Experience the Wonder and Adventure
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f you love outdoor adventures, Alaska is the weekend getaway for you. There are many excursions to choose from, ranging from half- to full-day tours.
Full-Day Adventures
Anchorage: There are a number of activities within reach of this main city, including opportunities to see wildlife; to explore glaciers, mountains, and lakes; and even to go out on an ocean cruise alongside Portage Glacier. Fairbanks: Going north, you can explore the Arctic Circle with a number of tours by air or land. See landmarks including the TransAlaska Pipeline or the Yukon River.
(Christoph Strässler, cropped)
Stop in the town of Joy to wait for the appearance of the aurora borealis. Seward: Consider going on the Bear Glacier Kayaking, Jet Boat, and Helicopter Tour. A jet boat speeds you to Bear Glacier––the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. From there, you’ll paddle a kayak around massive icebergs and return by helicopter while admiring amazing aerial views of backcountry Alaska and its wildlife.
Half-Day Tours
White Pass Deluxe Tour out of Skagway: A three-hour guided tour winds through Skagway’s downtown area and takes you to the Gold Rush Cemetery. You’ll
Kenai Fjords National Park (Jim Pfeiffenberger, cropped)
