Alaska Activities
Handpicked Alaska is a travel agency that offers fully customizable independent trips to Alaska. Our services include arranging hotels, rental cars, and activities. Below, you will find a list of some activities you can include in your package trip to Alaska with us. However, you are not limited to these activities. If there is something specific you dream of doing on your trip to Alaska that is not listed here, we will do our best to arrange it!
Brown Bear Viewing
An Alaska brown bear expedition is an activity that will create memories for a lifetime. Guided trips take place in one of two remote national parks – Katmai or Lake Clark – depending on the month and the tour. Guests typically travel by float planes, which offer a rewarding bird’s eye view of the terrain below. The adventure includes an experienced pilot and naturalist guide who safely navigates visitors through Bear Country.
Read more about bear viewing at Brooks Falls.
Duration: Between 7 and 9 hours
Cost: Starting from $1300 per person, dependent on location, length, and company
Note:
Up to a 50% deposit is required when booking. The cancellation policy is very strict.
There are weight restrictions for passengers.
If the expedition is canceled due to bad weather, guests will receive a full refund.
Helicopter Flightseeing with Glacier Dog Sledding
Experience Alaska with a short and spectacular helicopter flight to the dog sledding base on the glacier. From there, guests set off on a dog sled ride. Visitors can meet the dogs, including puppies, talk with the mushers, and even ride on a dog sled of their own. This is a highly popular activity and one of the top choices for our guests in 2024.
Read more about glacier dog sledding tours.
Duration: Around 1.5 to 2 hours
Cost: Starting from $650 per person
Note:
The client's weight is required for booking.
If the tour is canceled due to bad weather, guests will receive a full refund.
There is a possibility of extending the tour with an additional glacier landing.
Denali Flightseeing with Glacier Landing
Sightseeing flights depart from Talkeetna and offer passengers an unforgettable experience. Visitors have the opportunity to see the most spectacular mountain in North America up close and experience landing on one of the glaciers hidden among the peaks. Each passenger has a window seat, and experienced pilots make the flight more enjoyable with their exciting stories.
Read more about Denali flightseeing tours.
Duration: Around 1.5 to 3.5 hours
Cost: Starting from $420 per person, dependent upon the length of the flight and selected route
Note:
The client’s weight is required for booking.
If the tour is canceled due to bad weather, guests will receive a full refund.
Sightseeing flights can also take place from other locations in Alaska.
Wildlife Cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park
This is one of the main attractions in Alaska that we try to include in every itinerary. Boats depart from Seward, and tours typically run for about 6 hours. The larger decks can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people, and lunch and snacks are served during the trip. During the cruise, participants have the opportunity to see numerous animals, including humpback whales, killer whales, puffins, and sea lions, as well as spectacular glaciers.
Duration: Around 6 hours
Cost: Starting from $220 per person
Note:
It is possible to organize a private cruise on a smaller boat (the price will be higher).
It is possible to choose a longer or shorter tour.
Bus Tour in Denali National Park
To protect the animals that live in Denali National Park, the only way to enter is by private motor coach. The trip lasts 5 to 6 hours. During the journey, the drivers stop at many viewpoints to observe landscapes and wildlife. Denali National Park offers bus rides with a guide and narrator (which is more expensive) or without one.
Read more about planning a trip to Denali National Park.
Duration: Around 6 hours
Cost: Starting from $40 (East Fork Transit Bus) to $200 (Tundra Wilderness Tour) per person
Note:
Morning tours can start as early as 4:45 AM. Participants will learn their departure time two days before the tour.
Guided tours sell out quickly.
Guided Fishing Expedition
Alaska is a great destination for summer fishing enthusiasts. Fishing tours always come with a local guide who takes guests to prime locations. The trips can be customized to meet the guests' specific expectations and dreams.
Duration: Around 4 to 6 hours
Cost: Starting from $250 per person
Note:
The exact departure time and meeting location will be shared the day prior to the trip.
Guests must purchase a fishing license for the date of their trip.
It’s possible to fish for salmon in different parts of the state.
It is also possible to fish for halibut.
Guided Kayaking
Working with the best kayaking companies in Alaska enables us to offer a variety of trips suitable for all skill levels and abilities. Our guests can enjoy kayaking trips on local lakes, several hours of kayaking among icebergs, or longer and more challenging ocean kayaking trips, all accompanied by a local guide.
Duration: Between 2 to 8 hours
Cost: Starting from $350 per person
Alaska Railroad and Glacier Rafting
This trip allows you to combine two great attractions in one day. The Glacier Discovery Train with the Alaska Railroad travels along Alaska’s most scenic rail route to Spencer Glacier. Passengers disembark at a backcountry stop for a rafting float trip through the icebergs and down the Placer River.
Duration: Around 7 to 8 hours
Cost: Starting from $350 per person
Note:
It is possible to take a trip that only includes travel on the Alaska Railroad.
On some routes, it is possible to purchase a 1st class ticket.
The tour takes place in all types of weather conditions.
Strict cancellation policies apply (we always recommend purchasing travel insurance).
Glacier Trekking on the Matanuska Glacier
Glacier trekking is a popular activity among our guests. The length of the trip varies depending on the selected tour. The treks are led by experienced guides who ensure the safety of the guests while also sharing exciting and valuable information about Alaska's glaciers.
Read more about visiting the Matanuska Glacier.
Duration: Between 3 to 8 hours
Cost: Starting from $140 per person
Note:
It is possible to join a tour that includes ice climbing.
It is possible to book a private trek for larger groups.
Taking a helicopter flight to a remote part of the glacier is possible.
Other Activities
Flight north of the Arctic Circle? ATV trip to a remote glacier? Northern lights hunting? Gold panning? Visiting Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If there is something that you dream of doing on your trip to Alaska, contact us, and we will find a way to arrange it!
*Please note: We do not arrange travel bookings for individual activities. We only offer customized full-package itineraries.
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