Alaska Official State Vacation Planner - 2024
Adventure Awaits
2023-09-28 09:06:06
No matter your speed, style, or the season, a wide range of activities and guided tours abound throughout Alaska. From chilling in the hot springs to paddling blue-green waters and mountaineering to snow-capped summits, there’s an adventure out here for any skill level and traveler.
SIGHTSEEING & TOURS BY EXPERIENCE LEVEL
The difficulty and experience of the following activities will vary depending on location, season, and whether you are guided or unguided.
EASYGOING & UNDEMANDING
For a healthy dose of scenery and movement, these activities are considered the most accessible and relaxed of the bunch. Either way, link up with a friend or get the whole family involved–these fun-filled pursuits are meant to be enjoyed at almost any age.
• SNOWSHOEING
• OUTDOOR HOT SPRINGS & SPAS
• E-BIKING
• DOG SLEDDING
• CULINARY TOURS
• ICE FISHING
• RAILROAD DAY TRIPS
• DAY CRUISES
• HISTORY & CULTURE TOURS
• GOLD PANNING
• PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
MODERATE TO INTERMEDIATE
These exciting activities are a bit more active–requiring a little more energy and adventure–but still very adaptable and family-friendly.
• HIKING & GLACIER TREKKING
• ZIPLINING
• SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
• KAYAKING & RAFTING
• ATVING & 4-WHEELING
• MOUNTAIN BIKING & FAT TIRE BIKING
• FLIGHTSEEING & HELICOPTER TOURS
• FISHING CHARTERS
EXTREME SPORT READY
Thrilling and challenging, these activities should be left to experienced outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen who are well-versed in extreme pursuits. Action and adventure sports involve higher risk and are best done with a local guide, group, or fellow adrenaline junkie.
• BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & HELI-SKIING
• SURFING
• PACKRAFTING
• BACKCOUNTRY TREKKING & MOUNTAINEERING
• SCUBA DIVING
• ICE CLIMBING
WANT TO FIND MORE ADVENTURE?
Head to TravelAlaska.com/Things-To-Do to find more things to do out and about in Alaska!
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