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

Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka
Veteran owned and operated. Join our Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka on a 2.5 hour voyage and explore the rugged coastline of the Tongass...
$225

Metal Art Class Experience in Sitka
The Salty Sitkan offers visitors Sitka’s most unique fish experience in Alaska. Visit the only metal art workshop along the inside passage open for classes...
$235

Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this Alaskan wilderness adventure from Ketchikan! Follow your guide along gorgeous bays, past lush islands, and...
$179

Wooshkeetaan Tours is a locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and...
$275

Looking for the best kayaking trip in Alaska? Look no further! Get on the water, soak in the serenity, and enjoy some of the finest...
$160

Experience a beautiful Alaskan experience hiking to one of Sitka's most scenic lakes. This is an excellent hike for seeing wildlife: we pass by waters...
$180

Skagway Waterfall Tour
This panoramic tour provides you a comfortable ride in a small tour bus to all the scenic waterfall destinations located in and around Skagway. As...
$89

Experiencing Southeast Alaska and its incredible wildlife is a must for any visitor, and there’s no better way to do it than aboard the Goleta,...
$225

Enjoy aerial views of blue ice-fields and hanging glaciers as you glide past the rugged peaks of the Chugach mountains. During your tour, your pilot...
$769

Hike the wilderness trails in the Denali National Park area with an experienced naturalist guide on this active, narrated tour. This strenuous, interpretive hike spends...
$195

Make the most of your final day in Alaska with a scenic sightseeing experience designed specifically for cruise passengers departing from Whittier. Instead of heading...
$199

This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers. Capture Alaska’s Coastal Beauty. Capture the heart of your trip through Sitka, in a small group, on...
$159

Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more!...
$191

The Kenai River is renowned for producing large Salmon, including the Silver (Coho) Salmon, known for their acrobatic and feisty nature. The excitement of anglers...
$335

At Heart of Alaska Tours, we believe the best way to experience Alaska is with someone who truly calls it home. We're a locally owned...
$220

Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both....
$20

We know almost everyone is a puppy lover! Get ready to ride with a team of 16 powerful huskies many of which are veterans of...
$210

Segway Coastal Scenic Rainforest Tour
Escape the crowds and snap stunning photos on an unforgettable Photo Trek! Head off the beaten track today to see the coastal sights of Juneau...
$177

If you’re thinking, “Zipline tour? Been there, done that,” maybe you just need to up the ante. This thrilling zipline tour in Tongass National Forest...
$205

Winter Waterfall Walk
Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the...
$139

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through...
$124

