Alaska is a great place to travel with your family. Although often associated with adrenaline-junky adventurers, twentysomethings on road trips, and retired couples, the Last Frontier is also a great family travel destination. Continue reading for advice and links on lodging, transportation, and tours & activities. Please do not forget to check our Alaska family cruise page, where you will get lots of ideas on Alaska cruise and tours for your whole family.
Following are the list of some great Alaska Family Vacation Packages we would like to recommend.
Southcentral Escape By Car | Tour #SCEC11 | |
 Escape to Southcentral Alaska on this 4 day exploration of Alaska's scenic coasts, by rental car. Enjoy 2 different perspectives with wildlife, and glacier viewing cruises in Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park, with the freedom that a rental car gives you. |    Price$864.00 Learn More |
Alaska's Two Most Popular National Parks Vacation | Tour #TPP71 | |
 Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park are two of the most popular destinations in Alaska, each with their own unique set of attractions. Located at the tip of Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Fjords National Park is known for its rich marine bio-diversity. Known around the world for its amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali National Park is a place of excitement, inspiration and exploration for travelers. Taking this 7 day vacation package, you will enjoy a boat tour in remote fjords of Kenai Fjords National Park, where you will be surrounded by pristine scenery and see abundant wildlife. At Denali National Park, taking the restricted park road, you will travel to the very end of the park road deep inside Denali National Park, where you will stay at our exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge. |       Duration7 Days Price$1,809.50 Learn More |
Prince William Sound and Deep Denali Experience | Tour #APD61 | |
| 7-day tour of Prince William Sound and Denali National Park. Experience Prince William Sound on the Blackstone Glacier Cruise, one of the best day cruises into the sound; then head up to Denali National Park for a two night staystay at the exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna. | Duration7 Days Price$1,638.50 Learn More |
Denali Backcountry Safari | Tour #DBS51 | |
 5-day tour of Denali National Park via motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad. Includes lodging at the exclusive and remote Denali Backcountry Lodge deep within the park. Choose from numerous activities at the lodge, or simply relax and enjoy the majestic beauty of Denali National Park. | Duration5 Days Price$1,297.00 Learn More |
Denali Cabins is located just a few miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park and is perfect for families, offering the privacy and comfort of individual cedar cabins away from the crowds with easy access to a wide range of activities. Have a large family? Family suites that sleep six are available. And don't worry, you'll still have all the amenities, including electricity, hot and cold water, a private bath with shower, outdoor hot tubs, a deluxe continental breakfast, and more.
Denali Backcountry Lodge is perfect for families looking for a true wilderness experience. Located in Kantishna, an area at the very end of the 92-mile Denali National Park road (map), the lodge is an exclusive Alaska resort. Enjoy family activities like guided hiking, bus tours, wildlife watching, mountain biking, gold panning, and evening presentations on natural history. Beautiful cedar cabins sleep up to four guests, with other lodge buildings (including gazebos) available for relaxing and enjoying the views.
Hotels are available in larger city centers. A wide range of family-friendly hotels are available in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, Talkeetna, and Wasilla.
Alaska is a big state, and it takes a long time to get just about anywhere. However, getting there is a huge part of the adventure and a great opportunity to share sights, sounds, and experiences with your family. In our Alaska Family Vacation Packages, we customize your travel either by using motorcoach, rail or a rental vehicle.
Travel by Motorcoach is a convenient, comfortable, and affordable option. Coaches feature comfortable seats, large windows to take in the great views, on-board restrooms, and knowledgeable drivers, and connect perfectly with other services inside Denali National Park. The buses even stop to let you take pictures. Best of all, mom and dad don't have to miss out on the sights and deal with the stress of driving.
Alaska Railroad travel is a great option for families. Spectacular views, comfortable seats, and the opportunity to stretch your legs make this a good fit and a lot of fun, especially for younger children. (map of Alaska Railroad System)
Car rentals are great for families that like to go at their own pace. Stop at roadside pull outs to take pictures. Pull over and check out that authentic Alaskan eatery. A wide range of choices are available starting in Anchorage, Seward, and Fairbanks, including mini-vans and SUVs for larger families.
Alaska family activities are as wide and varied as the state itself. Talking with our experienced tour consultants to plan anyone of our Alaska Family Vacation Packages, do not forget to list one of these great adventures.
The most popular way to see Denali is by bus. The Denali Backcountry Adventure is the most complete tour of the park, traveling to the very end of the park road (map). It includes an experienced tour guide, a hearty buffet-style lunch, a long stop at a backcountry lodge location, and, of course, spectacular scenery. However, take care in booking this trip if you have small children. It's a long day (13 hours) for short attention spans and you are responsible for bringing your own child safety seat for children that require it.
Rafting near Denali National Park can be fun for everyone. If you're a more adventurous family, choose a whitewater run. For those with younger children or seeking less adventure, scenic floats are also available.
See Mt. McKinley, hike on a glacier, and more with Alaska flightseeing. Denali flightseeing is available all summer long by plane and helicopter.
Cruises are a fun way for the whole family to spend the day together. Options include Kenai Fjords, Prince William Sound, and Portage Glacier.
Fairbanks offers plenty of family fun. Tour a goldmine, learn about historical Fairbanks, or take a scenic trip on the Riverboat Discovery Tour. For a true adventure, travel north to the Arctic Circle and beyond.
To see more options, go to this list of Alaska Vacation Tours.
Alaska Family Vacations Videos
Family Trip to Alaska - May 2007: Funny stills and videos of a family trip to Alaska in May, 2007. Locations include Kenai, Seward, Homer, Denali National Park and Talkeetna.
Himali & Family's Alaska Kenai Peninsula Trip: A fun family trip to the Kenai River, Clam Gulch and Homer including beautiful views of Homer Spit and our northern summer flowers.
Wonderful people, comfortable cabins with a beautiful view! The location and facilities are great but my memories will center on the superb staff, they were very warm and helpful!
-Father Don- Cabin: #42
Very nice- wonderful accommodations! Thank you!
-Susan and Mike Hurdy- Cabin: #16
Thank you for allowing my family and I to experience the Backcountry Adventure. We had a most memorable trip.
Our guide/driver was Peter. He was exceptional; very knowledgable and professional. The sun was shining and the mountain was out when we went! We couldn't have asked for a better day!
-Thanks again, Karen Leis
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