Top Alaska Wildlife Encounters

Auke Bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a half-hour’s ride from Juneau. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a round-trip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a designated meeting point.

See Alaskan wildlife on this whale-watching tour in Hoonah that takes you out onto the waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, where humpback whales arrive each year to feed before heading south for the winter. The Hoonah whale season is roughly May to September. From the boat, you may also spot orcas, seals, and sea otters.

Take in the coastal wilderness of southeastern Alaska from the water with this RIB adventure. Don a waterproof suit, goggles, and gloves and skirt the shoreline to marvel at the pristine coves, natural waterfalls, and the only fjord in North America. Stop to snap photos and spot wildlife plus savor the silence when the captain cuts the motor.

Escape Skagway with a visit to Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines. Board a high-speed catamaran in Skagway and fly through the water to Haines, admiring steep fjord walls and unnamed waterfalls along the way. Meet your naturalist guide at the park entrance, and discover a lake rimmed by snowy mountains, a river bursting with salmon, Tlingit cultural sites, and wildlife including bald eagles, brown bears, and harbor seals.

Capture the wildlife and landscapes of Alaska during this small-group photo tour from Anchorage. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a full-day excursion to Whittier and Girdwood. Learn new photography skills during this itinerary that includes glaciers, waterfalls, and scenic lookout points. Visit top landmarks including the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Bird Creek, and Virgin Creek Falls Trail during this outdoor adventure.

The Seward to Anchorage VIP Tour and Transfer is a tour that has been curated to offer the best and most unique experiences for you for your family or group. We love to provide top-shelf personalized service and experiences so that you can see Alaska your way! With room for up to 12 guests, you'll travel in comfort and style in a fully equipped new Mercedes Sprinter Van, complete with your very own Experienced Alaskan driver-guide. We will pick you up in Seward, and begin the tour to Anchorage. Included is a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with over 250 acres of all the Alaska animals. Short break at Girdwood Station with a stop for optional lunch. We'll spend time in the stunning Portage Valley with a short walk up to Byron Glacier and stop at the Portage Glacier Lodge. A final stop at Beluga Point for photos and watch for Dall Sheep and other wildlife. End with Anchorage's best spots and drop off at your hotel, airport, or place of choice!

Experience the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis during your time in Alaska on this nighttime excursion. Depart from Fairbanks after dark and venture deep into the forest in search of locations with little to no light pollution. Once you find the colorful, dancing lights, your guide captures photos of your group so you can cherish the moments forever.

Don’t leave Alaska without witnessing its most incredible creatures: whales, otters, and more. On this 16-person tour—smaller than most local offerings—you’ll grab a seat in the heated cab or out on the deck, following your captain’s search for wildlife. Beyond the wild Alaskan scenery, you might spot humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, porpoises, and more.

Explore the wilderness outside Anchorage with a local guide who knows where to spot wildlife and gain the best views throughout the year. Enter the Chugach National Forest to search for moose, bear, and other native wildlife. You’ll also visit Glacier Valley, home to several “hanging” glaciers and a lake of pure glacier water.

No need to bundle up in the snow to experience dog sledding—on this private tour, you’ll zip through the Alaskan forest on a two-person dog sled, exploring private trails the pups use for their Iditarod training. Afterward, interact with the champion dogs, ask questions, snack on cookies, take in the view of Denali, and learn all about this timeless Alaskan tradition. (It’s the official Alaska state sport!)

Get a kick out of the Fairbanks Ice Museum and then revitalize your mind and body at Chena Hot Springs on this day trip from Fairbanks. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum filled with displays of ice sculptures, and then warm up at Chena Hot Springs. Surrounded by beautiful Alaskan scenery, immerse yourself in thermal pools of water that soothe sore muscles and aching backs. Enjoy several hours of free time at the rustic lodge resort. Hotel transport included.

While you should definitely go dogsledding at least once when in Alaska, go deeper with a look at the lives of sled dogs on this uncommon tour. Tour a truly off-grid musher's homestead (no running water, no utilities) and see how Alaskans survived in this harsh climate for eons—and how they depended on their dogs. Each dog has their own personality and needs, and, yes, they’ll be ready for photos…and cuddles!

Be one of the very few people on this planet to say that you've dined with reindeer under an Alaskan winter night sky. If the cosmos align, it might be under the aurora borealis (a.k.a. the northern lights), with a milky way backdrop, or under a gentle snow. This one-of-a-kind, truly Alaskan experience includes a hearty northern meal (chile [reindeer or not], sourdough flatbread, and baked potato, with s'mores as a dessert) cooked on an open fire, and bottomless warm beverages to stay toasty. If Jack Frost ever becomes too much, our unique and artistic lodge is the perfect place to warm back up and learn about this eccentric cabin that began as a saloon in the early 1980's. All this is done with our 3 resident reindeer accompanying us along the way, which you'll help feed. Reindeer gotta eat too! This experience is unforgettable and will be sure to leave you entertained, educated, and well fed.

Cover a lot of distance with the help of an electric pedal assist fat bike. Discover the beauty of the Anchorage hillside that is rich with both wildlife and scenery. If you've come to Alaska seeking adventure, this activity will not disappoint ! Our beginning and ending point are within a 1/2 hour drive from the airport, and our tour will deliver some of the best that Alaska has to offer.

This is a Tour that no other Company in the World offers. You will be sailing and enjoying the Alaskan wilderness. Each day is unknown because the climate here is so unpredictable. But we always make the best with what we have got. We offer options for tours such as Extreme to Luxury Adventurer Making our way from Ketchikan, Alaska unique areas of the Tongass National Forrest. Wild Berries and Glacier Filtered water along with Amazing hikes and Getting as close as we can to Humpback Whales and Orcas. All guides Carry safety equipment during the entire trip. GPS and Coastguard communication equipment ensures all passengers safety. Come get the experience your friends will being wishing they took. This Tour is fully customizable so the outline i offer is just a guide. I can make this tour as extreme or as laid back as you want it.

This is the most easy and accessible opportunity to have an up-close and personal interaction with these magical creatures - reindeer! Reindeer have all kinds of incredible adaptations that make them so unique and interesting, not least of which being, their big hairy lips that you'll see as they munch the leaves, lichen, and feed that you offer them. You'll learn all kinds of other fascinating facts about reindeer and have all kinds of wonderful photo opportunities throughout this experience.