| Anchorage, Chugach National Forest, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Alaska Multisport Adventure
Prince William Sound, Chugach and Denali National Park
9 days From $4,395 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Chugach National Forest, Denali National Park, Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
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June - September |
This amazing multisport adventure will allow you to experience the best of Alaska by hiking, kayaking, climbing, cruising, and flying through its vast wilderness, all while enjoying the comfort of nightly accommodations in some of Alaska’s most famous lodges and B&Bs, and tent camping at a comfortable Denali basecamp, located in the heart of Denali National Park. If you’re looking to actively experience in the “real” Alaska and want to mix up amazing lodges with a remote camping experience, then this nine-day itinerary is your quintessential adventure.
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Accommodation |
Three nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. Five nights of lodging. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
Most meals included - see itinerary for more details. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
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Noatak River & Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Epic Gates of the Arctic & Kobuk Valley combined tour
12 daysFrom $6,295| Anchorage, Noatak National Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Noatak River & Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Epic Gates of the Arctic & Kobuk Valley combined tour
12 days From $6,295 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Noatak National Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Strenuous |
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June - August |
Spanning from the heart of the Brooks Range to the Chukchi Sea on the western coast of state, the Noatak River is home to abundant wildlife including the 500,000-strong Western Arctic Caribou Herd. The Noatak is also one of the largest wilderness river basins and also one of the longest untouched rivers on earth. With class I & II whitewater, the river is fun for both novice and experienced boaters, and the hiking along the river is simply astounding.
After six days of river life in both Gates of the Arctic and the Noatak National Preserve, you’ll make the bush flight to Kobuk Valley National Park and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes for two full days exploring this oddity of the north. Spend the days traveling this obscure landscape with light daypacks, marveling at the stark contrast from the Noatak River to the barren landscape that makes the sand dunes as marvelous as they are unique.
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Accommodation |
10 nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. Lodging on the night one at the Pikes Waterfront Lodge. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
All meals from dinner on day one through lunch on the final day of the itinerary. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
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Internal flights |
One way commercial flight from Kotzebue to Anchorage. |
Bear Trekking in Katmai National Park
Alaska’s most unique bear viewing trip
5 daysFrom $3,995| Anchorage, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Bear Trekking in Katmai National Park
Alaska’s most unique bear viewing trip
5 days From $3,995 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
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August - September |
Alaska’s most unique bear viewing trip! This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is truly a multi-sensory experience for the adventurer looking to view, photograph and admire North America’s most magnificent big game animal. From your comfortable camp (one that we’ve made bear resistant by surrounding with an electric fence), we spend three full days watching the world famous bears of Katmai National Park in a true wilderness setting.
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Accommodation |
3 nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. Lodging on the final night at the Farm Lodge on Lake Clark. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
All meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on the final day of the itinerary. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
Ground Transportation to Merrill Field on day 1. |
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Internal flights |
Roundtrip bush flight transportation from Anchorage to Port Alsworth. |
Twin Lakes Paddle
Explore the magic of Lake Clark's Twin Lakes
7 daysFrom $3,750| Anchorage, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve | |
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Small group tour |
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Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Twin Lakes Paddle
Explore the magic of Lake Clark's Twin Lakes
7 days From $3,750 per person By Alaska Alpine Adventures| Destinations | Anchorage, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour |
| Physical Level | Strenuous |
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May - August |
Twin Lakes exudes the truest essence of Lake Clark National Park; a wilderness nirvana, where the allure of living a more simple life, in tune with nature and the changing seasons will certainly captivate you. With inflatable kayaks providing unlimited access to the waterways, you’ll paddle and camp along the shorelines of both Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. Along the way you’ll stop to stretch your legs hiking into the valleys of Hope and Beech Creeks, climbing into Low Pass, and making a loop through the curiously named Death Valley. These day hikes offer a nice compliment to the clear water kayaking and offer amazing views of the Twin Lakes basin!
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Accommodation |
Five nights camping. All equipment provided: expedition quality tents, group tarps, all cooking equipment & eating utensils, basecamp privy with toilet supplies. Lodging on the night six at the Farm Lodge on Lake Clark. |
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Guided excursions |
Professional guide service at a maximum 4:1 guest to guide ratio. |
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All meals |
All meals from lunch on day one through lunch on the final day of the itinerary. Breakfasts include steel cut oats, scrambles, homemade granola and cereal, locally roasted coffee, assorted tea and cocoa. Lunches could include an Italian club torta sandwich, asiago bagels and Alaska lox, a curried tuna pita, crackers with genoa salami with a roasted red pepper goat cheese spread. Snack mixes and energy bars available throughout the day. Dinners could include pasta carbonara, Alaska reindeer rotini, chicken and chipotle enchiladas, and more. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for on request. |
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Ground transfers |
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