Alaska Excursions

It is often said that Alaska is too big to see and experience in one lifetime, let alone a single vacation. All the more important to enlist the help of a local expert. Our Guest Services Hosts are experts in activities and adventure. Enhance your vacation with optional excursions — we offer everything from mild to wild! So, whether you are landing on a glacier or kayaking across a tranquil bay surrounded by snow-capped peaks, you will find more of the Alaska you came to see.

Take a look at our collection of articles about activities and adventures. Perhaps one of them may inspire you.

Alaska's Wild Kingdom In Alaska, wilderness is king. You never know exactly what wildlife you're going to see, but your chances of catching caribou, horned Dall sheep, moose, and bears in the Alaska Interior is greater than nearly anywhere else in the world. Kenai Fishing Many anglers are surprised at the different species of fish available in and around the Kenai River. There are rainbow trout, Arctic Char, silver salmon, red salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon and the giant King Salmon. The Kenai Peninsula Looking for a great Alaska vacation? You know-- glaciers, whales, wildlife, exciting fishing, sightseeing... the works. Well, plan a visit to the Kenai Peninsula and you'll see all of this. There are beautiful national parks, stunning harbors, world-class fishing and adventures. Dog Sledding Tips Maybe you grew up watching the Iditarod on television, or loved White Fang as a child. Or maybe you're already planning a trip to Alaska and are looking for some authentic adventure while you are there.

The Angling Experience of a Lifetime We begin with a tale of three fishermen. The first is a dapper 90-year-old who wears a T-shirt that reads, "Women Want Me, Fish Fear Me." Indeed, he is the most eligible bachelor in his retirement community and he regales admirers with stories from his glory days in the land of the midnight sun. Fairbanks- Alaska's Golden Heart City Where on earth do you think they have a Midnight Softball League? If you guessed Fairbanks, you're right! It's just that type of zany activity that gives this city its nickname, the "Golden Heart" city. After all, if you've enjoyed winter temperatures of around -60, you'd go crazy in the summer, too. Dog Sledding Lingo Before you jump in the sled, it's important to know the basic dog sledding lingo, so you can look like a local and know how to control your dogs. If your dog sledding lingo is limited to "Mush!" read below, for tips on how to talk like a dog sledding pro.