The best family-friendly activities in Alaska for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Alaska, USA
Helicopter Glacier Swim & Hike - Anchorage Area

Depart via helicopter on an unforgettable tour to witness the stunning glacier landscape up close and capture breathtaking photographs. You'll be equipped with a dry …More

Depart via helicopter on an unforgettable tour to witness the stunning glacier landscape up close and capture breathtaking photographs. You'll be equipped with a dry...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,143
Pack Creek Bear Viewing

Join us for a classic Alaskan Adventure, a trip to watch the bear's of Pack Creek! Our trips depart Juneau with Ward Air and enjoy …More

Join us for a classic Alaskan Adventure, a trip to watch the bear's of Pack Creek! Our trips depart Juneau with Ward Air and enjoy...

5 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (12)
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$1,099
Whittier to Anchorage Cultural Exploration

This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The nonprofit center's mission is to preserves and strengthens the traditions, languages, and art …More

This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The nonprofit center's mission is to preserves and strengthens the traditions, languages, and art...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
War Bunkers and Wildlife Kayak Tour in Sitka, Alaska

Explore Hidden WWII History: Discover towering concrete bunkers, secret passages, dark rooms, and artillery emplacements that bring Alaska’s wartime history to life. Exclusive Exploration Opportunities: …More

Explore Hidden WWII History: Discover towering concrete bunkers, secret passages, dark rooms, and artillery emplacements that bring Alaska’s wartime history to life. Exclusive Exploration Opportunities:...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$239
Seward: Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour with 2 Landings

Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing …More

Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$925
-20F Cold Rated Package: Parka, Snowpants, Boots & Gloves

We clean our gear before and after each use. We have many styles, fur or no fur and many colors and fabric options We have …More

We clean our gear before and after each use. We have many styles, fur or no fur and many colors and fabric options We have...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$45
4 hours Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing

Meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, …More

Meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Seward Alaska City Tour and Glacier Viewing

Discover the Best of Seward in Just 2.5 Hours! Experience the perfect blend of history and nature on this exciting 2.5-hour combo tour, designed for …More

Discover the Best of Seward in Just 2.5 Hours! Experience the perfect blend of history and nature on this exciting 2.5-hour combo tour, designed for...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (10)
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$85
Turnagain Arm Winter Scenic Tour

We hire professional local guides and pay professional wages to our staff. We are a locally owned and operated family business. …More

We hire professional local guides and pay professional wages to our staff. We are a locally owned and operated family business....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$345
Chena Hot Springs Small Group Tour

truly unique experience at Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you can soak in naturally heated outdoor hot springs surrounded by stunning landscapes, whether it's the …More

truly unique experience at Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you can soak in naturally heated outdoor hot springs surrounded by stunning landscapes, whether it's the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Private Ketchikan Wild Alaskan Salmon Fishing Trip

*Private Charters for group sizes from 2-6 *Transparent Pricing, Rates are same for child to adult, pricing per angler decreases with each angler added *Captains …More

*Private Charters for group sizes from 2-6 *Transparent Pricing, Rates are same for child to adult, pricing per angler decreases with each angler added *Captains...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$400
Salmon Fishing in the Salmon Capital of the World

There are many salmon charters out there, we are different: 1) We don’t worry about burning fuel to find fish: Whether they’re schooled up in …More

There are many salmon charters out there, we are different: 1) We don’t worry about burning fuel to find fish: Whether they’re schooled up in...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,100
Custom Candle and Scent Blending Workshop

Craft your very own signature candle in this interactive workshop, where creativity meets delightful aromas. Start by selecting your favorite vessel from a range of …More

Craft your very own signature candle in this interactive workshop, where creativity meets delightful aromas. Start by selecting your favorite vessel from a range of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$59
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
5.0 (8)
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$325
Sledding and Homesteading Adventure

This is a 1.5 mile mini mushing activity that circles our property through black spruce, alders, and birch trees. The actual sledding time is 15-20 …More

This is a 1.5 mile mini mushing activity that circles our property through black spruce, alders, and birch trees. The actual sledding time is 15-20...

1 hour 30 minutes
5.0 (19)
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$100
Denali National Park Plus Aurora Chase Tour

Discover Denali National Park in the quiet beauty of the off season on this custom full-day tour from Fairbanks for up to 6 guests, with …More

Discover Denali National Park in the quiet beauty of the off season on this custom full-day tour from Fairbanks for up to 6 guests, with...

18 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$360
Guided Dog Sledding Adventure Tour, Anchorage Hotel Pickup

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water. …More

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$327
3 Hour Guided Driving Tour in Hoonah Alaska

This 3-hour driving excursion offers a truly unparalleled Alaska cruise experience, inviting you beyond the ordinary into the authentic heart of the Icy Strait Point …More

This 3-hour driving excursion offers a truly unparalleled Alaska cruise experience, inviting you beyond the ordinary into the authentic heart of the Icy Strait Point...

3 hours
4.9 (18)
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$155
Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially …More

The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$399
Chena Hot Springs Day Adventure

This summer experience offers a relaxed, well-paced way to enjoy Chena Hot Springs without feeling rushed or crowded. Guests travel comfortably with a local Alaskan …More

This summer experience offers a relaxed, well-paced way to enjoy Chena Hot Springs without feeling rushed or crowded. Guests travel comfortably with a local Alaskan...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$280
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
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