Explore Fairbanks is a non-profit destination marketing and management organization whose mission is to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors and optimizing the visitor experience. Explore Fairbanks markets Fairbanks as a year-round destination by promoting local events, attractions and activities to independent travelers, group tour operators, travel agents, meeting planners and the media.
Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks is the NPS concession in Glacier Bay National Park offering guided or unguided day kayak adventures, kayak rentals and outfitting. A small, locally owned business located in Gustavus, they have been helping experienced, independent campers plan their multi-day kayak adventures in Glacier Bay since 1978. GBSK has a long history of working closely with NPS to educate campers about Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and wildlife protection regulations. They collaborated with NPS to develop the original backcountry orientation for Glacier Bay campers, which outlined guidelines for low impact camping techniques, many specifically tailored to the unique environment of Glacier Bay. They continue to educate kayakers, develop and support environmental stewardship initiatives, and share insights with NPS staff in order to maintain the highest level of wilderness experience for the backcountry visitor. Responsible tourism is paramount in both their operational practices and day tours, but is also reflected in their continuing commitment to being a contributing member to their community and regional conservation and service organizations. Through these efforts, it is Glacier Bay Sea Kayak’s goal that Alaska’s pristine wild lands may continue to be enjoyed by future generations who will feel a sense of place.
Embark on an unforgettable journey to see Alaska’s mesmerizing Northern Lights! During the day, immerse yourself in Alaska’s culture and natural beauty with our local, expert guides. Experience activities such as dog sledding through picturesque vistas, walking with reindeer in a birch forest, soaking in an outdoor geothermal hot spring, and learning to curl from Fairbanks’ resident players.
By night, enjoy wake-up calls from an Aurora guide who watches the skies to ensure you don’t miss nature’s most bedazzling show. Our Aurora guide shares their expertise and dedication, offering you the best chances to see this breathtaking phenomenon and helping you capture photos once the Northern Lights appear.
Join us to watch the greatest light show on Earth and discover the wonders of Alaska’s interior!
Experience the quintessential Alaskan summer experience! On our Glaciers & Grizzlies Adventure, join expert guides and witness bears in their natural habitat from a remote National Park. You’ll have the unique opportunity to see these impressive animals up close in Katmai National Park, observing them as they forage for food, interact with one another, and roam the wilderness.
Other highlights of this adventure include a scenic float plane to Lake Clark National Park and helicopter ride with a glacier landing, glacier dog mushing, fjord and glacier exploration, and more. We’ll search for majestic wildlife, including puffins, otters, sea lions, moose, bald eagles, orcas, and humpback whales against some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscape views.
Our Denali Discovery Adventure offers an immersive experience of Alaska’s best-known summer sceneries as you explore the scenic route between Fairbanks and Anchorage. Throughout the tour, you’ll spend time venturing through Denali National Park and beyond, spotting wildlife like moose, Dall sheep, bears, caribou, and more.
View magnificent sights like snowcapped peaks, glaciers, and mountain ranges during plane and helicopter flights. Admire picturesque vistas during a train ride along the famed Alaska railroad, which offers panoramic views of the rugged landscapes. Enjoy a beautiful float down the Nenana River, admiring the tranquility of the surrounding nature and spotting wildlife along the way.
During both journeys, you’ll see and experience the pinnacle of Alaska’s natural beauty and discover hidden gems off the beaten path for an unforgettable summer in Alaska!
Family owned and operated for 34 years, John Hall’s Alaska provides guests with fully guided tour itineraries featuring all 5 regions of Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies. Our land tours are all-inclusive in nature with in-depth explorations of Alaska’s greatest wilderness destinations. Limited to small groups, we are able to bring guests hands-on and educational wildlife and cultural experiences, revealing the history and ecological wonders that Alaska has to offer.
As members of 1% For The Planet, Kayak Adventures strives to fulfill our mission to inspire an active stewardship of our natural world. Through truly small group sea kayak tours in Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, we focus on safety, education, and connecting guests with the unique and fragile ecosystems we visit. We commit 1% of our annual sales to local non-profits working to protect the ecosystems and people of Alaska. We take just 6 guests on our Adult Tours (ages 14+), minimizing our impacts and providing a carefully crafted and inspiring guest experience. If you’re traveling with kids ages 6-13, we’ll provide your group a private Family Tour at no extra cost. We recognize that our young adventurers are the future, and we are dedicated to providing a positive experience for families. We offer Half, Full, and Multi day tours in Resurrection Bay, Fox Island, and Kenai Fjords National Park. The landscape here is teeming with abundant Alaskan wildlife, unique geographic features, and stories that make these places special. Let our passionate, knowledgeable guides show you the way, as you paddle through the unparalleled fjord scenery. You don’t need any experience to join us, just an adventurous spirit and a desire to learn, explore, and protect the great Alaskan wilderness.
