Day Trips & Excursions in Alaska

Jackson Hole is one of the best places for exploring Grand Teton National Park, and this guided tour lets you experience many of the park's most popular sights. Gaze at the waters of Jenny Lake and photograph Mormon Row, and search for wildlife at Oxbow Bend Turnout while admiring the panoramic views. See the mountains reflected in Jackson Lake and stop at Glacial View turnout, all while receiving expert commentary and history from a knowledgeable guide.

Go deep into the Alaskan wilderness to a protected wildlife site with the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. This bucket-list day trip to Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area includes a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and a kayak paddle through Windfall Harbor. An informative guide takes your small group of no more than 10 people into the woods to observe brown bears romping in the meadows and catching salmon in rivers. The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area issues a limited number of visitation permits, exclusively to tour operators. Avoid disappointment by booking this tour well in advance.

Journey to the remote, glacier-carved Northwestern Fjord in the Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day small-vessel cruise from Seward. Pass through Resurrection Bay, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Resurrection, Granite Pass, and Harris Bay. Whether you're a birder or whale-watching enthusiast, you'll likely to snap plenty of photos of humpbacks, orcas, Steller sea lions, seabirds and more. Watch for glacial calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. Light breakfast and lunch are included on board.

There’s a special beauty to Grand Teton National Park in the snowy silence of winter, free of the summertime crowds. On this Grand Teton day trip from Jackson Hole, an informative guide will help you search for bison and bighorn sheep, and you could also see moose, coyotes, eagles, or even wolves. In addition to searching for animals in the wild, you’ll visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art as well as the National Elk Refuge, where you’ll ride past herds of powerful elk on a comfortable, horse-drawn sleigh.

On this guided scenic day tour from Phoenix, you will not only take in the breathtaking landscapes of this desert playground with plenty of photo opportunities, but you will explore ancient Native American ruins. With plenty of free time in Sedona to explore on foot, you might check out some art galleries, do some souvenir shopping, or even get a psychic reading.

Journey to the ancient Anasazi ruins of a time gone by on this private trip to Bandelier National Park from Santa Fe. Explore the cave dwellings and climb ladders for a look into their homes on the sunny side of Frijoles Canyon. Also, visit the Valles Caldera, the site of a 2-million-year-old volcano that sits on the top of the Jemez mountains. All necessary entry fees plus a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

The Grand Teton National Park is even more enchanting in the winter months, with its mountainous landscapes covered in snow. On this evening tour, explore the park's remote trails in a 4x4, experience the natural wonders free from the summer crowds, and look out for native wildlife including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, wolves, and coyotes.

Cody, Wyoming is a jumping off point for adventures in America's West, and this self guided drive of Grand Teton National Park takes you mile by mile from Jackson Lake to the most popular spots in the Tetons. Move at whichever pace you choose and the speed that feels right for your group, and visit spots such as Jenny Lake and scenic Mormon Row. Along the way you might see wildlife like moose, buffalo, or elk, and you'll also learn the history and unique geology of this famous American landmark.

Take a break from Las Vegas with a day trip to Grand Canyon National Park, stopping by Hoover Dam and Historic Route 66 on the way. When you arrive at the canyon, you'll have free time to explore trails and viewpoints, marveling at the red rock landscape down to the Colorado River.

Explore the Grand Canyon with this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure around the South Rim. Beginning in Las Vegas, travel through the Mojave Desert and Black Mountains en route to the Grand Canyon's South Rim for an entertaining and educational 3-hour tour. See a number of different panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from the expert tour guide. Lunch, bottled water and Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Alaska's Arctic on a 16-hour tour from Fairbanks. Travel on the famous Dalton Highway and see the Arctic Circle, Yukon River, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and miles of rugged Alaskan wilderness. Hear commentary from your guide about the region's history and environment, and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate when you cross the Arctic Circle. Perfect for travelers who want to experience this far northern landscape and reach the Arctic Circle, this tour is also a photographer's delight. Includes guide and transportation from central Fairbanks.

Explore Death Valley on this full-day trip from Las Vegas. With a guide, travel through the scenic Mojave Desert. Visit the Ubehebe Crater, the remnants of a long-ago imploded volcano. Learn about the history of Death Valley at the Furnace Creek Ranch, then travel to Badwater and the Rhyolite Ghost Town. Breakfast, boxed lunch, and round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas hotels are included.

Discover the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere while visiting Death Valley National Park, the largest National Park in the US, on this full-day excursion from Las Vegas. Travel on board a custom-built Tour Trekker vehicle to one of the most desolate places on earth. Learn about Death Valley's history, landscape and wildlife, plus the urban legends of ghost towns and long-abandoned gold mines along the way. Also, see other desert highlights like Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and more. Lunch, bottled water and a hotel pickup/drop-off are included.

Enjoy adventures away from Fairbanks as you discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alaskan wilderness. Walk along the thundering Yukon River, and hike above the tree line of Finger Mountain for gorgeous views. At the Arctic Circle take a commemorative photo, and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest pipelines. Enjoy live commentary and hotel transport on this full-day tour.

Explore one of the seven wonders of the world - the Grand Canyon - on this 15-hour day trip to the south rim from Las Vegas. With included transport to and from the Strip, you can easily plan this day trip into your Las Vegas getaway. This tour is also one of the only to make a stop at the National Geographic Visitor Center. See the center's exhibits and photo galleries before making your way to the Grand Canyon National Park where you can take in views from three lookout points.

Discover the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at Death Valley National Park, the largest National Park in the US, on this guided, full-day excursion from Las Vegas. Travel on board an air-conditioned motorcoach to one of the most desolate places on earth. Learn about Death Valley's history, landscape and wildlife along the way. Also, see other desert highlights like Furnace Creek, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and much more. All entrance fees plus lunch, bottled water, snacks and a Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the Grand Canyon National Park on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure tour around the South Rim. Beginning in Las Vegas, travel to the Grand Canyon's South Rim and the National Geographic Visitor Center. See panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from your guide. Upgrade to include an IMAX movie and/or 2-hour tour of the canyon rim by Jeep or a scenic helicopter flight. Lunch and a Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Travel the famous Dalton Highway on this 16-hour Arctic Circle drive. Visit the Yukon River, stop by the Arctic Circle Trading Post, and get views of the tundra landscape. Learn about life in rural Alaska through your guide's commentary; departure from a meeting point in Fairbanks.

On this Grand Teton day trip from Jackson Hole, experience one of America's most astounding landscapes from the comfort of a coach vehicle. In between views of the jagged Teton Range and a visit to the shores of Jenny Lake, you'll learn the geology and history of the Tetons from your knowledgeable local guide. You'll also visit Menor's Ferry and Chapel of the Transfiguration - both are on the US National Register of Historic Places. Bonus: You could even spot moose, beavers, or eagles on a guided walk.

Explore the most popular areas of the Grand Canyon on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure around the South Rim. Beginning in Las Vegas, travel past Hoover Dam, Eldorado Canyon State Park and famous Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona en route to the Grand Canyon's South Rim for an entertaining and educational 3-hour tour. See a number of different panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from the expert tour guide. Continental breakfast, lunch, bottled water and Las Vegas hotel pickup/drop-off included.