Activities
These and other great activities are easily added to your Alaska vacation package. Just tell your Fresh Tracks agent what you want to see and do and we’ll find the right activity for you.
Activities in and around Anchorage
Anchorage City & Portage Glacier Cruise
Get to know Anchorage, a vibrant city full of culture, with a full day tour of its highlights, including a visit to the Native Heritage Centre. Cap off the day by experiencing the surrounding wilderness with an unforgettable cruise to the face of the Portage Glacier.
The Best of Bears
For a chance to get up close and personal with Alaska’s king of the jungle, choose a tour to Redoubt Bay, Katmai National Park, or Alaska Homestead Lodge. All offer unique ways to witness bears (black, brown, or grizzled) in their natural habitat.
Flightseeing
Get a new perspective on the top of the world with a truly memorable way to sightsee. High in the sky you can witness the Columbia Glacier, Mt. McKinley, or the Knick Glacier. Be sure to bring a camera!
Day Tour to Denali
For those with limited time but a desire to see it all, this full-day tour flies you straight to the park where you’ll be shown the highlights by guided motorcoach. Fly back to Anchorage that evening.
Activities in and around Denali
River Rafting
From scenic float trips, to exhilarating whitewater, to a combination of the two, there’s a rafting trip for everyone. Denali offers the perfect opportunity to get wet (or stay dry) – ask your Fresh Tracks agent for details.
Denali National Park Bus Tours
Get deep into the wilderness with tours off-limits to private vehicles.
Helicopter Flightseeing
A helicopter tour brings you up close and personal with Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest mountain.
Heli-Hiking Adventure
After a breathtaking flight to the mountain, an expert guide will lead you on a hands-on tour of the area’s flora and fauna. Expect incredible views from this rugged terrain.
Activities in and around Fairbanks
Arctic Circle Fly/Drive Adventure
Fly across the Arctic Circle and experience the far north. Land at a wilderness airstrip, witness the beauty of endless miles of tundra, and stop to walk along this spongy terrain which is unlike any other. Return to Fairbanks by mini coach.
Arctic Circle Air Adventure
With this flightseeing adventure you will soar on a narrated tour over the Yukon River, above the Arctic Circle, and on to the Brooks Range. If the weather cooperates you will also have the opportunity to stop and visit the village of Wiseman.
Fairbanks Discovery Tour
Get your bearings in Fairbanks and get to know the history of this unique city. Highlights include visits to lunch at Gold Dredge No. 8 and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise
The perfect opportunity for those who wish for a truly original way to gain insight into traditional Alaskan culture. You will tour the Chena and Tanana rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler riverboat and learn about ancient Athabascan Indian culture from experienced Alaskan Native guides. Highlights include witnessing a bush plan take off from a bush-style runway, and a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Activities in and around Seward
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Cruise 110 miles around Kenai Fjords National Park and Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Breathtaking scenery and great opportunities to view wildlife, don’t forget your camera!
Resurrection Bay Cruise
Enjoy the spectacular views while indulging in an all-you-can-eat buffet as you discover Resurrection Bay by Alaska cruise.
The Real Alaska Tour
Consider this Alaska 101 – you will have the opportunity to explore one of the oldest communities in Alaska, downtown Seward, then witness wildlife and spawning salmon as you travel to the Exit Glacier. A short walk along a nature trail will bring you to the glacial face, after which you will partake in a great Alaskan activity – dog sledding! This tour is not one to be missed.
Activities in and around Talkeetna
Wilderness Jetboat Adventure
Experience Alaskan wildlife, folklore and history while relaxing aboard the Talkeetna Queen.
Jetboat Fishing Safari
A full day guided tour where fish is the name of the game. Whether you’re experienced or not, here’s your chance to try your hand at fishing for salmon or trout. Maybe you’ll bag the Big One!
Three Rivers Tour
Great for a bit of soft adventure, raft and walk your way through Alaska’s wilderness and history.
Flightseeing
Here’s a chance to get closer than ever to Mt. McKinley – within 6 miles of the summit!
