Small group wildlife vacations in Alaska


A small group tour doesn’t only benefit the traveler, either. It can reach areas and communities that larger parties cannot, luckily since they might be overwhelmed by big coach groups or mega cruises. Being able to bring tourism income to locally owned accommodations, restaurants and other small businesses can have a major positive impact on employment in out-of-the-way communities.
Our Alaska wildlife Vacations
Alaskas Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
Denali National Park vacation in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
Alaska adventure vacation, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
Brown bear photography vacation in Alaska
Photograph Alaskan brown bears in exclusive photo tour
Alaska adventure vacation
Go deep into the wild on this active Alaskan adventure.
Kenai Peninsula adventure vacation in Alaska
Orcas, Humpbacks and Glaciers: Experience Alaska's coastline
Inner Reaches Western Coves cruise in Alaska
Some of southern Alaska's iconic destinations by small ship
Southeast Alaska cruise
Spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife in remote Alaska
Inner Reaches Eastern Coves cruise in Alaska
Awe-inspiring glaciers, wildlife, and rainforests in Alaska
Alaska's Islands cruise, whales & glaciers
Wild Alaska on one of the world's smallest cruise ships
Yunnan small group vacation, China
An ultimate Alaskan adventure with wildlife and wilderness
Inside Passage, Seattle to Juneau cruise, Alaska
The classic Inside Passage cruise from Seattle to Juneau
Alaska classic tour, glaciers and grizzly bears
See huge bears & drive/kayak/cruise/fly thru South Alaska.
Alaska Glacier Bay and wildlife cruise
Glaciers, Humpbacks, grizzlies and mountains - Get up close
Outdoor Alaska vacation
A wildlife trip to awaken the senses
Kodiak bear tracking tour in Alaska
Alaskan adventure looking for the large grizzlies
Why book an Alaska small group wildlife tour?
“Alaska has a small tourism window, May to September, and it can get very expensive because of that,” advises Dave Patrick. “So a small group trip, where you’re pooling food and transport, can make a lot of sense.” Actually, you might go into a small group tour thinking that cost-savings are the big advantage, but it’s likely you’ll go home afterwards remembering the social side of it most fondly.When you’re traveling, often long distances, together in the same vehicle and sharing the same incredible experiences – from seeing the Northern Lights rippling luminously above Alaskan glaciers or watching a mama bear with her cubs – and enduring the same trials, such as going days without a shower, you’re going to bond with the rest of your group very quickly. On a trip like this, backgrounds will vary widely. An adventurous family with teens might be sharing a bus with a honeymooning couple, a passionate wildlife photographer, and a retired stockbroker ticking places off their bucket list. A feeling of all being in it together develops quickly as you mingle, so that you’re not just learning about American or Alaskan culture, but cultures from all over the world.
Our top Alaska wildlife Vacation
Denali National Park vacation in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
2021: 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug
Your accommodations will likely vary from wilderness lodges to small hotels, but it’s likely you’ll spend at least a night or two camping as well. Unzipping your tent in the morning to a view across a pristine lake, or overlooking a glacier or mountain range, is a pretty special feeling and bound to cancel out any discomfort from quite basic facilities in these remote areas.