Alaska’s # 1 Wildlife & Glacier Cruise. Spectacular scenery, glaciers, and abundant wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park with expert captains. Enjoy complimentary meals and free parking in private lot. Tours run daily through Resurrection Bay and the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park with several options to choose from. Be it a full-day glacier and wildlife tour into the fjords, or a shorter lunch or dinner cruise through Resurrection Bay with a buffet style Alaska salmon & prime rib Buffet on our exclusive stop on Fox Island, we have the right tour for you. Kenai Fjords Tours operates the largest day cruise fleet in Southcentral Alaska out of Seward. Our millennium-class vessels are 95 feet long and Coast Guard-licensed for 150 passengers. Our boats offer a fast cruising speed, allowing for extra time to photograph and view wildlife and glaciers. The latest additions to our fleet, the m/v Aialik, Orca and Callisto Voyagers were custom built by All American Marine, Inc., a leading manufacturer of multihull catamarans. Their Teknicraft Design provides superior stability, fuel efficiency, maximum guest comfort, as well as the ability to travel fast while maintaining a smooth ride, designed to provide a true first-class experience for passengers.
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge is located on the beautiful and remote Fox Island, just a short boat ride from Seward, Alaska. Your adventure begins in Seward when you step aboard a Kenai Fjords Tours cruise. Enjoy Alaska’s remote wilderness and unplug from all electronics in your private waterfront cabin. Cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours to Fox Island in Resurrection Bay and explore the ultimate island escape. Indulge in gourmet, plated meals prepared by your island chef. Awake to morning coffee or tea delivered to your door and watch Kenai Fjords National Park come alive from the comfort of your cabin. Capture the natural beauty of your surroundings with your camera or sketchbook. Treat yourself to walking/hiking and various evening programs offered by our resident naturalist. Expand your time at sea by adding one of our various wildlife and glacier day cruises, or guided sea kayaking to any stay. Your time is yours on the island! As part of our commitment to preserving this pristine wilderness getaway, Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge and the Fox Island Day Lodge derive the majority of their electrical power from generators powered by the sun. Guests are requested to turn off lights when not in use.
Comfortable Lodging – Epic Outdoor Adventures – Award Winning Food Just a one-hour scenic drive from Anchorage, Knik River Lodge offers a remote lodge feeling with easy access. Located at the edge of the Chugach wilderness the outdoor adventures are limited only by your imagination, and having helicopters on site makes getting there easy! Summer dogsled tours on the glacier, heli hiking & biking, glacier tours, aurora viewing, Inspired meeting facilities are perfect for weddings, retreats and small conventions year round.
The Kodiak Brown Bear Center (KBBC) offers a true Alaskan Bear Viewing Experience for the legendary Kodiak Brown Bear without boardwalks or large group of tourists. The Kodiak Bears are considered the largest bears in the world, tipping the scale at 1,500 pounds. Deluxe lodge based guided Kodiak Brown Bear viewing experience in the heart of the 1.9 million acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge on Karluk Lake. KBBC’s small group size of 6 have exclusive access to over 112,000 privately owned acres within the Refuge. Unparalleled opportunities to photograph, observe & study the legendary Kodiak Brown Bear in their natural habitat. Each guest cabin incorporates all the luxuries of a 5-Star Resort and has it’s own private deck overlooking Karluk Lake. Gourmet meals to fuel your days & evenings are prepared by our Executive Chef, Natasha Panamarioff. Everyone on our staff at the KBBC was either born or raised in Kodiak or has decades of experience in the Kodiak Archipelago. All have an intimate knowledge and passion for the island, its plants, animals, history and its unique Native Alutiiq Culture.
Rainbow Glacier Adventures, founded in 1992, is an eco-tour company based in Haines, Alaska. We offer tours in Haines and Skagway. Our most popular tours include rafting, kayaking, photography and wildlife viewing. All our tours are small-group with high-quality guides. Awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, Rainbow Glacier Adventures is currently rated number one out of 22 tour companies in Haines, Alaska. Additionally, we offer custom and exclusive tours and rental cabins in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Joe Ordonez, founder of Rainbow Glacier Adventures, actively steers the company. He is author of the award-winning book, Where Eagles Gather, the Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.