Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Alaska (Updated 2026)

Alaska, USA
Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Private Fishing Charter

Of all the trips we run, Private Charters run the farthest, spend the most time on the grounds, and provide the greatest flexibility to guests …More

Of all the trips we run, Private Charters run the farthest, spend the most time on the grounds, and provide the greatest flexibility to guests...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,200
Anchorage Winter Wonderland Photo Tour

Anchorage winter photography spans changing landscapes and light. This half-day shared tour visits four to five locations, with creative and technical instruction from a photographer …More

Anchorage winter photography spans changing landscapes and light. This half-day shared tour visits four to five locations, with creative and technical instruction from a photographer...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Overnight Denali National Park plus Aurora Chase Tour

This is your Overnight Denali National Park plus Aurora Chase. Custom Full Day plus Overnight at a lodge near the park. This is an Adventure …More

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This is your Overnight Denali National Park plus Aurora Chase. Custom Full Day plus Overnight at a lodge near the park. This is an Adventure...

1 day 4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,200
Aurora and Beyond Premiere Chase Adventure

This isn't your average aurora tour; it's a 12-hour, immersive "Arctic Odyssey." Go deep into remote Alaskan wilderness for unparalleled dark skies, unique landscapes, and …More

This isn't your average aurora tour; it's a 12-hour, immersive "Arctic Odyssey." Go deep into remote Alaskan wilderness for unparalleled dark skies, unique landscapes, and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$325
Chena Hot Springs plus Aurora Chase Tour

This is a visit to Chena Hot Springs for a day visit plus an Aurora Chase on the way back to Fairbanks. Getting to the …More

This is a visit to Chena Hot Springs for a day visit plus an Aurora Chase on the way back to Fairbanks. Getting to the...

10 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$290
Find Fairbanks: Signature City Experience

Discover the unique charm and history of Alaska’s Golden Heart City on this half-day guided tour. We’ll take you on a comfortable ride through Fairbanks, …More

Discover the unique charm and history of Alaska’s Golden Heart City on this half-day guided tour. We’ll take you on a comfortable ride through Fairbanks,...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$150
Remote Ketchikan Private Boat Tour

Explore the stunning waters of Ketchikan on a private boat tour with an experienced local captain. Discover hidden coves and off-grid spots while observing the …More

Explore the stunning waters of Ketchikan on a private boat tour with an experienced local captain. Discover hidden coves and off-grid spots while observing the...

4 hours
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$1,200
Guided Ice Fishing Excursions

DeadStick guided ice fishing excursions use custom-made equipment made by the owner and guide specifically designed for the species the client chooses to target. Top-of-the-line …More

DeadStick guided ice fishing excursions use custom-made equipment made by the owner and guide specifically designed for the species the client chooses to target. Top-of-the-line...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
AK Sourdough History and Brick Oven Pizza Making

Experience a delightful combination of private transportation and dining at the Eagles Nest Restaurant, where you can soak in stunning views of Downtown Ketchikan. Guests …More

Experience a delightful combination of private transportation and dining at the Eagles Nest Restaurant, where you can soak in stunning views of Downtown Ketchikan. Guests...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Sitka Coastal Wildlife Cruise Scenic Adventure

Explore the stunning Sitka Sound coastline on this 1.5-hour wildlife cruise, where majestic mountains and glacial fjords set the scene. Board a state-of-the-art expedition catamaran, …More

Explore the stunning Sitka Sound coastline on this 1.5-hour wildlife cruise, where majestic mountains and glacial fjords set the scene. Board a state-of-the-art expedition catamaran,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$169
Summer Dog Sled Adventure in Willow Alaska

Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s most unforgettable experiences, and you don’t need snow to enjoy it. Available from May through October, this interactive 2-hour …More

Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s most unforgettable experiences, and you don’t need snow to enjoy it. Available from May through October, this interactive 2-hour...

2 hours
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$75
Anchorage to Seward Shared Bus Transfer Service

Travel directly from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal with this scheduled cruise‑day ground transfer. Pick up is available from select Anchorage hotels or …More

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Travel directly from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal with this scheduled cruise‑day ground transfer. Pick up is available from select Anchorage hotels or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, …More

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls,...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$283
Shared Fishing Adventure in Icy Strait Hoonah Alaska

The waters of Icy Strait near Hoonah Alaska is generally calm. The fishing is close by and we don't need to travel far to start …More

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The waters of Icy Strait near Hoonah Alaska is generally calm. The fishing is close by and we don't need to travel far to start...

3 hours 30 minutes
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$430
Ketchikan Fireside Feast: Open-Fire Salmon & Reindeer Dinner

Surround yourself with the beauty of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest as you enjoy a memorable open-fire dining experience. Gather under covered pavilions, savor slow-smoked meats, …More

Surround yourself with the beauty of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest as you enjoy a memorable open-fire dining experience. Gather under covered pavilions, savor slow-smoked meats,...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Prince of Wales Island Bear-Viewing Tour By Air From Ketchikan

See bears in their natural habitat on this 3 hour tour from Ketchikan.  Take a 20 minute flight west over the inside passage to Prince of …More

See bears in their natural habitat on this 3 hour tour from Ketchikan.  Take a 20 minute flight west over the inside passage to Prince of...

3 hours
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$575
White Pass Mountaineering Adventure

Explore the strenuous off-trail alpine terrain of wild Alaska with fantastic views on this full day adventure. This tour is only recommended for hikers and …More

Explore the strenuous off-trail alpine terrain of wild Alaska with fantastic views on this full day adventure. This tour is only recommended for hikers and...

8 hours
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$481
Rainforest & Waterfalls Trek

Join one of our certified naturalist guides for an unforgettable journey through the largest temperate rainforest in the world.  Explore this unique ecosystem and its’ amazing in habitants away …More

Join one of our certified naturalist guides for an unforgettable journey through the largest temperate rainforest in the world.  Explore this unique ecosystem and its’ amazing in habitants away...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$249
Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of …More

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of...

5 hours
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$319
Mendenhall Lake Kayak Tour

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest …More

Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest...

3 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (51)
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$279
Skagway Shore Excursion: Liarsville Gold Rush Camp, Gold Panning and Salmon Bake Combo

While in port in Skagway, discover what Alaska’s exciting Gold Rush era was all about on this unique two-hour tour. In the historic village of …More

While in port in Skagway, discover what Alaska’s exciting Gold Rush era was all about on this unique two-hour tour. In the historic village of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.7 (78)
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$119
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