Outdoor Activities in Alaska

Enjoy a half-day of active wilderness fun in Alaska on a rock climbing and ziplining tour from Skagway. Head up the Klondike Highway to a majestic rock cliff where your guide instructs you on the basics of rock climbing and rappelling. Choose from a number of routes that range from easy to challenging, and take in sweeping views of the Skagway River, White Pass, and the Yukon Route Railway. Next, soar along a zipline course that threads through the lush forest canopy. Includes guide, transportation, and use of equipment.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch (with alligator appetizers) is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

Embark on a moderate, 2-hour hike in Matanuska-Susitna Valley on this full-day tour from Anchorage. During your trek along Matanuska Glacier, pass dramatic blue meltwater pools and ice formations. Capture incredible views of the Alaska Range, the Talkeetna Mountains and the Chugach Mountains, and gain insight into the local geology from a seasoned guide. Finish the hike with a relaxing Alaskan lunch overlooking the glacier. This Matanuska glacier hike comes with gear, safety equipment and hotel transport.

Spend your time in port in Ketchikan on an exhilarating zipline tour. During this shore excursion to Tongass National Forest, you'll soar above a dense canopy of trees at heights up to 135 feet (41 meters) in the air, cross three suspension bridges and look down on salmon-spawning streams and tidal estuaries. As you zoom across 6,000 feet (1,830 meters) of dual-cable ziplines, you'll have the chance to spot wildlife like black bears and bald eagles. This advanced zipline course is limited to nine people per every two guides, providing a small-group experience.

Go further and higher than most glacier treks with this Matanuska excursion. A guide helps you with the more technical features by setting up a rope and anchor system, which allows you to explore more of the glacier than by hiking alone. It's a great way to see the glacier's crevasses, seracs, ice formations, and icefall.

Spend your time in port in Ketchikan exploring the fascinating wilderness of the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Easily accessible from your cruise ship, this 2.5-hour walking tour will teach you about Alaska's diverse ecosystem as you follow an informative guide through the wilderness. Stroll through a beautiful forest, see Alaska's dramatic mountains, and keep and eye out for local wildlife. You'll see a scenic marine estuary and have the opportunity to take striking photos.

Spend a lovely day catching fish out on the Kenai River from Soldotna. Sail down the river in search of King Salmon, Sockeye, Silver Salmon, and trophy Trout that call this area home. Fishing tours are suitable for beginner and advanced anglers of all ages and catches depend on the season.

Choose between a morning and afternoon departure, then set out on a 3.5-hour Everglades swamp adventure. Bordering the famous Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park equal their more-famous counterpart in biodiversity and scale. Spot more of the wildlife that makes this area famous on a guided walking eco-tour with a naturalist, which will also cover the relationship between humans and the ecosystem and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

The red rock formations of southern Utah are a climber's paradise. Once experienced, they come back again and again. Explore the nooks and crannies of this spectacular landscape and catch that climbing bug that will have you jonesing for more as you learn techniques and work as a team to discover your body's full potential. 

The Turnagain Arm boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of the city of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge about the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a cruise to Portage Glacier are also included on this 5.5-hour tour.

Take some time for fishing in Alaska on this guided tour on the Middle Kenai River. On a drift boat, you'll travel through Kenai National Wildlife Refuge for the chance to practice your fly fishing and spin fishing skills. Please note, you must obtain your own fishing license.

Explore the Shark Valley region of Everglades National Park on this guided, 2-hour tram tour. See the famous 'River of Grass' and the wildlife within it, like alligators, crocodiles, birds and more. Learn about the ecosystem of this world-renowned wetlands from the accompanying naturalist guide. And enjoy the panoramic view of the Everglades from the top of a 45-foot-high observation deck. A National Park entrance fee is extra.

Walk on an Alaskan glacier on this day trip from Anchorage to the Matanuska Glacier. With an instructional guide and provided mountaineering equipment (crampons and a pole), you'll 'walk on water' as you hike across the ice. Check out physical features such as seracs, crevasses, and ice formations, and enjoy a view of an ice fall.

Ride an electric bike to the end of Ketchikan's 'road to nowhere' and then hike thorough a wildlife-rich rain forest on this combo eco-tour. Pedal from the marina to the end of the island's paved road system on a battery-powered bike, and then dismount to trek through the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, following a trail that passes an active salmon-spawning stream, a waterfall, beach views, and dense foliage that's home to an array of native Alaskan wildlife.

Escape to a winter wonderland at the Chena Lakes Recreation Area on this 2-hour snowshoe tour from Fairbanks. As a guide takes you over snow-covered trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife such as moose, birds, snowshoe hare and foxes. Explore forests and frozen lakes in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family.

If you're thinking, "Zipline tour? Been there, done that," maybe you just need to up the ante. This thrilling zipline tour in Tongass National Forest will have you flying through an Alaskan rainforest canopy at heights up to 135 feet (41 meters) above ground. Across 6,000 feet (1,830 meters) of dual-line cables and three hanging bridges, you'll have unique vantage points to look for bears feeding on salmon and watch bald eagles soar through the sky. This exciting experience from Ketchikan is limited to nine people per group so you can enjoy personalized attention from your guides.

Discover Angel Rock on this 5-hour guided hiking trip to the Chena River State Recreation Area from Fairbanks. This moderate 3.5-mile loop is one of the most popular trails in the Interior of Alaska, and provides stunning views of Angel Creek Valley and the Chena River. A guide leads you to scenic vista points and explains the local geology. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as moose and grouse, and learn about the granite formations called tors that you see along the way. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Go deep in the Alaskan wilderness on this Mendenhall Glacier trek. Professional guides help you navigate challenging terrain during an 8-mile (13-km) hike that rewards you with incredible views of Mendenhall Lake, rain forest, and otherworldly glacial formations. All adventurous types are welcome on this unique experience, limited to 12 people, but hikers need to be in shape. A highlight: The chance to explore ice caves and surrounding features created by ice flow.

Explore the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier on this 5.5-hour adventure tour from Alaska's capital city, Juneau. Paddle out on the iceberg-covered Mendenhall Lake for about an hour until you reach Mendenhall Glacier. Then, spend about an hour to an hour and a half on the glacier. Afterward, paddle back to your starting point, and warm up with a hot beverage once you reach the shore.

Speed through winter landscapes on this 90-minute snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on remote mountain trails leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and wind down your adrenaline with a warm beverage, along with some snacks.